Sleep is crucial for our health and wellbeing, but so many of us struggle to find a restful night. Here are a few botanicals that can help you relax and gently fall into a deep sleep.… Read more
The Mouth is a Gateway
The mouth is the gateway to the digestive tract and its health is paramount for the total well-being of your body. Moreover, oral health is intimately tied to whole body health and has been linked to heart disease and other more serious systemic problems.… Read more
Ayurvedic Doshas
Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, translates best as “the science of life”. Ayurveda, using the five sense therapies, seeks to restore the true inherent nature in ourselves that was present at our birth. This true nature is called “prakruti” and we all have a unique thumbprint of a combination of the three doshas.… Read more
Using a body-based contemplative approach, students will be shown how to perceive the inner dimensions and deeper meanings of these fundamental medical and spiritual principles as understood by ayurvedic, Tibetan, and Chinese medicine, including prana and chi (life force), ojas and jing (nutritional essence), shen (spirit), and agni and soma (essence of sun and moon).… Read more
The Medicinal Uses of Essential Oils: A Weekend Training
A TWO-AND-A-HALF-DAY TRAINING
Friday, September 23 – 6:30–9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25 – 10am–5:30pm
Members: $275 / Non-members: $325
Early Bird Rate (ends September 7): $245/$295
This weekend with leading aromatherapist David Crow, one of the world’s foremost experts in botanical medicine and Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems, will offer an in-depth training in the therapeutic uses of essential oils and the principles and
practice of Aromatherapy.… Read more
Veda MeLA, November 12 – 13, 2016, Los Angeles, California
The Veda MeLA expo floor will be host to approximately 50-60 booth spaces in the beautiful “Subterranean” space at The REEF in Downtown LA. Exhibitors include renowned Ayurvedic practitioners and educators, nutrition and herb purveyors, bodyworkers, yoga studios, yoga products, clean eating/living products, and more.… Read more
Veda MeLA is a unique celebration of the massive modern emergence of arts and sciences inspired by the Vedas. Blossoming in the cultural hub of Downtown Los Angeles, Veda MeLA creates an unparalleled educational, inspirational, and safe space for the burgeoning subculture of Yogis and Vedic enthusiasts to explore, learn, and grow on every level.… Read more
A TWO-AND-A-HALF-DAY TRAINING with David Crow, LAc
at the New York Open Center
Friday, September 18, 6:30–9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 10am–5:30pm
This weekend with leading aromatherapist David Crow, one of the world’s foremost experts in botanical medicine and Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems, will offer an in-depth training in the therapeutic uses of essential oils and the principles and practice of Aromatherapy.… Read more
You know that Floracopeia’s essential oils are irresistible when a perfect stranger follows you through the aisles of a bookstore just to ask which perfume you are wearing.
This is exactly what happened to me. On a lazy Sunday morning, I was strolling mindlessly through the aisles of Barnes and Nobles accompanied by my son.… Read more
If you are not familiar with John Douillard, let me introduce him to you…
He is one of the western world’s most prolific teachers of Ayurveda, he has authored over fifteen books, CD’s and DVD’s, including The Three Season Diet; Body, Mind and Sport; and Perfect Health for Kids.… Read more