Get a Good Night's Sleep

Statistics show that every year, Americans collectively get less sleep. The more we learn about sleep, the more we realize its vital importance. Ayurveda's emphasis on rejuvenation reminds us of the necessity of quality sleep for restoration. In this class, we'll learn what constitutes “good” sleep and which components of your daily routine may be inviting the sandman home and which will be keeping him away. We'll discuss techniques, tools and helpful hints from Ayurveda and practice a sequence to bring with you to the bedroom.

Reduce Stress, Enhance Resilience

10:30 - 1 pm & 2 - 4:30 pm

Living in the modern world, we all have a certain amount of stress – to-do lists, work, families, technological demands and more. Many of us don’t e realize the negative impact of chronic stress on our nervous system, adrenals and other body systems. Learn about the physiology of stress and six simple Ayurvedic techniques to improve our resilience. This knowledge of Ayurveda can help you adapt yoga practices or yourself and your students. Includes lecture and applied practice.

Boost your Immunity

10:30 am - 1 pm & 2 - 4:30 pm

In Ayurveda, our immune system is described as the intelligence of the body and stagnation as the enemy of good health. We need adequate circulation in order to release toxins and metabolic waste and to maintain the balance of fluid in the channels of the body. Learn about the simple daily practices that will help improve circulation in your lymphatic system and stimulate the activity of your immune system. We’ll also discuss and explore the benefits of a slow Yin style of yoga practice and experience how it helps encourages deep detoxification and circulation.

Felicia Tomasko

Felicia Marie Tomasko integrates more than twenty years of study of the ancient approaches of Yoga and Ayurveda with her training and licensure as a registered nurse. She is the editor in chief of LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine and serves on the board of directors of both the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.  She writes regularly on health and well-being for a number of books, newspapers, magazines and websites. In addition to Yoga and Ayurveda, Felicia has worked in cognitive neuropsychology and plant biochemistry research and has degrees in nursing and environmental biology.