Pulse Practicum

June 13 – 19, 2008
Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc

Ayurvedic pulse assessment gives practitioners information about a client’s constitution and current state. Learn to assess the state of the doshas, organs, and tissues, the stages of disease, and a person’s mental state. Understand the theory behind the levels of the pulse and be guided through specific aspects of pulse assessment by Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.SC., Ayurvedic Physician, and qualified Institute staff.

Pricing, Weekend Only
$243 – 30 day Early Bird
$243 – Members, seniors and graduates
$270 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$594 – 30 day Early Bird
$594 – Members, seniors and graduates
$660 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/38 weeklong) and Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA). They are pending approval for Massage Therapists-NCBTMB, Category A (14 weekend/38 weeklong)

Marma Chikitsa

June 20 – 26, 2008
Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc

A marma is a vital energy point accessed on the skin’s surface, serving as a bridge between body, mind and spirit. Through lecture, practice and the use oils, touch, gemstones and color, learn methods to bring the doshas, tissues and channels back into balance, promoting health and well-being.

Pricing, Weekend Only
$243 – 30 day Early Bird
$243 – Members, seniors and graduates
$270 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$594 – 30 day Early Bird
$594 – Members, seniors and graduates
$660 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/38 weeklong), Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA) and Yoga Alliance (14 weekend/38 weeklong). They are pending approval for Massage Therapists-NCBTMB, Category A (14 weekend/38 weeklong)

Panchakarma Theory and Practicum

Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc
June 27 – July 10, 2008 (2 weeks)

Panchakarma is a therapeutic Ayurvedic cleansing process that is deeply rejuvenating. Used in India for thousands of years to detoxify the body and mind on a deep cellular level, you will come away with an understanding how the doshas, toxins, and deep-seated emotional patterns move into the deep tissues and affect cellular intelligence over time. While cleansing these deep-seated toxins from the body, panchakarma also helps to purify the mind of longstanding emotional patterns. Ayurvedic cleansing includes preparatory measures such as a special diet, oil massages, steam treatments, herbs, and other time-honored methods.

Dr. Lad and the Institute’s panchakarma staff present the theoretical foundation of a successful panchakarma program and also give practical, hands-on experience of this ancient art. You will practice panchakarma procedures on each other under the guidance of Dr. Lad and our experienced team. Learn how to apply specific techniques that are suitable for each dosha. Incorporate the importance of cultivating a daily routine including dietary, spiritual, and lifestyle practices that maintain health and rejuvenate the body after panchakarma.

For the first time ever, this 74 hour intensive includes 30 hours of practical hands-on training in the techniques of abhyanga, shirodhara, swedana, nasya and other methods utilized in panchakarma.

Pricing, Full 14-Day Intensive
$1525.50 – 30 day Early Bird
$1525.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$1695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Pre-requisites: Graduate of a NAMA approved Ayurvedic practitioner program. Massage license strongly recommended.

The Ayurvedic Institute does not consider this seminar within itself to be sufficient training for the participants to supervise panchakarma or perform any of its therapies.

Ayurvedic Advanced Hands-On Techniques

Sonia Elisa Masocco
July 11 – 17, 2008

Come and learn the fundamental techniques as practiced in India. In this seminar, where previous Ayurvedic knowledge is expected, we will cover practicum of Ayurvedic healing therapies including application of oils, facial routines with emphasis on special conditions as well as coverage of the Ayurvedic medicated preparations. Pre-requisites: Graduate of a NAMA approved Ayurvedic practitioner program or qualifying interview.

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Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$625.50 – 30 day Early Bird enrollment
$625.50 – Members, seniors graduates
$695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Cosmetologists (38) and Acupuncturists/DOM (32 PDA). They are pending approval for Massage Therapists-NCBTMB, Category A (38).

Having studied a multitude of disciplines in subtle energy and energy medicine, Sonia Elisa Masocco specializes in and practices integrated 'clinical' aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT). An ITEC qualified practitioner in Aromatherapy and Reflexology as well as Massage Therapy, she enhanced her specific aromatic studies with Michael Scholes and French Dr. Philippe Goeb. A NAHA and IMA Member, after over 10 years in Asia, she is currently based in Albuquerque. She is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program and has studied with Vasant Lad in India as well. She can be reached at smasocco@ayurveda.com.

Women’s Herbal Solutions

Sonia Elisa Masocco
July 18 – 24, 2008

All women can enjoy the path of balance and the healing solutions available in nature. Participants will find keys for approaching women’s life challenges in the most positive way by following an Ayurvedic approach. With over 10 years of private clinical practice and a passion for herbal medicine, Sonia Masocco will share insights and experience as she leads you through a transformative herbal and aromatic journey. Learn about healing plant medicines, action plans for physical and emotional healing, addressing issues specific to women, vitality and aging gracefully.

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Pricing, Weekend Only
$261 – 30 day Early Bird
$261 – Members, seniors and graduates
$290 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$625.50 – 30 day Early Bird enrollment
$625.50 – Members, seniors graduates
$695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Cosmetologists (38) and Acupuncturists/DOM (32 PDA). They are pending approval for Massage Therapists-NCBTMB, Category A (38).

Having studied a multitude of disciplines in subtle energy and energy medicine, Sonia Elisa Masocco specializes in and practices integrated 'clinical' aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT). An ITEC qualified practitioner in Aromatherapy and Reflexology as well as Massage Therapy, she enhanced her specific aromatic studies with Michael Scholes and French Dr. Philippe Goeb. A NAHA and IMA Member, after over 10 years in Asia, she is currently based in Albuquerque. She is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program and has studied with Vasant Lad in India as well. She can be reached at smasocco@ayurveda.com.