In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life.” Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the “Mother of All Healing”. Ayurveda believes that the healing starts from within and according to the principles of Ayurvedic theory, everyone is made of a combination of five elements: air, water, fire, earth, and space. These elements combine in the body to form three energies or life forces that govern our inner and outer environments: movement, transformation, and structure known in Sanskrit as doshas: Vata (Wind), Pitta(Fire), and Kapha (Earth).

Yoga is a sister science of Ayurveda and it is prescribed to balance the doshas and calm the mind. With these principles in mind Ayur-Shilpi (Ayur is a Sanskrit term meaning “life” or “vital power” and Shilpi is an artisan) has programs which combines Ayurveda,  Yoga principles and meditation techniques to balance body and mind for a healthy mind, body and spiritual healing.

You are invited to this  5 day, 4 night Ayurveda and Yoga retreat at Hope Springs Institute. This retreat will focus on Fall Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Yoga, and Meditation. This is the perfect opportunity to "disconnect to reconnect" for yourself. Nourish your mental and physical health, all while in nature!

Activities will include:

-Fire Ceremony

-Yoga

-Ayurveda Consultations

-Therapies

-Meditation

-Workshops and Cooking Classes

-Reiki

-Journaling

-Nature Hikes

-Kirtan

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Shilpika Devaiah is the owner of Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda & Wellness and a certified Ayurveda doctor through NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) and AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) organizations. She received her Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS) which is a 5-year program from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, and Diploma in Panchakarma from Ayurdhama Ayurveda Hospital and Yoga Retreat Center in India. Shilpika also has a 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training Certification from the renowned Sivananda Yoga Ashram, India specializing in Hatha yoga. She is also certified as an Ayurveda Yoga Therapist by NAMA.