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2020 Conference Presentations: Introduction to Kaumarbhritya Tantra and Science of Sleep

INTRODUCTION TO KAUMARBHRITYA TANTRA (INDIVIDUAL)

Saturday, April 25, 2019 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

ADVANCED TRACK – There is a special place in Ayurveda for the support of a woman’s health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. An understanding of all phases of fetal development and of how best to nurture the mother during each one is crucial to optimizing the pregnancy while securing the long-term health of both mother and child. 

Ashlesha Raut, BAMS MD (Ayu), RYT, AD 

Ashlesha is an integrative Ayurvedic Physician, holistic health practitioner, nutritional consultant, and yoga teacher. She is a third-generation vaidya practicing for over 20 years. She is on the faculty at many Ayurvedic training centers throughout the USA.



SCIENCE OF SLEEP (INDIVIDUAL)

Saturday, April 25, 11:50 AM -12:30 PM

FOUNDATIONAL TRACK – Sleep is considered one of the three pillars of a healthy life. More and more people are suffering from sleep issues that can compromise health on multiple levels. Modern pharmaceuticals can be helpful in the short term but can also cause complications. Finding a natural solution is always the best approach. Come and learn yoga nidra, pranayama, herbal protocols, and other yogic and Ayurvedic techniques for improving sleep

Mary Thompson, CAP

Mary is an insightful and inspiring educator, mentor, and coach who uses her experience and education over the last 20 years to teach Ayurvedic theory and practice to Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Practitioner students.