AYURVEDIC VIEW OF IMMUNITY
with Suhas Kshirsagar BAMS MD, (Ayurveda), AD, at 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. PT
The concept of immunity is fundamental to Ayurveda’s approach to health maintenance and disease prevention. Ayurveda has described some simple yet powerful tools for optimizing adaptive immunity that can be applied throughout all the stages of life from conception to old age. Vyadhi-Kshamatva is an Ayurvedic term for natural and acquired immunity. It describes the connection between the immune system, the nervous system, and digestive health. It helps us understand why inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and emotional issues can trigger underactive or overactive immune reponses. We will discuss various tools, including diet, lifestyle, and key herbs and herbal formulations, that Ayurveda uses to regulate immunity and optimize health.
Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS MD, (Ayurveda), AD, is a world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and educator from India, the director of the Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Northern California, and the author of The Hot Belly Diet. He holds a BA in Ayurvedic medicine and completed a three-year residency as a BAMS MD (doctorate in Ayurvedic internal medicine) and earned a gold medal from the prestigious Pune University. He is an advisor and consultant at the Chopra Center and a faculty member at several Ayurvedic institutions.
GUT HEALTH AND IMMUNITY
with John Douillard DC, CAP, at 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT
Gut health is key to a strong immune system. Ayurvedic medicine explains many factors that can weaken our digestive system and different ways that we can learn to build and strengthen it. Healthy digestion reflects a healthy mind and body and helps build greater resilience and strong immunity. Come and learn about your gut and what you can do to strengthen it.
John Douillard, DC, CAP, has authored seven Ayurvedic health books including the bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet. He is a frequent guest on the Dr. Oz Show, former NBA nutritionist, and creator of LifeSpa.com—where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science with 9.8M+ YouTube views and 135K+ newsletter subscribers.
FOODS FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
with Divya Alter at Noon–1:00 p.m. PT
According to Ayurveda, a balanced diet is a major pillar of our life. The timing, quantity, and quality of our food determines our capacity for building immunity and resilience for our body and mind. Come and join Divya in her kitchen, where she will share tips on immune-boosting ingredients and pathogen-fighting spices, as well as a few special Ayurvedic recipes.
Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. She is the co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan and North America’s first Ayurvedic chef certification program. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen (Rizzoli, 2017). The book is now in its seventh printing, and is also available in a new German edition
YOGA FOR BUILDING IMMUNITY
with Shiva Rea, MA, at 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. PT
Yoga is considered the “sister science” of Ayurveda and brings us the tools to strengthen our bodies and our minds through the practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation. Many of these techniques have been shown to help strengthen the immune system when practiced regularly. Come and explore some of the simple practices that you can incorporate into your daily rituals.
Shiva Rea, MA, is a global prana vinyasa teacher, activist, and innovator in the evolution of vinyasa yoga. Shiva integrates the roots of vinyasa, yoga, Ayurveda, and tantra in creative, life-transforming online courses, workshops, retreats, and trainings.
IMMUNITY BOOSTING DAILY RITUALS
with Partap Chauhan, BAMS, at 3:00 p.m.–4:00 PT
Daily routines that extend from the very start of your morning to bedtime are as important as the food we put in our bodies for strengthening and stabilizing our immune system so that we are poised to handle any stressors that come our way. Come and learn about simple daily rituals that you can easily adopt to nurture good health.
Partap Chauhan, BAMS, is an Ayurvedic physician, author, public speaker, TV personality, and pioneer of Ayurvedic Telemedicine. He is founding director of Jiva Ayurveda, a company that runs a network of 80 clinics throughout India and the world’s largest Ayurvedic Telemedicine Center, consulting with 8,000 patients daily. He travels all over the world to teach Ayurveda.