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Event Schedule
Floracopeia in Savannah GA
TBA
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August 15 - 17, 2008
Location:
Brighter Day Market
Cost: TBA
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David Crow in Asheville, NC
Booksigning and lecture
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August 20, 2008
7:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Location:
Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe; 55 Haywood St Asheville NC 28801
Cost: Free
Contact Information:
www.malaprops.com
828.254.6734
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Floracopeia in North Carolina
Prama Institute, Asheville
Saturday August 23: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy
The use of aromatic plants and essential oils is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This workshop presents the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles. The class covers the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to the doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).
Sunday, August 24: Sacred Scents and Fragrance and Consciousness
The Sunday event will have two topics: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration, relaxation and deepening meditation; and meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs.
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August 22 - 24, 2008
Location:
Prama Institute
Cost: $150 for both days if registered by August 17, $175 thereafter (includes gourmet vegetarian lunch)
Overnight eco-friendly accommodations available.
Contact Information:
Ramesh Bjonnes
828-649-9408
info@pramainstitute.org
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Floracopeia in Litchfield, CT
Presentations at Charym Spa
TBA
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September 19 - 21, 2008
Cost: TBA
Contact Information:
Maureen Dodd
860.567.2241
Maureen@Charym.com
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Floracopeia in Sebastopol, CA
Aromatherapy and Ayurveda
Immerse yourself in the Study, Scents & Exotic Tastes of Ayurveda at the dhyana Center in the Heart of Beautiful Sonoma County
Friday, October 3
10-5PM: Ayurvedic Foundations with Deanna Batdorff
The basic foundations of Ayurveda will be covered with an emphasis on our inherited tendencies, traits & constitutional types (vata,pitta,kapha) and the specific qualities of nature (hot/cold/wet/dry). Through the experience of smelling essential oils we will discover how to determine the effects of essential oils on the gunas & the doshas.
6:30 - 8:30pm: Kitchen Alchemy with Jill Leslie
After a dinner break we will gather in the kitchen to learn Jill's much coveted secrets of making nourishing aphrodisiac treats with medicinal herbs,spices and essential oils.
David Crow will share his Exotic Oils and Alchemical Pharmacy. Topics to be covered:
Saturday, October 4th 10-6PM
Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles
The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).
Sunday , October 5th 10-5PM
Contemplating Ayurvedic Healing Wisdom
Contemplating Ayurvedic Healing Wisdom is an integration of classical Buddhist meditation methods and Ayurvedic medical philosophy, which leads to a deeper sensitivity to the body's power of self-healing. During this program we inwardly contemplate the nature of prana (life force), the five universal elements that form the inner and outer world, and the movement of the three primary bodily humors (vata, pitta, kapha), and other important Ayurvedic principles.
6 - 8pm: Agni Hotra Homa
Sunday night David will facilitate an exquisite fire ceremony (agni hotra) where we will have the opportunity to offer prayer, stories, and song.
Please Register Early!
Class size is limited to 15 students
To Register conatact:
the dhyanna center For specific questions about the event
www.dhyanacenter.com
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October 3 - 5, 2008
1:00 am until 1:00 am
Location:
The dhyana Center
Cost: Cost: $350. Includes delicious organic lunch everyday
Accomodations & camping available: call the dhyana center for availability & cost
Contact Information:
Jill Leslie
707-322-5190; 707-823-8818
KitchenAlchemy@gmail.com
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National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference
Chicago, IL
Floracopeia and David Crow will be at the sixth annual conference of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. The conference theme this year is “The New Frontier of Holistic Medicine: A Restoration to Wholeness in Healthcare.”
David Crow will speak on "Ayurveda and Global Hunger."
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October 16 - 19, 2008
Location:
Westin O'Hare Hotel, Chicago, IL
Contact Information:
NAMA Conference
800-669-8914; 505-323-2838
namaconf2008@ayurveda-nama.org
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Ayurveda and Aromatherapy in Kerala, India
With Niika Quistgard at Rasa Ayurveda
Join David Crow and Niika Quistgard for a sixteen day immersion in classical Ayurvedic aromatherapy in beautiful Kerala, India.
Topics include:
In-depth studies of the major essential oils produced in India, and their uses according to Ayurvedic traditions.
Tours of jasmine, cardamom, vetiver and vanilla farms, sandalwood and eucalyptus forests, and distilleries.
Hands-on distillation of important Ayurvedic aromatic herbs.
Making and using "arkas," Ayurvedic hydrosols.
Preparing and using classical Ayurvedic aromatic medicines.
Making traditional Ayurvedic incense.
Using aromatic herbs and spices in Ayurvedic cooking.
Using modern aromatherapy and essential oils from around the world according to Ayurvedic principles.
For a detailed itinerary of the trip, visit www.ayurvedatrip.com/aroma.html
For more information and photos about Niika Quistgard and Rasa Ayurveda, visit www.rasaayurveda.com. For FAQ's visit http://www.ayurvedatrip.com/faqs.html
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October 26 - November 10, 2008
Location:
Rasa Ayurveda, Kerala, India
Cost: Includes all classes, class materials, meals, local ground transportation, laundry, and Ayurvedic therapies.
$3300: single occupancy room
$3000: double occupancy room
Does not include airfare, phone, visas, shopping. Tipping of Rasa staff is expected.
A deposit of $1500 preregistration is required, with balanced due at arrival.
Contact Information:
David Crow
530-470-9269
office@floracopeia.com
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Living Environments: Introduction to Aromatics
Tiburon, CA
This one day program introduces students to the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy, with an emphasis on understanding botanical aromas according to the Chinese system of five elements. Learn practical application of using oils in the home and specific properties and qualities of various essential oils. This class is part of the Living Environments curriculum and is not open to the public.
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November 24, 2008
10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Location:
Golden Gate School of Feng Shui; 1368 Lincoln Ave ste 202, San Rafael, CA
Contact Information:
Manu Butterworth
(415) 945.8899
manu@fengshuischool.com
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