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SUMMARY:Mothering Boys: Heal Our Bodies & Raise the Sons Our World Needs
DESCRIPTION:When a mother is depleted\, her son often carries it — showing up as dysregulation\, aggression\, or a vulnerability to the wrong influences. In this free online conversation\, three practitioners come together to explore the link between maternal nervous system health and the emotional development of boys\, drawing on Eastern medicine\, somatic wisdom\, and decades of work with young people. \nDr. Claudia Welch\, a educator in Ayurveda\, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and author of Balance Your Hormones\, Balance Your Life\, will speak to how women’s depletion patterns — what Ayurveda calls yin depletion — shape the households and children around them. Courtney LaCava\, an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Somatic Guide with 25 years of experience\, will share how mothers can restore their own vitality while raising resilient sons\, bridging ancestral practice with modern parenting. Mark Morey\, who has spent 60 years developing human-potential and nature-based programs — including 18 years leading boys’ initiation rites through the Vermont Wilderness School and Art of Mentoring — will bring the perspective of community\, mentorship\, and rites of passage. \nTogether they’ll discuss mothering from “Source energy” rather than stress energy\, why community-based rites of passage matter for boys\, and practical ways women can begin restoring themselves — not just for their own sake\, but for the sake of the sons they’re raising. \nThis conversation is for mothers of boys\, and for practitioners who work with women and want a deeper understanding of the connection between maternal health and child development. \nRegistration is free and reserves your spot; a recording will be sent to everyone who registers\, so you can attend live or watch later.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/conversations-on-mothering-boys-heal-our-bodies-raise-the-sons-our-world-needs/
CATEGORIES:2026
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SUMMARY:God\, Truth & Letting Go with Rose Baudin
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Rose Baudin on Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. \nRose has joined us twice before. This time we’ll have a conversation about God\, truth\, and letting go. \nWhat—or who—is God? What has Rose’s experience of this been? We’ll talk about truth in the age of social media tidal waves\, “rich face\,” spiritual aspirations\, and what it actually feels like to let go. As always\, we’ll let the conversation go where it wants to go. \nRose has studied and practiced yoga since the late 1960s and has been teaching for more than 25 years. She met her mentor\, Swami Gauribala Giri\, in Sri Lanka in 1971 and was initiated into the parampara of the Tamil Siddhas in 1984. \nDuring the 16 years she lived in India\, she was instructed in various schools of yoga\, including Integral Yoga with Clive Sheridan\, Iyengar Yoga with Ratanial Shah\, Cle Souren\, and Shandor Remete\, and later Ashtanga Yoga in Australia with Dena Kingsberg. \nRose also has extensive meditation experience under the personal guidance of S. N. Goenka (Vipassana)\, Zen Master Hogen-san Yamahata (Soto Zen)\, Sayadaw U Janaka (Insight Meditation)\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Kalachakra)\, and Jiddu Krishnamurti. An eclectic education. \nRose brings a lifetime of inquiry\, practice\, and lived experience to these conversations\, and we’re looking forward to exploring these questions together. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership. A subscription is required to attend\, and you may cancel your membership at any time. \nYou can use World Time Buddy to help with Time Zone Conversion
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/god-truth-letting-go-with-rose-baudin/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000
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SUMMARY:Hypopressives for Pelvic Floor Health with Becky Keller
DESCRIPTION:In this Sept 2\, 2026 Menopause Chronicles session\, Dr. Welch & participants welcome guest instructor Becky Keller—a pelvic health physical therapist and Low Pressure Fitness educator—will introduce how hypopressives\, a myofascial\, diaphragm‑based approach\, can support pelvic floor health through perimenopause and menopause. She will begin with a clear\, practical overview of the what\, why\, and how of Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) hypopressives: what they are\, why they matter for issues like leakage\, prolapse\, pain\, and constipation\, and how they work through breathing\, pressure management\, and posture. \nBecky will then guide the group through the “HYPO breathing”\, the “vacuum” maneuver\, and their integration into a few foundational postural poses\, so you can directly experience the basics of the method with key principles to apply in daily life. Along the way\, she’ll briefly touch on related ideas such as the abdominal vacuum\, Low Pressure Fitness\, and their relationship to traditional practices like uddiyana bandha. This is an introductory\, educational session designed to give you a grounded understanding plus a handful of practical tools you can start to weave into daily life. \nBecky Keller\, PT\, MSPT\, PRPC is a physical therapist with over 25 years of experience and has specialized in pelvic health physical therapy since 2009. She received the distinction of Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certified in 2016. She currently sees pelvic health patients at Activcore Physical Therapy and Performance in Lawrenceville\, NJ. One of her passions is utilizing Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) hypopressives for both pelvic health and overall wellness. She is LPF-certified\, the LPF USA distributor\, and a master coach who teaches professional courses to clinicians\, fitness professionals\, and bodywork practitioners throughout the U.S. and internationally. When she’s not working\, she enjoys time with her husband and teenage son\, outdoor activities\, and travel. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires an active subscription. You can learn more or join here. (Subscription can be canceled anytime.) \nTo find your local time\, visit World Time Buddy.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/hypopressives-for-pelvic-floor-health-with-becky-keller/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T193000
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SUMMARY:From Seva to Saṃnyāsa with Mirabai Bush
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Mirabai Bush on August 5\, 2026 for a heartfelt conversation on womanhood\, service\, and the later stages of life. \nOne of the few women who traveled to India with Ram Dass and met Maharaj Neem Karoli Baba ji in the early 1970s\, Mirabai’s journey has spanned from NASA to ashrams\, from founding the Seva Foundation to co-creating mindfulness programs for Google. Now in her 80s\, living in Massachusetts\, she brings a rare blend of lived spiritual experience\, contemplative insight\, and feminine wisdom—offering reflections on a life of seva\, the gifts of aging\, and what it means to enter the saṃnyāsa (fourth stage of life) stage with grace. \nMirabai Bush is the founder of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. Under her direction\, The Center introduced mindfulness and other contemplative practices into social work\, higher education\, law\, business\, environmental leadership\, the military\, and social justice activism. She developed the Search Inside Yourself program for Google and led the Seva Foundation Guatemala Project for 10 years. \nShe is co-author with Ram Dass of Walking Each Other Home and Compassion in Action; editor of Contemplation Nation; and co-author of Contemplative Practices in Higher Education. Her recent memoir is Almost Home: Dharma\, Social Change\, and the Power of Love. Mirabai currently serves as chairperson of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership\, which includes live sessions\, replays\, and a growing archive of supportive teachings. Subscription required (cancel anytime). Learn more and join here. \n🌍 Convert time to your time zone here
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/from-seva-to-sannyas-with-mirabai-bush/
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SUMMARY:Vedic Threads Series: Vaiśeṣika – Ancient India’s Map of Reality
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Ramkumar Kutty\, Dr Claudia Welch\, and Navneet Raman in conversation with guest instructor Dr Rishi Manivannan for a four-part Vedic Threads series exploring Vaiśeṣika\, one of the six classical darśanas of India. \nAlthough Vaiśeṣika is one of India’s major philosophical traditions\, it is often given only a brief introduction—or overlooked altogether—in many modern presentations of the six darśanas. This series offers a rare opportunity to become acquainted with this profound system of thought. \nVaiśeṣika offers a remarkably detailed way of understanding reality. Through careful observation and analysis\, it explores the nature of matter\, mind\, self\, and liberation\, inviting us to examine how we know the world and how clear understanding can become a path toward freedom. \nAcross four sessions\, participants will explore questions including: \n* What is reality made of?\n* How do we truly know something?\n* Why is everything unique?\n* What is the relationship between matter\, mind\, and self?\n* Can clear understanding become a path to liberation? \n⸻ \nGuest Instructor \nDr Rishi Manivannan \nDr Rishi Manivannan comes from a traditional Idiga viṣavaidya lineage and has formally studied Āyurveda and Chinese medicine. He has also trained extensively in Siddha\, Śaiva Tantra\, Vāsi Yoga\, Nāḍī Vidyā\, Jyotiṣa\, Pañcapakṣi\, Vāstu\, and other traditional Indian systems of knowledge. \nHis background in Siddha and Āyurveda brings a unique perspective to Vaiśeṣika\, presenting it not only as a philosophical system but as a living way of observing reality\, the body\, the mind\, nature\, healing\, and the self. \n⸻ \nSession Schedule \nSession 1 \nSeeing the World as It Is: The Art of Clear Perception \nDate: Thursday\, 2 July 2026 \nVaiśeṣika begins with a simple yet profound question: What does it mean to see reality clearly? \nThis opening session introduces Vaiśeṣika as a discipline of careful observation\, precision\, and discernment\, helping us examine what is actually present\, how knowledge arises\, and how reality may be understood without confusion. \n⸻ \nSession 2 \nWhat Is the World Made Of? Substance\, Qualities\, and Change \nDate: Thursday\, 16 July 2026 \nThis session explores how Vaiśeṣika understands substances\, qualities\, and transformation. Participants will examine how everything we encounter possesses qualities\, undergoes change\, and can be understood through careful observation. \n⸻ \nSession 3 \nWhy Is Everything Unique? Similarity\, Difference\, and Connection \nDate: Thursday\, 6 August 2026 \nThis session explores how Vaiśeṣika explains shared identity\, individual uniqueness\, and the relationships that connect all things while preserving their distinct nature. \n⸻ \nSession 4 \nFrom Atoms to the Self: Matter\, Mind\, and Liberation \nDate: Thursday\, 20 August 2026 \nThe concluding session brings together Vaiśeṣika’s understanding of matter\, mind\, self\, knowledge\, and liberation\, exploring the relationship between the material world and the knowing self. \n⸻ \nDates & Times \nSession Dates \n* Thursday\, 2 July 2026\n* Thursday\, 16 July 2026\n* Thursday\, 6 August 2026\n* Thursday\, 20 August 2026 \nTime \n* 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US)\n* 7:30 PM India Standard Time (Sessions 2–4)\n* 8:30 PM India Standard Time (Session 1) \nPlease verify your local time before attending. World time buddy can help with this. \n⸻ \nRegistration \nRegular Fee: USD 100 \nCommunity Fee: USD 75 \nCoupon Code: COMMUNITY25 \nAs a gesture of gratitude to the Satsangam community\, use coupon code COMMUNITY25 to receive USD 25 off the full series. \n⸻ \nLearning Platform \nThis series is hosted on the Satsangam learning platform powered by GetOnYoga. \n⸻ \nSupport \nIf you have questions or experience difficulty accessing the course\, please contact: \nconnect@satsangam.net
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/vedic-threads-series-vaise%e1%b9%a3ika-ancient-indias-map-of-reality/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Year Catch-Up & Story Time with Dr. Welch
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM Eastern Time (New York) \nJoin Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 PM Eastern Time. \nThis session is an opportunity to pause and gather what we’ve been learning together. We’ll use this time to catch up on material from previous sessions — especially our hormone session with Dr. Zuckerman — revisit key ideas\, and explore anything that may have surfaced since. \nWe’ll also open space for story time. Because this meeting time works well for participants in  time zones that don’t work for them in our usual Story time sessions timing\, we want to make room for those who don’t always get a turn to share. \nThis live session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires an active subscription. Membership can be canceled anytime. \nYou can learn more or join here: \nNeed help converting the time to your location? Visit World Time Buddy. \nWe look forward to gathering together.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/mid-year-catch-up-story-time-with-dr-welch/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
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SUMMARY:Sleep in Midlife: A Whole-Body Perspective with Tammi Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Tammi Sweet on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (New York). \nSleep is one of the most common struggles women bring into midlife\, and menopause often makes it harder to ignore. In this session\, Tammi Sweet brings together her background in neurobiology\, endocrinology\, anatomy\, and herbal medicine to explore why sleep becomes so fragile at this stage of life—and what can actually help. \nDrawing from physiology as well as earth-based and herbal traditions\, Tammi will look at sleep as a whole-body process shaped by hormones\, the nervous system\, daily rhythms\, and our relationship with the natural world. Together with Dr. Claudia Welch and our Menopause Chronicles community\, she will consider practical\, grounded ways to support more reliable rest—and ask what it means to listen to the body when it keeps us awake at night. \nTammi Sweet is the co-founder and co-director of The Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials near Ithaca. For the past 30 years she has taught thousands of students in a variety of learning environments. She offers classes in herbal medicine\, along with courses in anatomy and physiology both in-person and online. Sweet holds a master’s degree in endocrinology\, and her work bridges modern science with embodied\, earth-based wisdom. \nThis live session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires an active subscription. You’re warmly welcome to join us—memberships can be canceled anytime. \nLearn more or subscribe here. \nTo confirm your local time World Time Buddy can help.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/sleep-tammi-sweet/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T113000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Hormone Therapy with Diana Zuckerman PhD
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Dr. Diana Zuckerman on Wednesday\,  May 20 2026 at 10am Eastern Time (New York time). \nPlease\, please\, if you are interested in whether or not it is safe to use hormonal therapy in perimenopause\, menopause or beyond\, please come to this session. This is a rare opportunity to find someone deeply educated and balanced. \nJoin Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome Dr. Diana Zuckerman—president of the National Center for Health Research and a longtime advocate for evidence-based health services\, programs\, and policies—for a balanced and insightful session exploring the narrative arc of hormone use in menopause and beyond. From its early medical promotion to shifting public health perspectives\, and from political influence to personal decision-making\, Dr. Zuckerman will guide us through the evolution of hormone therapy with clarity and nuance. Drawing on decades of experience in public health\, policy\, and research\, she offers a rare and grounded view into how cultural\, scientific\, and regulatory forces have shaped the conversation—and what that means for women today.Dr. Claudia Welch will be part of this conversation\, and as always\, our guest instructor will join her and participants for thoughtful dialogue and questions. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires an active subscription. Membership can be canceled at any time. \nYou can learn more or join here. \nTo convert Eastern Time to your local time zone\, please visit World Time Buddy here.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/navigating-hormone-therapy-diana-zuckerman-phd/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Aunties’ Story Circle – A Free Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19 · 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \n\n\n(Find your time zone at World Time Buddy) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone and everyone is warmly invited to and gifted this Aunties’ Story Circle \, hosted by Dr. Welch and participants of Menopause Chronicles: \nFor nearly two years\, participants in Menopause Chronicles have been gathering to explore the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual transformations that accompany menopause and the movement into the second half of life. We have lived a good stretch of life already. Between us\, there is a great deal of experience and practice in listening to one another’s stories and sharing our own. \nThis Aunties’ Story Circle is a gift from us to you. \nIt is open to anyone — of any age\, gender\, or sex — who would like to briefly share stories of current trials\, transitions\, uncertainties\, or joys. Perhaps something you are not quite sure how to navigate. \nThe “aunties” — participants who have been exploring this terrain together — may respond with stories from our own lives that touch similar themes. \n\n\n\n\nYou may hear something that helps you see your situation differently.\nYou may hear something that suggests a way to navigate — or not navigate — what you are facing.\nOr you may simply feel more at ease through the experience of being heard. \nIn this circle: \n\nWe do not ask for advice.\nWe do not give advice.\nWe do not diagnose or treat.\n\nSubscribe here to our newsletter to register for and get access to this session. If you have already subscribed\, please fill it out anyway to register for the session. \nIf you think it might be triggering\, maybe good to pass on this or have a therapist or good friend on hand to help.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/aunties-story-circle-a-free-community-gathering/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Dr. Damiana Corca on Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026 at 6pm Eastern (New York) Time. \nSleep disruption is one of the most common and disruptive symptoms that can emerge during perimenopause and menopause. \nDr. Damiana Corca is a Holistic Sleep Specialist based in Boulder\, Colorado\, where she combines acupuncture\, functional medicine\, and breathwork to support natural sleep restoration. She specializes in the Buteyko Method and Neurodynamic Breathwork\, and is the author of The Deep Blue Sleep: A Roadmap to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Naturally. \nIn this session\, Dr. Damiana Corca will join the Menopause Chronicles community to talk about one of the most common\, and most frustrating\, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: sleep disruption. If you’ve found yourself having a hard time falling asleep or wide awake at around 1 to 3am wondering what happened to your once-reliable sleep\, you’re not alone. Drawing from both her clinical experience and her own journey through understanding how our bodies change in midlife\, Dr. Damiana will share why sleep becomes so elusive during this transition and offer practical\, natural approaches to finding the deep\, restorative rest you deserve. This won’t be an academic lecture. It’ll be a real conversation about what’s actually happening in your body and what you can do about it. \nThis event is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership\, a subscription-based offering that can be canceled anytime. Learn more or join here. \nNeed help converting time zones? World Time Buddy can help.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/87021/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Wisdom for the Elder Years with Susan Ross Grimaldi
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Susan Ross Grimaldi on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 from 6–7:30pm Eastern Time. \nA highly respected Native American shaman of the Choctaw Nation\, Susan brings a lifetime of experience in cultural preservation\, soul-healing\, and cross-cultural wisdom traditions. In this live session\, she will offer Indigenous perspectives on menopause and elderhood — exploring how we move through the midlife threshold with focus\, grace\, and spiritual alignment. \nThrough personal stories and spiritual insight\, she will guide us in reflecting on:\n• How we pay attention with trust\, let go\, and find balanced ease as we grow older\n• How wisdom emerges when we gather power and respond to life’s challenges with depth and intention\n• How menopause can mark a transition into soul-connected living and collective offering \nThis is a chance to engage with wisdom teachings rooted in Indigenous knowledge and lived experience — an invitation to align our inner lives with the beauty and expansion of elderhood. \nPlease note: This session is part of Menopause Chronicles\, a membership-based fellowship with Dr. Claudia Welch. It’s a place for thoughtful\, sometimes funny\, always honest conversations about the profound transition into and beyond menopause — how it changes our bodies\, perceptions\, and way of being. Membership is required (cancel anytime). \nFor time-zone conversion\, world time buddy can help you out. \nWe look forward to welcoming you.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/indigenous-wisdom-for-the-elder-years-with-susan-ross-grimaldi/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T113000
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SUMMARY:Part II: Healing Later Life Through Rhythm and Song with Drs. Claudia Welch & Shubham Kulkarni
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Welch and Dr. Shubham Kulkarni join Menopause Chronicles participants for the second of two co-facilitated sessions on Wednesday\, Feb 04\, 2026 at 10am Eastern (New York) Time. For time-zone conversion: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/. Please note this is a different time than usual for our first monthly session. Usually it is at 6pm ET. \nIn this session\, Drs. Welch and Kulkarni explore the arc of the day from afternoon to evening — a time that reflects the later stages of life. We’ll consider how this daily window\, paired with music composed for these hours\, can support us in meeting the present moment with clarity and stepping into the unknown ahead with greater ease. \nDr. Shubham Kulkarni is an Ayurvedic physician\, Indian classical vocalist\, and music therapist whose work integrates Āyurveda\, Gāndharva Veda\, and contemplative practice. His clinical and musical work centers around mental health\, hospice care\, and healing through sound — offering music as both medicine and companion through transition. \nHow we see things matters. What we attune to — and when — can shape the quality of what comes next. \nThrough storytelling\, reflection\, and live rāga performance\, we’ll explore how rhythm and sound can help us align more fully with the present — and smooth the path forward. \nThis live gathering is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership (subscription required\, cancel anytime).
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/part-ii-healing-later-life-through-rhythm-and-song-with-drs-claudia-welch-shubham-kulkarni/
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SUMMARY:Part I: Healing Early Life Through Rhythm and Song with Drs. Claudia Welch & Shubham Kulkarni
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Welch and Dr. Shubham Kulkarni join Menopause Chronicles participants for the first of two co-facilitated sessions on Wednesday\, Jan 07\, 2026 at 10am Eastern (New York) Time. For time-zone conversion: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/. Please note this is a different time than usual for our first monthly session. Usually it is at 6pm ET.  \nIn this session\, Drs. Welch and Kulkarni explore the arc of the day from dawn to midday — a time that reflects the first half of life. Together we’ll explore how this daily window\, paired with music composed for these times\, can help us revisit and potentially shift deeply held impressions from earlier life stages. \nDr. Shubham Kulkarni is an Ayurvedic physician\, Indian classical vocalist\, and music therapist whose work blends Āyurveda\, Gāndharva Veda\, and contemplative practice. His clinical and musical work supports mental health\, palliative care\, and end-of-life integration — offering sound as a bridge between deep tradition and modern healing needs. \nHow we see things matters. What we pay attention to — and when — can shape what becomes possible. \nThrough storytelling\, reflection\, and live rāga performance\, we’ll explore how time and sound combine to open a door to healing. \nThis live gathering is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership (subscription required\, cancel anytime).
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/part-i-healing-early-life-through-rhythm-and-song-with-drs-claudia-welch-shubham-kulkarni/
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis with with Marta Shedletsky Part II
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE\, THIS IS A DATE CHANGE FROM WED TO TUE!\n\nJoin Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome back our guest instructor\, Marta Shedletsky on Tuesday\, Dec 02\, 2025 at 6pm ET (New York time). Marta joined us for Part 1 of this session for the first August 2025 session.\nMarta brings decades of experience in yoga\, spiritual practice\, and supporting people with osteoporosis. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1\, Marta will guide us through a carefully designed yoga sequence with postures shown to improve bone density and strength. \nShe’ll also help us understand which movements and poses may put our bones at risk\, and how to adapt our yoga and exercise practices to protect and support skeletal health—especially during and after menopause. With her warm\, grounded approach\, Marta will offer practical tools we can carry into our daily lives to help sustain bone strength over time. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires a subscription\, which can be canceled anytime. Learn more or join here. \nFor help with time zone conversion\, visit World Time Buddy.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/85980/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:The Liberating Power of Menopause with Alexandra Pope
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Alexandra Pope on 10am ET (New York time)\, Wednesday\, November 19 . \nMenopause is a time of great change—an ending and a new beginning—in body\, mind\, and soul. In our culture\, that change is largely seen as negative—a time of distress and suffering—and something we need saving from. What is rarely named or recognized is that menopause can be a process of awakening\, leading us into greater freedom and ease within ourselves. Menopause can liberate us to be fully ourselves. We become more powerful\, not less. \nIn this talk\, Alexandra Pope will explore the psycho-spiritual transformation that occurs through menopause\, the menopause ‘triage’—crucial actions to implement as soon as possible—and a few ground rules to support oneself mentally\, emotionally\, and physically through this transition. \nAlexandra Pope is co-director of Red School with Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer. Together\, they have developed a radical new approach to health and wellbeing\, creativity\, leadership\, and spiritual life\, based on the power of the menstrual cycle and menopause. \nThey are the co-authors of Wise Power: Discover the Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority\, Purpose and Belonging and Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power\, bringing a collective 60 years of researching and revealing the power of the menstrual cycle and the initiatory journey from menarche to menopause. They have created a new understanding and language to describe this psychological and spiritual process and have spearheaded the emerging new field of menstruality to support all people who menstruate. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires a subscription\, which can be canceled anytime. Learn more or join here. \nFor help with time zone conversion\, visit World Time Buddy. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/the-liberating-power-of-menopause-with-alexandra-pope/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Women's Health Live Q&A with Dr. Welch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome for this roughly one hour\, free\, live Q&A Zoom session with Dr. Welch\, for questions on content of either of our online courses: Women’s Health & Hormones Part I: Hormonal Balance & Stagnation or Women’s Health & Hormones Part II: Srotorodha & the 6 Therapeutic Principles\, and for participants to share our experiences with the course content & spirit. They can devolve into a conversation that doesn’t exactly respect the boundaries of that plan. \nThis call is an opportunity to support understanding and healthy directions as we resolve or explore our questions on course content and share our experiences and successes\, and to learn from others’ experiences. \nThe call is scheduled for Thursday\, Nov 06\, 2025 at 4pm ET (New York time). \nIf you are not enrolled but would like to submit questions\, you will be welcome to\, as long as you register for either of these online classes by about a week before the call. We plan to send out directions to registered students\, on how to submit questions. \nIf you can’t attend the live call\, no worries. You can listen to a recording of the call\, which we plan to post within a few business days of the live session on our Women’s Health Q&A page. \nThese sessions are not a forum for personal health questions to be asked or answered\, so those questions will not be addressed. Those are better addressed by a personal health care practitioner. 
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/womens-health-online-course-qa-with-dr-welch-10-26-2023/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T233000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
CREATED:20250608T110053Z
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SUMMARY:Approaching Work in the Second Half of Life with Mala Kapadia
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Mala Kapadia will join Dr. Claudia Welch and the Menopause Chronicles community for a rich\, grounded conversation on vānaprastha and sannyāsa—the later āśrama stages that frame the second half of life in the Indian tradition. Joining from her Ayurvedic eco-village home in South India\, Mala will reflect on how our engagement with the world transforms as we age. Work\, family\, and service may continue\, but our orientation toward them often shifts. \nMala brings a wealth of insight drawn from decades of scholarship\, practice\, and deep integration of ancient Indian wisdom. Her recent publication\, Sukha Sutra: An Indic Wellbeing and Happiness Guide for Flourishing\, is being adapted into Higher Education curriculum in India. As Director of the Anaadi Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and a leading voice in wellbeing and sustainability through indigenous psychology\, she has inspired many with her compassionate\, intellectually rigorous approach to personal and planetary flourishing. \nIn this session\, she’ll share her own journey—how community involvement\, academic pursuits\, and service have evolved in her later years\, and what these changes reveal about responsibility\, contribution\, and meaning. This is a rare opportunity to listen in on a dialogue that bridges personal narrative with cultural insight. \n🌐 Convert to your time zone: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/approaching-work-in-the-second-half-of-life-with-mala-kapadia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Marta Shedletsky – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:We’re grateful to welcome Marta Shedletsky as a guest instructor for two special sessions of Menopause Chronicles. Marta is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and experienced yoga teacher trained in Dr. Loren Fishman’s method for treating osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions with yoga. She brings a deep passion for women’s health—especially during the forest dweller (vānaprastha) stage of life—and believes this phase offers a powerful opportunity to turn inward and care for ourselves with presence and dedication. \nIn this first session\, Marta will help us understand what osteoporosis is\, how bone loss happens\, and what we can do to prevent\, delay\, or even reverse it. Drawing on current research and the clinical approach of Dr. Fishman\, she’ll guide us in making sense of bone health through and beyond menopause. You’ll come away with practical tools\, grounded knowledge\, and a deeper appreciation for your body’s needs. \nTo support participants’ learning\, Marta is also sharing with them a free gift: her e-book Strong Bones Through Food\, which includes clear nutrition guidance\, supportive supplements\, and a 5-day plant-based meal plan. \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\nLive at 7:00 PM Eastern Time\nConvert to your time zone with worldtimebuddy.com \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership.\nMembership gives you access to live sessions\, replays\, and community resources. You can join or cancel anytime. \n 
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/osteoporosis-and-bone-health-with-marta-shedletsky-part-1/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
CREATED:20250526T181005Z
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SUMMARY:Resting into Change: The Inner Journey of Menopause and Yoga Nidra with Kamini Desai
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Welch and Menopause Chronicles participants as we welcome our guest instructor Kamini Desai\, PhD on Wednesday\, July 2\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Kamini is a leading authority on Yoga Nidra and author of Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep. Kamini uniquely blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern psychology\, offering insights into the profound shifts experienced during menopause. \nIn this session\, Kamini will explore Yoga Nidra as a tool for navigating both the physiological changes—such as disturbed sleep—and the deeper personal transformations that menopause brings. Through discussion and a guided Yoga Nidra practice (which can be done seated or lying down)\, participants will be invited to rest into the question: Who is the person we are becoming? \nPreparation for the Practice:If you choose to experience Yoga Nidra lying down (the traditional method)\, please prepare a comfortable space with a blanket\, support under your knees\, and padding under your head. A bed\, couch\, or yoga mat all work well. \nMembership Details:This session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership and requires a subscription\, which can be canceled anytime. \nTime Zone Conversion:To find the event time in your local time zone\, please visit WorldTimeBuddy.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/resting-into-change-the-inner-journey-of-menopause-and-yoga-nidra-with-kamini-desai/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Passages After Menopause: Trusting the Twists with Diana Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special live session of Menopause Chronicles with guest instructor Diana Beach—a Jungian analyst trained in Zurich\, the first woman to attend an Episcopal seminary\, and a deeply thoughtful guide through the later passages of life. Diana has served in a wide range of roles\, including inner-city congregations in New York\, and now lives in Maine\, where she continues to explore mortality\, creativity\, and transformation through art and reflection. \nHer session\, titled “Passages After Menopause: Trusting the Twists\,” will explore four themes drawn from her own experience: \n\nThe importance of being oneself (“everyone else is taken”)\nThe emotional clarity and openness that menopause can bring\nMenopause as a first threshold of mortality—a dying to a former life\nThe continued unfolding of new passages well beyond midlife\n\nDiana speaks with depth\, curiosity\, and humor about the ways life changes us—and how we can learn to trust the unexpected turns. \n🕕 This session takes place Wednesday\, June 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. \n🕘 Not sure what time that is in your region? Try worldtimebuddy.com to check your local time. \nThis session is part of the Menopause Chronicles membership. To join us\, you’ll need to be subscribed—but you’re welcome to subscribe for just one month and unsubscribe anytime. Membership gives you access to this live session as well as all past session recordings and upcoming events.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/passages-after-menopause-trusting-the-twists-with-diana-beach/
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Interconnectedness of Indian Wisdom Traditions
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join Dr. Claudia Welch and some more folks from the Satsangam family (including Kimberly Kubicke\, Erin Casperson\, Emily Glaser and Dr. Ramkumar) in the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in Nassau\, Bahamas to explore the cultural\, spiritual\, philosophical\, scientific and artistic context in which Indian wisdom traditions like yoga and Ayurveda exist. While in the West it is common for students to quickly specialize in one or another of these traditions\, in the East there was traditionally a foundational education in multiple disciplines\, before honing in on one subject. Beginning to learn Eastern subjects in this traditionally Eastern way allows us to make new connections\, gain insights\, inspiration and depth in not only a subject we are studying but also into the interconnectedness of Indian knowledge traditions in general. This week we will explore aspects of Ayurveda\, yoga\, Jyotisha\, Vedic administration\, various concepts that relate to them all\, and how they are interconnected. \nWe will all be fed vegetarian food\, have daily yoga classes\, satsangs and sessions\, and time in the ocean and sun\, all in the harmonious environment of an ashram that welcomes all religions\, faiths\, and humans. \nContact Sivananda Ashram for reservations and questions. \nInterconnectedness of Indian Wisdom Traditions April 2025
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/interconnectedness-of-indian-wisdom-traditions/
LOCATION:Sivananda Ashram\, Paradise Island\, Nassau\, New Providence\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
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SUMMARY:Vedic Threads 1st Trimester 2025
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us in heartfelt exploration of the context in which Indian wisdom traditions like Ayurveda & yoga exist\, in Satsangam’s signature offering: Vedic Threads\, Satsangam’s membership-based course\, co-facilitated by Drs. Welch & Ramkumar. Here’s a list of some of the the special guests\, topics and events we’re planning as part of the membership\, between January & April 2025: \n\nUnderstanding Trauma Through Saṃskāra\, Vāsanā\, and Prajñāparādha with Anjali DevaIn this session\, Anjali Deva will explore trauma through the lens of Indian knowledge systems\, offering a profound understanding of how past impressions (saṃskāra)\, latent tendencies (vāsanā)\, and mistakes of the intellect (prajñāparādha) shape our emotional and mental experiences. By delving into these Sanskrit concepts\, Anjali will guide participants in recognizing how trauma manifests and how it can be addressed holistically within the framework of Indian wisdom traditions.\nSattvāvajaya: Healing Trauma with Yoga and Ayurveda with Arun DevaFollowing Anjali Deva’s exploration of trauma\, her father\, Arun Deva will present sattvāvajaya\, a therapeutic approach rooted in the integration of yoga and Ayurveda\, to heal and balance the mind. This session will focus on practical methods for restoring mental clarity and emotional well-being\, providing tools to address the impact of saṃskāra\, vāsanā\, and prajñāparādha on our lives. Participants will learn how to cultivate sattva—purity and balance—through specific treatments and practices.\nIntroduction to Vedanta with Prem Sadasivananda. Prem Sadasivananda\, a scholar of Vedantic Philosophy\, Hindu Scripture and Sanskrit\, is well-known for his lively and humorous talks\, his accessible teaching style and his unique ability to bring the ancient Yogic scriptures and texts to life in the modern world. A trained musician\, his satsangs (spiritual talks) and kirtan (chanting) are uplifting\, thought-provoking and inspiring.\n\nFor 35 USD/month you have access to  Vedic Threads‘ library of more than 75 hours of content from previous sessions\, two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, and dedicated participants from all over the world. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/vedic-threads-1st-trimester-2025/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2025
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
CREATED:20200819T172041Z
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SUMMARY:Live Q&A With Drs. Welch & Svoboda For Alumni
DESCRIPTION:Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances it is always possible we will have to move these calls. If that happens\, we will plan to update that here and through our newsletters. Thanks for your understanding. \nDr. Robert Svoboda and I offer live Q&A sessions yearly to answer questions from alumni of our “Foundations of Ayurveda Part I“\, “Part II“\, “The Planets” and\, “Pratyāhāra: Turning Attention Within” complete courses (sorry\, not for stand alone a la carte lessons). This lends a live element to those courses. \nOnce you are a registered student of one of those courses\, you will receive emails–to the email address you used to register for your course– letting you know when live calls are scheduled\, how to join them\, and be invited to submit questions on course content. If you are not a registered student\, you will still receive info on how to join if you are subscribed to our newsletter. \nWhether or not you are an alumnus of any of those courses\, you are welcome to join us live and listen to the posted recordings after the call on our Q&A Calls page\, where they are usually posted within a couple days of the call and where you will find many previous call recordings. If you haven’t taken the courses\, you might find the material a bit confusing\, as the questions and answers relate to material covered in the courses. But they may be interesting if you have studied some of these topics elsewhere. We post a summary of what was covered\, so you can see if the topics might interest you. \n  \n 
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/live-qa-with-drs-welch-svoboda-for-alumni-2-2/
CATEGORIES:2024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
CREATED:20240727T011102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T011604Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Dying
DESCRIPTION:This thought-provoking course\, co-taught by Dr. Welch along with Drs. Shubham Kulkarni & Robert Svoboda invites participants to delve into the universal and inevitable process of death through a unique blend of Ayurveda\, mental health insights\, and end-of-life care practices. Designed for those who are either fascinated by or fearful of death\, the course offers a rich exploration of the emotional and spiritual dimensions associated with dying and the care of those at the end of life. Registration and details for Death & Dying here. \nThis class might be for you if you are\n\neager to understand death from multiple perspectives\, including the medical\, emotional\, and spiritual.\ninterested in the practical and clinical aspects of end-of-life care\, as well as the philosophical and ethical considerations.\nlooking for a compassionate approach to managing fears and curious about death\, and would like to explore this with experienced instructors versed in Indian wisdom traditions.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the philosophical perspectives on death and dying within Indian knowledge and spiritual traditions\, contrasting them as appropriate with perspectives from other traditions\nExplore the concept of karma and how it influences the process of dying and the afterlife.\nLearn about the stages of death and the journey of the soul as described in classical texts including the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads.\nAnalyze the practical\, ethical and moral considerations in end-of-life care.\nInvestigate the practices of ancestor worship and the importance of honoring the departed.\nDevelop skills for providing compassionate support to those who are dying and their families.\nComprehend the foundational principles of Ayurveda and how they relate to end-of-life care.\nIdentify the signs and symptoms of impending death (ariṣṭa lakṣaṇa) according to Ayurvedic texts.\nUnderstand the significance and interpretation of ariṣṭa lakṣaṇa in clinical practice and care planning.\nExplore the emotional spectrum experienced by individuals at the end of life from both Ayurvedic and psychological perspectives.\nLearn techniques for managing emotional distress\, anxiety\, and fear in dying patients using Ayurvedic practices.\nDevelop comprehensive care plans that integrate Ayurvedic treatments\, dietary and lifestyle modifications.\nDevelop effective communication strategies for discussing end-of-life issues with patients and their families.\nEmphasise the importance of self-care based on Ayurveda to prevent burnout and maintain emotional resilience for caregivers of The Dying.\nRole of Music as a therapy in end-of-life care & after death.\nWhat is happening in life vs. death\, from the perspective of sāṅkhya philosophy\nExplore what one might do to prepare to die & prepare for the passing of loved ones\nDescribe the relationship of the four āśramas and death\nExplore the role ahaṅkāra may play in the death process\nBe able to describe the relationship between attachment and ahaṅkāra\nExplore how one might support another to prepare for their death\nConsider how you might support the family of someone dying\nWhat different forms of grief might look like and the process of being present with this\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this course\, if you have assimilated the material\, you will be able to: \n\nEngage deeply with the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of death and dying\nUnderstand some models of the journey of the soul\nUnderstand the implications of karma on the dying process\nAppreciate the rituals and practices associated with death\, and know how to perform a simple post-death ritual\nHave techniques to turn to to manage the overwhelming emotions that can accompany death\nTransform personal fears of death into opportunities for spiritual growth and liberation.\nArticulate & use core Ayurvedic principles in end-of-life care\nUse music as a companion dealing with death\nKnow better how to live your life\, because of its implications in death.\n\nRegistration and details for Death & Dying here
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/death-dying/
CATEGORIES:2024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20261011T162448
CREATED:20240711T160439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T164557Z
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SUMMARY:Vedic Threads Third Trimester 2024
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us in heartfelt exploration of the context in which Indian wisdom traditions like Ayurveda & yoga exist\, in Satsangam’s signature offering: Vedic Threads\, Satsangam’s membership-based course\, co-facilitated by Drs. Welch & Ramkumar. Here’s a list of the special guests\, topics and events we’re planning as part of the membership\, between September and December\, 2024: \n\nUnveiling the Mandapam: A Journey Through Tamil Nadu’s Hidden Heritage We are joined by Amar Ramesh\, a dedicated photographer\, traveler\, and speaker committed to preserving the near-forgotten arts of South India. Amar transitioned from a software career to pursue his passion for photography\, and his work now extends to writing\, history\, books\, and short films. In this session\, he will focus on the mandapams of Tamil Nadu\, discussing their cultural and historical significance. Mandapams are pillared outdoor halls or pavilions used for religious and ceremonial purposes\, commonly found in temples across South India. They play a vital role in religious ceremonies\, cultural and social functions\, and serve as community centers for gatherings and celebrations.Amar will share his extensive research and documentation of these structures\, with a special focus on the Pudhu Mandapam in Madurai. He will highlight their architectural beauty and spiritual ambiance\, delving into the historical importance of mandapams\, which often feature intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. With a new book on the horizon\, Amar will provide detailed insights into the Pudhu Mandapam\, exploring its role in society and the stories it holds. Join us to learn from Amar Ramesh’s efforts to keep the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu alive through his diverse mediums and dedicated research.\n2 -year anniversary celebration: \n\n\n\nThis session will be open to all. We plan to celebrate two years of an incredibly dedicated\, thoughtful and sincere community\, with cameo appearances from Dr. Robert Svoboda\, Dr. Shubham Kulkarni as well as our technical champion\, Rajeevnathji\, who will share some of the highlights of the last year. And maybe a few other special things… You will be able to invite your family\, friends and community to have a taste of what we’re doing here. Contact us if you would like to attend. \n\n\n\n\nDharma within Sanātana Dharma: Eternal Duty in Service and Life with Hanuman DassIn this session\, we welcome Hanuman Dass\, founder of Go Dharmic\, a non-profit organization engaged in humanitarian and environmental initiatives. We will explore the concept of dharma within Sanātana Dharma\, focusing on its role as a guiding principle for ethical conduct and service. Go Dharmic’s activities\, such as establishing school libraries and computer labs in India and Nepal\, distributing meals globally\, and environmental conservation efforts like planting mangroves in the Sundarbans\, provide practical contexts for discussing how dharma influences personal and communal responsibilities. This discussion aims to enhance understanding of dharma’s impact on individual actions and societal welfare.Key Points:\n\nDefining dharma as a cosmic law and personal duty.\nThe role of dharma in guiding ethical and moral choices.\nDiscussion of real-world applications of dharma in service and community support\, illustrated by Go Dharmic’s projects.\nThe relationship between individual actions and the broader community under the framework of Sanātana Dharma.\n\nBackground: Hanuman Dass has led Go Dharmic for 13 years\, focusing on education\, poverty alleviation\, and environmental conservation. His work has been recognized with several awards\, including the Points of Light Award and the CharityTimes CEO of the Year. \nThis session is designed for those interested in the practical applications of ancient wisdom in modern contexts\, providing a clear view of how traditional concepts like dharma can guide contemporary life and service.\nAbhinivagupta & Lal Ded with Rose BaudinAbhinavagupta was a living example of the value of the study of multiple disciplines\, as he studied the schools of philosophy and art of his time under the guidance of as many as fifteen (or more) teachers and gurus. He authored seminal works on poetry and drama as well as extraordinarily profound and influential philosophical works.Lal Ded was a mystic poet in the Kashmir Shaivism tradition and are said to be the earliest compositions in the Kashmiri language.Rose Baudin shares her love of these two luminaries and how their works and spirits have influenced her life and yoga practice of over 50 years.\nReflection & Integration with Drs. Ramkumar & Claudia: As usual\, we need time to connect and integrate\, so we have sessions dedicated to this.\n\nFor 35 USD/month you have access to  Vedic Threads‘ library of more than 65 hours of content from previous sessions\, two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, and dedicated participants from all over the world. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/vedic-threads-smorgasbord/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
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SUMMARY:The Role Of Paramparā & Dṛṣṭi In Education
DESCRIPTION:Learning and living within a paramparā (tradition)\, leads one to develop a certain worldview or vision of reality (dṛṣṭi)\, which informs our role and actions in the world. For two thousand years\, India saw great prosperity in part due to the prevalent individual and collective dṛṣṭi of that time. The colonial regime changed the underlying dṛṣṭi of her education system which resulted in her impoverishment at various levels. Dr. Anuradha Choudry joins us in Vedic Threads\, Satsangam’s membership-based course\, to explore the role of paramparā (tradition) & dṛṣṭi (perspective\, worldview\, vision) in ancient vs. modern education\, to consider what has been lost\, and what we might wish to restore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on the context in which Indian wisdom traditions exist in Vedic Threads. For 35 USD/month you have access to two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, dedicated participants from all over the world\, and more than 45 hours of content from previous sessions. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/the-role-of-parampara-d%e1%b9%9b%e1%b9%a3%e1%b9%adi-in-education/
CATEGORIES:2024
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SUMMARY:Vāstu Śāstra Introduction
DESCRIPTION:There is a saying in Hindi that there are three things every human requires: food (roti)\, clothing (kapra) and shelter (makān). Where we live our lives has a great impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. The study of shelter is an art (kalā) that combines knowledge of architecture and geomancy and is called in Sanskrit: sthāpatyaveda or vāstu śāstra. Radhasharandas Rajesh Shinde ji will join Drs. Claudia Welch & Ramkumar and the Vedic Threads community to introduce us to these arts and help us consider how to apply some of this ancient knowledge in our modern lives. \nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on the context in which Indian wisdom traditions exist in Vedic Threads\, Satsangam’s membership-based course. For 35 USD/month you have access to two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, dedicated participants from all over the world\, and more than 45 hours of content from previous sessions. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/vastu-sastra-introduction/
CATEGORIES:2024
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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SUMMARY:Hitāyu & Sukhāyu: Psychology of Wellbeing & Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mala Kapadia\, Director\, Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives\, Anaadi Foundation\, Palani\, Tamil Nadu\, Bharat joins Drs. Claudia Welch & Ramkumar–and Satsangam’s Vedic Threads community to discuss the following:\n\nThe pandemic era has created\, unveiled and exacerbated mental health concerns that persist. It has been a strong wake-up call to humanity. In the post-Covid\, “new normal”\, we are prompted to evaluate the strength of our health\, happiness and immunity\, and question how we are living and what indeed is and supports these things. \nAyurveda\, the science of life\, provides insights to help us explore these things. \nIt describes four possible conditions of life — āyu: hita (healthy wellbeing)\, sukha (happy) ahita (diseased) and duḥkha (unhappy). Ayurveda teaches us how to create hita āyu\, as only then can sukha āyu be experienced. Once we understand these principles\, we can apply them to collective\, global health as well as individual health. \n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 35 USD/month you have access to two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, dedicated participants from all over the world\, and more than 45 hours of content from previous sessions. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/hitayu-sukhayu-psychology-of-wellbeing-happiness/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
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SUMMARY:Kathā Cikitsā: The Healing Power of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:where the ancient art of narrative meets the wisdom of Ayurveda\nA Satsangam Retreat w. Drs. Robert Svoboda\, Ramkumar\, Claudia Welch\, Fred Smith\, yoga with Scott Blossom & more \nMay 3rd – 6th \, 2024\n$740 (all organic\, vegetarian meals included) \nFor more information\, kindly see the Satsangam event page. \nJoin Dr. Welch & friends for our 4th Satsangam Retreat in Taos\, New Mexico to delve into the therapeutic dimensions of storytelling. The retreat is designed for those who cherish stories as well as for anyone seeking to understand how to construct or choose stories that act as the right medicine in varied situations. Also for anyone that just loves good company. \nThroughout this engaging healing retreat\, participants will explore how various principles of Ayurveda apply to storytelling\, and how to identify the therapeutic potential of narratives. We will explore how to discern whether a story is stabilizing (bṛṃhaṇa) or activating (laṅghana); how it can be tailored to pacify vāta\, pitta\, or kapha imbalances; how it relates to sattva\, rajas and tamas and other traditional concepts\, like the five vāyus. Participants will leave with an enhanced ability to determine the healing properties of stories\, recognize those suitable for specific individuals\, and enrich their therapeutic toolbox with new\, meaningful stories. This is an invitation to immerse in the profound legacy of the Indian tradition of storytelling (Kathā Paramparā) and discover the potent blend of storytelling and Ayurveda as a tool for healing and connection. \nScott Blossom\, who has thirty years of studying Haṭha Yoga including more than 20 years studying forms of yogic practice based on South Indian yogic\, dance\, and martial traditions\, will lead us in movement\, breathing\, and meditation practices. \nThis course may be a good fit for you if you: \n\nLove stories\nProvide counsel to others personally or professionally\nWould like to bring more awareness to how to construct or choose a story that will act as the right medicine at the right time\nAre a student or practitioner of any Indian wisdom tradition and would like to enrich your study and/or practice\nDesire to enhance your understanding of the context from which Indian knowledge systems arise\nAre hungry for a rejuvenating retreat amidst the stunning beauty of Taos\, NM with like minded souls\nAre interested to hear Dr. Svoboda in one of his very rare public appearances\nWould like to come\, lay down\, and sink into a magical journey\nLove hot springs\n\nAdditional activities\n\nDivination Ceremony – Bone Throw\nFire Ceremony\nOjo Calente Mineral Springs\nJyotisha astrology readings (additional cost)\n\nFor more information\, kindly see the Satsangam event page.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/katha-cikitsa-the-healing-power-of-storytelling/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
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SUMMARY:Saṅkalpa: the Role of Intent in Medicine and Life
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (May 2 & 16) are part of Satsangam’s Vedic Threads’ ongoing membership-based course with Drs. Ramkumar & Welch. Schedule details available on your class page after registration.\n\nThese May sessions are dedicated to the concept of saṅkalpa.\n\nSaṅkalpa translates as\, “intention” or\, “determination”. Ayurveda physician Dr. Vignesh Devraj ji plans to join Drs. Claudia Welch & Ramkumar and the Vedic Threads community for the first May session to explore the role of saṅkalpa in medicine—from the patient’s experience as well as the doctor’s. This can relate to the way a practitioner and the patient approaches the doctor/patient relationship; the roles of medicine\, the doctor\, the patient\, hope\, compliance; what is whose responsibility\, and to the outcome itself. Some of these insights are likely to apply to life in general as well as to medicine.\n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 35 USD/month or 365 USD/ year you have access to two live 1.5-hour sessions/month with Drs. Ramkumar\, Welch\, world-class guest instructors\, dedicated participants from all over the world\, and more than 45 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/sa%e1%b9%85kalpa-the-role-of-intent-in-medicine-and-life/
LOCATION:Satsangam
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