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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2026
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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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/
LOCATION:MA
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2025
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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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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
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2024
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2024
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20240219T143624Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20240219T133552Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20240115T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T210058Z
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SUMMARY:SEMINARS IN AYURVEDIC PSYCHOLOGY Ayurveda And The Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join Kripalu School of Ayurveda (KSA) faculty\, including Dr. Claudia Welch online or in-person as they share how they intimate connection of the mind\, emotions\, senses\, and the body. Details and registrations here. \nIn this six-part online series\, you will hear from the brilliant minds of KSA faculty for a comprehensive and intimate exploration of the mind and profound practices for self and client. This program is designed for you to: \n\nAcquire a deeper connection to the doṣas of the mind\, sāṃkhya philosophy\, and manovāhasrotas (the channel system of the mind)\nIdentify the root causes of suffering—the impact the mind has on physical health and the impact the body has on mental health\nLearn ways to guide your clients back to sattva\, their natural state of being through interactive medicinal food sessions\, discovering the root cause of suffering and practices to soothe the prāṇa body\n\nAyurveda has known for thousands of years that the mind traverses\, travels\, and lodges along the entire body; the mind is not just the brain. When a student or client has a physical imbalance the root cause may be in the physical body\, and it may be in the mind—discovering the root cause of suffering is the work of the Ayurveda Health Counselor/practitioner. \nNOTE This program is suitable for anyone who has completed a Foundations of Ayurveda program and for those who are Ayurvedic Health Counselors and practitioners. This program is also eligible for 12 NAMA PACE credits. You will have access to the video recording(s) for 30 days after the program ends. All recordings will be available within 72 hours of the end of each session. \nPreview the Schedule:\nWeeks 1 & 2: Dr. Anusha Sehgal  \nMental and physical doshas and their influence on the mind \nWe will begin this series by establishing the framework of how the mental and physical doṣas influence the mind\, and by diving deep into the layers of consciousness to identify root causes of mental and emotional suffering. \nWeeks 3 & 4: Dr. Claudia Welch   \nThe manovāhasrotas (the channel system of the mind) lives all over the body and imbalances are so often due to blocks or constriction of the flow of prāṇa. You will be guided some of the most powerful Ayurvedic and tantric tools that dissolve obstructions in the channel of the mind and allow for the smooth flow of prāṇa. These practices will support your clients so that they have lifelong tools to work with their prāṇa\, mind\, and body to move through stuck patterns of emotions\, thoughts\, and behavior. \nWeeks 5 & 6: Kate O’Donnell  \nAcharya Rasayana—practical tools to cultivate wholesome behaviors and choices \nGuiding clients to engage in habit changes is a practice of co-creation. Enact new skills to assist clients in shifting their mental attitudes around daily routine (dinacaryā) for lasting change. We will also engage in experiences of how food influences the mind and how to utilize different food preparations to shift the mind into more sattva\, move through stuck tamas\, or add calm to excited rajas. \n\nThe schedule: This program meets every other Thursday from 4:00–6:00 pm EST. Exact dates are April 18\, May 2\, May 16\, May 30\, June 13\, and June 27. \nDetails and registrations here.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/seminars-in-ayurvedic-psychology-ayurveda-and-the-mind/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health":MAILTO:registration@kripalu.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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SUMMARY:Animal\, Plant and Agricultural Ayurveda
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (April 04 & 18\, 2024) are part of Satsangam’s Vedic Threads’ ongoing membership-based course with Drs. Welch & Ramkumar. Schedule details available on your class page after registration. \nIn the first session\, Sanjeev Kumar Kulangara is scheduled to join us. \nAlong with the 8 branches of Ayurveda that apply to humans\, we can understand that\, depending on the teacher\, there are 2 or 3 other branches: one covers agriculture or farming (kṛṣi Ayurveda); one plants & trees (vṛkṣa Ayurveda)\, and one animals (mṛga or paśu Ayurveda). (Alternatively\, we could understand there is just mṛga or paśu Ayurveda and kṛṣi Ayurveda–which covers plants\, trees and agriculture). There are some sub-branches for specialization of mṛga or paśu Ayurveda for some animals– like Ashwa Ayurveda for horses\, and Gaja Ayurveda for elephants. \nThere is a subset of these various branches of Ayurveda that join them together\, working symbiotically to benefit all\, without inflicting any violence on animals. This is called\, go adharid kṛṣi or\, cow-based agriculture. According to the principles outlined by\, “father of agriculture\,” Subhash Palekar\, there are 3 factors necessary for success in this method: 1. Health; 2. Mindset and\, 3. Native cattle. Together they yield\, “zero-budget” farming practices that nourish the land\, cows\, other animals\, and humans. \nSanjeev Kumar Kulangara has worked with these practices for seven years. He learned from his guru ji\, Swami Nirmalananda Giri Maharaj\, and continues to learn with masters of these methods as he works with of the Ayurveda eco-village vaidyagrama’s cows—and other animals– in Tamil Nadu\, India. Here he protects and nurtures rare breeds of cows\, including anaganmala kulan—a breed of small cows from Anaganmala—that number only around 200 in the world. \nSanjeev ji joins us in Vedic Threads to share these practices and provide a window into the inspiring results\, using real-life examples.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/animal-plant-and-agricultural-ayurveda/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20231206T034719Z
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SUMMARY:Theyyam: Carrying the Deity with Pepita Seth
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (March 07 & 21\, 2024) are part of Satsangam’s Vedic Threads’ ongoing membership-based course with Drs. Ramkumar & Welch. Schedule details available on your class page after registration. \nThese March sessions are dedicated to Theyyam. In the first session\, Pepita Seth is scheduled to join us. \n \nSeriously\, you must check out Pepita ji’s intro video on Satsangam’s Team page. She is 81\, sharp\, deep and has an incredible amount of wisdom and experience to share. She intends to share with us some of what she has learned while writing her new book (20 YEARS in the making): In God’s Mirror: The Theyyams of Malabar. \nThe ritual of Theyyam is an ancient form of worship found only in northern Kerala in India. It is believed to be somewhere between a thousand and two thousand years old. Its complex beliefs and practices belong exclusively to families of hereditary practitioners. As soon as the designated theyyakkaran – a word literally meaning a Theyyam man – completes the required preliminaries he will call the formless deity down from heaven. It is then that the theyyak \nkaran ‘carries’ the deity by conceptually providing him – or her – with a body and therefore the ability to interact with their devotees. While every Theyyam deity must follow their assigned rituals\, they invariably dance to express their joy at interacting with the devotees who flock to receive their blessings. This is an important aspect of Theyyam\, and explains why it draws people. While some may approach simply to receive the deity’s blessings\, others will seek answers to their troubles\, an interaction that often involves serious one-to-one discussions. \nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 35USD/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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/theyyam-carrying-the-deity-with-pepita-seth/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20200322T162314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T142358Z
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SUMMARY:Final Good Company Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Important Note: February’s meeting–on Monday\, 05 Feb at 4pm ET is the final Good Company Meeting. We plan to begin a new offering in May. Kindly subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about that. \nWhat: Good Company Meeting a free meeting. All are welcome. \nThe purpose of this meeting is to support health. We do this by providing\, to the best of our abilities\, a neutral\, tolerant\, consistent\, confidential and supportive community to support the practice of basic tenets of health\, which we understand to include these components of a daily routine: \nFIVE TENETS OF HEALTH\n\nNourishment: including healthy quantity and quality of nourishment from food\, drink & our senses (that is\, from smelling\, tasting\, seeing\, feeling/touching\, and hearing)\nLiving in integrity: that is\, aligning our actions with the voice of our innermost essence\, to the best of our abilities\nStress management: including healthy quantity and quality of sleep and calmness of mind\nActivity: including exercise and rest at the right time\, in the right quantity\nMinimizing harmful chemicals in our homes\, offices and lives in general: for example\, in our personal health care and cleaning products\n\nMore about each of these tenets\, in the article\, “The Five Tenets of Health”. \nHere is a list of possible resources for support with concerns that these meetings are not able to directly address\, including: \n\nemotional\, physical\, or sexual suffering\neating disorders\naddictions to substances including–but not limited to–opioids\, alcohol & cigarettes\n\nFor more information about these meetings\, please see Good Company Meetings. \nWHEN & HOW TO JOIN\nWhen: 4 pm Eastern Time (New York time). \nHow to join: \nWe use Zoom platform. Here is the link\, ID and password you need to join the meeting: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 967 109 3302\nPasscode: 108108\nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,9671093302#\,\,\,\,*108108# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,9671093302#\,\,\,\,*108108# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 967 109 3302\nPasscode: 108108\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbQlUHrbVg \nTo support confidentiality\, these meetings are not recorded. \n 
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/good-company-meeting-2-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:2024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
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SUMMARY:Abhinavagupta & Lal Ded (Lalleshvari): Mystic Poets in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (February 1 & 15\, 2024) are part of Satsangam’s Vedic Threads’ ongoing membership-based course with Drs. Ramkumar & Welch. Schedule details available on your class page after registration. \nThese February sessions are dedicated to Abhinavagupta and Lal Ded. \nAbhinavagupta 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. \nLal Ded was a mystic poet in the Kashmir Shaivism tradition and are said to be the earliest compositions in the Kashmiri language. \nRose Baudin\, long time friend and colleague of Drs Welch & Ramkumar\, shares her love of these two luminaries and how their works and spirits have influenced her life and yoga practice of over 50 years. \nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/abhinavagupta-lal-ded-lalleshvari-mystic-poets-in-daily-life/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
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SUMMARY:Itihāsa (History): The Role of Storytelling in Modern Times
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (January 4 & 18\, 2024) 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 January sessions are dedicated to itihāsa.\n\nIn India\, the word for\, “history” is\, “itihāsa ” (iti hā āsa\, “it was indeed thus”). It also is used to specifically refer to the two monumentally influential epic poems of ancient India: the Mahābhāratam (which includes the Bhagavad Gītā) and the Rāmāyaṇa. The very fact that the word itihāsa is used in a context where\, in the West we might use “mythology”\, “epic”\, “story” or\, “poem” can lead us into curious conversation. Is there a difference between history and a story that has been told for millennia? What exactly was documented in itihāsa\, and how does it differ from what we have come to understand as history in the West? What was significant or\, indeed\, memorable about a remembered “event” in India? Fred Smith has been translating the last five (of eighteen) books of the unabridged Mahabharata for several years and is the chief editor of an international consortium of scholars undertaking this translation (to be published by Primus Books in Delhi).  He joins Drs. Ramkumar and Claudia and Vedic Threads participants to talk about the role of ancient storytelling in modern life. This session is a prelude to –hopefully–a live Satsangam live storytelling event in May 2024 in New Mexico.\n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/itihasa-history-the-role-of-storytelling-in-modern-times/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2024
ORGANIZER;CN="Satsangam":MAILTO:support@satsangam.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231222
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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SUMMARY:Bhāva & Bhāvana: Inner and Outer Expression of Emotion
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (December 07 & 21\, 2023) 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\nIn these December sessions\, Simran Lal joins us to talk about bhāva and bhāvana. One could say that bhāva and bhāvana is what makes this world go round.  Everything in this manifested world begins with a thought; Everything is a manifestation of our intentions. Bhāva is one’s inner world – intentions\, feelings\, desires; and bhāvana is the outer expression of those – in what we say\, how we express ourselves\, how we conduct ourselves in society.  Yogis advise us to align our bhāva with our bhāvana (what in modern day parlance is what we call ‘authenticity’)\, and to make them śuddha (pure).  Our persistent thoughts and the way we perceive the world shape us.  To refine them (make them śuddha) is the birthright\, and the highest aim of each of us.\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/bhava-bhavana-inner-and-outer-expression-of-emotion/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20230103T165722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T153946Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Sound Retreat:  Chanting\, Kirtan & Vocal Rāga; A Satsangam LLC Event
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Shantala Sriramaiah\, Nina Rao and Dr. Shubham Kulkarni\nYoga with Rose Baudin & Scott Blossom\nSpecial guests Dr. Robert Svoboda\, Dr. Ramkumar\, Dr. Claudia Welch\, and others\nOrganized by  Punarnava Trust and Hosted by Vaidyagrama\nSound\, in the form of drumming\, chanting\, recitation\, repetition of mantra\, singing\, instrumental music\, and the ringing of bells has been an integral part of devotional traditions since ancient days. Sound is associated with ākāśa (space)\, the most subtle of the five great mahābhūta (elements). Its subtlety offers the potential to usher us into subtle realms of consciousness where we may experience devotion\, clarity\, focus\, love and healing. The various qualities and practices associated with sound exert a variety of effects on our well-being. During the five days of the retreat participants will participate actively in these practices\, thereby enjoying direct experience of the very different effects of these distinct manifestations of sound: \nShantala Sriramiah will lead us in precisely-guided chanting of the Vedas\, allowing us to share in the authentic living lineage of the Krishna Yajur Veda Mysore sampradāya (tradition/lineage)\, to which she belongs. \nNina Rao will lead us in devotional singing (kirtan). \nDr. Shubham Kulkarni is a licensed physician of Ayurveda who has also trained in classical vocal rāga. He will sing rāga to and with us\, to facilitate our own healing and inner harmony. \nAllison Dennis will help us learn how to use rāga as a jyotiṣical upāya\, or an astrological remedy. \nYoga with Rose Baudin & Scott Blossom \nSpecial Guests: Dr. Robert Svoboda\, Dr. Claudia Welch\, Dr. #Ramkumar and others \nAyurveda: During your stay\, you will receive a couple traditional\, personalized Ayurveda treatments\, encouragement to follow a healthy daily routine and enjoy simple\, easily -digestible vegetarian meals
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/healing-sound-retreat-chanting-kirtan-a-satsangam-llc-event/
LOCATION:Vaidyagrama\, an Ayurveda Healing Village\, 15(1) Rottikaranur Road\, Thirumalayampalayam Post\,\, Madukkarai via Coimbatore\, Tamilnadu\, 641105\, India
CATEGORIES:2023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vaidyagrama%2C an Ayurveda Healing Village":MAILTO:geetha@ayurvedaconference.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20230309T135158Z
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SUMMARY:Mahatma School of Ayurveda Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Welch is scheduled to teach this weekend for the Mahatma School of Ayurveda 600-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training program. This program is designed and hosted by the Ayurveda Center of Vermont\, founded by Allison Morse in Williston\, Vermont\, USA. It’s a beautiful program\, recommended by Dr. Welch.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/mahatma-school-of-ayurveda-weekend/
LOCATION:Ayurvedic Center of Vermont\, 34 Oak Hill Road\, Williston\, VT\, 05495\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayurvedic Center of Vermont":MAILTO:info@ayurvedavermont.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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SUMMARY:Exploring Vāyu (movement of life force)\, Bhāva (emotion) and Rasa (flavor) Through Performance
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (November 02 & 16\, 2023) 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\nIn these two sessions\, we are joined by Kapila Venu ji\, a practitioner of Kutiyattam (“Koodiyattam”)\, – one of the oldest living theatre traditions in the world. She has studied multiple Indian art and dance and theater forms\, including Mohiniyattam dance. Kapila ji joins us to talk about the role and connection of vāyu\, bhāva (emotion) and rasa (flavor). In these art forms\, vāyu represents the movement of the life force through the body and mind\, and is a medium through which to explore emotion and demonstrate the scope of human experience. We plan to discuss the differences between and nuances of prāṇa and vāyu; bhāva and rasa; how traditional performance practices weave these threads together\, and the role they play in mental health.\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/exploring-vayu-movement-of-life-force-bhava-emotion-and-rasa-flavor-through-performance/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
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SUMMARY:Varṇa: Shifting Colour over the Course of a Lifetime with Drs. Ramkumar & Welch
DESCRIPTION:These two 1.5 hour live\, online sessions (October 05 & 19\, 2023) are part of Satsangam’s Vedic Threads’ ongoing membership-based course with Drs. Ramkumar & Welch. Schedule details available on your class page after registration. \nThese October sessions are dedicated to addressing questions from Vedic Threads participants. The first questions is: How does each varṇa (often translated as\, “caste”) express itself in each of our lives? \nThe four varṇas\, along with their functions are as follows: \n\nśūdraor follower: The function is śuśrūṣaṇa or seva=service. Tamas (the heavy\, inert of the three mahā guṇas—great qualities) is said to predominate. But certainly we can perform service with a sattvic (the peaceful\, clear of the three mahā guṇas—great qualities) outlook as well\, that allows us to reach a higher state. Good followers.\nvaiśyaor businessman: The function is poṣaṇa=nourishment; to nourish and create wealth for the community. Rajas (the active of the three mahā guṇas—great qualities) with secondarily sattva\, if the abundance they create goes to support their community\,–or sometimes secondarily tamas if wealth is just hoarded.\nkṣatriyaor warrior: The function is pālana =protection. Rajas predominant with sattva\, or sattva predominant with rajas.\nbrāhmaṇaor preceptor. The function is dhāraṇam=support of the community. Predominates in sattva. Advises kṣatriya and prays for the welfare of the community\n\nIn this session\, we hope to share and hear from many of the participants of Vedic Threads about how each of these varṇas manifest in each of our lives. \nWe welcome you to join us in heartfelt conversation on these themes\, in our twice-monthly Vedic Threads membership-based course. For 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 40 hours of content from previous sessions.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/var%e1%b9%87a-shifting-colour-over-the-course-of-a-lifetime-with-drs-ramkumar-welch/
LOCATION:Satsangam
CATEGORIES:2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTSTAMP:20261011T181029
CREATED:20170322T122617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T132941Z
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SUMMARY:Kripalu School of Ayurveda Clinical Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event \nSaturday\, Sept 30\, 2023\, Friday & Saturday\, October 20 & 21\, 2023 \n\nWhile generally closed to participants other than students enrolled in Kripalu School of Ayurveda\, this weekend is open to graduates of our Foundations of Ayurveda Part II online course or our mentorship program. If you are such a graduate\, you can register at any time at 866.200.5203. Once you register\, the dean of KSA will personally email you your teaching schedule. If you don’t receive that by the week before the class\, give them a gentle reminder. \nThis course is designed to explore some of the fascinating aspects of srotāṃsi and dhātus\, provide an exploration of the art of medicine and how a practitioner can cultivate this and apply it to her clinical practice.  During this course we will discuss the four qualities Caraka teaches are essential for a physician to cultivate if she wishes to be an effective practitioner\, in the context of\, and interwoven with\, live patient consults. Within this context we will also work to apply theory of various disorders. The topics and schedule will be woven informally throughout patient intakes\, interviews and discussions and will be guided by the conditions the patients present and that naturally arise throughout our time together. While not required\, students may find it useful to read Dr. Welch’s book\, The Four Qualities of Effective Physicians: Practical Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Physicians before attending this workshop. \nKripalu School of Ayurveda draws experienced instructors from the US and India. For more information\, and to register\, kindly  call registrations at 888.738.1822.
URL:https://drclaudiawelch.com/event/kripalu-school-ayurveda-clinical-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023
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