As conventional medicine becomes ever more complicated and costly, growing numbers of people are re-discovering Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a natural, simple, low-cost, and holistic approach to prevent illness and solve common health problems. A holistic approach means that we recognize that the mind, spirit, and environment have direct and powerful effect on the function of the body.

This 3-hour workshop geared towards both healthcare professionals and the lay-public, provides an excellent introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine. You will learn your own unique constitution (prakriti), discover the optimal diet for each dosha-type, understand the five most important Ayurvedic herbs, and learn how to perform an authentic Ayurvedic home self massage. Ayurvedic oils will be provided as a gift to everyone.

The Workshop takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The Bedford Post Inn is an idyllic setting for this event nestled along a country road in northern Westchester County.. Admission $75. Call for directions and to register at (914) 234-7800.

Scott Gerson, M.D., M. Phil. (Ayurveda), PhD. (Ayurveda) is one of the nation’s foremost Ayurvedic physicians and researchers. Dr. Gerson is the medical director of the National Institute Of Ayurvedic Medicine, and Director of Basic and Clinical Research at The Foundation For Holistic Medical Research. Since 2001 he has been a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Preventive Medicine at New York Medical College. He sees private patients in his Brewster, NY office.