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Wellness begins where the physical, emotional, and spiritual meet: in the gut. For decades, Dr. Marc Halpern has been at the forefront of bringing the healing power of Ayurveda to the West, teaching that a healthy digestive system is the prerequisite for a vibrant life and a focused mind.
In this special program, Dr. Halpern integrates the timeless principles of Ayurvedic healing with the latest discoveries regarding the Microbiome.
⋅ Discover how digestive health influences every system of your body and your emotional well-being.
⋅ Learn to view your digestion not just as a biological process, but as a spiritual practice.
⋅ Gain practical insights to help you heal, prevent illness, and live in a state of conscious balance.
This workshop will be recorded and shared with enrolled participants for two weeks.
Dr. Halpern is also the creator of the #1 best-selling meditation recording in the United States, Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. IYI SF is fortunate to have him offer Yoga Nidra retreats and teacher trainings at the Institute. His upcomingYoga Nidra Teacher Trainingwill take place in-person, March 4–7, 2027. This training is designed for a wide range of wellness practitioners and healthcare professionals. No prerequisites are required.
“What a profound experience! This training was a total game changer to my own practice and the capacity to support others in healing. I highly recommend this training to anyone at any stage of their lives.” – Graduate, 2019
Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda. An internationally respected expert in the field of Ayurveda, Dr. Halpern received the award for best Ayurveda Physician from the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Ramdas. He is the co-founder of the National Ayurveda Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurveda Medicine. Dr. Halpern is also the author of five textbooks on Ayurveda and Yoga and the #1 best-selling recording: Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. A classically trained Sivananda Yoga teacher, Dr. Halpern has dedicated his life to the removal of suffering.
In 40 years of travel and teaching, I’ve never met anyone who was not in need of, or engaged in, healing. Suffering is as a much a part of life as any other facet such as joy or love. In all my experience, I’ve found that there are two things everyone wants; optimal health and peace of mind. Both are quite elusive. The physical realm is constantly changing. When things are going well, we are happy. But then, life changes and we are suffering. Change is life.
Ayurveda translates as the “science or knowledge of life”. This remarkable body of wisdom offers humanity the opportunity to live life without suffering – a tall order indeed. Ayurveda is the healing side of Yoga. These two bodies of wisdom are intricately entwined. Yoga is the spiritual side of Ayurveda. Together, they offer the promise of reaching our full physical, emotional, and spiritual potential.
There is little in the physical and emotional realm that cannot be healed. Healing, however, is complicated and often an uphill climb. It takes work and commitment. Ayurveda provides the roadmap leading to wellness. If we are willing and able to do the work, Ayurveda assures us that healing is inevitable. Where there is harmony, there is health. Where there is disharmony, there is disease or suffering. Ayurveda is a way of life that is in harmony with every aspect of nature. When we live in harmony, we maximize the potential of the body and mind to heal. Healing is assured within the laws of nature.
In my book, Healing Your Life – Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda, I explore the healing journey and provide guidance for the person seeking to heal themselves. I also share my own healing journey. I was crippled back in 1987 with one of the first cases of Lyme Disease in California. It left me bedridden for months and sick for about 7 years. This illness also transformed my life. It was the best, worst experience of my life. Healing serious illnesses can be that way. Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra were the two keys to my healing.
In the course we’ll take key aspects of that knowledge and explore it deeply though discussion and contemplation, exploring the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey. You’ll learn about the causes of suffering and how to remove them. You’ll also learn about your constitution and the current state of your doshas. You’ll learn how Ayurveda and Yoga intersect in the understanding of the mind and how both of these sciences are utilized for healing. We’ll explore the importance of digestion to your well-being. Ayurveda teaches that all diseases begin with poor digestion. Healing the digestive system is paramount even when suffering is elsewhere in the body or the mind. We’ll talk about removing toxins from the body and of course, about what a proper diet looks like. Lifestyle is always near the root of any condition. Our lifestyle in the United States leave a lot to be desired. We’ll explore creating a healthier lifestyle, one that truly supports your well-being.
Whether we are healing from arthritis, cancer or depression, the fundamental path is the same. The human body is remarkable. It has the capacity to make the molecules we need to restore our health. This is the best medicine. To achieve this, living in harmony with nature is the key. Ayurveda provides the guidance. Come join me in-person or online, September 20th – 21st, for a weekend of deep personal exploration into the depths of your healing journey. Have faith and know that healing IS possible.
