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Exploring Ayurveda

Participant Handouts

Shontinique Kay

Author Note

For use during the three-week seminar

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CONTENTS

• Syllabus

• Dosha Assessments

• Food Ingredients

• Food Recipes

• Skin Care by Dosha

• Resources
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Exploring Ayurveda Syllabus with Shontinique

This seminar aims to provide weekly prompts to explore Ayurvedic practices as they pertain

to balancing wellness, self-love, and self-care. We are all learning together so there is no expectation

to master Ayurveda over our three-week journey.

Dates: TBD

Location: TBD- San Antonio, Texas

First Saturday 1100-1230

Second Saturday 1100-1230

Third Saturday 1100-1230

Week 1

This week will focus on balance and finding out what our doshas are and what they mean

according to principles of Ayurveda. This will cover key ingredients used for each dosha, techniques

to finding balance, and goal setting.

Week 2

This week we will care for our bodies internally and cover food ingredients according to

Ayurvedic principles. We will create simple recipes and try simple exercise routines to incorporate

for the following week followed by goal setting.

Week 3

This week focuses on external balance and caring for our bodies according to Ayurvedic

principles. We will create simple skin care products, create relaxation rituals or routines for winding

down, followed by goal setting for the coming week.

Required Supplies

Comfortable and breathable clothing for physical activity

A yoga mat, towel, or blanket

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A notebook and writing utensils or smart device for notetaking

Open Mind

We do our best to be on time each week.

The sessions start quickly, and key information may be missed.

Best form of contact

Email: TBD

Tel.: TBD
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FOOD RECIPES

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Kale (Vata-inspired)

One Sweet Potato, cleaned and diced into thick chunks

Toss in virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of salt and one tablespoon of basil

(bake at 420 degrees F for 30 minutes)

Let potatoes cool until warm

Add ¼ cup of fresh kale

Top with 1/8 cup of cottage cheese or goat’s cheese

Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad (Pitta-inspired)

1 English cucumber, cleaned and sliced

2 tablespoons of dill

3 tablespoons of white rice vinegar

Mix up and enjoy

Pomegranate Berry Mix Snack (Kapha-inspired)

½ cup of pomegranate

½ cup of blueberries
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DOSHA SKIN GUIDANCE

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LOCAL RESOURCES

https://www.debbyandersen.com/

https://www.hamsayogaschool.com/

https://www.naturalreflexes.com/

http://rlonlineschoolayurveda.com/
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References

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. (2020). The Ayurvedic Doshas . Retrieved from Kripalu:

https://kripalu.org/resources/ayurvedic-doshas

Miler, J. P. (2019, April 8). What Beauty Stores Should Know About Ayurveda. Retrieved from

Beauty Store Business: https://www.beautystorebusiness.com/what-beauty-stores-should-

know-about-ayurveda

National Ayurvedic Medical Association. (2020). History of Ayurveda. Retrieved from National

Ayurvedic Medical Association: https://www.ayurvedanama.org/history-of-ayurveda

The Editors at Chopra.com. (2014, March 31). How to Create an Exercise Routine for Your

Dosha . Retrieved from Chopra: https://chopra.com/articles/how-to-create-an-exercise-

routine-for-your-dosha
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