Ayurveda Camp 2024 Summer Stage
The camp is organized in two parts:
Part 1: July 16 - 21
- 1 session/day, from 18:30 - 21:30, by registration.
Theme of the first part: Pancha-Kosha
The Sanskrit term kosha denotes the basic structure of the fabric of the individual being. Literally, it means sheath, layer, tire or covering.
Within the Ayurvedic system, the term kosha refers to the vibrational energy fields that correspond to the five fundamental elements in their subtle form (tattva-e) and are distinct manifestations of Creation. In the case of the human being, there are five koshas and each one represents a layer of the reality of our existence as beings. The five koshas are: 1. anna-maya-kosha, 2. prana-maya-kosha, 3. mano-maya-kosha, 4. vijnana-maya-kosha and 5. ananda-maya-kosha.
In the oriental work Taittirya-Upanishad the description of the five successive sheaths (kosha) of the human being is given, which are said to be the ones that cover or, in other words, "sheath" the Eternal Immortal Self (Atman).
The first sheath, starting from the outside, is called the anna-maya-kosha, the gross sheath, the body or sheath (kosha) which is made up of nourishment (anna). The second sheath (prana-maya-kosha) is the vital sheath, the bioenergetic or prana-ic sheath. It is this that animates and unifies the body with the spirit. The third is the sheath of thought (mano-maya-kosha), the sheath of the operative or instrumental mind (manas) which receives the impressions recorded through the senses (indriya). The fourth is the sheath of higher intelligence (vijnana-maya-kosha) or the supramental sheath comprising the discriminative faculties and the volitional function. The fifth sheath (kosha) is called ananda-maya-kosha and is the sheath of bliss or the sheath of bliss (ananda), because these are the states that the human being predominantly experiences when he is closest to the reality of the Supreme Immortal Self (Atman).
The Eternal Immortal Self (Atman) is, however, never affected by the state of these sheaths of his and does not share any of their restrictions.
In this first part of the Ayurveda camp, these concepts will be presented in detail and practical methods will be performed in unison to facilitate both the direct perception of subtle reality and the profoundly beneficial energization of the five mystical sheaths of being, manifested in order to heal and harmonize them.
Part 2: July 23 - 28
- 1 session/day, 18:30 - 21:30, based on recordings and live presentations. Each day a plant appropriate to the program theme will be used. The parcel with the plants will be sent to the delivery address filled in the form on the payment page.
Theme of part two: Vijnana-Svasthya
Vijnana-Svasthya is a compound Sanskrit term that combines two important concepts from the Ayurvedic tradition: vijnana and svasthya. This expression refers to supramental awareness and holistic health, forming a complex system of practices designed to improve the overall state of the human being through the mystical resources of consciousness, knowledge and applied deep wisdom.
Vijnana-Svasthya belongs to the third category of ways to improve the general well-being of the being, called sattvavajaya. It is one of the three main types of effective healing modalities used in Ayurveda, along with daivavyapasraya (direct relating through evocation and aspiration to the infinite spheres of force of the divine aspects) and yuktivyapasraya (the wise use of the properties of natural substances for the purpose of rebalancing and harmonizing the being).
Sattvavajaya consists of practical measures to awaken and amplify the beneficial psychic powers in the human being. These measures utilize practical modalities that engage the appropriate and harmonious beneficial consciousness, which most often expresses the state of occult resonance with the modality of balance and harmony (sattva-guna).
In this camp, structured methods for improving the inner state through supramental dynamization will be explored. Each method has its own specificity and focuses on activating different aspects of the internal tool of consciousness, the Antahkarana.
Examples of Vijnana-Svasthya practices
- Management of the senses (Indriya Jaya): Illustration of an optimal disposition of consciousness to control and harmonize the senses, thus maintaining psycho-emotional stability.
- Optimization of internal energy (Urdvareta): Internal energy management through sublimation and distinct modulation.
- Relating to the higher focuses of consciousness (Ishvara Pranidhana): Illustration of favorable dispositions of consciousness for connecting with the higher aspects of consciousness, leading to deep and spiritual insight.
Vijnana-Svasthya offers an integrative approach to holistic health and consciousness with the help of supramental awareness, thus enhancing balance and harmony of the whole being in everyday life.
Registration is available on the website ayushcell.ro