Feel It in My Bones: Asthi Vaha Srotas - The Channel of the Bone
Come learn about the channel of the bone - the Asthi Vaha Srotas - and discover the physical, emotional, and spiritual significance of this crucial pathway within our being from world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and teacher Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc.
We will explore the Ayurvedic perspective on the creation and function of bone tissue (asthi dhatu) - and the common ways in which this channel (srotas) can become aggravated, and the Ayurvedic approaches to help bring it back into balance.
Bone tissue is one of the main sites of the Vata dosha, which is primarily composed of ether and air elements. When these elements increase in our environment, such as during fall season or naturally as we age, we can become prone to imbalances within this system. Particularly for women approaching menopause, as estrogen levels decline, the activity of osteoblasts (the cells that build bone) also decline.
Topics:
- The functions of bone from an Ayurvedic perspective and its connection to hair and nails
- The pelvic cavity and sacrum as the root of this channel (srotas) and how that relates to the colon
- How to clinically assess the asthi vaha srotas Ayurvedically for signs and symptoms of imbalance
- Common pathologies affecting asthi vaha srotas and the Ayurvedic approach to support them
- General Ayurvedic diet, lifestyle and herbal remedies to support optimal health and functioning of bone tissue
Course Details:
Length: 5 hours
Credits: 5