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This ancient art of healing has been practiced
continuously for over 5,000 years. The principles of many
natural healing systems now familiar in the West, such as
Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy, have their roots in Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic practices restore the balance and harmony of the
individual, resulting in self-healing, good health and longevity.
Our Purpose
The Ayurvedic Institute is a non-profit
501(c)3 organization that teaches the principles and practices
of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life. We provide authentic
education in a supportive environment that encourages the
integration of Ayurveda by individuals into their daily living
and by health care professionals into their clinical practices.
Educational Philosophy
At The Ayurvedic Institute, we use the
time-honored Vedic approach to education, teaching from an
oral tradition based on personal growth through spirituality.
The teacher shares knowledge and experiences that help the
student learn the theory and practices of Ayurveda. Each student
learns Ayurvedic principles and practices that, when integrated
into their lifestyle, bring peace and balance to the body,
mind and soul. We provide an environment in which the student
can find the freedom to learn and make choices that promote
self healing.
Goals
 The
integration of Ayurveda with modern medicine, yoga, Jyotish
(Vedic astrology), other healing disciplines, and the individual
Self to bring about total health, awareness, and harmony.
It
is the dream of Vasant Lad and the goal of the Ayurvedic Institute
to be able to offer a complete program of Ayurvedic study.
This program would be similar in content to that taught in
the traditional Ayurvedic colleges in India.
Organization
The Ayurvedic Institute was founded in
1984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a 501(c)(3) educational,
non-profit corporation. The Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws
and Board meeting minutes are open to inspection by any interested
person with sufficient advance notice. The Institute is governed
by a Board of Directors and corporate officers, whose directives
are carried out by Institute staff members.
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Board Members
Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc
Ayurvedic Physician
Chairman of the Board
President
Sharon Scaltrito
RN, BSN, MBA
Secretary
Dr. Michael Stone, DC
Chiropractor
Treasurer
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"Ayurveda is beyond beginning and
ending. A science of eternal healing, it is compared
to a vast ocean, and studying Ayurveda to swimming across.
A true teacher can teach one how to swim, but the swimming
is up to the student; …it is a lifelong journey."
Charaka Samhita
Sutrasthana
Chapter Thirty |
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The Ayurvedic Institute
At this location since 1986, the Ayurvedic
Institute is in the foothills of northeast Albuquerque with
a view of the beautiful Sandia mountains. Our two buildings
total 9,500 square feet.
Our facilities include:
Administrative
Offices
Herb
Department
Retail
Store providing Ayurvedic lifestyle products, books, tapes,
etc.
Two
large classrooms, accommodating up to 80 students
Panchakarma
Department, servicing up to 10 clients per week
Large
AyurYoga studio
Publishing
Department
Instructor
Offices
Permanent
staff of approximately 50 people
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