4 WEEK ONLINE SERIES

Conscious Nutrition:
Ancient Wisdom – Modern Science

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“At this point in our planetary history, if we are simply to survive, we must follow the law of unity between humanity and nature. If we keep trying to break the laws of nature, they will eventually break us.”

Are you interested in leading a healthier life with the help of Ayurvedic living and Sattvic foods? If yes, then you can discover the benefits of a holistic lifestyle that promotes balance and harmony of the mind, body, and soul. Join the journey of discovering the secrets of Ayurvedic living and embrace a Sattvic lifestyle that can improve your life. Experience the transformative potential of Conscious Nutrition – where time-honoured traditions merge with cutting-edge research to create a holistic approach to well-being that nourishes your body, mind, and soul.

“Humans are the only ones who think we can perfect nature; because of this, we are riddled with disease.” ~Dr. Brian Clement

What if nourishment could become a spiritual practice?
What if the way we eat was not only about health, but about awakening compassion, intuitive wisdom, and a deeper sense of belonging?

The Ayurvedic Living-Foods Sattvic Lifestyle invites us to rediscover food as a sacred ally. It asks: can what we eat help dissolve our obsession with self, our isolation, and our cultural tendencies toward domination and exclusivism? Can it instead be a catalyst for balance, creativity, and spiritual growth?

The answer is yes.

Through these explorations, we uncover the spiritual hunger that lies at the root of our nutritional crisis and global challenges. By weaving together food, body, mind, spirit, and nature, a new wholistic vision of nourishment emerges—one that transforms eating into a doorway to the sacred.

We will explore two distinct worldviews: reductionism, which breaks life into parts, and the golden rule of holism, which sees every part as belonging to a greater whole. At the heart of holism lies the concept of the holon—something that is both a whole unto itself and a vital part of something larger. Which lens do you choose to live by?

From here, the journey deepens into the mystery of what it means to be human. Together, we will explore the constitution of our being and step into a paradigm shift that has the power to awaken both personal and planetary transformation.

Curriculum

Week 1
Reductionism & the Secret Shadow vs the Golden Rule

  • Sattvic Way & the Human Spirit

  • Nutritional Power of Relaxation, Awareness & Rhythm

  • The Interconnected Web of Life

Week 2
Energetics, Evolution & Spiritual Anatomy

  • Cultivating Felt Awareness

  • Sacredness & the Feminine Principle

  • The Intuitive Imperative

Week 3
Five Element Theory

  • History & Philosophy of Ayurveda

  • What is Your dosha, and how it affects your mind, body and spirit

  • Tridoshic Theory

Week 4
Fundamentals of the Human Constitution

  • How to determine if your dosha is out of balance

  • Ayurvedic Psychology

  • The characteristics of each Ayurvedic dosha and how it is manifested in the body

Engaging Practices

  • 28-Day Transformation Process

  • Living the Essential Keys

  • Reflections & Insights

  • Interactive Format

  • Buddy Mate for Change

  • Key Lessons

  • Q & A

  • Recorded Sessions for Future Viewing

Includes:

*** Eat to Thrive: Vital Life Energy-Hippocrates Approach to Optimal Health e-Manual
*** Live-Food Recipes Manual

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Meet your instructor

Shantree Kacera

Shantree Kacera, R.H., D.N., Ph.D., an international author and teacher, co-directs The Living Centre and Living Arts Institute Eco-Spiritual Education Sanctuary since 1983. With a doctorate in Nutritional Medicine and Herbalism, Shantree pioneers integrative approaches to Ayurvedic Medicine, Living Nutrition, and Herbalism. Recognized as a Canadian Herbalist, he dispenses his herbal preparations, "HerbSpirit Botanicals," and counsels clients worldwide, promoting preventative well-being.

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