25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Save the date! California College of Ayurveda celebrates 25 years of Service, Gratitude, and Well-being June 12-14, 2020 at California College of Ayurveda in Nevada City, CA with very special guests. Free!
CCA Staff
How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Can’t find any hand sanitizers in your local store? Looking to avoid commercial fragrences? Whatever your reason is we want to share with you a quick and easy homemade hand sanitizer that won’t try your … More »
What is Ayurveda? An introduction
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda, which literally means “The knowledge of Life and Longevity”, is a 5,000-year old powerful natural healing science from India. Health as defined by Ayurveda is a balanced state of body, mind … More »
Traditional Ayurvedic Massage: Healing through Ancient Therapeutic Massage (Abhyanga)
Ayurveda, the ancient science of healing from India has always utilized massage as a part of its regimens for healing. The California College of Ayurveda offers professional training in the techniques of Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), … More »
Relaxing the Body and Mind
Nancy Diane Mannelli-Brewer, a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda, original intent was to share her expertise in healing relaxation techniques by developing a holistic program for Sacred Heart Hospice patients, but soon realized … More »
Letter from the President
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, kapha dosha is blooming and vata dosha has retreated. There is less dryness and lightness, and more moist, lush energy. New growth is all around and within us! Here at the College, our … More »
Lessons for “Healing your Life,” New Book by Ayurvedic Expert
We are what we eat — and see, hear, smell and touch. Through 15 practical lessons in “Healing Your Life,” Dr. Marc Halpern, President of the California College of Ayurveda, shows how even small changes … More »
June Message from Dr. Marc Halpern, Director of the California College of Ayurveda
May has waived good bye and we welcome June with great enthusiasm. Here in Nevada City, we are enjoying warm weather, beautiful flowers and lots of opportunities to enjoy the local hiking trails. The long … More »
Interview with Dr. Halpern: Healing Your Life
Dr. Marc Halpern on The Yoga Hour Online Broadcast Divine Fitness: The Path of Optimal Health, Peace of Mind, and Joyful Living Dr. Marc Halpern, teacher of Ayurvedic medicine, joins Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian … More »
Healthy You radio show
This week, by listener request, our guest is Dr. Marc Halpern. He is the founder and president of the California College of Ayurveda. He is one of the pioneers of Ayurveda in the West and … More »