Dr. Marc Halpern
In 2016, the California College of Ayurveda became the first school in the United States to training Ayurvedic Doctors. This training program was approved at the time by the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary education, a … More »
Interest in Online Ayurvedic Education Interest in online Ayurvedic education has been growing steadily since the start of the millennium with continual advances in technology that make the process both more enjoyable and more effective. … More »
Marma Therapy is an ancient Indian practice whose focus is the manipulation of subtle energy (prana) in the body for the purposes of supporting the healing process. Marma therapy is based on the utilization of … More »
Today, more than ever, students are exploring online education as their first choice for learning the knowledge of Ayurveda. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of online education in Ayurveda. What is … More »
Karma is action. It is also cause and effect. And it is much more. Karma refers to the actions that we take that set into motion the suffering that occurs in our lives. Karma is … More »
All of us have only 24 hours in a day during which we must work, spend time with our family, nurture ourselves, socialize and sleep. Some people lead very busy lives and seem to have … More »
It may feel good… for a while, but alcohol is the destroyer of ojas. What Are Ojas Ojas refers to that which stabilizes the body and mind. It supports the immune system, and it keeps … More »
Tamas describes a mind/consciousness union that lacks higher Self-awareness. This is called ignorance in Ayurveda and Yoga. Tamas is one of the three mahagunas or great qualities of the mind. Rajas and tamas are causative … More »
There are different reasons we feel tired. Of course, if you don’t sleep well, you’ll be tired. But there are other reasons to consider including “burn-out”, and acute or chronic illness. From an Ayurvedic perspective, … More »
Is Exercise Good for You? We are all told to exercise more. I suppose for many people this is a very good idea. We live in a mostly sedentary society and this has contributed to … More »