Course Description
Ayurveda is a unique system of healthcare with its origins in ancient India and holds key knowledge for both the prevention and cure of disease. In this inspiring introduction, Dr. Marc Halpern addresses some of the most fundamental questions we face about health, suffering, and the nature of healing.
Through clear, accessible teaching, he explains how the body, mind, and consciousness are interconnected, how karma and mental patterns contribute to disease, and how Ayurvedic principles guide us toward balance, resilience, and a healthier, more conscious life.
Program Modules
- Why do we get sick?
- Is it possible to prevent disease?
- Does karma play a role in disease?
- What role does the mind play in disease?
- How are the body, mind, and consciousness connected?
Dr. Marc Halpern – Founder & President of The California College of Ayurveda
He is an Ayurvedic Doctor, a Doctor of Chiropractic, and a Sivananda Yoga Teacher. A leader in the development of Ayurveda in the West and his efforts toward building the profession in the US has earned him awards in both the United States and India. In 1995, Dr. Halpern founded The California College of Ayurveda where we provide access to the highest quality education in the field. In 1998, Dr. Halpern co-founded the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and was instrumental in establishing the standards for Ayurvedic Education in the United States. Dr. Halpern has written five textbooks, including the popular book, Healing Your Life; Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda, and created the #1 best-selling meditation recording in the United States; Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing.