Ayurveda is an ancient medical system from India that has developed over the last 5,000 years. It means the science, or knowledge, of life. Ayurveda helps people to achieve greater health, vitality, and well-being through education and guidance in diet and lifestyle, the use of herbal medicine, and a series of therapies called panca karma (five actions). Dietary, lifestyle, and herbal recommendations are given to each person based on his or her unique constitution and current health concerns. It is through these simple measures that people can support their health, prevent disease, and reverse the momentum of current imbalances.

Thomas Hughes is a student and practitioner of Ayurveda as well as a student of tai chi, and hatha yoga. He graduated from the beginning and advanced levels at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under the instruction of Dr. Vasant Lad. He also completed Dr. Lad's Gurukula program in Pune, India. In addition to Dr. Lad, Thomas has greatly benefited by the teaching of Dr. Claudia Welch and Dr. Robert Svoboda.

Thomas studied tai chi and Chinese calligraphy for six years under Y.C. Chiang of the Wen Wu School in El Cerrito, California, and has been practicing Shadow Yoga for the last four years with Shandor Remete.

The Ayurvedic Approach:
A five week series in the art of ayurvedic cooking
Where: Kitchen On Fire Berkeley
When: Monday nights 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
May 14th - June 18th (May 28 holiday)
For more information go to:
https://kitchenonfire.com/classes/view/id/1986/