The Ayurveda Camp offers a unique opportunity for those eager to explore the many fields of the ancient science of Ayurveda in depth. Over several days, participants study and practice together according to a shared schedule of activities.
This program is designed to provide each participant with valuable insights into essential aspects of the vast, ancient traditional science of Ayurveda.
The camp is organized into two parts, each giving participants an opportunity to explore practical applications and traditional methods while deepening their understanding of Ayurvedic principles and practices in a structured setting.
Part 1 of this camp focuses on “Vimshati-Guna – The Ayurvedic System of 20 General Qualities”.
To identify and attain a state of dynamic balance among the doshas, and to maintain that state within the individual constitution, Ayurveda describes and uses certain general qualities (guna). These enduring attributes act as distinctive and valuable indicators of the balance among the three primary subtle vital forces (doshas).
These general qualities are regarded as enduring because they do not change their identity or turn into another general quality (guna) when the state of the doshas changes.
The following pairs of general qualities (guna) were presented in this part of the Ayurveda Camp: smooth–rough, stable–mobile, soft–hard, cloudy–clear, and gross–subtle. These make up the second half of the 20 general qualities described in Ayurveda and are explained in detail to show how they affect us.
Part 2 of the Ayurveda Camp 2025 – Autumn Session continues the presentation of the 15 forms of virya – Panchadasa-Virya – systematically classified in this way by the sage Nimiraja.
The sage Nimiraja, regarded as an Acharya—an outstanding Ayurvedic practitioner and sage—developed a distinctive classification of 15 forms of “active power” or “transformative power” (virya) associated with natural ingredients. These include primarily plants with therapeutic effects, as well as other natural substances and plant parts that may also serve nutritional purposes and are sometimes used as food.
This Panchadasa-Virya camp presents forms 11 through 15 of virya: prabhava-virya, pravritti-virya, sthairya-virya, utkristha-virya, and yatna-virya. These form the third series of presentations on the 15 forms of virya systematically classified by the sage Nimiraja, continuing the work begun at the 2024 Ayurveda Camp with the first five forms and continued at the 2025 Summer Ayurveda Camp.
It is important to note that the 15 forms of virya described by the Ayurvedic sage Nimiraja are not equivalent to the forms of virya recognized in Ayurveda’s dravya-guna system, which concerns the properties of substances based on their resonant structure. Nimiraja’s classification offers a distinct perspective and does not replace the traditional Ayurvedic systems used to describe the active power of substances.
These forms of virya offer a structured understanding of motivation and inner dynamics, helping individuals clarify and direct their energy effectively. Expressions such as “I do not have enough energy” or “I am overflowing with energy” describe experiences that, according to the teachings attributed to the sage Nimiraja, reflect the movement of these forms of virya within one’s inner being. Through self-examination, a person can better identify strengths and areas for growth, whether by activating particular forms of virya or by refining and regulating them.
The sage Nimiraja can guide us in this process of self-discovery. Spiritually invoking and connecting with his sphere of consciousness through the practices in this Ayurveda Camp offers a valuable opportunity for introspection and inner growth.
The two parts of the camp are supported by the use of medicinal plants, with a different plant set assigned to each part. The plant sets needed for the practical activities at this year’s Ayurveda Camp can be purchased separately from animaplant.ro and are not included in the camp participation fee.
The following plant sets are available for the camp’s practical activities:
The camp is open to everyone interested in exploring practical aspects of Ayurveda in greater depth. AMN-Romania Ayurveda instructors, students, and individuals who are not currently taking these courses may participate.
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