Ayush Cell Romania: Ayurveda Camp – Summer 2024

The camp is organized into two parts:

⏳ Part 1: held live July 16–21

Part 1 Theme: Pancha-Kosha

The Sanskrit term kosha refers to the fundamental structure of the individual being. Literally, it means a sheath, layer, envelope, or covering.

In Ayurveda, the term kosha refers to vibrational energy fields corresponding to the five fundamental elements in their subtle form (tattvas), which are distinct manifestations of Creation. For human beings, there are five koshas, each representing a layer of the reality of our existence. The five koshas are: 1. anna-maya-kosha, 2. prana-maya-kosha, 3. mano-maya-kosha, 4. vijnana-maya-kosha, and 5. ananda-maya-kosha.

The Eastern text Taittirya-Upanishad describes the five successive sheaths (koshas) of the human being, which are said to cover or envelop the Eternal Immortal Self (Atman).

The outermost sheath is called anna-maya-kosha, the gross sheath, the physical body, or the sheath (kosha) made of food (anna). The second (prana-maya-kosha) is the vital, bioenergetic, or pranic sheath, which animates and unites body and spirit. The third is the sheath of thought (mano-maya-kosha), the operative or instrumental mind (manas), which receives impressions registered through the senses (indriya). The fourth is the sheath of higher intelligence (vijnana-maya-kosha), or the supramental sheath, encompassing the faculties of discernment and the volitional function. The fifth sheath (kosha) is called ananda-maya-kosha, the sheath of happiness or bliss (ananda), since these are the predominant states experienced by a person when closest to the reality of the Supreme Immortal Self (Atman).

The Eternal Immortal Self (Atman), however, is never affected by the condition of these sheaths and shares none of their limitations.

In this first part of the Ayurveda Camp, these concepts will be explained in detail, and group practices will be carried out to facilitate both direct perception of subtle reality and profoundly beneficial energizing of the five mysterious sheaths of the being, with the aim of healing and harmonizing them.

⏳ Part 2: held live July 23–28

Plants suited to the program topics will be used during this part of the camp. To receive the plant package, please contact us using the contact form on the page ayushcell.ro/contact, immediately after completing payment.

Part 2 Theme: Vijnana-Svasthya

Vijnana-Svasthya is a compound Sanskrit term combining two important concepts in the Ayurvedic tradition: vijnana and svasthya. It refers to supramental knowledge and holistic health, forming a complex system of practices intended to improve a person's overall condition through the subtle resources of consciousness, profound knowledge, and applied wisdom.

Vijnana-Svasthya belongs to the third category of approaches for improving a person's overall well-being, called sattvavajaya. This is one of the three main types of healing approaches used in Ayurveda, alongside daivavyapasraya (directly relating through invocation and aspiration to the infinite spheres of power of divine aspects) and yuktivyapasraya (the wise use of the properties of natural substances to restore balance and harmony).

Sattvavajaya consists of practical measures intended to awaken and strengthen beneficial psychic capacities. These methods engage appropriate, harmonious, beneficial consciousness, often expressing a state of occult resonance with balance and harmony (sattva-guna).

This camp explores structured methods for improving one's inner state through supramental activation. Each method has its own characteristics and focuses on activating different aspects of the inner instrument of consciousness, Antahkarana.

Examples of Vijnana-Svasthya Practices

1. Management of the Senses (Indriya Jaya): Illustrating an optimal state of consciousness for controlling and harmonizing the senses, thus maintaining psycho-emotional stability.
2. Optimizing Inner Energy (Urdvareta): Managing inner energy through sublimation and distinct forms of modulation.
3. Connecting with Higher Centers of Consciousness (Ishvara Pranidhana): Illustrating conducive states of consciousness for connecting with higher aspects of consciousness, leading to deep spiritual understanding.

Vijnana-Svasthya offers an integrative approach to holistic health and consciousness through supramental knowledge, thereby enhancing balance and harmony throughout the being in everyday life.

Delivery Details

Each participant will receive by courier 9 plants for use during Part 2 of the Summer Ayurveda Camp program. Shipping costs will be covered by the camp organizers for addresses in Romania. Participants requesting delivery abroad will be responsible for shipping costs.

Registration and Participation

Who Can Participate?

The camp is intended for anyone interested in exploring practical Ayurveda topics in greater depth. AMN-Romania Ayurveda instructors, Ayurveda students, and individuals who are not enrolled in these courses are all welcome to participate.

Camp Format

1. Registration grants digital access to camp recordings for 90 days from payment. Access is exclusively through recordings.

Registration Process

To access the recordings of both parts of the Summer Ayurveda Camp, please complete the required payment. After payment, you can watch the recordings directly on this website page.

Participation Fee

Participants:

• The participation fee is 350 lei. Participants receive full access to watch the recordings directly on the website for 90 days from the payment date. They can revisit the materials whenever needed within that period to ensure they do not miss important information.

AMN-Romania Ayurveda Instructors:

• The participation fee is 235 lei. Participants receive full access to watch the recordings directly on the website for 90 days from the payment date. They can revisit the materials whenever needed within that period to ensure they do not miss important information.