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<strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
<strong>Yoga</strong> <strong>Retreat</strong><br />
Punta Mita, Mexico<br />
Hosted by:<br />
Peter Malakoff <strong>and</strong> Karuna DiLibero<br />
October 14 - 21, 2023
<strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
<strong>Yoga</strong> <strong>Retreat</strong><br />
Punta Mita, Mexico<br />
Hosted by:<br />
Peter Malakoff <strong>and</strong> Karuna DiLibero<br />
October 14 - 21, 2023
‘<strong>Ayurveda</strong><br />
is taught on earth so mankind can enjoy<br />
a long <strong>and</strong> healthy lifespan’ - Charak Samhita<br />
‘<strong>Ayurveda</strong> contains the Vidya or knowledge<br />
of how to create <strong>and</strong> maintain the health of the healthy<br />
<strong>and</strong> cure or palliate the disease of a diseased person’<br />
- Charak Samhita<br />
‘Suffering born of Time (<strong>Aging</strong>) is inherent in life <strong>and</strong> cannot<br />
be avoided, but only palliated’ - Charak Samhita<br />
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‘Heyam Dukham Anagatam’<br />
‘The suffering that has not yet come can be avoided’<br />
- Patanjali <strong>Yoga</strong> Sutras 2:16<br />
These are the foundational principles of<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> the Subject of our <strong>Retreat</strong>.
The Churning of the Ocean of Milk<br />
Before we start, lets go back to the beginning<br />
the story of the origin of <strong>Ayurveda</strong> . . .
It is said in <strong>Ayurveda</strong>:<br />
‘The disease of aging is inevitable, but it may be manifested in a timely or<br />
untimely, comfortable or uncomfortable, disease-free or disease-filled<br />
manner.’ - Charak Samhita<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong> presents the ancient wisdom of how to live our elder years in the best<br />
health possible <strong>and</strong> that is the subject of this <strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong> <strong>Yoga</strong> <strong>Retreat</strong>.<br />
This <strong>Retreat</strong> offers a deep dive into the knowledge <strong>and</strong> practices of <strong>Ayurveda</strong><br />
that can be easily integrated into your daily life, allowing you to live <strong>and</strong> age<br />
with grace <strong>and</strong> health.<br />
During our week together, you will be introduced to the ancient wisdom of<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong> with a focus on <strong>Aging</strong>, enhanced with Peter’s animated stories <strong>and</strong><br />
references from the Vedic tradition of India, accompanied by h<strong>and</strong>outs <strong>and</strong><br />
a multi-media Keynote presentation.<br />
After the retreat you will be emailed a link to this presentation<br />
as one of our gifts to you!
Along with this Knowledge of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>, you will have an opportunity to<br />
Experience <strong>and</strong> enjoy various traditional <strong>and</strong> personalized Ayurvedic Spa<br />
Treatments given by Karuna, which help to eliminate toxicity <strong>and</strong> balance<br />
the body.<br />
These two approaches - of Information/Knowledge (Vaidya) <strong>and</strong> Bodily<br />
Experience (Bishak), offer a wholesome <strong>and</strong> beneficial approach rooted<br />
in the tradition of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>. A Vaidya offers diagnosis, knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>, while the Bishak gives ‘h<strong>and</strong>s-on’ experience<br />
<strong>and</strong> therapy. Both courses are offered during this retreat as they overlap<br />
<strong>and</strong> compliment each other.<br />
Every day, there will be an <strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong> talk with Peter.<br />
Every day, you will experience the practices of Dinacharya,<br />
(Ayurvedic daily self-care rituals) with Karuna.<br />
Examples of Dinacharya:<br />
Oral care <strong>and</strong> tongue (scraping), eyes (eye wash), nose (Neti pot)<br />
<strong>Yoga</strong> classes including Pranayama (breathing practices) <strong>and</strong> Meditation<br />
Ayurvedic Treatments with Karuna <strong>and</strong> other practitioners<br />
Vedic Fire Ceremony (Agni Hotra)<br />
Leisure Time to Enjoy the Beach
SYLLABUS: Introduction to <strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aging</strong>:<br />
History <strong>and</strong> Introduction to <strong>Ayurveda</strong><br />
According to <strong>Ayurveda</strong>: <strong>Aging</strong> is a disease brought about by time. Old age<br />
cannot be cured; it can only be palliated. The focus of this course is how<br />
aging inevitably creates an imbalance of Vata Dosha <strong>and</strong> that by<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing this we can begin to recognize what is going on in our bodies<br />
<strong>and</strong> know how to balance that influence, optimizing our health in this<br />
inevitable circumstance of aging.<br />
The Five Elements: Panchamahabhutas - The ‘archetypal’ Language of<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong><br />
The Doshas are the Five Elements considered in terms of the human<br />
individual<br />
The Law of Karma: <strong>Ayurveda</strong> is a consideration of the Law of Karma in<br />
terms of health <strong>and</strong> Disease. A consideration of the ‘Law of Karma’<br />
‘Heyam Dukham Anagatam’- <strong>Yoga</strong> sutras: “The dukkha or suffering that<br />
has not yet come can be avoided”<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong> in Nature: A look at the principles of <strong>Ayurveda</strong> in Nature- Sudden<br />
Oak Death, times of day, seasons of the year, seasons of life, location, etc<br />
The Doshas: the Elements in the Body: The Doshas are a consideration of<br />
the five elements in terms of the human body<br />
Dynamics of the Elements: Sankhya (the sister science of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>) <strong>and</strong><br />
the Three Gunas- Sattva, Rajas, Tamas<br />
The Different Stages of Life <strong>and</strong> the effect on the Doshas<br />
Everything is medicinal <strong>and</strong> everything is poisonous; <strong>Ayurveda</strong> will teach<br />
you how to tell the difference between the two.
Kala (Time), Svabhava (Doshic Makeup), Ahar (Diet), Environment<br />
Balancing food, herbs, exercise, sleep, schedule of our days, sleep.<br />
The Cause <strong>and</strong> Cure of Disease: According to <strong>Ayurveda</strong> there are two basic<br />
causative factors: Diet <strong>and</strong> Lifestyle <strong>and</strong> Transgression of Dharma<br />
Fate <strong>and</strong> Free Will: Both are taken into account. How could this be true; the<br />
‘hole’ in the Universe <strong>and</strong> the ‘How?’ of <strong>Ayurveda</strong> works<br />
Limitation: <strong>Ayurveda</strong> distinguishes ‘Limitations’ that are unique <strong>and</strong><br />
beneficial in medical diagnosis. Without Limitation there can be no<br />
‘freedom’ from limitation.<br />
Agni: Transformative Fire- A fundamental principle of life, health <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong><br />
Ama: the result of poorly transformed or digested food-Toxicity <strong>and</strong> the<br />
most common bedfellow of disease<br />
Samprapti: the six stages of Disease in <strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> why it makes a<br />
difference<br />
Knowledge or Vidya: The Importance of Vidya or knowledge: “The cause<br />
of all disease is Avidya” - Charaka Samhita<br />
Qualities of the Environment: Consideration of the Doshic/Elemental<br />
qualities of our environment Food: How to know what to eat? Person, Time,<br />
Place, Age, Season, etc<br />
The Doshas Again: What Dosha are you?<br />
Summary Considerations
In 2004, Peter Malakoff<br />
completed his Ayurvedic formal studies in India under<br />
Dr. Sunil Joshi, a world-renowned Ayurvedic Physician, <strong>and</strong> Panchakarma<br />
specialist. There, he received his Ayurvedic Sadhana Padavika Diploma<br />
from Kalidas Sanskrit University<br />
in Maharashtra, India.<br />
Peter has a degree in Vedic Studies <strong>and</strong> has heard <strong>and</strong> read many of the<br />
stories, epics, myths, <strong>and</strong> teachings of the Indian tradition.<br />
He is a comprehensivist, not a specialist, <strong>and</strong> everything he knows is<br />
connected with everything else. He writes <strong>and</strong> speaks on a variety of<br />
topics such as <strong>Ayurveda</strong>, <strong>Yoga</strong> Philosophy, Eastern <strong>and</strong> Western<br />
Philosophy, Tantric Tibetan Buddhism, world mythology, Buckminster<br />
Fuller, the Bhagavad-Gita, Vedanta, Advaita, Kabir, Rumi, Adi Da, <strong>and</strong><br />
Ramana Maharshi; all of which will be used to illustrate his talks. He is<br />
very familiar with the Mahabharata, the Ramayana <strong>and</strong> many of these<br />
commentaries <strong>and</strong> stories enhance one’s underst<strong>and</strong>ing of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>,<br />
Indian culture, <strong>and</strong> philosophy, ancient <strong>and</strong> modern.<br />
www.PeterMalakoff.com
Karuna De Libero began teaching <strong>Yoga</strong> over 2 decades ago in order<br />
to share the transformative healing she has experienced in her own<br />
life.<br />
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After years of studying Yogic <strong>and</strong> Vedic philosophy, she began her<br />
deep dive into <strong>Ayurveda</strong>. She attended the Ayurvedic Institute in<br />
Albuquerque, New Mexico to complete the Ayurvedic Bodywork<br />
Specialist Program. <strong>Ayurveda</strong> was so impactful for her, that in 2014<br />
she completed the Ayurvedic Health Counselor program <strong>and</strong> became<br />
an adjunct instructor.<br />
The study of <strong>Ayurveda</strong> <strong>and</strong> herbs led her down the healing path of<br />
Aromatherapy, which she integrates into her treatments <strong>and</strong> the<br />
natural remedies she creates for clients.<br />
Recently, she attended the Maharani Academy, in Santa Barbara,<br />
California, to become a certified Panchakarma Specialist<br />
(Ayurvedic Rejuvenative Practices)<br />
She has been leading retreats internationally since 2006 <strong>and</strong> loves the<br />
intimacy of creating safe, sacred spaces for people.<br />
www.KarunaDiLibero.com
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We will be staying in a private oceanfront resort near<br />
Punta Mita, Mexico just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
The following Photo Galleries will give you a tour through Villa An<strong>and</strong>a . . .
Outside Villa An<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Approach to Villa An<strong>and</strong>a
Inside Villa An<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Main entrance, (a great place to relax or meditate)
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Villa An<strong>and</strong>a Suites<br />
Shared Suite (ground level)
Villa An<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Spa Main Entrance
Ayurvedic Consultation<br />
Upon your full payment, you will be emailed an Ayurvedic<br />
Intake Form to print, complete, <strong>and</strong> email a copy back to<br />
(petermalakoff@gmail.com)<br />
Your 1 hour Ayurvedic Consultation will take place<br />
during the retreat.<br />
It will be recorded <strong>and</strong> given to you.<br />
You will also receive a personalized informational booklet.<br />
The consultation will help you underst<strong>and</strong> your Dosha,<br />
(your individual elemental nature),<br />
which is one of the fundamental gifts of <strong>Ayurveda</strong>.<br />
With this knowledge you will gain an essential tool for aging.<br />
After the retreat, you are invited to schedule a free<br />
complimentary (Skype or Zoom) 45-minute follow-up<br />
consultation with Peter to help you adjust to your new routine.
Email your Ayurvedic Intake Form to Peter at least a month<br />
before the retreat. He will go over it thoroughly <strong>and</strong> will address<br />
any concerns or symptoms you may have.<br />
The Intake Form is extensive because there are many things that<br />
contribute to your health or disease, (especially in the case of<br />
westerners); our exposure to food, restaurants, lifestyle options<br />
are much wider than in ancient times. The completion of your<br />
Intake Form clarifies many factors of causation that are not<br />
determinable via pulse <strong>and</strong> even other forms of in-person<br />
diagnosis, such as; body type, tongue, speech <strong>and</strong> gait.<br />
For your consultation, Peter will prepare a personalized booklet<br />
based upon your unique elemental make-up, including specific<br />
guidelines for diet, herbs, drink <strong>and</strong> exercise.<br />
You will also receive access to an online encyclopedia of<br />
<strong>Ayurveda</strong>, that Peter has put together over the last 19 years.<br />
You are welcome to share it with others.<br />
Based on your consultation, we can determine the causes of<br />
ill-health <strong>and</strong> recommend a daily protocol of diet <strong>and</strong> lifestyle,<br />
including symptomatic treatments if applicable. Following these<br />
recommendations, you will be able to remove the cause,<br />
balance your situation <strong>and</strong> re-establish optimum health.
Vata Balancing Therapies<br />
Vata is the first Dosha to go out of balance <strong>and</strong> the elemental quality that<br />
increases with age. Vata is involved in nearly every imbalance.<br />
EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE THESE VATA BALANCING THERAPIES<br />
DURING THE WEEK:<br />
Chakra Balancing Meditation: Guided visualization / meditation from Root to<br />
Crown Chakra, using aromatic blends <strong>and</strong> mantras to balance <strong>and</strong> harmonize<br />
each energy center.<br />
Nasya (nose treatment): Warm, medicated oil is dripped into the nostrils to<br />
cleanse, purify <strong>and</strong> strengthen all parts of the nasal cavity, allowing for clear <strong>and</strong><br />
easy respiration. This creates mental clarity <strong>and</strong> relieves congestion, sinus<br />
pressure, sinusitis, allergies, headaches, migraines, paralysis, cervical spondylosis<br />
<strong>and</strong> greying hair. It brightens the eyes <strong>and</strong> complexion; rids the body of excess<br />
Dosha, toxins, pain <strong>and</strong> stress <strong>and</strong> has positive affects on the eyes, ears <strong>and</strong> lungs.<br />
Karna Purna (ear treatment): Means, “ear full” of oil. Warm oil is poured into<br />
the ears to relieve aches <strong>and</strong> pains in the neck <strong>and</strong> jaw, headaches, migraines, ear<br />
diseases, ringing in the ears, vertigo <strong>and</strong> ear congestions. Removes ear wax.<br />
Great for hearing loss, balance, depression relief <strong>and</strong> ‘swimmer's ear’. It softens<br />
the face <strong>and</strong> relieves jaw tension (TMJ). It strengthens <strong>and</strong> nourishes all parts of<br />
the ears.<br />
Shirodhara: Abide in total bliss <strong>and</strong> easily immerse in deep meditation as<br />
warmed, aromatic, oils are poured over the 3rd eye center in a steady stream.<br />
This stabilizes the activity of the mind, creates mental clarity <strong>and</strong> balances<br />
emotions. Helps to manage insomnia, headaches, stress <strong>and</strong> anxiety. It instills<br />
deep relaxation <strong>and</strong> helps to eliminate old emotions that contribute to chronic disease.<br />
Promotes healthy sleep, improves memory, concentration <strong>and</strong> focus.<br />
Benefits all nervous disorders, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches,<br />
migraines, insomnia, irritability, mental illness, schizophrenia, stress, vertigo <strong>and</strong><br />
can help alleviate facial wrinkles. Nourishes the scalp <strong>and</strong> is a wonderful hair<br />
treatment for dried, broken or pre-mature grey hair.
Other Possible Treatments:<br />
Basti (nutritive / detoxifying enema)<br />
Basti (for targeted body pain)<br />
Svedhana (steam)<br />
Abhyanga (massage)<br />
Garshana (dry brushing)<br />
Ayurvedic Head Massage<br />
Netra Tarpana (eye treatment)<br />
Pinda Svedhana (herbal poultice treatment)<br />
Urdvartana (herbal body paste)<br />
For FULL DESCRIPTION of TREATMENTS<br />
Click HERE
Your <strong>Retreat</strong> Package Includes:<br />
Transfers to <strong>and</strong> from Puerto Vallarta Airport<br />
Private or shared Suites with private bathroom<br />
Bathrobes, beach towels <strong>and</strong> spa products provided<br />
<strong>Yoga</strong> Mats <strong>and</strong> <strong>Yoga</strong> Props (blocks, belts, bolsters + blankets) are Supplied<br />
Chef prepared, exquisite Vegetarian Ayurvedic meals,<br />
snacks <strong>and</strong> fresh herbal teas<br />
Ayurvedic Health Consultation<br />
Personalized Ayurvedic Spa Treatments<br />
Villa An<strong>and</strong>a Kitchen <strong>and</strong> Housekeeping Staff included<br />
Beach Free Time
Book Your Spot<br />
1<br />
RESERVE: Your spot with a deposit or<br />
full payment (discount with full payment<br />
until July 15th)<br />
2<br />
RECEIVE: An Ayurvedic Health Intake<br />
Form via email. Complete the form <strong>and</strong> email<br />
back to Peter. petermalakoff@gmail.com<br />
3<br />
SCHEDULE: 1 hour Ayurvedic Health<br />
Consultation to receive during the <strong>Retreat</strong><br />
4<br />
RECEIVE:<br />
An email with <strong>Retreat</strong> Preparation Instructions<br />
5<br />
PREPARE:<br />
RELAX, RESTORE, REJUVENATE
PAYMENT<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
$1000 / $500 non-refundable<br />
FULL COST<br />
Single Suite: $4900<br />
Shared Suite: $3500<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
Upon Full Payment<br />
Until July 15, 2023<br />
Single Suite: $4000<br />
Shared Suite: $2500<br />
Click Here to Book
CONTACT<br />
We are here to ensure your experience is<br />
Educational <strong>and</strong> Enjoyable.<br />
Please contact Karuna if you have any questions:<br />
namastekaruna@gmail.com<br />
WhatsApp +1 929-282-7448
We look forward to seeing you . . .