FREE Talk: Intro to Sattva Behavioral Therapy: Psychological Immunity (ZOOM ONLY)

Ayurvedic Behavioral (Vedic Behavioral Therapy) medicine is developed through an emphasis on sattva guna (contentment, compassion, connection, peace) and its approach to imbalances in our lives through the use of Ayurvedic practices and Yogi’s system to encourage and support behavioral healing. The first steps start with changing our behaviors to preserve wellness, and, if disease is present, reserve the process. This helps regain balance with practices in self-care, proper nutrition, stress management techniques, community connections; and lifestyle, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Disease and unhappiness begin with a breakdown in our psychological immunity and inner composure. This is our ability to handle stress, strain, conflict, and other difficult circumstances that are unavoidable around us. When were are disconnected from our psychological immunity, it manifests in us as anger, fear, anxiety, depression, panic, irritability, and agitation, among others. Because of this, we are not the best version of ourselves. In turn, we do not reflect the true meaning of sattva–which is peace.

Self-check: Questions to ask yourself about your psychological immunity

• What kinds of events have been most stressful for me?
• How do they typically affect me?
• Who do I reach out to in traumatic and stressful experiences?
• Do I have the tools to cope, process, and evolve when I am distressed?
• Do I have people and resources in my life that are there when I am distressed?
• Do I find myself guiding others? Or do I try to fix them?
• Have I been able to overcome obstacles in my life? If so, how?
• What has helped to gain perspective and move forward even when I feel that life continues to bring challenges?

How we deal with difficult events and changes in our lives will either manifest into pain and suffering or will push us to evolve and emerge into our authentic selves. This ability to grow from challenges is resistance, a process of adapting in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or other significant sources of stress. It is also known as the ability to “rebound” or “bounce back” from life’s challenges. Research shows that psychological resilience is ordinary and not extraordinary. Resilience is not a trait that people do or don’t have, but is instead a product of behavior, thought, and action. This can and should be learned and developed as a part of optimal development.

The primary factors of resilience:

• have caring supporting relationships
• have realistic plans and goals and take steps to carry them out
• build character through confidence in your strengths and abilities
• skills in communication and problem-solving
• ability to manage strong feelings
• strategies for building resilience

Together, we will gain wisdom and clarity, create community, develop the tools to build resilience. Behavioral therapy is an ever-evolving and ongoing process that requires time and effort. It involves taking necessary steps to improve our overall perspectives of life and build the support and practice to live a life of optimal wellness.

Tools that you will learn and receive in Vedic Behavioral Therapy:

• Ayurveda and yoga, yoga therapy, meditation
• satsanga, spirituality, support groups
• emotional and physical detoxification
• exercise, sleep, nutrition, sleep
• relaxation, mindfulness, meditation
• to attain – the natural qualities of lightness, clarity, balance, harmony, peace, and companions of self and the world around you

This is the into to The Sattva Therapy Program.

• April 22nd: TO REGISTER
• May 7th: 11:00AM-12:00PM: TO REGISTER