Cultivating ojas is nothing less than exploring the flower and fruit of your own genius and potency.
Ojas supports mindbody integration, immunity, and reproductive health. Healthy ojas depends on the overall health of our bodies tissues, especially śukra and ārtava dhātu,
the reproductive tissues and secretions.
In the Vedic Astrology tradition, Śukra is the planet Venus. In his epic re-telling of the therapeutic myth, The Greatness of Saturn, Dr. Robert Svoboda describes Venus as:
"overflowing with virility, intelligence, handsome and sensuous . . . fond of juicy things, music and femininity.”
Gifted with the power to resuscitate and rejuvenate, Venus’s rise in the sky inspires “the performance of all auspicious rituals.”
What could be a more auspicious ritual than polishing our inner light by giving and receiving nourishment to our personal and communal bodies?
Join us this fall for a six-month course to:
-discover the foods, mindset, and lifestyle that either drain or enhance your juiciness
-practice Yoga nidrā, āsana, and breathing techniques to fortify your endurance and stamina
-access resources to rejuvenate your reproductive health at any age
-rebuild and restore vitality, even if you've experienced chronic fatigue, debility, and exhaustion
Your guide
Scott Blossom
For more than 25 years, Scott Blossom has integrated Traditional Chinese (TCM), Āyurveda, somatics, and evidence-based nutrition into his clinical practice and educational offerings.
In addition to his clinical practice, Scott currently offers online integrative wellness courses on the intersection of microbiome science with Āyurveda and yoga-based somatic practices.
He received his Biology degree in 1993 from UC Santa Cruz, his licensure in TCM from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in 1998. Scott has been mentored by and worked alongside renowned Āyurvedic physician and scholar Dr. Robert Svoboda for more than twenty years.
Always passionate about integrative medicine, Scott began his career pioneering yoga-based wellness classes and acupuncture with the staff and patients at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and Hospice of Santa Barbara. He has served on the faculty of the Kripalu School of Āyurvedasince 2009.
Scott's mission is to inspire a regenerative revolution for individuals and society through multidimensional self-care, sacred reciprocity, and collective healing. Personally, this takes the form of an ongoing commitment to working with other white-bodied folks to become allies in social, sexual, and gender justice.
In 2011, Scott founded DoctorBlossom.com, a site dedicated to Āyurvedic education & nutrition.
Course Overview
**NEW & IMPROVED Livestream Classes!**
Interactive and experiential off-the-mat sessions
FIRST CLASS: SEPTEMBER 18th 10:00 - 11:30 am Pacific
and Fridays 10:00 - 11:30 am Pacific
September 29
October 27
December 15
January 12
February 9
Weekly Yoga classes
In-person in Berkeley, CA
+ Livestreamed
Wednesdays 6:45 - 8:15 am Pacific
September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1
December 6, 13, 20
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 21
all classes are recorded
Go at your own pace, recorded
courses-within-a-course during the month of November
Integrative Āyurveda for Women’s Rejuvenation
with Kimberly Giunta LMT, AP
In Āyurveda, rejuvenation literally means refreshing the juices of our bodies, hearts, and minds. At any age, protecting our vitality ensures physical and reproductive health as well as enthusiasm for life. Whether you are aging gracefully, feeling the impact of chronic stress, or recovering from illness, join Kimberly and learn supportive lifestyle practices, foods and herbs specifically for the female body, as well as hands-on techniques for supporting breast health.
Integrative Āyurveda for
Men’s Sexual Health
with Scott Blossom
Broaden your understanding of male sexual health with this multi-dimensional approach to rejuvenating and balance sexual vitality, yogic practices to enhance circulation in the pelvis, key foods to include and avoid in your diet, herbal supplements, and how your gut known as the "estrobolome" directly impacts your sexual health.
**BONUS**
the B.I.G. reset
For October & November, you'll have access to the B.I.G. reset, Doctor Blossom's signature program designed to rest and rejuvenate your bodymind seasonally. With new classes, recipes, and even more support around choosing your own Reset adventure.
Usually $88.00!
What people are saying:
"I can’t say enough good things about doing yoga with Scott. I feel deeply nourished in my personal practice of yoga and Āyurveda. It is truly heartening to be led into the subtleties of hatha yoga practice. Scott is a genius at bringing out the deeper aspects of the most basic teachings. He also has a magical way of inviting folks into the practices without being preachy or like, 'this is the one way.' But he also steers clear of being 'wishy washy.' This is no small feat. Studying with Scott has supported my growth as a practitioner and a teacher."
--Shannon McCall
"Scott is a creative, gifted and generous teacher who integrates his immense knowledge and skill in way that teaches to all aspects of the human experience. The classes build on each other and Scott's pacing gives time for students to embody his teachings.
Following dietary suggestions and guidelines, as well as a consistent yoga practice, has resulted in my body feeling healthier and more robust. I have also had almost no lower back pain since starting this course."
--S. Noble
10% of the profit from this course will be donated to Hawai'i People's Media
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is mobilizing to help provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
WE have tiered, class-equitable,
pay-what-supports-you pricing.
We believe that pricing can and should be a joyful act of service that creates stronger communities. Our model is inspired by the Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning.
We also want to help to create a conscious, intentional and value-aligned culture of payment.
Please read the following criteria and determine which price is appropriate for you:
- Highest price: You have access to financial security, own property, or have personal savings; if you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life; if you have economic privilege and power in our community, this price is for you.
By choosing this price, you are “paying it forward” and contributing to a more equitable world.
- Middle price: You may be paying off debt or working to build savings, but you also have access to steady income. You do NOT struggle to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, child care, etc.
Making this investment might mean you might have to cut back on some discretionary spending in your life (such as going out to dinner, buying coffee, buying a new outfit, or going on vacation), but the sacrifice is short-term, and will not harm you in the long term.
- Lowest price: You have access to basic needs such as food, housing, and childcare, though sometimes it may feel difficult. You are able to save money/month each week to be able to pay for the program.
Reflecting honestly about your financial situation and paying at a level you can afford helps us to grow a healthy and sustainable community. It also respects the work of Scott and the Doctor Blossom team.
We also offer Equity Scholarships: opportunities for those who even the lowest tier price is truly prohibitive, but who would benefit from the program. To apply for a scholarship, please send a paragraph about your financial need & your motivation to participate in this course to [email protected]
Those who are from traditionally marginalized communities–such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, living in countries with an unfavorable exchange rate, and/or whose first language is other than English–are especially encouraged to apply.
This is our way of investing in a world where everybody gets to optimize their health and so that we can decouple health from the effects of financial inequity.