Lectures and Workshops

Ayurveda Workshops

Ayurveda is an ancient system for health and healing originating in India and practiced continuously for over 5000 years. In the Sanskrit language, Ayurveda means “wisdom of living,” and Ayurveda guides you in the discovery of optimal health, vitality and longevity by making wise lifestyle choices that are in harmony with your unique constitution.

No upcoming classes at this time.

UCSF Osher Center's Mini Medical School for the Public

The public is invited to join the world’s leading experts in medicine and the health sciences at the spring quarter of the UCSF Osher Center's Mini Medical School for the Public, presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCSF. Engage in lifelong intellectual explorations in health and leading edge health sciences research.

Fall 2009 Courses

Tuesday Evenings, October 13-November 17
Science of the Mind: How the Brain Works to Regulate Mood, Emotion, Stress and Sleep

Wednesday Evenings, October 14-December 2
Mind and Body: How One Learns from the Other, and How You Can Benefit

Thursday Evenings, October 15-November 19
From International to Global Health: Why Health Around the World Concerns Us All

How to enroll:

Visit the Mini Med website for details.

Prepare for Surgery

To help reduce anxiety, enjoy peace of mind and get answers to questions you might have about your pending surgery, join our Prepare for Surgery workshop. This free workshop is lead by a team of UCSF experts from anesthesia, pain management and integrative medicine. Together we will help you understand your options for anesthesia and pain management and teach you mind-body techniques to help you relax and achieve a state of mind conducive to healing.

Date:	Mondays: 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21
Time:	6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:	1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150 at Sutter St.
Fee:	Free
Register/Info:	Call the PREPARE Clinic at 415.885.7544
Instructors:	Teresa Corrigan, RN, MA, Biofeedback and Mind/Body Specialist, and instructors from both the departments of Anesthesia and Pain Management at UCSF.

Co-sponsor: UCSF Department of Surgery, PREPARE Clinic

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