The Crow/USW Eco-Aromatic Activism Tour 2009
- November 7 - 21 -

- A Cultural Immersion into the Herbal Lore and Traditions of Rajasthan, India Looking for More Spiritual, Sensual and Sustainable Health Care Solutions for the Modern World

David Crow and USW invite you to join us in Udaipur, Rajasthan for an interactive exploration of the past, powers and future promise of the aromatic herbal world. 

Basic Content
A two week course led by David featuring advanced aromatherapy classes, studies of successful grassroots healthcare systems, meditation sessions, and interactive practical lessons with local medicinal plant experts, Ayurvedic physicians, and traditional village healers.

The course will explore the entire range of healing plant wisdom from its ancient cultural roots and psycho-spiritual benefits to its practical uses for personal well-being and its implications for regenerating sustainable local economies and a post-corporate approach to public health. 

Events include:

• Visits to local forests, farms and rural herbal gardens with village healers and botanical experts
• Study tours to Ayurvedic clinics, colleges and hospitals
• Cultural/spiritual programs showing the use of herbs and aromatic plants in Indian & Mewari society
• Ceremonial and ritual use of aromatic plants in classical and folk/tribal traditions
  Explorations of natural medicinal plants as a basis for increasing rural prosperity, community vitality, and health care self-sufficiency
  

Classes will be offered to both international students and local residents as a cultural exchange of ideas to develop and enrich the field of medicinal plants in general and aromatic products specifically. David Crow will teach half the curriculum, and distinguished local teachers will teach the other half. Formal participation certificates will be issued for potential academic credit.

Partial List of Distinguished Special Instructors
(All available for personal interviews & interactions)

Sri Ramakant Harlalka, CEO, Nishant Aromas, chemist/expert in aromatic plant cultivation/distillation;
Dr. K.P. Vyas – director, Ayurvedic department of AYUSH, Rajasthan branch;
Prof. Dr. Mahesh Dixit – head of department surgery, MM Ayurveda College Udaipur;
Dr. Satish Sharma – senior forest ecology expert, Rajasthan Forest Department;
Dr. R.C. Dubey – head of MAP program, Rajasthan Agriculture College Udaipur;
Dr. Jiyalalji – senior Ayurved, Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti;
Dr. G.P.S. Jhala – head botanist, Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti;
Prof. Dr. R.V.S. Roy – superintendent, MM Ayurvedic College Hospital, Udaipur;
Prof. Dr Mahesh Dixit – dept head, Shalya Shalakya MM Ayurvedic College, Udaipur;
Prof. Dr. K.M. Agrawal –  MM Ayurvedic College of  Udaipur;
Dr. Shoblal Audhichya – director, Rajasthan State Government Hospital of Ayurveda;
John Brisbin – founder/director, Australian Community Foods;
Dr. R.C. Mehta – professor/dean emeritus, Rajasthan Agriculture College Udaipur;
Vaidya Anthony Joseph – director/chief Ayurved, Royal Retreat spa; formerly with Kerala's Kottakal Ayurvedic Center;
Pandit Lokesh Paliwal – Sanskrit scholar & Vedic astrologer

See brief bio on David Crow here.

FULL TOUR SCHEDULE AVAILABLE HERE

TOUR BACKGROUND FAQ AVAILABLE HERE

Cost
US$4,299.00/€3,082 per person for 10~13 member group
US$3,599/€2,580 per person for 14~18 member group
(inclusive of all meals, accomodation and internal
 travel during the two-week workshop tour)

See full details on costs and registration here.

Contact Information
North America
David Crow
530-470-9269
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Other regions
Rita Dixit-Kubiak
(+91-294) 243-4721 India
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