An “Introduction to Ayurveda – The Science of Life,” a free interactive workshop, will be offered at Princeville Public Library on Wednesday, April 10 at  6 p.m. in the Program Area.

Kim McCartney, an Ayurveda Health Practitioner and Pancha Karma Specialist, will conduct this workshop and present a brief history of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life from India; discuss the Pancha Maha Bhutus, three doshas, provide an overview of Ayurvedic Healing Therapies, and explain how to balance the doshas through food and lifestyle. 

McCartney has received Ayurveda training at the California College of Ayurveda.   She is currently completing her coursework to become a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist.

This informational workshop is suitable for ages 18 and older.  Contact the Library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

Standard First Aid, learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses; American Red Cross certification upon completion; This course will be held as an online/classroom blended learning course on 9:00am – 10:00am; March 19; (participants are required to successfully complete the online portion and print the certificate of completion prior to attending the classroom session); classes are based on availability and subject to change.  American Red Cross; trainings held at the Breath of Life Church at 4303 Rice Street in the Rice Shopping Center; $70; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.