NORWAY — Sydney Doolittle, a yoga instructor and personal trainer from Naples, plans to present a program about Ayurveda at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St.

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of alternative medicine with roots in ancient India and deep ties in yoga. Ayurveda, a Sanskrit word meaning “the science of life,” is the oldest practiced healthcare system in the world, according to a news release from Alana DePerte, cataloging librarian and reference services.

It is based on the idea that disease and suffering are caused by imbalances and stressors in the mind and body.

In this free talk, Doolittle will discuss the basics of this holistic health field and how the Ayurvedic approach treats each unique individual using diet, lifestyle, and five-sense therapies to bring a person back into balance. The goal of Ayurveda is to teach people how to reach optimal health through a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

When not studying Ayurveda and yoga, weight lifting, or playing in the mountains, Doolittle leads six-day hiking, biking and yoga retreats for Backroads and Women’s Quest. She has been a trip leader for kids and adults for more than 10 years, bringing people of all ages outdoors to explore, pursue meaningful active adventures, and enjoy the natural world.

For more information, call 207-743-5309 ext. 1, stop by the information desk at the library, or email norcat@norwaymemoriallibrary.org.

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