SUBJECTS COVERED

 1.Ayurvedic Philosophy & Ayurvedic Anatomy (Padarth vigyan and Rachana sharir)

•  History and philosophy of Ayurveda
•  Introduction to the basics of the three Gunas, five elements, and three doshas
•  The concept of prakruti (individual constitution) and vikruti (imbalanced state)
•  The principals of Sankhya philosophy and cosmology
•  Introduction to Ayurvedic anatomy: doshas,dhatus, malas, and strotas

2.Ayurvedic Physiology (Kriya sharir)

•   In-depth study of the sub-doshas of Vata, pitta, and kapha
•   Study of sevendhatus (tissues), three malas (wastes), and sixteen srotas (pathways)
•   Explore the effect of sattva,rajas, and tamas (three gunas) on the mind and emotions
•   Symptoms of doshic imbalance
•   Function and importance of Agni (digestive ability) and its role in maintaining health

3.Ayurvedic Psychology (Manas Vigyan)

•  Study of the mental doshas: origin, location, and function
•  Study of the human psyche and its components
•  The five sheaths, kundalini, seven chakras and the three gunas
•   Exploration of the different mental constitutions

4.Ayurvedic Nutrition & Dietetics (Ahara Poshana Vigyan)

•  The importance of daily routine (dinacharya) and seasonal routines (ritucharya)
•  Importance of the six tastes of food in establishing doshic balance
•  Client diet evaluation and recommendations
•  Understanding the digestive process

5.Evaluate constitution, Pathogenesis& Diagnosis (Prakriti, Vikrati Vigyana & Roga Nidana Vigyana)

•  Taking patient history and evaluating constitution
•  Pulse diagnosis
•  Tongue diagnosis
•  Diagnostic techniques including physical observation
•  Study of the various stages of disease and their classifications
•  Aggravation and alleviation of the doshas
•  The study of ojas and its importance to the immune system

6.Ayurvedic Detoxification (Pancha Karma Vigyan)

•  Theoretical and practical study of Pancha karma
•  Learn various therapeutic treatments
•  Preparation of herbal concoctions used in panchakarma
•  Study of Rejuvenative therapies and incorporate Marmatherapy

7.Ayurveda Herbology (Dravya Guna Vigyan)

•  Clinical preparation and application of major Ayurvedic herbs
•  Herbal energetics: rasa,virya, vipaka, and prabhava
•  Learn to combine healing herbs
•  The therapeutic use of spices in cooking for establishing and maintaining balance
•  The use of spices in the therapeutic treatment of disease

8.Diagnosing and Managing Disease Part 1 (Chikitsa Vigyana)

•  Client examination, Ayurvedicdiagnosticsand etiology
•  Study of various diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems
•  Imbalances of the doshas,dhatus, and malas
•  Dietary management

9.Diagnosing and Managing Disease Part 2 (Chikitsa Vigyana)

•  The study of cardiovascular, urinary and skin disorders
•  Aggravation of doshas,dhatus, and malas
•  Treatments for cardiovascular, urinary and skin disorders

10.Diagnosing and Managing Disease Part 3 (Chikitsa Vigyana)

•   Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of gynecological diseases
•   Study of the diseases of the ear, nose, and eye
•   Treatment of the above diseases

11.Review and Final Comprehensive Exam

•  Review of course materials
•  Practical clinical workshop
•  Final exam includes written, interview and clinical