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Introduction to Ayurveda 6-Month Course online

How this course developed
At the request by many of our community members who want to study some basics about Ayurveda, but aren't ready or able to devote a full two years to becoming a practitioner, we have created this shorter introductory course.

Course Purpose
To provide a basic understanding about

• Ayurveda theory
• introduction to therapies
• introduction to spiritual foundations of Ayurveda
• a little hands-on training

Who is this course designed for?
For people who don't have the time, interest, and/or money to commit to a full 2-year training program, or for those who want to get a feel for what Ayurveda is about and our teaching style before committing to a the 2-year program.

Course Length: This course can easily be completed in less than 6 months

Study/Homework requirements: 2- 4 hours per week

Credits: 150 (graduates may waive text portion (i.e., not the hands-on training) of Months 1 & 2 of the 2-year certification program should they with to enroll within 3 months of completion of this introduction course).

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Syllabus:
Overview:

• Ayurveda tridosha theory
• Spiritual Ayurveda foundations
• Introduction to therapies
• Mock consultations (applied Ayurveda)

Details:
Part 1: Introduction, History, & Theory
Defining Alternative/Holistic medicine
Defining Ayurveda
History of Ayurveda
Goal of Life
Intro to Ayurvedic Theory
Fundamental Life Elements & Foods, Herbs, Disease & Personal Constitutions (doshas)
Achieving Balance (Health)
Insights into the 6 Tastes & the Elements

Part 2: Ayurvedic Body
Subdoshas
The Digestion Process (agni)
The Tissues (dhatus), Wastes (malas), & Life Sap (ojas)
Taste – Energy – Post Digestive Taste (Rasa – Veerya – Vipaka)
Mental Qualities (Sattwa, Rajas, Tamas/Prana, Tejas, Ojas)
Developing Inner Peace (Samadhi)
Doshas & Organs
Thirteen Natural Urges
Time, Geography & the Doshas
Undigested foods (Ama)

Part 3: Determining the Constitution (Prakriti)
How We Determine a Person's Constitution
The three Origin Sites of Illness
Subtle development of illness (6 stages of disease development)
Observing the client
Five methods of determining illness
Three Causes of disease
Three Disease Pathways
Common Dosha Symptoms
Face, Tongue, Eyes, & Nail & Pulse Analyses

Part 4: Therapies part I
Herbs
Choosing herbs for dosha safety & efficacy
Best herbs for the organs & specific disorders
Choosing herb doses
Foods
Healing Properties of Food
Food for Dosha balancing
Mutually Contradictory Foods

Part 5: Therapies part II
Massage
Yoga
Exercise
Music Therapy
Aromatherapy
Colors Therapy
Meditation
Universal Spiritual Foundations

Part 6: Miscellaneous
Life Purpose (Dharma)
Frequently Asked Questions
Mock Consultation

Final Test

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Grading
Grades are pass/fail, based on

• homework
• final exam (open book)

Upon graduation students receive a certificate of completion for
150 hours in Ayurveda Introductory Studies

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Study Options
Distance learning

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Pre-requisites
None. However, it is strongly advised to have an Ayurveda consultation and follow some or all of the suggestions. In this way students are experiencing the marvelous balancing effects Ayurveda offers. Experience makes learning more valuable and easy to grasp.

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Course Fees
Distance learning: $400

Books: $75 [Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Ayurveda Primer, Gita] (available online at vedicvendor.com)
I need all three books
I only need the Primer & Gita

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Questions?
Contact us

Email
516-628-8200

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Register
Click here to register ($400 course fee)

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