We offer very specialised Ayurveda Therapist Courses. Please contact us for more details at info@ayurveda.org

Course start dates for 2009 are : Jan 19, Mar 2, Apr 13, May 25, July 6, Aug 17, Sep 28, Nov 9 and Dec 21, 2009.

ADVANCED COURSE IS BEING OFFERED CURRENTLY

THINGS TO BRING:

• 2 Passport size photos.
• 2 Xerox copies of passport.

The minimum criteria's for trainee induction to Ayurveda courses are:

• Age: 18 or above
• Education: Schooling should have been completed
  
• Others:
  1. Physically or mentally challenged persons are not applicable.
  2. Proficiency in reading & writing in English language is expected.
  3. No restriction of nationality, religion or race.

AYURVEDA THERAPIST COURSE – 2008

Syllabus and Course Schedule

This 6 week (Basic) course provides theoretical and practical introduction in the Indian Traditional way to various Ayurvedic therapies and a brief exposure to fundamental principles of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic pharmacy, diet, body type and approach to patients. Practice of yoga and meditation are also integral part of the training programme. Please do not expect the course to conducted in a western way.

Schedule is subject to change:

COURSE TIMING: 9AM – 12 PM IN THE AYURVEDA CLASS (NEXT TO DINING HALL)
PRACTICAL 3.30PM – 4.30PM
Students are also required to attend:
YOGA CLASS: 6.30 - 7.30AM ;
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS: 3.00 - 4.00 PM
MEDITATION: 5.30 - 6.30PM
SELF STUDY 2-3 HOURS PER DAY

TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS: 270 for Basic and 400 for Advanced Students are must come prepared for the class by doing the daily assigned reading as indicated by the guru from the books indicated below: Questions may be asked on the assigned readings and discussed in class. Please speak with the guru for more information

1. TEXTBOOK OF AYURVEDA BY DR. VASANT LAD First Week: Chapter Two, Second Week: Chapter Three Third Week: Chapter Four, Fourth Week: Chapter Five and Six Fifth Week: Chapter Seven , Sixth Week: Chapter Nine
2. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AYURVEDA
3. AYURVEDA MASSAGE by Dr John Douillard
4. CHIKITSA SAMGRAHAM
5. CARAKA SAMHITA (PRINCIPAL ANCIENT AYURVEDA MANUSCRIPT)

These books are available with the guru but must be returned at the end of the course without fail

Course Structure: BASIC: First four weeks: theory + practical + tests. Last two weeks internship at the hospital

IMPORTANT POINTS: · Students are encouraged to discuss Ayurveda even after class with the Guru
· Do not try to diagnose guests at the hospital without exception
· Please follow all rules as posted on the board and please take notes in class
· Students who violate rules and regulations will be asked to leave without a fee refund

******Certification is given only upon passing the theory exams, completing the internship satisfactorily and exhibiting good conduct and attitude throughout their stay********

THEORY

I. Ayurvedotpathi (History of Ayurveda)
1. Introduction: Origin and History of Ayurveda 2. Brihath Thrayees – Day 3. Ashtangas of Chikitsa

II. Swasthavritha (Personal Health)
1. Dinacharya (Daily routines) 2. Rithucharya (Climate and health) 3. Ahara (Diet)

III. Moolasidhantha (Basic principles)
1. Doha, Dhathu and Mala 2. Chhikitsapada (Four limbs of treatment) 3. Agni, Mathra and Ama 4. Koshta

IV. Medicinal Plants/Dravyas
Introduction to some medicinal plants, substances their therapeutic properties, actions and uses.
1. Milk 13. Dasamoolam 2. Hot water 14. Thrikatu 3. Butter milk 15. Pancchakolam 4. Ghee 16. Trijaathakam 5. Butter 17. Triphala 6. Honey 18. Erandam 7. Sesame oil (Tila thailam) 19. Bala 8. Castor oil (Eranda thailam) 20. Vasa 9. Rice 21. Thulasi 10. Sashtikam (Navara rice) 22. Amrutha 11. Godhooma(Wheat) 23. Hingu (Asafetida) 12. Mudga (Green gram) 24. Saindhavam (Rock salt) 25.Rasna

v. Bhaishajya Kalpana – Manufacturing of medicines – an introduction

1. Kalpana (preparations) a. Preparation of Kizhi 1. Podi Kizhi 2. Ela Kizhi

VI. Chikitsa (Therapies) Theory

1. Introduction to Sodhana and Samana therapies 2. Panchakarma a. Vamana b. Virechana c. Vasthi – Kashaya Vasthi, Anuvasana Vasthi and Uthara Vasthi d. Nasya e. Rakthamoksha

PRACTICAL - Treatment Procedures

a. Abyanga – Basic - 6 week Course b. Uzhichil – Basic c. Pichu - Basic d. Dhara - Basic e. Sirovasthi – Advanced -12 week course f. Pizhichil - Advanced g. Navarakiri - Advanced h. Udhwarthanam - Advanced i. Podikizhi - Advanced j. Elakizhi - Advanced k. Thalam – Urovasthi & Kateevasthi - Advanced l. Tharpanam - Advanced m. Kashaya Vasthi - Advanced

6. Pathyapathya (Regimes to be followed during treatments)
7. Requirements for therapies
8. Rituals in therapies
a. Pathipooja (Worship of Droni)
b. Prayer to Lord Dhanwanthari

VII. Nursing and patient care (2 DAYS AT PHARMACY)
1. Dispensing of medicines 2. Dose of medicines 3. Time of administration of medicines

IX. Yoga
1. Introduction to yoga 2. Asanas 3 Pranayama Nadisudhi Kapalabathi

Meditation

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