Curriculum

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The program is comprised of three sessions; the first two are presented in Albuquerque, and the third is presented in Nagpur, India. The advanced applied theory will be taught in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the practical hands–on training will be taught in Nagpur, India at a clinic built specifically for the Ayurvedic Practitioner Program. The outline below lists some of the topics which will be covered in each of the three sessions. Each session will offer the student a much deeper understanding of the principles of Ayurvedic Science than has currently been presented.

Session I
Panchamahabhutas – The practical application of the five elements as well as their relationship to the doshas
Tridosha – The application of the three dosha theory for self and others
Triguna – The qualities and applied values of the three gunas especially in the management of mental imbalances
Dosha/Dhatu/Mala – The application of the three fundamental aspects of the body and their practical relationship to each other
Dhatu/Upadhatu – The relationship of each Dhatu to its corresponding Upadhatu


Session II
Atma – The importance of the soul and the soul’s relationship to the body, mind, and senses
Dosha – A deeper analysis of Dosha and the factors that impact it’s qualities and functions
Sharir Rachana – Anatomy according to Ayurveda – Organs, Structures and Marmas
Tridoshic Management – Applied value of Chikitsa or treatment of the three doshas using Aahar (food), and Vihar (lifestyle)
Substance Evaluation – An understanding of the Qualities and Functions of substances
Shodhan Chikitsa – The Importance of Cleansing Treatment
Dravya Guna – A description of
--- Gunas (Qualities)
--- Dravyas (Substances)
--- Karmas (Functions/Actions)


Session III
Prakruti–Vikruti – An advanced assessment of Balance/Imbalance in the Body
Vaishamya – Understanding and Management of Imbalance
Agni – Understanding the roll of heat energy and light
Srotas – Understanding the role of the subtle channels in the body
Malas – The understanding and management of bodily waste
Tridosha–Kaya Chikitsa – The therapeutic use of Snehan and Swedan therapies for cleansing the body
Ayurvedic Cooking – Using food as a modality for maintaining health
Yoga – Using Yoga therapeutically
Stri–Rog – The understanding and management of women's health (Menarch to Menopause)
Ayurvedic Herbs – Detailed information on Ayurvedic Herbs
Rasa–Virya–Vipak–Prabhava – Their effect on doshas, dhatus, and malas
Decoctions and Nutritional Formulas – The preparation of Herbal Oils, Ghee, and Chyavanprash

 

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