Begin your journey with an exploration of Ayurveda’s core values, focusing on Chaturtha Purusharthas—the four goals of life:

- Dharma (righteousness)

- Artha (prosperity)

- Kama(pleasure)

- Moksha (liberation)

The three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are the foundational energies that govern all aspects of our health. In this session, you will learn about the characteristics of each dosha, how they manifest in the body and mind, and the importance of understanding your own Prakriti (unique constitution).

Explore the dynamic interactions of the Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Understand how the doshas influence physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn how their predominance at different times can affect your overall health and temperament.

In Ayurveda, Agni (digestive fire) is crucial for physical and mental health. This lesson will introduce the concept of Agni and explain why maintaining a balanced Agni is essential for optimal digestion, metabolism, and overall vitality.

Ayurveda identifies four distinct types of Agni. Understanding these different forms will help you tailor your diet and lifestyle to better align with your body's needs. You'll learn about the symptoms of each type of Agni and practical steps for balancing them.

Kostha refers to the digestive system, which Ayurveda views as central to health. This session will provide an overview of the gastrointestinal system and its role in overall digestion, as well as how it relates to the strength and function of Agni.

The mind, in Ayurvedic philosophy, is governed by three qualities:

- Sattva (clarity, balance)

- Rajas (activity, restlessness)

- Tamas (inertia, confusion)

Learn how these qualities influence your mental state, emotional reactions, and behaviors. This understanding is key to achieving balance and peace in daily life.

Water is vital in Ayurveda—not just for hydration, but for its effects on digestion, detoxification, and balance. This lesson will explore the essential role of water in Ayurveda, including the principles of how and when to drink water to optimize your health.

This session will cover the four key principles of maintaining strong, balanced Agni. Understanding these rules will empower you to improve digestion, metabolism, and overall well-being through simple Ayurvedic practices.

Learn how to identify the signs of Agni imbalances—whether it's weak digestion, indigestion, or other related symptoms—and explore Ayurvedic remedies and practices to restore balance. This session will provide practical tools for correcting digestive issues and maintaining optimal Agni.

In Ayurveda, everything in the universe is composed of five fundamental elements, known as the Pancha Mahabhutas.

These elements are:

• • Earth (Prithvi)
  • Water (Jala)
  • Fire (Tejas)
  • Air (Vayu)
  • Ether (Akasha)

  The balance and interaction of these elements within our body and mind shape our health, emotions, and physical constitution. Understanding these elements is essential to maintaining harmony and diagnosing imbalances.

Mudras are hand gestures or positions that influence the flow of prana (life energy) in the body. This session covers the significance of different Mudras in promoting health and healing. You'll learn how specific Mudras can stimulate the elements, balance the doshas, and support emotional and physical well-being.

Ama is the toxic residue that forms in the body when digestion is weak or incomplete, leading to a buildup of undigested food particles. Ama is considered the root cause of most diseases in Ayurveda. This session will help you understand how Ama develops, its impact on health, and its role in chronic illness.

Ayurveda provides numerous methods to eliminate Ama and other toxins from the body. In this lesson, you’ll explore detoxification techniques such as Panchakarma, herbal treatments, fasting, and dietary changes that support the body’s natural ability to cleanse itself.

Sesame oil and mustard oil are two of the most commonly used oils in Ayurveda, with unique healing properties. This session will explore the therapeutic uses of these oils, including their roles in Abhyanga (oil massage), detoxification, joint health, and skin rejuvenation.

Castor oil is known for its powerful detoxifying properties, while coconut oil is cooling and soothing. This video will explain the uses of these oils for internal and external applications, such as for relieving constipation, promoting skin health, and balancing Pitta and Vata doshas.

Prakriti refers to your inherent body constitution, determined at the time of conception by the balance of the five elements. In this session, you'll learn how to assess your Prakriti and understand how it influences your physical, mental, and emotional traits, as well as your predisposition to various health conditions.

Vata is the dosha composed of air and ether elements and governs movement in the body. This session covers the characteristics, functions, and imbalances of Vata, including symptoms of Vata excess (such as dryness, anxiety, and constipation) and how to balance it through diet, lifestyle, and therapies.

Pitta is made of fire and water elements and controls transformation and metabolism in the body. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the functions of Pitta, how it influences digestion, metabolism, and emotions, and strategies for balancing Pitta imbalances such as inflammation, irritability, and digestive issues.

Kapha is composed of earth and water elements and governs structure, stability, and lubrication in the body. This session will explore the characteristics of Kapha, its role in immunity and tissue formation, and how to address Kapha imbalances, which often lead to sluggishness, weight gain, and respiratory issues.

Fasting is an ancient Ayurvedic practice used to reset the digestive system, cleanse the body, and rejuvenate the tissues. This lesson will teach you the principles of fasting in Ayurveda, including the different types of fasting (such as water fasting, fruit fasting, and monodiets), and how to fast safely to enhance detoxification and promote healing.

This session delves into the distinctive qualities of each dosha:

• Vata (air and ether): Characterized by dryness, coldness, and mobility.
• Pitta (fire and water): Known for its qualities of heat, intensity, and transformation.
• Kapha (earth and water): Represents stability, moisture, and structure.

Understanding these characteristics will allow you to assess doshic imbalances and identify which dosha may be predominant or imbalanced in an individual.

Ayurveda provides a unique framework for identifying Prakriti (body constitution) based on the balance of the three doshas. This lesson teaches you the essential factors for body type analysis, enabling you to evaluate an individual's physical, mental, and emotional characteristics to determine their dominant dosha(s) and recommend personalized health practices.

Ayurveda recognizes six tastes (Rasas) that play a crucial role in maintaining balance:

• Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent, and Astringent.

Each taste has specific effects on the doshas and the body. Understanding how these tastes influence digestion, health, and emotional well-being is essential for optimizing diet and lifestyle choices.

This session explores how each of the six tastes interacts with the doshas.

• Sweet pacifies Vata and Pitta while increasing Kapha.
• Sour stimulates digestion but increases Pitta and Kapha.
• Salty enhances digestion but can aggravate Pitta and Kapha.
• Bitter is cooling and cleansing, reducing Pitta and Kapha while balancing Vata.
• Pungent heats the body, stimulating digestion and pacifying Kapha, but increasing Pitta.
• Astringent cools and dries, balancing Pitta and Kapha, but can aggravate Vata.

Understanding these influences helps in creating personalized dietary recommendations.

• Virya refers to the potency of food or herbs, which can be hot or cold, influencing the body’s internal temperature.
• Vipaka is the post-digestive effect of food and herbs, indicating how they affect the body after digestion, which may differ from their initial taste or potency.
• This lesson will explain how these two concepts are critical in determining the effects of food and herbs on the doshas and the body.

Dinacharya refers to the Ayurvedic practice of daily routines. This session emphasizes the importance of regularity in sleep, meals, exercise, and self-care practices for maintaining balance and health. Key components of Dinacharya include:

• Waking up early (before 6 a.m.) to align with natural rhythms.
• Hydration and morning cleansing practices.
• Oil massage (Abhyanga) and exercise (Yoga or walking).
• Mindful eating and sleep hygiene.

Integrating Dinacharya into daily life enhances digestion, reduces stress, and supports overall health.

Ritucharya involves adjusting your lifestyle and habits according to the seasons. In this session, you will learn how to adapt your routine, diet, and activities to the changing seasons to promote vitality and prevent illness.

• For example, during summer, cooling foods and activities help balance Pitta, while in winter, warming and nourishing practices support Vata and Kapha.

Certain fruits are particularly beneficial in Ayurveda for their ability to balance the doshas and support digestion and detoxification. This lesson covers the top 10 fruits recommended in Ayurvedic practice, their specific health benefits, and how to incorporate them into your diet for optimal wellness.

Preventive herbs play a vital role in maintaining health and preventing disease. You will explore key Ayurvedic herbs that support digestion, immunity, and detoxification, such as:

• Turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties.
• Ashwagandha for stress reduction and vitality.
• Triphala for digestive health.

Learning how to incorporate these herbs into your routine enhances overall health and disease prevention.

In Ayurveda, diet and lifestyle are foundational to health. This session highlights how proper nutrition and mindful living are integral to maintaining the balance of the doshas and preventing disease. You’ll learn how to create balanced meals, establish healthy routines, and make lifestyle choices that promote harmony with nature’s cycles.