Offline Classroom Course In Ayurveda For Advanced Learners

Theory Syllabus

UNIT 1. Introduction to Ayurveda: Study of The Basic Principles

1.1 Introduction to Ayurveda:

● Definition of Ayurveda
● History of Ayurveda
● Unique features
● Aim of Ayurveda
● Concept of Health in Ayurveda

1.2 Branches of Ayurveda (Ashtanga Ayurveda):

● Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
● Bala Chikitsa (Pediatrics)
● Graha Chikitsa (Psychology)
● Salya Chikitsa (Surgery)
● Salakya Chikitsa (ENT & Cephalic Diseases)
● Visha Chikitsa (Toxicology) – ma
● Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy)
● Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac Treatment)

1.3 Detailed Study of the Basic Principles of Ayurveda:

● Theory of Creation
● Pancha Mahabhuta Concept
● Tridosha Concept
● Concept of Body, Mind and Soul
● Detailed Study of the Types of Dosha.
● Concept of Sapta Dhatu (Body Elements)
● Concept of Mala (Waste Products)
● Concept of Srotas (Body Channels)
● Concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)
● Concept of Koshta (Alimentary Tract)
● Concept of Prakruti (Body Constitution)

UNIT 2: Preparatory Processes of Panchakarma Therapy

UNIT 3: Study of Female Health:

3.1 Introduction to Garbh Sanskar: Prenatal Ayurveda Regime for HealthyFoetus

3.2 Study of Female Reproductive Cycle and Infertility

3.3 Study of PCOS through Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy

UNIT 4: Study of Graha Chikitsa: Stress, Anxiety and Depression

UNIT 5: Study of Visha Chikitsa

● Marijuana (Cannabis)
● Tobacco
● Alcohol

UNIT 6: Commonly Used Medicines, Oils and Products in Ayurveda

UNIT 7: Detailed Study of Diet or Ahara

UNIT 8: Concept of Ojus and Immunity

UNIT 9: Concept of Sadvritta: The Code of Conduct for Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-being

UNIT 10: Knowledge of Liquids

● Water
● Milk (Cow milk, Buffalo milk, Goat milk, Camel milk, Breast milk,
Elephant milk, Unboiled milk)
● Sugarcane (Properties and different uses according to Ayurveda)
● Alcoholic Beverages
● Urine

UNIT 11: Detailed Study of Food

11.1 Super Foods in Ayurveda

11.2 Study of Different Seeds in Ayurveda and Their Various Uses

11.3 Study of Herbal Teas and Herbal Drinks

UNIT 12: The Three Sub-Pillars of Ayurveda

● Diet (Ahara)
● Sleep (Nidra)
● Sex (Brahmacharya)

UNIT 13: Detailed Study of Ayurveda Procedures

● Gandusa
● Kavala
● Nasyam
● Netra Tarpana
● Anjana

UNIT 14: Study of the Home Remedies of the Following Diseases

● Gastritis
● Constipation
● Bloating and Indigestion
● Cough
● Fever
● Hairfall
● Migraine
● Stress
● Diabetes
● Back pain

PRACTICAL SYLLABUS

UNIT 1: Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Body Massage)
UNIT 2: Elakizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicinal Leaves)
UNIT 3: Podikizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicinal Powders)
UNIT 4: Navarakizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicated Rice)
UNIT 5: Shirodhara (Oil Treatment for the Head)
UNIT 6: Shiro Vasti (Another Oil Treatment for the Head)
UNIT 7: Karna Pooranam (Ayurveda Therapy for Ear Problems)
UNIT 8: Netra Tharpanam (Medicated Oil Treatment for the Eyes)
UNIT 9: Kati Basti (Ayurveda Therapy for Low Back Pain)
UNIT 10: Janu Basti (Ayurveda Therapy for Knee Joint Pain)
UNIT 11: Bashpa Swedana (Herbal Steam Bath)
UNIT 12: Yoga massage – stretches specially designed to work with the imbalances of the muscles.

Offline Ayurveda Course