Accreditation: The course is recognized by international Ayurveda organisms (

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1 Certified Ayurveda Technician Training Promoted by: C. Y. Surya, International Yoga and Ayurveda School the Ayurveda France, International Treatment and Training Centre, the World Movement for Yoga and Ayurveda the Francophone Federation of Yoga Special guest and teacher: Maestro Amadio Bianchi, president of the World Movement for Yoga and Ayurveda Accreditation: The course is recognized by international Ayurveda organisms ( For Canadian participants only:the graduates will be able register with the National Association of Naturopaths ( and have their services be recognized by some of the insurance companies. The purpose of the training An Ayurveda technicians will be equipped with basic knowledge of Ayurveda and its principles. This course aims to familiarize the participants with the basic principles of Ayurveda practice connected with the practice of Yoga. It will also provide a basis for other more advanced training (such as training in Ayurveda Therapist Training and other future training that will take place at our center) The course will enable you to: - Determine the constitution of a person, - Make general recommendations in relation to diet and lifestyle according to the constitution - Understand the manifestation of the disease according to Ayurveda - Use massage and Shirodhara techniques and some subtle methods of treatment in your practice. The training covers the main aspects of the Ayurvedic theory, the diet for each constitution, the recommendations for a lifestyle according with the constitution, subtle methods of healing, Ayurvedic psychology, etc.). It also discusses the philosophy of Yoga and Ayurvedic psychology, touching the spiritual principles for a better understanding of human nature (the Samkhya theory, karma, the samsara, mind: manas, buddhi, quoted, The 5 Koshi and 3 body Chakras) The training includes periods of practice, question & answer periods, the practice of yoga (meditation, ceremony) and analysis of cases. Students will need extra hours for reading, individual study and internship. The course is structured on 140 hours of classes spread over 15 days, 70 hours extra hours are required for individual study, practice and training. There will be an oral examination and a written exam. The schedule will be from 9 am to 13 pm and 14 pm 30 to 18 h + yoga, satsang and puja in the evening. This may vary according to the program and subjects studied.

2 Dates: The 15 day course will be offered 2 times in 2010, at la Liviniere, France (the nearest airport is Toulouse - one hr and a half away). The course will begin April 17th, plan to arrive no later than April 16th. The course will end on May 1 at noon with a ceremony (puja) April 17 th - May 1st 2010 Oct 2 nd Oct 16 th 2010 Cost: The cost for the 15 days training is It includes training and textbook. Please note that the training and the materials provided would be given in French. Accomodation: Accomodation (lodging, vegetarian meals, snacks, and transportation from and to the airport included) is provided at the center as of 30 per day. We dispose of a room for 2 persons, a room for 3 persons and a dormitory for 4-6 people, the lodging price will vary with your preference. If you want, it is also possible to rent a room, a cottage or a house in the region. If you communicate your intent we can guide you to find a rental that suits you. Our exact address is La Livinière - 16 rue de l'ancien four, Instructors: - Maestro Amadio Bianchi, Swami Suryananda, President of the Global Movement of Yoga and Ayurveda, - Suzana Panasian, Ayurveda therapist, teacher of Hatha and Raja Yoga, If interested, please send your request to info@ayurvedafrance.com or call + (33) or + (33) Registration begins in December 2009 with a non-refundable deposit of 100 per booking. Deposits will be refunded only if the course is canceled by the organizer. IMPORTANT NOTES: The course will take place only if the minimum enrollment is reached. This training is launched this year, therefore several modifications and improvements may take place during the year. The 2nd level of the training (Ayurveda Therapist) is now being organized, the details will be posted as they become available. Philosophy: According to ancient Vedic scriptures, there is order in the universe and why there is in life, and life is divine and its objective is to realize our divine nature within. The course will provide participants with an incursion into the more subtle aspects of being human. The collection of Charaka stresses the importance of spiritual principles and precision that makes perfect knowledge of Ayurveda is not necessarily a good healer.

3 According to him, a good practitioner is one who can "touch the soul or inner self of the patient. In other words, the closer to our Divine nature, the more one is healthy. It is therefore the responsibility of the practitioner of Ayurveda inspire or awaken the patient to their own divine inner nature. When patients begin to experience their own divinity and feel that he is connected, healing becomes possible therapies and secondary herbs, dietary changes, therapy with yoga, etc.. can be suggested. Content: The first level of this training aims to familiarize participants with the basic principles of Ayurveda practice intimately connected with the practice of Yoga. It will provide a basis for other more advanced training and at the same time it gives an opportunity for students to be able to introduce some procedures (massage, Shirodhara) in his practice. This first part of the course will cover basic principles of Ayurveda practice The doshas The identification of the constitution Food Elements of anatomy Vikriti or illness Agni Ama Gradual reduction of the doshas. Subtle methods of healing (by touching meditation, pranayama, asanas) It is also much focus on the spiritual principles and understanding of human nature in its complexity. The study of certain subjects is important in understanding the suffering and illness: Samkhya theory Karma Samskaras Spirit: manas, buddhi, chitta; Kosha The 5 and 3 bodies The Chakras Books required for the course: Techniques of Ayurveda to your daily well-being: Its effects on the body and mind, Indrajit Garai Yoga and Ayurveda: Self Healing and Self Realization by David Frawley and Girija Smith-Dulac Ayurveda, life is a balance: The Complete Guide to Nutrition and Ayurvedic body types, recipes ayurvedic Maya Tiwari Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra, Kiran Vyas, and Alain-René Gelineau Health through Ayurveda: A Practical Guide for Ayurvedic Therapies by David Frawley and Girija Smith-Dulac THE PROGRAM COSMOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF AYURVEDA

4 The Spiritual Foundation of Ayurveda and Yoga, the Vedas What is Ayurveda, short history Cosmology: Samkhya - the system of enumeration of Kapila The three gunas or qualities of matter, Prakriti The spiritual principles of Ayurveda Karma THE DOSHAS AND THE CONSTITUTION The 20 attributes or qualities of matter, the 5 elements The doshas, the elements, qualities, actions, locations and condition worsened The factors that aggravate the doshas The Doshas and the stages of the life, times of day, season and climate; Prakriti and vikriti The 7 types of constitution: constitutional analysis, the seven types of constitution Time to practice the analysis of the constitution The psychology of vata, pitta and kapha doshas and the emotions; Emotions ANATOMY & EVALUATION OF THE DISEASE (1) The Subdoshas; the 5 types of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, functions and use; The state of imbalance subdoshas The 7 cloth, interrelations, the statements of surplus and deficit The body's organs, tissues and systems. Agni, the principle of transformation Ama, material undigested Review of the disease (1): the aggravation of the doshas, conditions and Sama Niram Analysis vikriti NUTRITION + HERBOLOGY (1) Classification of foods according to doshas Food Study 1: Fruits and Vegetables Study of 2 food: cereals, seeds, beans and nuts. The dairy products and animal products Food Study 3: Oils, condiments and spices. The diet for the three doshas; diet sattvic Medicinal plants the most important: using the principles and regulations The Samskara SUBTLE METHODS OF HEALING Yoga, Ayurveda, Yoga therapy, Yoga therapy Ayurvedic true size of these disciplines The three aspects of mind chitta, buddhi, manas Additional methods of reducing doshas (skin, respiration, senses, emotions, thoughts) subtle methods of healing aromatherapy and color therapy Pranayama and Prana healing

5 The mantras and meditation in preparation Ayurveda Asanas Ayurveda in perspective PROGRESSIVE METHODS OF DOSHA REDUCING The Kosha, the three bodies and the 7 chakras Care progressive reduction of Vata, Pitta and Kapha PROCEDURES Presentation: Gunas & doshas, training and the memory of body tissue Shirodhara - theory and practice