AYURVEDA-YOGA FOUNDATION COURSE (AYFC)

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1 AYURVEDA-YOGA FOUNDATION COURSE (AYFC) 1. Introduction The last time you got a cold, you probably didn t think of your phlegm as a divine force. Nor is it likely you ve contemplated on the spiritual significance of your bile. But in Ayurvedic medicine-an ancient practice that originated in India 5,000 years ago-having balance among these bodily fluids in your system is essential to good health. Ayurveda, which means science of life in Sanskrit, is based on the premise that everything in the universe, including the human body, is comprised of five basic elements: earth, wind, fire, water and space. Each of these elements is present in our bodies in various proportions in what are called doshas. Keeping those doshas balanced through diet, exercise, herbs, massage and meditation is the basis of Ayurveda medicine. Ayurveda goes always with her Vedic sister called Yoga which is very helpful as a therapy. Yoga therapy could be called as a system of health care that helps treat human indispositions as naturally as possible, to alleviate pain and suffering through sets of exercises, both physical and mental. To promote and teach Yoga, which can be useful for all five layers of existence, various research institutes of Yoga have been working for decades. Every science needs a system and protocol to grow in a well defined manner. Therefore, a schematic pathway has been created by PARAMHANSA SAMSTHANA where the education can define the criteria to shower the

2 effect of Yoga at every level. The students educated and trained in yogic science thus have their own defined horizons to grow and support others. Throughout the decennial progress of yoga education, there are students who are still lacking the basic information and knowledge of yoga. At the same time, beginners in yoga are not capable of engulfing all those higher terminologies of yoga with bone breaking postures. On account of that experts in Yoga and Ayurveda finally came to a conclusion to develop a basic course of Ayurveda Yoga which can be a baby step to move ahead in the field of holistic approach of eastern therapy based practices. This can lay a foundation for further studies in yoga and can help the students grasp information quickly and effectively. This call for a customised foundation training course named as Ayurveda-Yoga Foundation Course (AYFC), can make Yoga understood to beginners and can make yoga practitioners understand the basics of yoga. The next level after this foundation course can be Ayurveda-Yoga Teacher s Training Course (AYTTC). The attractions for the syllabus include- 1. Introduction to Yoga Ayurveda 2. Yoga Ayurveda as a Lifestyle 3. Stress management through Yoga 4. Reflexology in Yoga Ayurveda. 5. Yoga-Ayurveda and its application- a. Medical, b. Personality development, c. Social development and d. Career etc.

3 2. Credits and Duration Total credits = 8 credits Total Duration = 80 hrs Contact hours = 50 hrs (25 hrs theory + 25 hrs Practical) Non contact hours = 30 hrs (assignments + Exam + Tests) Contact hours (Components) Theory = 2½ credits (25 hrs) Practical = 2½ credits (25 hrs) Assignment = 1 credits Presentation = ½ credit Tests = ½ credit Group discussion = ½ credit Final examination = ½ credit (3 hrs) 2.1 ASSIGNMENT a. Hand written : For Ex- Basic principle of Yoga Introduction Comparison Conclusion (use of the topic) b. Word format 2.2 TOPICS FOR ASSIGNMENT, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 1. Introduction of Yoga 2. Western lifestyle and Yoga 3. Diet according to Ayurveda 4. Nature/Prakriti in Ayurveda

4 5. Self control and Yoga 6. Meditation as Yoga 7. Vikriti as said in Ayurveda 8. Asana 9. Doshas (3 Basic components) 10. Dhatus (Tissues) 11. Gunas (Personalities) 12. Pranayama 13. Stress management 14. Yoga health 15. Yogic counseling 16. Yoga Career STEP WISE TRAINING 1. Classroom and therapy room arrangement. 2. Steps and counter pose. 3. Indications Contraindications

5 3. Contents (Theory Practical) S.N. Title of topic Title of Subtopic 14. Introduction 1.Introduction of Yoga 2 Yoga Ayurveda Today 3 Applications of Yoga 2. Ayurveda- An Introduction 1.Yoga and Lifestyle Units 1. Why Yoga? 2. Yoga and its origin 3. Streams of Yoga 4. Misconceptions of Yoga 1.Definition of Ayurveda 2. Branches of Ayurveda 3. Introduction of Pancha mahabhuta (5 Elements, Three doshas, Dhatus (Tissues), Malas (Waste materials) 1. Current lifestyle and its side effects 2. Prakruti Vikruti analysis 3. Diet plan as per prakruti Vikruti Total marks Yoga-Ayurveda and Stress management 3. Yoga-Ayurveda its reflexology 1.Health Application/ medicals Social development 3.Carreer Credits 2 ½

6 Practical-1 (Yoga) Sl. No. Title of the Topic Total hours of Instructions Breathing Exercises 20 hours Loosening Exercises Suryanamaskar Breathing practices and Pranayama Om Meditation Cleansing Technique Practical-2 Sl. No. Title of the Topic Total hours of Instructions Abhyangam Padabhyangam Shirobhangam Hridabhyangam 5 hours Sep Day Time Duration 8 Sat 11am-6pm 5hrs 9S Sun 9am-6pm 7hrs 10 Mon pm 2 hrs 11 Tue pm 2 hrs 12 Wed pm 2 hrs 13 Thurs pm 2 hrs 14 Fri pm 2 hrs 15 Sat 11am-6pm 5hrs 16S Sun 8am-6pm 8hrs 17 Mon pm 2 hrs 18 Tue pm 2 hrs 19 Wed pm 2 hrs 20 Thurs pm 2 hrs 21 Fri pm 2 hrs 22 Sat 11am-6pm 5hrs Credits 2½

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