Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner 500 hrs

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1 Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner 500 hrs Dear Student, Welcome to the Ayurvedic Practitioner Program. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - $1500 Fees if paid in advance, or, two installments Thank you for your decision in joining the 500 Hr Practitioner Program. This will be an exciting journey for you. We are very excited about educating Ayurveda, and, ancient healing and health practices. The Ayurvedic Practitioner Program is based on Ayurvedic s holistic way of living and health. In this course, we introduce students to the concepts upon which all life depends and how this knowledge can restore health and prevent disease. The AP 500 program includes a comprehensive Ayurveda education that focuses on Herbology, nutrition, daily routines, practices and preparations that maximize well-being. You will gain a clear understanding of the mind, thought processes and their relationship to physical health. Graduates are able to take the tools learned in the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor program to better serve their practice, families and community at large. COURSE OUTLINE Sanskrit San 101 (20 Hrs) IAH Introduction to Ayurvedic Health - (100 hrs) The Ayurvedic Foundations course introduces students to the basic concepts of Ayurveda, including its philosophical origins, the five elements, three governing energies and twenty qualities that comprise all living things. Ayurvedic Foundations also provides an introduction to the three qualities of consciousness and their role in the process of creation. Introduction to Sanskrit. Sanskrit Glossary List Provided. No Homework. However, a viva voce to be done with Pt. Atul Krishna Das by March 2011 on Sanskrit Pronunciation. Module 1 Introduction, Tridoshas, Module 2 Ayurvedic Physiology Ama, Agni, Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Ojas, Tejas and Prana, Kala, Srotas, Introduction to Herbology, Nutrition and Daily Regimen Peripheral Course. Handouts. Glossary lists. Classes Virtual in presence of instructor. No module. Core Curriculum Course. Module 1 and Module 2 (IAH 101) Student Assignment workbook must be submitted for submission. Cheat Sheet Quiz provided to you. This will be used for the final quiz. Final Quiz Due Date March This quiz can be taken online at any time from Feb 1st onwards. Audio. Video. Podcasts. 500 Hr Ayurvedic Practitioner Program 1

2 Samkhya hrs Ayurveda Manasa (Mind) (30) Introduction to Purusha and Prakrati. 20 gunas, 24 sub divisions in Samkhya. Sattva, Rajas and Tamas Presentations on Ayurveda and the M i n d, S u b C o n s c i o u s a n d Psychology. Psychology builds even further on the two prior topics to p r o v i d e i n s i g h t i n t o t h e illuminating principle of the physical world: The mind and the subtle body. Each of the mental qualities is explored in depth, along with the various states of mind, mental illusions or sheaths, energetic bodies, energy centers or Chakras and subtle energies. Psychology also provides practical tools to create psychological balance, strengthen the life force and begin to live more actively in the present moment. Module 7. Samkhya Presentation. Samkhya Lectures and Videos. Class. The quiz is included in Student Assignment Workbook. Podcasts available. Module 5. Presentations, Handouts, lectures, Audio and Video Resources. Online Quiz. Can be done with instructor via phone also. Audio. Video. Podcasts. Ayurvedic Herbology Ahrb 101 (Bhaishajya and Dravya 101) (30 hrs) Comprehensive analysis of most modern and traditional herbs as well as the concepts of taste, potency, post-digestive effect, their qualities and effects on the body and how they can dramatically benefit your health. Herbology also describes several Ayurvedic. Module 3 Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbology BHAISHAJYA GYAN Audio. Video. Podcasts. Ayurveda Practitioner 500 hrs 2

3 Ayurvedic Nutrition (Ahara) Anut 101 ((30 Hrs) Astrology (20) Nutrition takes the information taught in the prior courses and begins the healing process with our food or nutrition. We are introduced to the unique concept of Agni, or the digestive fire, as well as the six tastes and their effect on the body. This class also provides students with the qualities, elements and energetic properties of over 150 fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, oils, animal products and sweeteners. Additionally, Nutrition discusses the importance of the five senses in the nutritional experience and describes over 35 well-loved Ayurvedic recipes with an interactive classroom cooking demonstration. Classes Start April. Jyotish takes a look at the individual as a unique cosmic participant. Several aspects of Ayurveda are represented in the eastern Astrological systems, including the role of the planet in our natal body constitution and astrological configurations that may be impacting our health. This class will help the student gain personal insight into their own potential health challenges as well as how to distinguish these by briefly reviewing someone s birth chart. Astrology also briefly touches on several subtle therapies, including gem, sound, mantra and aromatherapy. Module 4 Ayurvedic Nutrition Handouts. Presentations. Audio. Visual. Activities. Preparation of Vedic Horoscope and its relation to Ayurveda. Ayurveda Practitioner 500 hrs 3

4 Yoga Therapy Preventive Care and Panchakarma (PK 101) Meditation Nidana Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Pathology) AChik 101 Case Studies and Internship. Clinical Management Intensive Optional. Yoga therapy for clinical management of health issues, joint and pain issues, rehabilitation with diet protocols and herb protocols. Intensive Optional Ve d i c M e d i t a t i o n. B u d d i s h t Meditation. Meditation via Mantra. Meditation for Pitta, Kapha and Vata Bio Feedback. Examining and studying the tongue, pulse, face, eyes, posture. Clinical Management teaches each student how to build and run a professional business practice using the principles taught throughout the program. This class also investigates Ayurveda s application in modern times and how this science applies to the business model. Clinical intake forms, spreadsheets and business proposals are all provided in this comprehensive final course. Handouts Only. Video optional provided to those who cant attend the optional intensive in San Diego. Audio. Video. Podcasts. Module 6. Presentations. Movies. Audio. Podcasts. Handouts Only. Video optional provided to those who cant attend the optional intensive in San Diego. Audio. Video. Podcasts. Module 8 Lectures. Audio. Video. Handouts Ayurveda Practitioner 500 hrs 4

5 PROGRAM BREAKDOWN The Ayurveda AP 500 program has an Intensive in July 2011, between July 15th and July 24th. The dates will be decided by March It is optional for Students to attend this intensive. There will be another Intensive in September Please let us know so we can book hotel rooms for those planning to fly in from out of town. Please note that the program breakdown can change. If you are planning to attend the intensive in July or September, then, the classroom time increases by 50 Hours and Distant Learning time reduces by 50 Hours. Classroom Study 220 hours Modules There are total of 8 formal Modules Books The Suggested Textbooks for the entire course are only Textbook of Ayurveda 1 and 2. However, we suggest other books for references as well. This includes Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole. Ayurveda and the Mind by David Frawley. Edible Healing by Monica Bhatia. Ayurvedic Cooking by Usha and Vasant Lad. Comprehensive Ayurveda by David Frawley. Assignments, Make Up Classes, Distant Learning 100 hours Special Projects (2) 40 hours Electives (Four) Offered by Webinars, Modules, Ebooks and/or DVD 80 hours Review, Assignments, Forum Discussions 60 hours Total 500 hours January 2011 Tridoshas Ayurvedic Anatomy Jan 2 Orientation Class. Introduction to 500 Hr Course. Methodology of Studying - Monica Bhatia PhD Jan 4,9, 16, 23 Introduction to Tridoshas and Ayurvedic Anatomy (Sharir Rachna) from Charaka Samhita, Astanga Samagraha Ancient Texts. Comprehensive analysis of psycho somatic constitution, Monica Bhatia PhD **The cost of Intensives is not included in course fees. Intensives include meals, herbs, treatments, -so, require a pro rated payment depending on number of days attended. Intensives are OPTIONAL. Ayurveda Practitioner 500 hrs 5

6 Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Ayurveda vis-a-vis Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda Introduction to Sub Doshas, Introduction to Srotas and Nadis, Introduction to Herbology Midori Hatakeyama Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Introduction to Sanskrit, Introduction to Samkhya Pt. Atul Krishna Das Please check the class calendar and widgets regularly. STUDENT NAME: ID: I have agreed to the terms and conditions, when, I enroll for the 500 Hr program, these terms automatically apply to me.. If a student decides to leave the AP 500 program, one month notice and one month fees is required. However, a student leave the program within 1 week of starting the program and recieve full refund. Between 1 week and 3 weeks, 50% refund shall be given. After 3 weeks, no refund is given. A student can freeze enrollment, or, decide to leave in the middle of the course, as long as proper notice of one month is given along with the fees. The student shall can restart the program anytime. Failure to do so will NOT result in any transcript, Mark sheet or any formal printed certificate. If a student is a no show for one month,or, fails to pay fees for more than two months, indulging in vindictive or unhealthy behaviour with other students, or the teachers - the school can cancel enrollment. The student shall, in this case, recieve no certificate or transcript. Signature Date Ayurveda Practitioner 500 hrs 6