January March 2015 Block 1 Track A 100 Hours January 4- March 15, 2015 Block 1 Track B 150 Hours January 4- March 30 2015 Training Delivery: This 100 Hour online course covers all the core and basic concepts of Ayurveda within the scope of Ayurveda 101. Introduction, history, Samkhya Philosophy, Ayurvedic Nutrition, in depth look at concept of Agni, Ama and states of agni in Vata, Pitta and Kapha person as well as the Malas. The program focuses on the basic tenets of Ayurveda especially Prakruti (Psychosomatic constitution, Agni (Digestive Fire) assessment, daily routine, seasonal routine and basic Ayurvedic Nutrition for your own dosha. The student will learn about Seasonal and Daily Regimen as well as creating Recipes and seasonal and daily regimen for themselves and two case studies. The student will also be expected to list, define and co relate the Ayurvedic Physiology principles of all the three doshas and 15 sub doshas to different symptoms. And be able to define the concept of Prana, Tejas and Ojas. Student will be expected to co relate the Agni and Mala to sub doshas of samana, apana, kledaka, bodhaka, pachaka and ranjaka Block 1 Track B 150 Hours covers all of the Block 1 100 Hours curriculum listed in the left column. Block 1 Track B has extra curriculum related to women support (Ayurveda and menstrual cycle of vata, pitta and kapha women, menopause in V, P and K, and, holistic balancing approaches to these issues.) We also covers the marma points of face, hands and feet. The course offers a hybrid style of learning *Home Study* Distant Learning portion * Live classes happen online via Webex* *Onsite workshop/practicum for Block 1, Track B (Optional to attend) Home Study: Previously Recorded Classes, DVDs, Books and Modules Interactive Flexible Contact Hours - Online Forums *Please note that each session has 1 to 3 lectures with breaks in between. (2.5 Hrs 3 Hrs online classes on Sunday Morning via Webex) Evaluation: Submission of Student workbooks, and, assignments may emailed to us at ayurvedawellnessinstitute@gmail.com. However we prefer that students either upload their assignments online or share via Google docs with ayurvedawellnessinstitute@gmail.com. Deadlines Even though we give a checklist with a date- by which we expect an assignment to be completestudents can do their assignments a little later or even earlier. However, we may not be able to provide timely feedback for late assignments. 1
Assignments may be short write ups, write a blog, Practical Assignments related to cooking an Ayurvedic recipe, Multiple Choice Questions, Fill out the case study form, Prakruti form, vikruti form, Daily Regimen quiz, Seasonal Regimen quiz, Daily Biological Clock. There are two case study forms that a student must submit, in order to graduate from this program into the Block 2. Course Access: Jan 4 March 30 2015 Class Times: Sunday Mornings at 7.30 AM PST - (2.5-3 Hrs apx.) Classes are recorded and available for viewing later. Onsite workshop is for Track B 150 Hours students only No Class- Feb 23 and March 2, 2014 Sunday, January 4, 2015 Orientation and Session 1 Orientation: How to navigate the course, Pre Evaluation Online, Myplate assignment. Recording provided for those unable to attend. Story of Jane Doe, Sri Rama, and Rita Doe. Setting expectations. How to submit homework and Assignments- Ayurveda 101. Introduction. History. Eight Branches, The four types of Ayu, The three kleshas, Four Purusharthas, and, concept of Karma. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Session 2 Introduction to Ayurvedic Nutrition. Concept of Prana in Food. Concept of Ahara.Samkhya101- Creation of Cosmos according to Samkhya, Definition of Purusha and Prakruti, Shad Darshana, Creation of causal elements, Qualities and Gunas of Pancha Mahabhutas - Tanmatras, Gyanindriyas Manifestation of Five Elements. Sunday, January 18, 2015 Session 3 Ayurveda and Concept of Health and Wellness in Ayurveda. Concept of Svastha Vritta, Ahara and Vihara for Balancing doshas, dhatus and mala. 10 opposing Qualities or Gunas. Do your vikruti test Sunday, January 25, 2015 Session 4 Ayurvedic Nutrition part 2, Concept of Agni and Digestive Fire, Four states of agni( Samaagni, Tikshnagni, Vishamagni and Mandagni in Vata, Pitta and Kapha) Concept of Balanced Mala (Elimination), Svastha Vritta-Dinacharya, Daily Regimen Sunday, Feb 1, 2015, Session 6 Svastha Vritta- Ritucharya, Seasonal Regimen for all doshas. Create a seasonal regimen plan for your own vikrti- What are Tridoshas, Different types of Prakrtis, Janma, Deha Ayurvedic Nutrition, Part 3 Foundation 150 Hours- Ayurveda Block 1 2
Sunday, Feb 8, 2015 Session 7 Vata and its sub types, location and function of Prana, Apana, Udana, Samana and Vyana.. Ayurvedic Rasas for balancing Vata. Vata Quiz. Vata Assignments. Concept of Ojas. Vata Menstrual Cycle, Vata yoga. Vata Ahara and Vihara. Sunday, Feb 15, 2015 Session 8 Introduction to Pitta, Balancing Rx,, Pitta and its sub types, location and function of Alochaka, Bhrajaka, Ranjaka, Pachaka.. Ayurvedic Rasas for balancing Pitta. Concept of Tejas. Pitta Menstrual Cycle, Pitta Yoga, Pitta Ahara and Vihara. Pitta Quiz. Pitta Assignments, Online Sunday, March 8, 2015 Session 9 Kapha and its Sub Types, location and function of Bodhaka, Kledaka, Avalambaka, Tarpaka and Shleshaka. Rx for balancing Kapha, Kapha menstrual cycle. Sunday, March 15, 2015 Session 10 - Last Class for Track A 100 hours - How to fill the case study Form. Applying the five sub doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in a case study form, find out elimination, state of agni as well as Mala pariksha, and fill the case study form. How to interview someone as a case study. Sunday, March 29 2015, Session 11 and Session 12 Onsite All Day Workshop for Track B only- Marma and Women Support in Ayurveda (optional to attend) Material and Resources will be provided, if unable to attend. Monday- March 30 th - Last day of course access for Track B Foundation 150 Hours- Ayurveda Block 1 3
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