Ayurveda Certification: Year 1 Syllabus
2-Year Distance Learning
Overview
Our students report they learn best when we combine theoretical teaching along side of hands on training. Thus, at the urging of our students we have developed a program where students learn theory and do two mock-consultations each month.
To further the ‘experiential’ aspect of gaining direct knowledge, students also write one article and give one lecture per year. Students report these assignments are invaluable in organizing and clarifying the vast amount of information, and further, the interaction with a real audience makes it all real.
Year 1 Theory & Lab/Consultation Training:
11 months
AY01-1 & AY01L: Fundamentals & History of Ayurveda [1 month]
AY02-1 & AY02L-1: Analysis & Herbology [1 month]
AY03-1 & AY03L: Ayurvedic Nutrition & Pancha Karma I [1 month]
AY04-1 & AY04L: Pancha Karma II and Aromatherapy [1 month]
AY05-1 & AY05L: Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Mantras, Music & Meditation Therapies [1 month]
AY06-1 & AY06L: External Health Factors: Lifestyle, Seasonal
AY07-1 & AY07L: The Ayurvedic View of the Circulatory System [1 month]
AY08-1 & AY08L: The Ayurvedic View of the Digestive System [1 month]
AY09-1 & AY09L: The Ayurvedic View of Infections & Wounds; the Respiratory & Urinary Systems [1 month]
AY10-1 & AY10L: The Ayurvedic View of the Ears, Nose Throat, Mouth & Eyes & the Nervous System [1 month]
Students submit program and teacher evaulation to improve the quality and effectiveness of our reaching the students
OPTIONAL: Additional live tutoring at teacher’s location individually or as a group – available upon request (by donation).
Overview
Our students report they learn best when we combine theoretical teaching along side of hands on training. Thus, at the urging of our students we have developed a program where students learn theory and do two mock-consultations each month.
To further the ‘experiential’ aspect of gaining direct knowledge, students also write one article and give one lecture per year. Students report these assignments are invaluable in organizing and clarifying the vast amount of information, and further, the interaction with a real audience makes it all real.
Year 1 Theory & Lab/Consultation Training:
11 months
AY01-1 & AY01L: Fundamentals & History of Ayurveda [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology
- Cause of Illness
- Doshas, Sub-Doshas & Dhatus
- Srotas, 3-Malas
- 6 tastes, 10 qualities, rasa-virya-vipaka
- mental qualities: sattwa -rajas-tamas & prana-tejas-ojas
- 13 natural urges, external influences
- Agni, ama & ojas
- Root Cause of Illness
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY02-1 & AY02L-1: Analysis & Herbology [1 month]
- How to determine one’s mental & physical dosha, prakrti & vikrti
- 5 methods of determining an illness (nidan-purvarupa-rupa-upashayasamprapti)
- Seasonal affect on dosha & health
- 6 stages of disease development
- Ayurvedic Etiology – How to find the root-cause of disease
- Ayurvedic pulse analysis, nail, tongue, face, eye analysis
- 85 herb materia medica studied in detail
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY03-1 & AY03L: Ayurvedic Nutrition & Pancha Karma I [1 month]
- 7 Dosha Food plans
- Pancha Karma Therapy Part I
- Consultation Training
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY04-1 & AY04L: Pancha Karma II and Aromatherapy [1 month]
- Abhyanga & Marma therapies
- Kerala Pancha Karma: Shiro Dhara, Sarvanga Dhara, Ekanga Dhara, Pizhichil, Pinda Sweda, Lepas, Shiro, Katti, & Uro Bastis, Udgharshana, & Padabhyanga
- Nasya, Dhuma, Ear & Eye Basti
- Facial Abhyanga & Beauty Care
- Aromatherapy
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY05-1 & AY05L: Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Mantras, Music & Meditation Therapies [1 month]
- Asanas, Pranayama, Kumbhaka, Bandhas, Mudras
- Yoga for pregnancy & Post-partum
- Yoga for children
- Office Yoga
- Yoga for elderly and physically challenged
- Consultation Training (theory)
- Mantra & Chakra Therapies
- Sound, Music, Color & Gem Therapies
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY06-1 & AY06L: External Health Factors: Lifestyle, Seasonal
- Considerations, Environmental Therapies, Ayurvedic Psychology & Spirituality [1 month]
- Seasonal, lifestyle & exercise considerations
- Vedic Psychology & Dosha Personalities
- Spiritual Counseling
- Meditation
- Ethics & Virtue (Yama/Niyama)
- Service & Devotion
- Naturalness & Purity
- Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & the 5 delight cells
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY07-1 & AY07L: The Ayurvedic View of the Circulatory System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: bleeding, anemia, heart diseases, blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, paraplegia
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY08-1 & AY08L: The Ayurvedic View of the Digestive System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: Anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea/dysentery, digestive & abdominal disorders, jaundice, gall stones, dyspepsia, indigestion, gastroenteritis, colic, hyperacidity, gastritis, malabsorption, parasites, constipation, hemorrhoids, obesity, candida, ulcers, toxins (ama)
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY09-1 & AY09L: The Ayurvedic View of Infections & Wounds; the Respiratory & Urinary Systems [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: Fever, abscess, sinus, wounds, ulcers, fractures/ dislocations
- Cough, breathing, T.B., hiccup, colds
- Painful/burning or difficult urination, urinary stones/gravel & retention, urinary obstructions, diabetes
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY10-1 & AY10L: The Ayurvedic View of the Ears, Nose Throat, Mouth & Eyes & the Nervous System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: ENT 11 ear disorders, 5 ear lobe disorders; 11 nose disorders, rhinitis, catarrh, hoarse voice; 55+ eye diseases, 9 eye joint & binding membrane conditions; 21 eyelid disorders; 11 sclerotic coat conditions; 4 chorid & iris conditions; 17 whole-eye conditions (including conjunctivitis, opthalmia, glaucoma); 12 pupil disorders. Tarpana, putapaka, sheka & aschyotana eye therapies; external eye injuries; 65 Mouth cavity disorders, 8 lip disorders, 15 gum problems, 8 tooth conditions, 5 tongue concerns, 9 palate complaints, 17 throat conditions, 3 whole-cavity conditions
- NS convulsions, sciatica, vertigo, insanity, epilepsy, addictions (alcohol, smoking, drugs), fainting, coma, atrophy, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
- Hands-on Consultation Training
- 1 Article & 1 Lecture due
- Research assistant training (under development)
- SEVA paper (1 page describing, ‘what I learned from my SEVA’) (extra credit)
- Community Outreach (1 page: ‘what transpired from my outreach’) (extra credit)
- Student Mentorship – emai from mentor reviewing your understanding
Students submit program and teacher evaulation to improve the quality and effectiveness of our reaching the students
OPTIONAL: Additional live tutoring at teacher’s location individually or as a group – available upon request (by donation).
Ayurveda Certification: Year 2 Syllabus
Year 2 Theory & Lab/Consultation Training:
11 Months
AY11-1 & AY11L: The Ayurvedic View of the Skin System & Vedic Ethics [1 month]
AY12-1 & AY12L: The Ayurvedic View of Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths I [1 month]
AY13-1 & AY13L: The Ayurvedic View of Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths II [1 month]
AY15-1 & AY15L: Ayurvedic Childbirth [1 month]
AY16-1 & AY16L: Ayurvedic Childbirth & the Male Reproductive System [1 month]
AY17-1 & AY17L: The Ayurvedic View of the Immune System [1 month]
AY18-1 & AY18L: The Ayurvedic View of the Metabolic System [1 month]
AY19-1 & AY19L: Therapeutic Applications & Ayurvedic Pharmacology [1 month]
* Credits earned from this program may be transferred as 66 credit hours at Westbrook University, toward a Ph.D. in Ayurveda Research (you must already have an MA).
Register online: registration/interview page
Questions? Contact us
11 Months
AY11-1 & AY11L: The Ayurvedic View of the Skin System & Vedic Ethics [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: 63 skin disorders (including warts, acne, psoriasis, eczema, leukoderma, measles, small pox, chicken pox, herpes, corns, & athletes foot)
- Ethics
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY12-1 & AY12L: The Ayurvedic View of Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths I [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: enlarged scrotum & fluid, inguinal hernia, fistula-in-ano, elephantiasis
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY13-1 & AY13L: The Ayurvedic View of Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths II [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: 8 abdominal tumors, blood tumors (uterine/ovarian tumors & cysts), cancer
- Hands-on Consultation Training
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: 20 female reproductive tract disorders (including dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, endometiritis/PID, endometriosis, discharges, bleeding, spasms, menstrual regulation, tumors,/cysts/fibroids, PMS, menopause, leucorrhea, prolapse, hysterectomy
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY15-1 & AY15L: Ayurvedic Childbirth [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: conception, pregnancy & postpartum lifestyles; pregnancy therapies, new-born therapies, breast feeding, breast milk, childhood diseases (head, heart, colon, bladder/ genitals, systemic, teeth, vomiting, rectal ulcers). New-mother therapies, miscarriage, children’s planetary influences
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY16-1 & AY16L: Ayurvedic Childbirth & the Male Reproductive System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: defective semen, impotency, e nlarged prostate, VD, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY17-1 & AY17L: The Ayurvedic View of the Immune System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: HIV/AIDS, thrush, Epstein Barr
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY18-1 & AY18L: The Ayurvedic View of the Metabolic System [1 month]
- Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Signs & Symptoms
- Analysis & Therapies
- Disorders: edema, meningitis, quinsy, tonsillitis, palatal abscesses, glossitis, gingivitis, dental abscesses, goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, benign tumors, skin/nail edema, armpit cysts, skin abscesses, gout, thirst
- Hands-on Consultation Training
AY19-1 & AY19L: Therapeutic Applications & Ayurvedic Pharmacology [1 month]
- 3-vital organs (head, heart, bladder), headaches/migraines, arthritis, rheumatism, dangerous spiritual practices, tissue-building therapies, organs & herbs, herb timing, preparations, recipes, medicated herbal wines, minerals
- Hands-on Consultation Training
- Beauty care & skin
- Architecture (Vastu Shastra & Feng Shui),
- Vedic astrology (Jyotish),
- East-West language (bridging the gap)
- Bridging, Scientific Research
- Hands-On Consultation Training
- 1 Article & 1 Lecture due
- Research assistant training + paper (under development)
- SEVA paper (1 page describing, ‘what I learned from my SEVA’) (extra credit)
- Community Outreach (1 page describing, ‘what transpired from my outreach’) (extra credit)
- Student Mentorship (email from mentor on your progress)
- Students submit program and teacher evaulation to improve the quality and effectiveness of our reaching the students
- OPTIONAL: Additional live tutoring at teacher’s location individually or as a group- available upon request (donation).
- OPTIONAL: Postgraduate In/Externship in India. Train with licensed Ayurvedic doctors in India at an Ayurveda pancha karma spa and center in the Himalayas.
* Credits earned from this program may be transferred as 66 credit hours at Westbrook University, toward a Ph.D. in Ayurveda Research (you must already have an MA).
Register online: registration/interview page
Questions? Contact us
