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Advanced Course in Ayurveda and Yoga
The course is meant for true seekers who are keenly interested in advanced
study of Ayurveda and Yoga on the scriptural background. This in-depth
study is based on authentic scriptures – ‘Ashtanga Hrudayam’
in Ayurveda and ‘Gheranda Samhitha’ in Yoga. The students
will also get enough practical knowledge in therapeutic procedures.
Duration
Duration
of the Course is 6 months
Course
Fee
Fees for the
course is 1,80,000 INR.
Yearly
Schedule
1st
June |
- 30th November |
1st December |
- 31st May |
Syllabus
Ayurveda – Theory
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Introduction to Ayurveda |
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Ayurveda in relation to Vedas and Darsanas |
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Origin, History and Traditions of Ayurveda |
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Fundamental
Principles |
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The study of Dravyas
(Herbs) |
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Preventive care and Promotion of
Health |
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Ayurveda Dietetics |
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Ayurveda Physiology, Anatomy and
Pathology |
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Purification Therapies - Poorvakarma (Preparatory therapies), Panchakarma |
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Therapies (Main Therapies) and Paschatkarma (Supplementary Therapies) |
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Kerala Special Therapies |
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Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy |
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Introduction to Home
remedies |
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Medicinal preparations |
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Identification of selected Herbs |
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Study of selected classical
medicines |
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Diagnosis and treatment of selected
diseases |
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Rejuvenation Therapy - Simple Rasayana
procedures |
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Virilification Therapy
(Vajeekarana) |
Yoga - Theory
Introduction to Yoga – Science & Philosophy
Ashtanga Yoga - Eight limbs
Hathayoga and Rajayoga
Yama and Niyama – Rules and conducts
Kriyas – 6 Purification techniques
Practice and benefits of selected Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras and Bandhas
Meditation
Spiritual and philosophical aspects
Therapeutic aspects – Modern and Ancient Concepts
Kundalini yoga
Yogic Dietetics
Ayurveda – Practical
Swedanam
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Siro
Dhara |
Karnapooranam |
Virechanam |
Kabalam |
Navara Kizhi |
Matra Vasthi |
Gandoosham |
Ulsadanam |
Nasyam |
Podikizhi |
Udwarthanam |
Abhyangam |
Elakizhi |
Anjanam |
Pizhichil |
Ekanga Dhara |
Aschyotanam |
Pichu |
Dhoomapanam |
Mukha Lepam |
Vamanam |
Siro Vasthi |
Kati Vasthi |
Sneha Vasthi |
Navara Thepu |
Kashaya Vasthi |
Identification
and Study of selected Herbs
Preparation
of Medicines
Kashayam (Decoction)
Swarasam (Juices)
Choornam (Herbal Powder)
Thailam (Medicated oils)
Ghritam (Medicated Ghee)
Ksheera Kashayam (Milk decoction)
Lehyam
Vasthi medicines
Vamana medicines
Himam
Phandam
Yoga
- Practical
Surya namaskar
20 Asanas and Variations
Yoga Nidra – Relaxation
Pranayama – Nadi Sudhi
Pranayama – Various methods
Kapalabhati
Mudras
Bandhas
Kriyas
Sanskrit
(Optional)
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The
study of Sanskrit language is for the purpose of having basic knowledge
for |
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reading and
understanding the usage of technical terms |
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Books followed: Infant Reader, Sabda
Manjari, and Dhatu Manjari |
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