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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

Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda in relation to Vedas and Darsanas
Origin, History and Traditions of Ayurveda
Fundamental Principles
The study of Dravyas (Herbs)
Preventive care and Promotion of Health
Ayurveda Dietetics
Ayurveda Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
Purification Therapies - Poorvakarma (Preparatory therapies), Panchakarma 
Therapies (Main Therapies) and Paschatkarma (Supplementary Therapies)
Kerala Special Therapies
Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
Introduction to Home remedies
Medicinal preparations
Identification of selected Herbs
Study of selected classical medicines
Diagnosis and treatment of selected diseases
Rejuvenation Therapy - Simple Rasayana procedures
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 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)

The study of Sanskrit language is for the purpose of having basic knowledge for 
reading and understanding the usage of technical terms
Books followed: Infant Reader, Sabda Manjari, and Dhatu Manjari

 

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