Certification in Ayurvedic Sciences

Certification In Ayurvedic Sciences

 

Program Overview

This certification program provides a clear and simple introduction to Ayurveda, the ancient science of life. Students will gain an understanding of its historical roots, guiding principles, and practical lifestyle applications for maintaining health and balance.

The course highlights daily and seasonal routines, diet, sleep, ethical living, and preventive strategies. It also briefly introduces Ayurveda’s concepts of constitution (Prakriti), Doshas, and wellness approaches in a global context. The program is especially suited for beginners, wellness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, and professionals from non-medical backgrounds who wish to integrate Ayurvedic wisdom into their personal lives and work.

Course Modules

Week 1: Introduction to Ayurveda

●     Historical background and meaning of Ayurveda.

●     The holistic concept of health.

●     Activity: Reflection on personal health vs. Ayurvedic perspective.

Week 2–3: Core Principles of Ayurveda

●     Panchamahabhuta (five elements) and Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).

●     Concept of Prakriti (constitution).

●     Activity: Simple self-assessment of Prakriti.

Week 4–5: Understanding the Human Body in Ayurveda

●     Dhatus (tissues) and Malas (waste products) in brief.

●     Ojas and immunity.

●     Activity: Short group discussion on vitality and resilience.

Week 6–7: Swasthavritta – Health Maintenance

●     Dinacharya (daily regimen).

●     Ritucharya (seasonal regimen).

●     Activity: Preparing a daily and seasonal health chart.

Week 8–9: Ahara – Food and Digestion

●     Food as medicine.

●     Basic rules of eating (Ahara Vidhi).

●     Agni (digestive fire) and balanced diet.

●     Activity: Designing a simple balanced meal plan.

Week 10–11: Nidra & Sadvritta

●     Role of sleep in health.

●     Ethical living (Sadvritta) for mental and social well-being.

●     Activity: Reflection journal on lifestyle habits.

Week 12: Ayurveda and Mental Health

●     Mind-body balance.

●     Simple Ayurvedic approaches to stress and resilience.

●     Activity: Guided relaxation / mindfulness practice.

Week 13: Prevention & Public Health

●     Prevention of diseases (Nidana Parivarjana).

●     Role of Ayurveda in lifestyle-related disorders.

●     Activity: Small project on applying Ayurveda to modern health issues.

Week 14: Brief Introduction to Therapies

●     General idea of Ayurvedic treatments (Shamana, Shodhana, Panchakarma).

●     Focus on conceptual awareness, not detail.

●     Activity: Case vignette – simple lifestyle correction.

Week 15: Synthesis & Reflection

●     Review of all topics.

●     Personal action plan for incorporating Ayurveda into daily life.

●     Activity: Presentation of individual reflections / projects.

Assessment & Certification

●     Participation in weekly activities and discussions.

●     Short assignments: lifestyle or diet charts, reflections.

●     Final personal wellness plan or essay.

●     Certification awarded on successful completion.