Ayurveda Education

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is indigenous to and widely practiced in India. In Sanskrit, Ayu means “life or daily living” and Veda is “knowing or knowledge”. Ayurveda has been practiced for more than 5000 years and takes into consideration the inherent relationship between individual and cosmic spirit, individual and cosmic consciousness, energy and matter. Through this degree program, students will learn what a person’s inherent nature is (prakriti), how it can become imbalanced (vikruti), the bodily humours involved (doshas), tissues (dhatus), wastes (malas), how toxicity builds up through undigested food (ama), and how to clinically assess, evaluate, and diagnose as per Ayurveda. Students will become familiarized with authors in the field as well as ancient Vedic texts that Ayurveda is mentioned under, and related fields of science such as yoga and marma.

AYU 5001 Introduction to Ayurveda (3 Credits: 15 weeks of 3 (50 mins) hours class work and 6 hours’ homework each week): $299 Or INR 15,000/- (For Students from India):
Overview: This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of Ayurveda. It covers the historical background, basic principles, and the philosophical foundations of Ayurvedic medicine.
Content:
Lectures on the history and evolution of Ayurveda.
Understanding the Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and their significance.
Introduction to concepts like Prakriti (individual constitution) and Vikruti (imbalances).
Activities:
Case studies analyzing the application of Ayurvedic principles in different health scenarios.
Discussions on the integration of Ayurveda with modern healthcare.

AYU 5002 Ayurveda for Health Care Professionals (3 Credits: 15 weeks of 3 (50 mins) hours class work and 6 hours’ homework each week): $299 Or INR 15,000/- (For Students from India):

Overview: This course is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their practice. It emphasizes the application of Ayurveda in a clinical setting and its relevance to modern healthcare.
Content:
Advanced study of Ayurvedic diagnostic methods and treatment approaches.
Integrating Ayurvedic principles with conventional healthcare practices.
Exploring the role of Ayurveda in preventive healthcare and wellness promotion.
Activities:
Case-based learning exercises applying Ayurvedic concepts to clinical scenarios.
Practical sessions demonstrating the incorporation of Ayurveda into healthcare practices.