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.
Syllabus
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
Due before Mid-Term Exam
- 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
Mid Term Exam (open book)
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).
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