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PROSPECTUS UNIVERSITY OF AYURVEDA PRAGUE Bartlova 27/47, Prague-9 19300 Czech Republic www.university-ayurveda.com 3
Introduction The University of Ayurveda Prague is an education centre of traditional Ayurveda, a system of understanding that has been passed from teacher to student for several centuries. Passive knowledge of Ayurveda is different from understanding, practising and realising it. Ayurveda works through spirituality, blessings, Sadhana and a pure heart with a sense of detachment. A business approach to Ayurveda, or an ego oriented knowledge of Ayurveda, can never reveal the aetiology of a health condition, and is more or less similar to the modern system of medicine today. To deal with a living body, one first has to know what makes the body live. It is not Vata, Pitta or Kapha that are the decisive factors for being alive rather, the Tridoshas are tools for manifesting the desires of the Atma. The Tridoshas are just a game played by the gunas. What, then, is the controlling factor of life? This is what one would have to understand from Ayurveda. Consciousness (Atma) and its parameters are the main factors that boost life. The majority of chronic diseases are rooted in human mental behaviour. They cannot be treated unless the Manovritti (mental attitude) is changed. It is our duty to cultivate ourselves in order to keep our lives healthy. Thus Ayurveda gives us clues to achieving good health. Ayurveda is a human right and does not need to be permitted by any Government, as it is the common property of all human beings in any democratic nation. Ayurveda reveals the way to a healthy mind and body for all. Ayurveda teaches understanding, tolerance, detachment and realization to the human mind, and exposes us to knowledge of 4
functional anatomy and physiology. It advises us on how to overcome problems related to the health of all beings. The University of Ayurveda Prague educates people for the practice of a healthy lifestyle. It is a human right to be aware of one's personal health. Ayurveda has only one target: A healthy life for all beings on Earth. The place where the classes of the University are being conducted is called Kuti. Wishing you a nice time with us, The Director 5
Administration Director: Ayurvedacharya Dr. Govind Rajpoot PhD Lecturers: MUDr. Jan Šorf Bc. Jan Vančura MgA. Lukáš Tomek Mgr. Martina Moyzesová Ing. Antonín Novák Registrar: Ing. Marcela Rajpootová Director of the University Clinic: Ivana Prokopová Editorial Board University Publishing Department: Czech language editors: Ilona Běhalová, Lucie Radostová, Petra Novaková, Marie Rychtárechová, Lucie Seberová English language editor: Gwendolyn Albert Dutch language editor: Johan Kerkhof, Marijke Vancoille German language editor: Jaroslava Muchniová Spanish language editor: Lenka Derflová French language editor: Nelly Barbosa Slovak language editor: Martina Moyzesová, Darina Moravčiková, Ludmila Bruchačová Head Chef: Margerita Tomek 6
Schedule While instruction begins on the first day of a course at 10 AM, it is recommended that you arrive at 9 AM in order to register, organize your meals, get settled, and meet your fellow students. For the rest of the days the course begins at 7 AM with Ayur Yoga and meditation. Arriving late is a show of disrespect to the instructors and your fellow students. Breakfast: 8:30 Lecture: 9:00 do 12:00 Lunch: 12:00 13:30 Lecture: 13:30 17:00 Satsang: 20:00 21:00 Meals and Sleeping Arrangements It is possible to reserve room and board for a group (six person minimum) at the Ayurveda Training Centre Sedmihorky for EUR 40 per day per person. Literature: There is a wealth of books and course readers about Ayurveda available at Kuti for purchase. Address The University of Ayurveda is located in the Prague East suburb of Horni Počernice in a private building. University of Ayurveda Bártlova 27/47, 19300 Prague 9, Czech Republic email: info@university ayurveda.com 7
University Educational Center Classes are conducted in three rooms (main hall, faculty room, and Panchakarma room) equipped with all of the necessary instruments. The main hall is 100 square meters, the common room and library is 55 square meters, the faculty room is 40 square meters amd the consultation room is 16 meters. The dining hall is 70 square meters in an open garden with a huge ktichen. The well equipped Panchakarma room is 50 square meters. There is also an Ayurvedic shop on the premises and and e shop for ordering online. University Clinic and Training Center Sedmihorky The Ayurveda University Clinic is located in the countryside surrounded by forest, 80 km north of Prague in the Czech Paradise region. The 500 square meter building includes five double bedrooms, a common WC and shower facilities, Panchakarma rooms, a common hall for meetings and training, a kitchen, and a nice forest all around with natural springs. Parking There is plenty of parking at both facilities. Public transport to the Educational Center in Prague The Čertousy bus stop is in very close walking distance. CITY BUS transport: Bus numbers 221 and 353 depart from the Černy Most station of Metro line B. Airport Prague Airport is west of the Prague city center and the University is in the east, so it will take more than an hour to reach the University by taxi. You can take bus 119 from the airport to Metro Station Veleslavín (line A), then change to metro line B at the Můstek station and travel in the direction of Černý Most, get out at the very last stop, go downstairs to bus stop no. 15 and take either bus 221 or 353 to the Čertousy stop. Look for the large building with AYURVEDA KUTI on the side and you are there! 8
CONTENTS A1. Ayurveda Awareness...19 A2. Ayur Yoga - Instructor...20 A3. Pranayama...23 A4. Dátá Snehan Massage...23 A5. Marma Snahan Massage...25 A6. Ayurvedic Psychology...25 B1. Ayurvedic High School Year One...26 B1. Ayurveda High School Year Two...29 B1. Ayurveda High School Year Three...32 B2. Anatomy and Ayurveda...35 B3. Diagnosis...37 B4. Ayurvedic Consultant...39 C1. Ayurvedic Lecturer...40 9
EDUCATION PROGRAM A. OPEN COURSE A 1. Ayurveda Awareness Course This an introductory course of Ayurveda where students will come to understand the philosophy of life according to the Sankhya system. It includes an extensive explanation of the Tridoshas (principle of the Tridoshas, their origin, types, seats in the body, effects and disorders) and the study of the Dhatus (their origin, development, regeneration, types and disorders). The practical part of the course consists of practicing Ayur Yoga and Pranayama. The awareness course is the basic requirement for the High School studies and short courses in Ayurveda at our University. Students are required to do regular homework, which is an essential condition of the study. The training ends with a final examination. 8 x 2 days = 16 days or 128 hours of instruction Minimum group of five. For online instruction the fee is EUR 2 560 For in person instruction the fee is EUR 1 280 A 2. Ayur Yoga Trainer (Ayurvedic High School in the Czech Republic) Yoga teachers training courses are widely known. The founders of Yoga and Ayurveda were the same. In fact, Yoga and Ayurveda both have the same philosophy, the same 10
terminology, and the same understanding of how of the body and mind function. Yoga is more inclined toward personal understanding and self realization, whereas Ayurveda deals with the qualities of the ethereal and the material. Ayurveda examines the properties of the human being, the properties of the world around the human being, and then combines the one with the other to achieve balance within the human being. Ayurveda also observes all of the qualities of Yoga and combines them with the qualities of one's lifestyle. For Ayurvedic practitioners it is necessary to also consider the person's life circumstances, social relations and personal behavior, the person's lifestyle, the physical characteristics of the person's body and his or her mental attitudes. All of these factors influence mental attitude and bodily energy. The course includes Awareness of Ayurveda, the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali, the Yoga of Gheranda, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The Yoga training course is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Czech Republic. 4 x 5 days = 20 days, 160 hours, in person instruction only EUR 1 600 A 3. Pranayama (for all) Pranayama is a healing technique for wellness, spa rehabilitation, and everyday life. It is a yoga kriya (technique) used to maintain mental and physical equilibrium that must be learned correctly and used when needed. Today it is easy to acquire any kind of information one wants the Internet is a fabulous tool and people are good at selling and trading anything and everything. In ancient times pranayama was a secret technique that was taught by yoga teachers during a certain phase of practicing yoga sadhana. When the teacher determined that the student was capable of performing pranayama in the correct way, then he would teach 11
it. If one performs pranayama incorrectly, one can cause oneself difficulties. Today everybody talks about pranayama because it has proven to be a very strong treatment tool for several types of illnesses. An imbalanced mind, however, can harm the body by practicing pranayama incorrectly. It is performed with the respiratory tract, the muscles of the trunk, and a concentrated mind. This course of pranayama includes an explanation of the entire mechanism, the various techniques, their use, when they are indicated and when they are counter indicated. (Block of 2x2 days = 4 days, 32 hours, in person instruction only, EUR 320) A 4. DÁTÁ Snehan massage (for all) The body is comprised of cells and intercellular spaces through which nutrients flow with the aid of Vata through the intercellular channels (shrotas). Disorders of Vata disrupt the balance of cellular life and the tissues and the person does not feel well. This kind of massage (dátá snehan) was developed for the purpose of removing Vata from the channels. The most overloaded parts of the body are the joints, the ligaments, the muscles and the tendons. What is needed to alleviate Vata disorders is that the tissues be stretched, within the framework of their given capacities, through knowledge of structural anatomy and yoga positions. In addition, the opposite qualities of Vata (snigda, ushna, tikshna, etc.) are used to alleviate the disorders. This massage technique teaches how to stretch the body and cleanse the channels. This study requires basic knowledge of structural anatomy and yoga positions and the desire to perform massage. (Block of 3x4 dny = 12 days, 96 hours, in person instruction only, EUR 960) 12
A. 5. Marma Snehan massage (for all) Massage of the energy points in the body that are important to life is called marma massage. The human body is a very compact network of fine and thick shrotas (channels). The body is intended for certain physical activity, and in order to be able to perform it, the infrastructure of the shrotas. In this network there are certain points that are more sensitive to the flow of the vital energy, especially to the pran vayu, the main conveyor of life. This is why Sushrut wrote that these points are very sensitive. Damaging these places can cause death, disability, or disease. When there is a blockage in the flow of the life force, it can cause dysfunction in the physiological systems associated with that point. This course provides instruction in how to heal these vital points through marma massage therapy. (Block of 1x4 days = 4 days, 32 hours, in class instruction only, EUR 320). A 6. Ayur Psychology (for all) This course provides a broader explanation of the function of the mind. How the mind is born, how it develops, how to train it, how to understand it, mental disorders and mental mastery. Dravya guny, mano guny, triguny. (Block of 1x4 dny = 4 days, 32 hours, in class instruction only, EUR 320) A 7. Ayur Cooking (for all) Always provided simultaneous to the expert courses, 1 day/1 block (One eight hour day in class = EUR 100) A 8. Ayur ON-LINE satsang (for all) Every Friday. 50 Hours. 13
A 9. Ayur ON-LINE course individual instruction By appointment. A 10. FESTIVAL (for all) Ayurveda for Young People. Block of 1x5 days = 5 days. A 11. CEREMONY AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (for all) This is the day when instructors sit their examinations and certificates are handed out. Free of charge. B. Program with minimal qualifications - Awareness B 1. Ayurvedic High School Ayurvedic High School education is designed for practical use of the knowledge of Ayurveda in the Ayurvedic profession. It is necessary to pass 14 courses. The University conducts training classes for the examination. There is no deadline for the High School examination. Whenever the student is ready to be examined, the University allows him as per the examination schedules. After completing all the semesters, the University issues a certificate as a guarantee of the student's knowledge of Ayurveda. The certificate guarantees the student's eligibility to practice Ayurveda in a Panchakarma centre as an Ayurvedic assistant. This high school study is moderately advanced, requiring an active approach on the students part and regular home study. (4x8x3 = 96 days over three calendar years), 768 hours, in class instruction only, EUR 7 680) B 2. Anatomy (for graduates of Ayurvedic Awareness) The definition of the word anatomy is very well known and it is 14
understood to mean the structural view from the smallest bodily units (the cells) to the organs and complex systems. Ayurveda involves comprehending the function of life and certainly does not avoid the physical aspect of the body, which partially involves general knowledge of anatomy. In order to fully comprehend Ayurveda it is necessary to look at anatomy from the perspective of its function in fact, it is possible to say that the Ayurvedic perspective on anatomy is functional anatomy. From the philosophy of Ayurveda we can see that all of the physically manifested aspects of anatomy originate at a level that is invisible. For the student of Ayurveda it is important to be aware of how the material body is created according to the principles of Sankhya philosophy. Detailed observations of the human body are thoroughly described in ancient treatises such as the Sushrut Samhita, the Charaka Samhita, the Ashtanga Hrdayam, etc. The course describes structural anatomy with an Ayurvedic analysis of functional anatomy, which is interesting both for those who already know anatomy and those who do not. (Block of 6x4 days = 24 days, 192 hours, in class instruction only, EUR 1 920) B 3. Diagnostics (graduates of Ayurvedic Awareness) Ayurvedic diagnostics are based on functional anatomy and are comprehensive, detailed and simple. The human body is the result of the function of the gunas (mano gunas and dravya gunas).the mano gunas are factors of human behavior directed by the mind, and the dravya gunas are factors directed by physical circumstances (climate, diet, the materials used for life, weather, etc.). The state of one's health is a projection of how the gunas influence ones life over time. The state of the physical or the structural body simply reflects the gunas that have been used during one's life. The characteristic features of the human body are also symptomatic 15
of the gunas. Studying these characteristic signs is the subject of this course in Ayurvedic diagnostics. The symptoms that arise are generally used to determined the history of the gunas in the person's life. Diagnostics is the practical study of the effects of the Tridosha on the structural anatomy of the human body. It is a very demanding field require full awareness, comprehension and understanding of the function of life. It is a practice in which one uses one's intellect, mind and soul in a state without emotions. (Block of 3x4 days = 12 days, 96 hours, EUR 960) B 4. Ayurvedic Counseling (for graduates of the Ayurvedic Awareness course) This course covers Ayurvedic clinical psychology, the practical use of diagnostics, the practical use of the available ingredients, recognizing the state of illness and a methodology for how to approach treatment. (Block 2x4 dny = 8 days, 64 hours, EUR 640) C. Programs requiring Ayur High School certificate C 1. Ayurveda Lecturer Training Minimum qualification: Ayurveda High School according to one's domestic educational system or ACE (Ayurvedic Consortium of Europe) Mastery of: facts, Ayurvedic literature, diagnostic and practical experience, logic and analogy. The basic requirement is the shastra gyana (knowledge of the literature). Lecturers are expected to understand the Sutrasthan of the Chraka Samhita. It would also be nice if they understood the Sutra sthan of the Sushruta Samhita and the 16
Ashtanga Hridayam. Understanding of Ayurveda is based on logic and analogy. These may be clarified in the Lecturers' training course. Philosophical basis for teaching: Principles of the Gurukul educational system. Ayurveda is wisdom and its transmission needs a proper relationship between the disciple and teacher. This is the subject of the practical training in this course. Consideration of social, cultural and climatic factors: One must understand cultural and social mentalities and habits. It is also important to understand climatic conditions, as these will aid in understanding what the favorable factors are for good health. These will be discussed in the course. Lecturer s sensibilities: The psychological factors for learning and teaching will be taught in the course. Lecturer s qualities: Flexibility, dynamism, humility, agility, logical thinking, awareness of psychology, and a deep knowledge of Ayurveda will be explained in the course. Experiences for lecturer enrichment: Experienced lecturers will share tips from their teaching experience. Practical training The final presentation is an examination in front of a common gathering. A board of examiners from the ACE will decide whether or not to authorize the candidate to become an Ayurvedic Lecturer. (Block 3x6 days = 18 days, 144 hours, in class instruction only EUR 1 440) 17
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A 1 Ayurveda Awareness 5+5+6-16 days, 32 sessions 1. Ayurveda: man atma and buddhi, mano vruti, mano guny 2. Panchakosha, purush and prakrti 3. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice (TP) 4. Sattva Rajas Tamas, (Triguna). Relativity/ point of view. How does one recognize the Triguna? 5. Triguna Qualities of Man (Mind) 6. Ahara, Vihar, Manan, Chintana 7. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 8. Relation between the Dravya Gunas, Mahabhutas, Tigunas, Mano vruti and Agni 9. Genesis of the Embryo, 24 tattvas 10. Gunas, Prakruti and Functions of Tridoshas 11. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 12. Function of Increased Doshas 13. Function of Decreased Doshas 14. Places and types of Doshas 15. Ayur Yoga 16. Chaya, kopa and sham doshas 17. Sharir vidhya science of body. Mahabhutas, pran, bhava and chetana in the embryo 19
18. Agni and development of the embryo 19. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 20. Koshika (cells) 21. Bhrun sthapan 22. Bhrun dhatu 23. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 24. Metabolism, ATP and agni 25. Dhatu upadhatu 26. Dhatu upadhatu 27. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 28. Dhatu poshana vidhi 29. Dhatu sar prakrti 30. Dhatu sar prakrti 31. Ayur Yoga Theory and Practice 32. Upsamhar Literature: Ayurveda Awareness, Philosophy and Meditation, Ayurvedic Psychology, Gunas, Anatomy Part I, Ayur Yoga Basic part A2 Ayur Yoga - Teacher 3x7 21 days, 42 sessions 1. Basic anatomy and Gunas of bone, ligament, tendon, muscles (T) 20
2. Basic anatomy and Gunas of nerves, arteries and veins (T) 3. Basic anatomy of Joints (T) 4. Basic physiology (T) 5. Basic first aid (TP) 6. Basic hygiene of body and mind (T) 7. Mana, Buddhi and Atma (T) 8. Psychology and pedagogy (T) 9. Sports, Body and Mind (T) 10. Yoga Training (T) Specialized part 80 hours 11. Yoga culture and history (T) 12. Yogasutra (T) 13. Patanjali Yoga Sutras (T) 14. Method and techniques (TP) 15. Yama, niyama, ahar, vihar (T) 16. Science of Kriyas (TP) 17. Asanas Vata mukta (TP) 18. Asanas Vata mukta (TP) 19. Asanas Vata mukta (TP) 20. Asanas Vata mukta (TP) Asanas 21. Asanas Cycle 1 (TP) 21
22. Kriya 1 (TP) 23. Asanas Cycle 2 (TP) 24. Kriya 2 (TP) 25. Asanas Cycle 3 (TP) 26. Kriya 3 (TP) 27. Asanas Cycle 4 (TP) 28. Kriya 4 (TP) 29. Asanas Cycle 5 (TP) 30. Kriya 5 (TP) Practicle 31. Asanas Cycle 6 (TP) 32. Kriya 6 (TP) 33. Asanas Cycle 7 (TP) 34. Kriya 7 (TP) 35. Asanas Cycle 8 (TP) 36. Kriya 8 (TP) 37. Yoga teacher's qualities (TP) 38. Yoga teacher's qualities (TP) 39. Practical training (P) 40. Practical training (P) 41. Practical training (P) 42. Yoga Teacher's Diksha 22
Literature, HathaYoga Pradipika, Yoga and Ayurveda A3 PRANAYAMA for healthy life 4 days 8 sessions 1. Introduction to pranayama anatomy and physiology 2. Anulom and vilom 3. Nadi shodhana 4. Shiro sadhja pranayam bhramari, uddgit, shitali, shitakari 5. Bhastarika 6. Kapalabhati 7. Agnisar 8. Nauli kriya Literature Ayurveda and pranayama; pranayama in the Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika I. BLOCK A4 DATA SNEHAN MASSAGE 3x4 or 2x6 12 days, 24 sessions 1. Dátá Snehan Introduction 23
2. Anatomy and Ayurveda 3. T.P. Gulfa ankle 4. T.P. Gulfa ankle 5. T.P. Yanu knee 6. T.P. Yanu knee 7. T.P. Kati hip 8. 9. Repetition 10. T.P. Kati hip 11. T.P. Adho prashtha lumbar 12. T.P. Adho prashtha lumbar 13. T.P. Krktika cervical 14. T.P. Krktika cervical 15. Adho prashtha upper back 16. 17. Repetition 18. T. P. Shoulder 19. T. P. Shoulder 20. T. P. Elbow 21. T. P. Elbow 22. T.P. Hand 23. T.P. Head 24. Repetition Literature: Dátá Snehan massage, Anatomy for Yoga and Massage practitioners, Atlas of Yogasanas, Atlas of Joints, Atlas of Muscles. 24
A5 MARMA SNEHAN MASSAGE 4 day block 8 sessions 1. Marma Snehan Introduction 2. Anatomy, marmas and Ayurveda 3. Pada 4. Koshtha 5. Vahu 6. Repetition 7. Shiromarma 8. Repetition Literature: Marma Snehan A6 PSYCHOLOGY 4 day block 8 sessions dravya guny, mano guny, triguny, manovruti, samskar, vihar 1. Man, Buddhi, Atma, Samskar 2. Dravya guny 3. Dravya guny and mahabhuta 25
4. Dravya guna and Tridosha 5. Trigunas 6. Mano vritti and mano gunas 7. Complex 8. Repetition Literature: Gunas, Ayurvedic Psychology B1. Ayurvedic High School Year I 4x8 32 days, 64 sessions 1. CYCLE MANO-VIGYAN and MANO-VRITTIS (Psychology) 1. Gyan, agyan, kama, krodha, mada, moha, lobha, dharma, artha, karma, moksha 2. 16 manogunas 3. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas 4. Chitta, dhyana, dharana, vachana, shruti, buddhi 5. Theory Anatomy of the hand 6. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 7. 8. Homework: Sankhya philosophy 9. Pragya apradha, dhi, drati, atmagyana 10. Presentation of homework 11. Karana, karaka, svabhava, prabhava, sadhana, yama, niyama 26
12. Presentation of homework 13. Theory Anatomy of the elbow 14. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 15. 16. Homework: Poster of the functions of the mind 2. CYCLE TRIDOSHA and DRAVYA GUNAS 17. Tridosha guna, dosha, types, functions, mechanisms 18. Presentation of homework 19. Introduction diagnosis, dhatu, nutrition and metabolism 20. Presentation of home work 21. Theory anatomy of the shoulder 22. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 23. 24. Homework: poster Diagnostic factors 25. Herbs; gunas, rasa, vipaka, virya, svabhav, prabhava 26. Presentation of homework 27. General Herbs 28. Presentation 29. Theory anatomy of the neck and backbone 30. Practice Dátá Snehan massage 31. 32. Home work: Herbal Atlas 3. CYCLE AHAR-VIHAR 33. Dincharya 27
34. Presentation of homework 35. Ritucharya 36. Presentation of homework 37. Theory anatomy of lumbar 38. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 39. 40 Home work: Dincharya ritucharya 41. Vihar 42. Presentation of homework 43. Psychology 44. Presentation of homework 45. Theory anatomy of hip 46. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 47. 48. Home work: Ayurvedic typology (dosh, dhatu, triguny) 4. CYCLES DHATU 49. Ayurveda and metabolism 50. Presentation of homework 51. Mal, prasad and agni of dhatus 52. Presentation of homework 53. Theory anatomy of knees 54. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 55. 56. Homework: poster of Dhatus and Metabolism 57. Ayurveda and Histology, cells, tissues, stem cells 58. Presentation of homework 28
59. Embryo, organogenesis 60. Presentation of homework 61. Theory anatomy ankle and foot 62. Practical: Dátá Snehan massage 63. 64. Homework: poster functions of body and mind this will be presented during the poster session of the Graduation Ceremony. B1. Ayurvedic High School Year II 4x8 32 days, 64 sessions (Minimum qualification Completion of Year I) 5. CYCLE DHATU SHARIR 1. Ras dhatu 2. Ras dhatu 3. Rakta dhatu 4. Rakta dhatu 5. Purvakarma theories 6. Purvakarma theories 7. 8. Homework: Poster of the rasa dhatu and rakta dhatu 9. Mansa dhatu 10. Presentation of homework rasa dhatu 11. Meda dhatu 12. Presentation of homework rakta dhatu 29
13. Practical: purvakarma abhyanga 14. Practical: purvakarma abhyanga 15. 16. Homework: poster mansa dhatu and meda dhatu 6. CYCLE DHATU SHARIR 17. Asthi dhatu 18. Presentation of homework mansa dhatu 19. Majja dhatu 20. Presentation of homework meda dhatu 21. Practical: purvakarma gharshana 22. Practical: purvakarma gharshana 23. 24. Home work: Poster of asthi dhatu and majja dhatu 25. Shukra dhatu 26. Presentation of asthi dhatu 27. Dhatu vikar 28. Dhatu vikar 29. Practical: purvakarma udvartana 30. Practical: purvakarma udvartana 31. 32. Homework: Poster of dhatu vikar 7. CYCLE FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL ANATOMY 33. Kostha, kosthanaga and sukshma sharira 34. Presentation of homework 30
35. Chaya, prabha, kala 36. Ashaya rachana 37. Practical: purvakarma shirodhara 38. Practical: purvakarma shirodhara 39. 40. Homework: Poster fundamentals of structural anatomy 41. Ashaya 42. Ashaya 43. Shrota 44. Indriya 45. Practical: purvakarma basti (uru, neck, yanu, etc.) 46. Practical: purvakarma basti (kati, netra, siro etc..) 47. 48. Homework: Poster of Ashaya 8. CYCLE EMBRYOLOGY 49. Shukra, shonita, shadbhava 50. Presentation of homework 51. Garbhasaya, ritukal and prasava 52. Prasuti, koshika, kalal avastha 53. Practical: purvakarma svedana 54. Practical: purvakarma svedana 55. 56. Homework: Poster of Ritukal 57. Bhruna vrudhi 58. Presentation of homework 31
59. Svastha Bhruna 60. Bhruna vikar 61. Practical: purvakarma svedana 62. Practical: purvakarma svedana 63. 64 Homework: Poster of embryology B1. Ayurvedic HIGH SCHOOL YEAR III 4x8 32 days, 64 sessions (Minimum qualification Completion of Year II) 9 CYCLE - PEDIATRICS: KAUMARA-BRITJA 1. Introduction 2. Care of the newborn 3. Bal nidan (pediatric introduction) 4. Bal nidan (pediatric pathology and etiology) 5. Panchakarma theory (in general) 6. Panchakarma theory (in general) 7. 8. Summary 9. Bal rog chikitsa (pediatric treatments) 10. Presentation of homework 11. Bal graha (pediatric care and astrology) 12. Bal graha (pediatric care and astrology) 13. Theory Panchakarma vaman 32
14. Practical Panchakarma vaman 15. 16. Homework: Poster of bal nidan and bal graha 10. CYCLE PARIKSHA (DIAGNOSIS) 17. Pariksha introduction to diagnosis 18. Presentation of homework 19. Darshanam (visible symptoms) 20. Darshanam (visible symptoms) 21. Theory: Panchakarma virechan 22. Practical: Panchakarma virechan 23. 24. Homework: Poster Darshnam 25. Sparshan Nadi pariksha (pulse diagnosis) 26. Presentation of homework 27. Prashnam (anamnesis) 28. Prashnam (questioning) 29. Theory Panchakarma basti 30. Practical Panchakarma basti 31. 32. Homework: Poster Nadi and Prashnam 11. CYCLE NIDAN (ETIOLOGY) 33. Hetu the reason for drawing an inference 34. Presentation diagnostics 35. Nidan etiology 36. Purvarupa initial symptoms 33
37. Theory Panchakarma nasya 38. Practical: Panchakarma nasya 39. 40. Homework: Poster of hetu and nidan 41. Upshaya (useful drugs) 42. Presentation of homework 43. Samprapti (how the state of disease spreads) 44. Samprapti (how the state of disease spreads) 45. Theory Panchakarma rakta mokshan 46. Practical Panchakarma rakta mokshan 47. 48. Homework: Poster rog gyana 12. CYCLE NIDAN 49. Rog gyana (knowledge of disease) 50. Presentation 51. Rog 1. (Vata vyadhi) 52. Rog 2. ( Nidan in Charaka Samhita) 53. Theory: Rasayana 54. Practical: Rasayana 55. 56. Homework: Poster of panchakarma 57. Rog 3. (Sushruta samhita) 58. Presentation of homework 59. Rog 4. (common disease) 60. Clinical psychology 61. Chatushpada (the four components necessary for healing: 34
the healer, the patient, the medicaments and the assistant) 62. Paricharika (assistant) 63. 64. Homework: Poster of chatushpada Literature: Sutra-sthan Charaka Samhita, Astanga Hridayam Sharira-sthan Sushruta Samhita, Nidansthan Charaka Samhita Ayurvedic anatomy, Kaumarbhretya, Panchakarma, DÁTÁ Snehan massage B2. ANATOMY AND AYURVEDA 4x6-24 days, 48 sessions (Minimum qualification AYURVEDIC AWARENESS) 1. Sharira rupa, pramana (body construction and units) 2. Sharira racana, koshika, dhatu (cells and tissues) 3. Kala, ashaya, anga rachna (membrane) 4. Ashaya structure and function (body organs in general) 5. Vat ashaya and shlema ashaya rachana (structure of the chest and lungs) 6. Vat ashaya and shlema ashaya kriya (function of thechest and lungs) 7. Disorders 8. Upsamhar (summary and discussion) 9. Question and answers 10. Amashaya rachana (structure of stomach) 35
11. Amashaya kriya (function of stomach) 12. Grahni rachana and kriya (structure and function of the duodenum) 13. Antra rachana (structure of the entire small intestine) 14. Antra kriya (function of the entire small intestine) 15. Disorders of the small intestine and duodenum 16. Upsamhar (summary and discussion) 17. Question and answers 18. Yakrata rachana (structure of the liver) 19. Yakrata kriya (function of the liver) 20. Disorders of the liver 21. Pittashaya rachana (structure of the gall bladder) 22. Pittashaya kriya (function of the gall bladder) 23. Disorders of the gall bladder 24. Upsamhar (summary and discussion) 25. Hridaya rachana (structure of heart) 26. Hridaya kriya (function of heart) 27. Disorders of the heart 28. Arteries and veins structures and functions 29. Disorders of arteries and veins 30. Vrakka rachana (structure of the kidney) 31. Vrakka function (function of the kidney) 32. Disorders of the kidney 36
33. Upasamhar (summery and discussion) 34. Mutrashaya rachana (structure of the bladder) 35. Mutrashaya kriya (function of the bladder) 36. Structure and function of the prostate 37. Disorders of the bladder 38. Garbhashaya rachana (structure of the uterus) 39. Garbhashaya kriya (function of the uterus) 40. Disorders of the uterus 41. Upasamhara (summary and discussion) 42. Chakshu (structure and function of the eyes) 43. Shravana (structure and function of the ear) 44. Gandha (structure and function of the nose) 45. Jivhya (structure and function of the tongue) 46. Tvacha (structure and function of the skin) 47. Disorders of the sense organs 48. Upasamhar (summary and discussion) B3. DIAGNOSIS 3X4 or 2x6-12 Days, 24 sessions (Minimum qualification Ayurvedic Awareness) 1. Pariksha - introduction 2. Darshanam - visual diagnosis 3. Rupa, akruti, varna, gati (shape, design, color and speed) 37
4. Ama and agni pariksha (toxins and luster) 5. Mala pariksha (waste examination) 6. Anga pariksha (diagnosis of the body parts) 7. Upasamhar (summery) 8. Repetition 9. Sparshana (diagnosis by touch) 10. Guna and lakshana (qualities and characteristics) 11. Dhatu and upadhatu 12. Sandhi pariksha (diagnosis of joints and movements) 13. Nadi pariksha (pulse diagnosis) 14. Practical training 15. Upsamhar 16. Repetition 17. Prashnam (diagnosis by listening, question and answer) 18. Shabda and guna (qualities of sound and speech) 19. Shabda and dosha (speech and the doshas) 20. Roga vinishchaya (decision of disease) 21. Pragya aparadha (spiritual dysfunction) 22. Ahar vihar (food and behavior) 23. Upasamhar (summary) 24. Repetition Literature : Ayurveda pariksha, Nadi pariksha 38
B4. Ayurvedic Health Consultant 5 days, 10 sessions (Minimum qualification Ayurvedic Awareness) 1. Rog-gyan 2. Psychology - hetu 3. Nidan Samprapti 4. Methodology upshaya 5. Aushad, ahar, vihar 6. VPK and ingredients (Ayurvedic herbs) 7.Vata aushadh - ahar vihar 8. Pitta aushadh - ahar vihar 9. Kapha aushadh - ahar vihar 10. Upsamhar Literature: Clinical Ayurveda, Nidan Sthan (Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita) 39
C1. Ayurvedic Awareness School Lecturer 3x6-18 days, 35 sessions (Minimum qualification Ayurvedic High School certificate) Introduction 1. Acharya 2. Qualities of an Acharya: dhi, drati, shastra, gyana, samskar 3. Practical Guide and Practical Lessions 4. Ayurveda, man atma and buddhi, mano vruti, mano guny 5. Panchakosha, purush and prakrti 6. Ayur Yoga (TP) 7. Sattva rajas tamas, Trigunas, relativity point of view, How to recognize the Triguna? 8. Triguna Qualities of Man (mind) 9. Ahara, Vihar, Manan, Chintana 10. Ayur Yoga (TP) 11. Relationships between the Dravya Gunas, Mahabhutas, Trigunas, Mano vritti and Agni 12. Genesis of the Embryo, 24 tattvas 13. Gunas, Prakruti and Functions of the Tridoshas 14. Ayur Yoga (TP) 15. Function of Increased Doshas 16. Function of Decreased Doshas 40
17. Locations and types of Doshas 18. Ayur Yoga 19. Chaya, kopa and sham doshas 20. Sharir vidhya science of the body. Mahabhutas, pran, bhava and chetana in the embryo 21. Agni and development of the embryo 22. Ayur Yoga (TP) 23. Koshika, cell and tissues 24. Bhrun sthapan 25. Bhrun dhatu 26. Ayur Yoga (TP) 27. Metabolism, ATP and agni 28. Dhatu upadhatu 29. Dhatu upadhatu 30. Ayur Yoga (TP) 31. Dhatu poshana viddhi 32. Dhatu sar prakrti 33. Dhatu sar prakrti 34. Ayur Yoga (TP) 35. Upasamhar Literature: Ayurvedic Awareness, the Sutrasthan Ashtanga Hridayam, the Charaka Samhita and the Sharir sthan Sushruta Samhita 41
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