PART 1
Ayurvedic Foundations & Diagnostics
We will study the elements and how they develop and aff ect one another in the body and mind, how imbalances occur and how to recognize them and change them. Understanding these concepts gives a logical and precise understanding of how to use the Assessment Tools- pulse, tongue, face, posture, hair, skin, etc.
1. Fundamentals of Ayurveda
Philosophy & the Elements
History of how our environment is just like our surroundings
The Chakras and Endocrine Gland
How our emotional and physical personalities show themselves
The Doshas
Vata, Pitta & Kapha
The Gunas
Qualities of Vata, Pitta, Kapha creating individualism.
Pulse Assessment
Learn how to read rhythms, as used in Ayurvedic science
Positions & rhythms
Covers levels 1-7 on pulse
2. Fundamentals of Symptomology
Six stages of Disease
How to add up symptoms and stop an issue from continuing
The Dhatus
The tissues in the body and how important they are
Prana, Tejas, & Ojas
Energy, Waste, and Immunity Fluids
Assessment Tools
Our bodies show us what we need to know. Reading face, tongue, skin, ears & more
Pushes and Blocks
Elements effect each other
Pulse is taught daily.
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PART 2
Ayurvedic Aromatherapy, Herbs & Whole Food Nutrition
We will discuss traditional preparations and usage, what our bodies’ needs are, and how food is our best medicine. We will also be reading symptoms & learning which foods, essential oils & herbs to use per individual client.
3. Offering Nourishment
Ayurvedic Whole Food Nutrition
Agni & Ama
Learn the importance of metabolism and how toxicity occurs
Digestive tract
Digestive fi re & toxicity in the gut
The Rasas
The energy of food through learning the six tastes
Ayurvedic view of protein, fats & carbohydrates
The need for adequate and balanced energy
Enzymes & the medicinal value of spices
metabolic fuel, proteins that build & cleanse
Fats
EFA’s vs. saturated fats
We will be in the kitchen cooking for part of this class.
4. Supporting Change
Clinical Aromatherapy
Th e physical and emotional aspects
Essential Oils
Application, toxicity, dosage, property, function & use
Ayurvedic Elemental Chemistry
How to use chemical constituents to know properties of plants
Traditional Blending techniques as an art form
Understanding herbs as Hot, Cold, Wet & Dry
Ayurvedic approach to carrier oils
Choosing appropriate oils for clients
Pulse continuation throughout class
We will blend formulas and create remedies in class.
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PART 3
Ayurvedic Treatment, Bodywork & Application
We will explore the changes that are possible through Ayurvedic massage and Pancha Karma treatments. We will also discuss client relations- how to listen well and present options. This class is designed to prepare you to utilize all of your tools.
5. Learning to Trust Your Hands
Marma Chikitsa
Lymphatic drainage massage
How to change the tissues through massage techniques
The Tools- hot rocks, compresses, cupping, etc.
Tandem Massage (two practitioners)
The support system for the client
Nadis
The autonomical nervous system
Marmas pressure points
Intersections in the nerve lines
6. Putting it All Together
Pancha Karma
We will discuss client intake charts, the importance of listening, and how to build a clientele. We will work on clients and each other during this class. We will end with a client, during which we will tend to them physically and emotionally, and take them through the full Panch Karma process- assessments, pulse, cooking, preparations, and treatments (ghee eye bath, sweats, scrubs, etc.). Theory and when to administer various treatments will be covered as well as review and follow up.
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