The Ayurveda Wellness Counselor Module Description:

 

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AAA 101  Padarthvigyan and Ayurveda Itihaas & Yoga Darshana

Subject Description:

The course teaches introduction to the science of Ayurveda, the core principles and the ancient history and cosmology. The topics will include but not limited to:

• Ayurveda Definition, Purpose

• Founding Philosophies- Shad Darshana

• Building Blocks of Ayurveda (Panchamahabhuta Theory)

• Ayurvedic history, literary review and intro to reference text book of Ayurveda

• Ayurvedic view of Cosmology

• Sankhya, Yoga Darshana

 

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AAA 102   Sharir Vigyana I

Subject Description:

Sharir Vigyana I introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Dhosha Theory

• Triguna Theory

• Evaluation of Constitution – Understanding Ayurvedic body types

• Anatomical View of Ayurveda

• How to determine Dosha constitution body type

 

 

AAA 103   Sharir Vigyana II

Subject Description:

Sharir Vigyan II introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Knowledge of Saptadhatu (Ayurvedic Tissues)

• Concept of Bodily Wastes and their Functions

• Concepts of Ojas- Essence of life

• Malas and Strotamsi

 

 

AAA 104  Manas Shastra & Sookshma Sharir

Subject Description:

Fundamentals of Manas Shastra and Sookshma introduces students to below topic but not limited to:

• Central and outer pathways and energetic anatomy (chakras, koshas and nadis)

• Mind in Ayurvedic Perspective

• The Soul (Atman)

• The nature and functions of mind and how it functions and operates

• Types of Mind - Antarmana, Bahyamana

• Different mental processes - Dhi, Dhruti, Smruti

• Relation of mind and body

• Mental constitutions- Satvic, Rajasic, Tamasic

 

 

AAA 105   Ayurveda Aharavigyana

Subject Description: 

Fundamental of Ayurvedic Nutrition & Food science introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Ayurvedic Parameters of food evaluation – Rasa, Veerya, Vipaka etc.

• Different  tastes and their effect on body and mind

• Diet Recommendation for Constitution Type

• Food compatibilities and incompatibilities

• Food Etiquette in Ayurveda – When, where, what and how to eat

 

 

AAA 106   Dravyaguna Shastra I

Subject Description:

Ayurvedic Herbal science introduces students to below topics but not limited to: 

• Understanding Herbal Energies

• Ayurvedic methods of evaluating herbs and spices

• Method of herbal formulation preparation

• Qualities, actions, effects, application, dosage of selected spices

• Different methods of herb administration

• How to enhance the healing properties of herbs

 

 

AAA 107   Yogashastra

Subject Description:

Fundamentals of Yoga principles introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Detail understanding of Eight Limbs of Yoga

• Different Types of Yoga

• Health Benefits of Yoga

• Yoga Postures (Asana) for Body types

• Pranayama – Yogic Breathing Exercises

• Yogic Cleansing Practices

• Meditation Types and Practices

 

 

AAA 108   Swastha Vritta

Subject Description:  

An Ayurvedic principle of healthy living introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Ayurvedic recommendations for creating healthy lifestyles

• Ayurvedic daily routine for balancing health

• Ayurvedic seasonal routines, self-care

• Therapies such as Gandusha (oil pulling), Tongue Scraping, Danta Dhavan, Daily Nasya

• Ancient Ethical Conducts

• Ayurvedic Behavioral Regimen

 

 

AAA 109   Nidan Panchak & Nadi Vigyana

Subject Description:

Nidan Panchak and Nadi vigyana introduce students to below topics but not limited to:

• How to analyze the various systems and structure of the body

• Ayurvedic Assessment Methodologies

• Descriptive Methods of  Darshan, Sparshan and Prashna   

• Analysis of Nadi (pulse), tongue and Mala

• Understanding Ayurvedic view of Samprapti

• Classroom case demonstrations and review

 

 

AAA 110   Ayurveda Rasayana Shastra & Panchakarma I

Subject Description:

Ayurveda Detoxification and Rasayana Shastra introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Approach to the Ayurvedic detoxification strategies and modalities

• Different types of Shamana

• Different types of Shodana  methods

• Methods of Panchakarma therapies

• Home mini detox methods

• Methods of rejuvenation in Ayurveda

• Description of Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac therapies)

• Hands on introduction to Kati Basti, Netra Basti, Śirodhara, Shiroabhyanga

 

 

AAA 111  Ayurvedic Chikittsa - Healing & Wellness Solutions

Subject Description:

Fundamental of Ayurvedic healing wellness solution introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Discussing different imbalances to understand Samprapti

• Mopping of various stages of imbalances to arrive at an Ayurvedic protocol

• Ayurvedic Health Management Process

• Introduction to the use of spices for bringing sound health

• Ayurvedic healing methods including simple herbs, dietary and lifestyle changes to restore/maintain equilibrium     

• Lifestyle recommendations for day-to-day health maintenance

 

 

AAA 112   Ayurvedic Practice and Management

Subject Description:

Ayurvedic practice management introduces students to below topics but not limited to:

• Legal, Ethical Aspects of Ayurvedic practice

• Professional Ethics and Communication

• Ancient Ethical Ayurveda Practice

• HIPAA Compliance

• How to build and sustain Ayurveda practice

• Client Management Techniques

• Ayurveda as a developing profession and the need for accreditation

• Working within Scopes of Practice

 

 

AAA 113,114   Internship

Subject Description:

Students are trained in Ayurvedic practice, methods and case management.

Students will participate in assessment of a client including observation, supervised case management, record keeping, and case review.    

Students learn the application of:

• Ayurvedic Health Management Process

• Ayurvedic Assessment Methodologies

• Collaborative Review and Follow-up

• Client Management Techniques