Ayurveda Health Counsellor

STARTING APRIL 2nd - 2012

Ayurveda Health Counselor- AHC- 250 HRS

PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant ALC101

Pre Requisite - 100 Hours Foundation Course. Applied towards the AHC

Ayurveda Health Counselor builds on the Foundation Course where the student has completed the foundations of Ayurveda including Ayurveda 101, Samkhya 101 and Tridoshas 101.

AHC is a blended learning, correspondence course, aimed at those not quite ready to commit to the 500 Hour or 450 Hour courses!

Student attends classes, as well as watches the pre recorded classes and study material. Student must submit their assignments and assessments to the teacher via forums or email, Or, complete them online.

This course has the following breakup.

100 Hrs Foundation Block 1
25 HRS Ayurveda Kriya Sharir 101
25 Hrs Ayurveda and the Mind (Manasa101)

25 Hrs Ayurvedic Nutrition (Anut101)

25 Hrs Ayurveda Jyotish (Online. No classes)
25 Hrs Yoga Therapy (Online. No classes)
10 Hrs SANSKRIT
15 Hrs - Internship/Internship OR 2 day onsite Workshop

ONLINE. DISTANT LEARNING. HOME STUDY ONLY. MOST AFFORDABLE OPTION. MINIMAL ONLINE CLASSES. NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO WOULD LIKE A NAMA RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION.

Student receives 5 course booklets as well as audio, video, and study aids.

Course Fees - $ 210 x 6 installments. Or, $999, when paid in advance

* Student must complete some quizzes and assignments at the end of each module.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE PRE RECORDED CLASSES PROVIDED FOR SANSKRIT, YOGA and JYOTISH. Live Classes are available for the rest of the modules. Access to virtual 'campus' is given. Refunds only within one month of enrollment, as long as virtual resources have not been accessed or downloaded. Refunds are pro-rated for the classes attended, or, accessed virtually, as well as the course material. (Each course booklet is $125)

Please fill the Application Form, or, contact us to join the April 2nd Batch.

Ayurveda Health Educator - 450 Hrs

Ayurvedic Health Educator - Level (AHE 101) - Total Hours - 450

PRE REQUISITES:Block 1 Foundation Course

Ayurvedic Health Educator AHE101 is aimed at Energy Healers, Alternative Health Practitioners, and, other Health professionals who want to incorporate Ayurveda into their practice, and, focusing on the spiritual healing aspect of Ayurveda.

"Students are also given access to audio and videos of the Level 1, Block 1, Maharishi Ayurveda Training Program for Health Professionals as part of the 'distant' learning course."

This course has the following breakup.

Block 1 IAH 100 Hrs

25 Hrs Ayurveda and the Mind (Manasa101)

25 Hrs Ayurvedic Nutrition (Anut101)

50 Hrs Ayurvedic Herbology (Ahrb101)
100 Hrs of Yoga (can be transferred for a yoga teacher), OR, 100 Hrs of Panchakarma Therapies

50 Hrs Choice of any three Electives (Energywork, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Pranayama, Meditation 101, Bhagavat Gita 101, Aromatherapy 101, Jyotish Vedic Astrology, Vastu, and Sanskrit, Mantras, Restorative yoga)

50 Hrs Student Research Paper (Energy Medicine, Mantras, Ayurveda and Aromatherapy, Panchakarma, Herbology, Yoga therapy or Nutrition)

50 Hrs Internship/Externship and and Case Studies(25 Hrs + 25 Hrs)

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Training Methodology - Students get access to our VIRTUAL CAMPUS, as well as our educational wiki, resource center. Student receive handouts, a workbook and assignment books.

Student can log in online for a LIVE virtual classe with an actual instructor 2-3 times a week. If the student misses a class, recordings are available. Make up classes also available upon request. Online Whiteboard, videoconferencing is part of the course.

SUMMER SESSION - JULY 15th, 2011
FALL SESSION - SEPTEMBER 15th, 2011
WINTER SESSION - DECEMBER 15th, 2011

Ayurvedic Nutrition - 250 Hrs

Pre Requisites:
High School Diploma
Foundation Module
Ayurvedic Cooking Workshops (Optional)
Holistic Health Professional
Prior Knowledge of Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Nutrition and Dietitics - 250 Hours

Shad Darshan: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine: Including Buddhism, Yoga, Vedanta, and others.
From Dr. Vasant Lad's Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume I, 2001, Chapter One - "Shad Darshan":
Introduction, p. 1; Sankhya, p. 5; Purusha and Prakruti, p. 5; Mahad (Creative
Intelligence), p. 6; Ahamkara, p. 8; Sattva, Rajas, Tamas, p. 8; Nyaya and Vaisheshika,
p. 10; The Four Pramana -- Sources of Valid Knowledge, p. 11; The Elements, p. 12; Soul
(Atman), p. 15; Mind (Manas), p. 16; Time (Kala), p. 16; Direction (Dig), p. 17;
Mimamsa, p. 18; Yoga, p. 19; Vedanta, p. 20; Buddhism, p. 21

HUM108
History of Medicine and Religion - Medicines of World Cultures:
World Models of Herbal Medicine
HIS108

The Five Elements and Their Attributes:
Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth and their Qualities and
Effects on Body, Emotions, Mind, Behaviors and Consciousness.
AYR108
Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Two - "Universal Attributes and Doshic Theory":
The Five Elements and Their Attributes, p. 25; The Five Elements and Tanmatras, p. 27; The
Basic Attributes of Tridosha -- Vata, Pitta, Kapha, p. 29; Attributes (Gunas) and Their
Effects on Doshas, p. 30; Prakruti: Your Unique Body Type, p. 35; Characteristics of the
Vata Individual, p. 39; Characteristics of the Pitta Individual, p. 39; Characteristics of
the Kapha Individual, p. 40

The Doshas and Their Subtypes:
Physical Assessment Skills/Constitutional Analysis:
Vata, Pitta and Kapha and their 15 manifestations in the senses and organ systems.
Diagnosis of imbalance and its causes.
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Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Three - "The Doshas and Their Subtypes":
Vata and Its Subtypes, p. 45; Prana Vayu, p. 48; Udana Vayu, p. 50; Samana Vayu, p. 51; Apana Vayu, p. 52; Vyana Vayu, p. 53; Pitta and Its Subtypes, p. 53; Pachaka Pitta, p. 56; Ranjaka Pitta, p. 57; Sadhaka Pitta, p. 60; Alochaka Pitta, p. 63; Bhrajaka Pitta, p. 64; Kapha and Its Subtypes, p. 65; Kledaka Kapha, p. 68; Avalambaka Kapha, p. 71; Bodhaka Kapha, p. 72; Tarpaka Kapha, p. 74; Shleshaka Kapha, p. 77; Summary, p. 78

Agni, The Digestive Fire in Ayurveda:
Understanding Asian Medicine Concepts and
Philosophical Perspectives in Nutrition, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination.
AYR230

Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Four - "Agni, The Digestive Fire":
Agni, the Digestive Fire, p. 81; Agni and the Five Elements, p. 83; The Role of Agni in Digestion, p. 84; Normal Functions of Agni, p. 86; The Doshas and Agni, p. 89; The Four Varieties of Agni, p. 90; The 40 Main Types of Agni, p. /92; The Subtypes of Agni 92

Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - I:
Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus:
Blood Plasma and Lymphatic Tissue, Blood Tissue, Muscle Tissue
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Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Five - "Dhatus, Part I, Rasa, Rakta, and Mamsa Dhatus":

Introduction, p. 103; Nutrition and Structure of the Dhatus, p. 104; Dhatu Byproducts, p.
106; Disorders of the Dhatus, p. 106; Rasa Dhatu: the Plasma Tissue, p. 107; Byproducts
of Rasa Dhatu, p. 109; Disorders of Rasa Dhatu, p. 110; Fever, p. 111; Decreased and
Increased Rasa Dhatu, p. 111; Rakta Dhatu: the Blood Tissue, p. 113; Red Blood Cells, p.
114; Byproducts of Rakta Dhatu, p. 116; Disorders of Rakta Dhatu, p. 117; The Health of
the Blood Vessels, p. 120; Mamsa Dhatu: the Muscle Tissue, p. 122; Types of Muscles and
Their Functions, p. 124; Byproducts of Mamsa Dhatu, p. 125; Disorders of Mamsa Dhatu, p.
127; The Role of Mamsa Dhatu in Emotional Well Being, p. 129; Meditation and Mamsa Dhatu,
p. 130

Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - II:
Meda, Asthi, Majja & Shukra/Artava Dhatus:
Adipose Tissue (Fat), Osseous Tissue (Bone), Nervous System Tissue,
Male and Female Reproductive Tissue
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Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Six - "Dhatus, Part II, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra and Artava Dhatus":

Review, p. 133; Meda Dhatu: the Fat Tissue, p. 134; Byproducts of Meda Dhatu, p. 137; Disorders of Meda Dhatu, p. 138; Awareness and Meda, p. 145; Asthi Dhatu: the Bone Tissue, p. 146; Byproducts of Asthi Dhatu, p. 148; Disorders of Asthi Dhatu, p. 150; Majja Dhatu: the Nerve Tissue and Bone Marrow, p. 154; Majja and the Prenatal Development Stage, p. 154; The Functions of Majja Dhatu, p. 157; Byproducts of Majja Dhatu, p. 163; Dreams, p. 164; Disorders of Majja Dhatu, p. 164; Shukra and Artava Dhatus: Male and Female Reproductive Tissues, p. 172; Byproducts of Shukra and Artava Dhatus, p. 173; Shukra Dhatu, p. 173; Artava Dhatu, p. 175; Disorders of Shukra/Artava Dhatus, p. 177; Conclusion, p. 178

Srotamsi:
Bodily Channels and Systems
AYR250

Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Seven - "Srotamsi, The Bodily Channels and Systems":

Introduction, p. 181; Sroto Dushti, p. 184; The Channels to Receive: Food, Prana, Water, p. 185; Anna Vaha Srotas: The Channel of Food, p. 185; Prana Vaha Srotas: The Respiratory Channel, p. 187; Ambu Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Water, p. 188; The Channels to Nourish and Maintain the Body: The Dhatu Srotamsi, p. 189; Rasa Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Plasma, p. 189; Rakta Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Blood, p. 190; Mamsa Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Muscle, p. 190; Meda Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Fat, p. 190; Asthi Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Bone, p. 191; Majja Vaha Srotas: The Channel for the Nerves and Bone Marrow, p. 192; Shukra/Artava Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Reproductive Tissue, p. 192; Rajah Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Menstruation, p. 193; Stanya Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Lactation, p. 193; Channels of Elimination: Feces, Urine, Sweat, p. 193; Purisha Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Feces, p. 193; Mutra Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Urine, p. 195; Sveda Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Sweat, p. 196; Mano Vaha Srotas: The Channel of the Mind, p. 197; States of Mind, p. 197; Manifestations of the Mind, p. 198; Chakras, Koshas, and the Mind, p. 199; Perception, Awareness, and the Mind, p. 201; Individual Mind and Universal Mind, p. 202; Mind in the Lower Three Chakras, p. 204; Heart Chakra: Bridge to Higher Consciousness, p. 205; The Mind and the Higher Three Chakras, p. 205; States of Awareness, p. 206; The Universality of Mind, p. 206; Disorders of Mano Vaha Srotas, p. 207; Witnessing Awareness, p. 208; Conclusion, p. 209

Ojas, Tejas and Prana:
Understanding the Immune System and its Inseparable Connection to
Generosity, Healthy Behaviors, Patience, Energy-Vigor, Clear Mindful Focus, and Wisdom
AYR260

Dr. Vasant Lad, 2001: Chapter Eight - Ojas, Tejas, Prana:

Ojas, p. 212; Inferior and Superior Ojas, p. 214; Disorders of Ojas, p. 217; Causes of Disorders of Ojas, p. 219; Tejas, p. 220; Qualities of Tejas, p. 221; Manifestations of Tejas, p. 224; Tejas and Karma, p. 225; Tejas and Kundalini, p. 227; Prana, p. 228; The Functional Integrity of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas, p. 232; Soma, p. 233; Awareness, p. 235

Ayurvedic Digestion and Nutrition Therapeutics I:
Practical applications of Asian Medicine
and philosophical methods for optimal awareness of
nutrition, digestion, absorption, and elimination.
Examines various diets and foods from an energetic vata-pitta-kapha,
sattva-rajas-tamas, five element, heating and cooling perspectives.

BLOCK 3 AYURVEDA

Ayurvedic Practitioner, Block 3

SUMMER PROGRAM ONLY - July 2012

The focus of this program is "Preventive Management and Removing Causative Factors", and, integrating Ayurvedic Principles, with your own practice. The training delivery of this program is done as a 'clinical' and 'workshop' in a classroom location, as well as Virtual Live classes.

This program is meant for holistic health practitioners, RD, RN, and/or existing students of Ayurveda only. Students can choose their own area of specialization, and, research at this point.

Please note that Block 3 does not have designated number of Hours, however, three weekends at one of our, or, our 'affiliate' location, is required. The student must do their own research, and, study at the end of the each on location workshop.

We also provide the Block 3 participants with three months of access to our online case study and research resource. Block 3 is the 'application' portion of the knowledge. Student gets an 'internship' record at the end of this program.

Program Break up

Overview, origins, research, and case reports, Ayurvedic Diagnostics and Bio Feedback,
Core Strategies for Preventing and Managing Chronic Imbalance, Nadi Vigyan, Clinical Workshop, case studies and Q&A

* Student MUST spend three weekends at our location, or, our affiliate location.

* A minimum 10 people Case Based Research Project to be submitted to the school. Student is required to choose one area of specialization - (For example, Management of Gluten Intolerance through Ayurveda, and other Holistic and Alternative Methods, or, Role of Meditation, and, Ayurvedic Herbs in support of Post Partum).

Student will do case based research and research project for their own area of specialization. The result may be published by school, for other students.

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Pre Requisite: Enrolled in and finished 75% of Block 2 courses.

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What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda, which literally means "The Science of Life," is the healing science from India. It has been practiced for over 5,000 years by millions of individuals to assist the body in journeying back to optimal health. Ayurveda views health and disease as the end result of how we interact with the world, in terms of our beliefs, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings, which then ultimately determine our actions. Actions in harmony with our inner nature create health, while those dis-harmonious with our inner nature create disease. Health comes when we live in harmony with our true nature as spirit.

Ayurveda allows us to get a glimpse of our individual true nature and to find the best ways to live a life of balance. It provides holistic understanding and healing to people on all levels: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Ayurveda uses a multitude of healing modalities including herbs, diet, colors, aromas, sound, lifestyle recommendations, Pancha Karma, meditation, and yoga. More and more people are discovering that these ancient principles are easily applicable to modern life and that they have the