Ayurveda Introductory Course

Course Duration: 7 Days / Residential / Certification

वायु पिततं कफशचेति त्रयो दोषा: समास्त: ॥
विकृता विकृतादेहं घ्नन्ति ते वर्त्तयन्ति चा ।
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three Doshas of the
body. The perfect balance of three Doshas leads to health.
imbalance in Tridosha leads to diseases.

– Ashtanga Hridayam

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine. It aims to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance.

According to Ayurvedic theory, everyone is made of a combination of five elements: air, water, fire, earth, and space. These elements combine in the body to form three energies or life forces, called doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Although there is a unique mix of the three doshas, one dosha is usually the most influential in each person.

In Ayurveda, the balance of a person’s doshas is thought to explain some of his or her individual differences and the likelihood of illness. An imbalanced dosha is believed to interrupt the natural flow of vital energy or prana.

Learning Objectives

Foundational principles of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic constitution and the three Doshas
The relationship between constitution, health, and imbalance
The definition of holistic health
Daily guidelines for balanced living
The Ayurvedic approach to digestion
The purpose of Ayurveda’s sister science, Yoga
The mind-body connection

Benefits of Authentic Ayurveda Treatments

Improves immunity
Restores your natural balance thus improving overall health and wellness
Improves body metabolism
Strengthens the process of digestion
Removes anxiety and stress
Improves mental wellbeing
Enhances the quality of sleep
Improves skin and hair

A young man preparing Ayurvedic medicine in the traditional manner in India.

Treatment Plan

After the assessment, the practitioner typically creates an individualized treatment plan including diet, exercise, herbs, yoga, meditation, and massage. The treatment plan generally focuses on restoring balance to one or two doshas.