Objective: To provide practical training on selected Ayurvedic massages and treatments practiced in Kerala for those who are interested in learning Ayurveda therapies.

Program will be delivered through a combination of theory & practical sessions and discussions.

2 weeks Ayurveda Introductory Course

Program will be delivered through a combination of theory & practical sessions and discussions.

Theory Sessions

• Basics of Ayurveda
• Tridosha theory (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
• Abhyanga (Ayurveda massage)
• Different types of Ayurveda massages
• Panchakarma therapies
• Uses of Panchakarma therapies
• Systems in Panchakarma
• Vital points (Marmas) of human body
• Steps in messages
• Various types of treatments
• Preparation of Kizhi
• Preparation of herbal steam
• Preparation of herbal bath
• Various oils for massages and shirodhara
• Herbal beauty therapies

Practical Sessions

• Head massage
• Face massage
• Full body massage
• Shirodhara
• Preparation of Kizhi
• Ilakkizhi/podikkizhi/Navarakkizhi
• Talapotichil
• Udhvarttanam (Powder massage)
• Herbal Steam
• Kadi Vasti
• Swedanam
• Special beauty massages
• Herbal facials
• Ksheera Dhuma
• Lepanam

3 Months Advanced Course in Ayurveda

• Poorvakarma
• Panchakarma
• Paschatkarma
• Marma therapy
• Sukha Thirummu (Based on Kalari Treatment System)
• Ayurveda Panchakarma CD, Printed Notes and individual practical sessions to each participant.

• INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA
• HISTORY OF AYURVEDA - Kerala Culture and Ayurveda Tradition.
• BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA
• BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA
• Theory of Creation
• Pancha Mahabhuta
• Tridosha
• Body, Mind & Soul
• Sapta Dhatu (Body Elements)
• Mala (Wastes)
• Srotas (Body Channels)
• Agni (Digestive Fire)
• Koshta (Alimentary Tract)
• Prakruti (Body Constitution)


• PHARMACOLOGY - Study 0f Herbs
• PREPARATORY PROCESSES OF PANCHAKARMA

(a) SNEHANAKARMA (OLEATION TREATMENT)
• Internal Oleation
• External Oleation
• Abhyangam - different steps in Abhyangam
• Padabhyangam (Massage of feet)
• Shiroabhyangam (Massage of Head)
• Gandoosham (Gargling)
(b) SWEDANA KARMA (FOMENTATION)
• Taapa Swedanam (Fomentation)
• Upanaha Swedanam
• Ushma Swedanam (Herbal Steam & Bundles)
• Drava Swedanam (Sudation with liquids)
• Anaagneya Swedanam (Sudation without fire)
• Benefits of Swedanam (Sudation)
• PANCHAKARMA THERAPY
• VAMANA (Induced Vomiting)
• VIRECHANAM (Induced Purgation)
• VASTI (Medicated Enema)
• NASYA (Nasal Medication)
• RAKSHAMOKSHAM (Blood letting)
• ARRANGEMENTS OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT SCHEDULE
• MARMA (Vital Energy Points)
• AYURVEDA DIETARY CONCEPTS
• COMMONLY USED MEDICINES OILS AND PRODUCTS

• Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Body Massage)
• Elakizhi (Massage with Bundles of Medicinal Leaves)
• Podikizhi (Massage with Bundles of Medicinal Powders)
• Navarakizhi (Massage with Bundles of Medicated cooked Rice)
• Udhwarthanam (Massage with Medicinal Powders)
• Pizhichil (Medicated Oil bath)
• Shirodhara
• Thakra Dhara
• Ksheeradhara
• Shiro Vasti
• Karna Pooranam (Local Treatment for Ear Problems)
• Netra Tarpanam (Medicated oil treatment for the Eyes)
• Kadee vasti (Local Treatment for Low Back Pain)
• Greeva vasti (Local Treatment for Neck problems)
• Janu vasti (Local Treatment for Knee joint Pain)
• Herbal Steam Bath
• Ayurvedic Feet Massage
• Shiro Abhyanga (Traditional Indian Head Massage)
• Ksheera Dhoomam
• Ayurvedic Face Massage
• Nasya (Nasal Medication)
• Anjanam
• Aschyotanam (Netradhara)
• Kabalam
• Gandoosham
• Talam
• Lepam
• Pichu
• Shirolepam

Special Therapies

• Traditional Marma Massage - Demonstration only
• Sukha Thirummu (Based on Kalari Teatment System)
• Ayurveda Beauty Treatments

1 Month Intensive Ayurveda Course (Panchakarma)

The course intends to introduce any serious student into various facets of Ayurveda with a firm grounding and a clear perspective in Ayurveda principles and their applications. It enables one to use therapies in health practices and educate students in the basics of Ayurveda. The study of Sanskrit (optional) helps them to have a clear idea of the technical terms and it paves the way to delve deep into the subject. The course gives a strong foundation to do further studies. Yoga training is for health management.

• Origin, History and Traditions of Ayurveda
• Fundamental Principles of ayurveda based on Indian Knowledge systems
• Preventive and Health aspects
• Principles of Ayurveda Dietetics
• Ayurveda Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
• Poorvakarma (Preparatory Therapies)
• Panchakarma (Main Therapies)
• Paschatkarma (Supplementary Therapies)
• Pharmacology
• Medicinal preparations
• Study of selected classical medicines
• Diagnosis and treatment of selected diseases

• Swedanam
• Virechanam
• Matra Vasti
• Gandoosham
• Podikizhi
• Elakizhi
• Ekanga Dhara

• Preparation of Medicines
• Kashayam (Decoction)
• Swarasam (Juices)
• Choornam (Herbal Powder)

6 weeks Intensive Ayurveda Course (Panchakarma)

This course is only meant for those who intend to become experts in Panchakarma and other Therapies like Poorvakarma, Paschatkarma and Kerala special therapies.

Theory Session

• Significance and application of therapies
• Benefits and use of therapies in health maintenance and diseases
• Kerala special therapies

Practical Session

• Swedanam
• Virechanam
• Matra Vasthi
• Nasyam
• Abhyangam
• Pizhichil
• Pichu
• Siro Dhara
• Kabalam
• Gandoosham
• Podikizhi
• Elakizhi

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