Module 1 Fundamentals of Ayurveda

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Ayurveda Philosophy & history of Ayurveda

 The history of Ayurveda and the Samkhya philosophy of creation

 The body-universe relationship (Brahmanda-pinda theory)

 Theory of 5 elements (Pancha Mahabuta theory) and the theory of macrocosm and microcosm Introduction of basic principles of Ayurveda

 Three biological humors or constitutions (Tri-dosha)

 Principles of mental constituents (sattva, rajas, tamas)

 Determining individual body constitution (prakruti)

 Understand the bodily tissues (saptta dhatu), waste products (trimala), channels (srotas)

 Understand General diseases of tridosha and basic dietary and lifestyle advice for individual constitutions (Ahara/Viraha) using case formats Module 2 - Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies

 Understand the organisation of the body

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system  Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system

 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system

Module 3 – Principles and techniques of massage

 Understand Origins of massage and the significance of massage in Ayurveda  Knowledge of Global history of massage (massage in different countries)

 Introduction to sudation therapy; types of sudation therapy; indications and contraindications of sudation therapy & benefits of proper sudation

 How to use of massage media; introduction to Ayurvedic therapeutic oils and powders and their properties and actions

 How to apply External oleation (snehana); techniques of warm oil to the body

Module 4 – Principles and techniques of massage

 Marma Mardand; introduction to 108 marma points

 Anatomical positions of marma

 Manipulation of marma for the treatment of common diseases/imbalances in the tridosha

 Abhyanga; the four basic Ayurvedic massage techniques

 Performing marma massage using abhyanga and marma mardana

 Contraindications of Ayurvedic Abhyanga Marma massage

Module 5 – Shirodhara and other specific treatments

 Location of marma points in head and neck area

 Ayurvedic head massage (Shiro Abhyanga); preparation, procedure and practice  Ayurvedic face massage (Vaktra Mardana); preparation, procedure and practice

 Shirodhara as a treatment for stress relief and imbalances of the mind

 Procedure for Shirodhara

 Procedure for pinda sweda (hot herbal poultices), gharshana (body brushing technique or rubbing), udvartana (powder massage)

 Preparations of herbal materials for pinda sweda, pastes etc

 Procedure for pada abhyanga (foot massage)

 Procedure for hasta abhyanga (hand massage)

 Procedure for kati vasti

 Procedure for akshi tarpana