<p>Module 1 – Fundamentals of Ayurveda Philosophy & history of Ayurveda</p><p> The history of Ayurveda and the Samkhya philosophy of creation</p><p> The body-universe relationship (Brahmanda-pinda theory)</p><p> Theory of 5 elements (Pancha Mahabuta theory) and the theory of macrocosm and microcosm Introduction of basic principles of Ayurveda</p><p> Three biological humors or constitutions (Tri-dosha)</p><p> Principles of mental constituents (sattva, rajas, tamas)</p><p> Determining individual body constitution (prakruti)</p><p> Understand the bodily tissues (saptta dhatu), waste products (trimala), channels (srotas)</p><p> 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</p><p> Understand the organisation of the body</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system  Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system</p><p> Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system</p><p>Module 3 – Principles and techniques of massage</p><p> Understand Origins of massage and the significance of massage in Ayurveda  Knowledge of Global history of massage (massage in different countries)</p><p> Introduction to sudation therapy; types of sudation therapy; indications and contraindications of sudation therapy & benefits of proper sudation</p><p> How to use of massage media; introduction to Ayurvedic therapeutic oils and powders and their properties and actions</p><p> How to apply External oleation (snehana); techniques of warm oil to the body</p><p>Module 4 – Principles and techniques of massage</p><p> Marma Mardand; introduction to 108 marma points</p><p> Anatomical positions of marma</p><p> Manipulation of marma for the treatment of common diseases/imbalances in the tridosha</p><p> Abhyanga; the four basic Ayurvedic massage techniques</p><p> Performing marma massage using abhyanga and marma mardana</p><p> Contraindications of Ayurvedic Abhyanga Marma massage</p><p>Module 5 – Shirodhara and other specific treatments</p><p> Location of marma points in head and neck area</p><p> Ayurvedic head massage (Shiro Abhyanga); preparation, procedure and practice  Ayurvedic face massage (Vaktra Mardana); preparation, procedure and practice</p><p> Shirodhara as a treatment for stress relief and imbalances of the mind</p><p> Procedure for Shirodhara</p><p> Procedure for pinda sweda (hot herbal poultices), gharshana (body brushing technique or rubbing), udvartana (powder massage)</p><p> Preparations of herbal materials for pinda sweda, pastes etc</p><p> Procedure for pada abhyanga (foot massage)</p><p> Procedure for hasta abhyanga (hand massage)</p><p> Procedure for kati vasti</p><p> Procedure for akshi tarpana</p>