We offer an 800 page correspondence course in four books available for $395. They include all information required to give a consultation. However, if you are serious about becoming a practitioner there are a few classes that you would need to take in a classroom setting, so we can be assured you are capable. The required classes are Aromatherapy, Herbology, and Pulse Diagnosis. There is an additional charge of $300 for each of these classes. To see the full extent of what is in the course take a look at the Table of Contents. http://ayurvedichealers.com/correspondence_course_toc.doc
In the US, this field is growing tremendously. Medical doctors are hiring Ayurvedic practitioners. The professions of aromatherapy and massage therapists using essential oils are also growing at an increasing rate.
In order to be certified with NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) you must have 350 classroom hours and 150 peripheral. Because the correspondence course is not done in this setting it would only be accountable for you peripheral hours. Therefore in order to be qualified, you must set aside 1 week time for the final exam, in which time you will study personally with both of us, so as to be certain you are capable of consulting. There is an additional charge of $150 dollars for the final exam. The hands-on classes, the final exam, and a requirement of 60 case studies would account for your 250 classroom hours for NAMA. Another way to obtain your NAMA hours would be to go with us on a vacation with applicable learning hours- check out our schedule for dates and more information on these trips.
We also offer a Gurukula Apprenticeship Program for those who qualify.
Contact us at 941-806-7760 or email Earthess@aol.com to get started today.
Blessings-
Bryan and Light Miller
Ayurvedic Study Course
- Table of Contents
Module I
Lesson - Introduction
Introduction 2
Goals of this Study Course 4
Course Format 5
Ayurveda for Western Society 6
Why add Ayurveda to Your Practice? 7
Definition of an Ayurvedic Practitioner 9
Student Commitment and Responsibilities 10
Diary 12
Daily Checklist 15
Dream Journal 17
Point of view 20
Disclaimer 21
Books Required 22
Recommended Basic Library 23
-Review and Queries 24
Lesson 1 - History, Cosmology, Philosophy
History of Ayurveda 25
Cosmology 31
Chart of 4 Levels of Cosmos 35
Philosophy 36
-Review and Queries 39
Lesson 2 - The Gunas and The Elements
The Prime Qualities: Gunas 41
The 5 Elements and 3 Gunas 43
The 3 Biological Doshas and 3 Gunas 44
The 3 Gunas Questionnaire 45
The 5 Element Theory 47
Attributes of The Elements 48
Body Governance and The 5 Elements 49
-Review and Queries 50
Lesson 3 - The Three Doshas
The 3 Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha Forces 52
Changing Forces 54
Attributes and Effects on the Tri-Dosha System 55
Vata: Activities, imbalances, illnesses, 58 emotions, diet, sites.
Pitta: Activities, imbalances, illnesses, 59
emotions, diet, sites.
Kapha: Activities, imbalances, illnesses, 60
emotions, diet, sites.
Body Types:
- Vata, Pitta, Kapha 61
- Mixed Types 64
-Review and Queries 66
Lesson 4 - Factors of Living
Climatic Influences 68
Seasons and Dosha Balance 69
Life Stages 70
Ayurvedic Cycles of the Day 71
Daily Application of Dosha Theory 73
-Vata
-Pitta
-Kapha
Dharma 77
-Review and Queries
Lesson 5 - Examination
Things Which Do Not Change Questionnaire 83
(Prakriti)
Things Which Do Change Questionnaire 85
(Vikriti)
Mind Questionnaire 87
Emotions Questionnaire 88
Summary of Questionnaires 89
Examination Introduction 90
-Questioning 90
-Touch & Basic Pulse 91
-Observing 94
Facial Examination 95
Eye Examination 96
Speech Examination 97
Tongue Examination 98
Saliva Examination 102
Nail Examination 103
Malas (body wastes):
- Stool 104
- Urine 106
- Perspiration 108
- Sputum 109
-Review and Queries 110
Lesson 6 - The Sub-Doshas
Sub-Dosha Introduction 112
The 5 Forms of Vata 113
The 5 Forms of Pitta 118
The 5 Forms of Kapha 123
The Sub-Doshas and The 5 Elements 128
The Sub-Doshas and Forces of Movement 129
Coordinating the Sub-Doshas with the Primary Doshas 130
The Sub-Dosha Survey 131
-Review and Queries 132
Lesson 7 - Vikriti & Disease
Vikriti 134
Ama Toxins & Disease 135
Diagnosis of Ama Conditions 136
Ama Questionnaire 137
Physical Imbalances 138
- Lack of Exercise
- Environmental
- Diet
- Contagious Diseases
Emotional Imbalances 142
- Relationships
- Addictions
Mental Imbalances 145
Spiritual Imbalances 148
Karmic Imbalances 149
– Review and Queries 151
Lesson 8 - The 6 Tastes
The 6 Tastes 153
The 5 Elements - 6 Tastes - 4 Attributes 155
The Forms of the Tastes 157
Proportions of Tastes Needed for Dosha Health 159
Over-Consumption of Tastes on Emotions & Organs 160
Tastes and Dosha Changes 160
The Post Digestive Factor (Vipaka) 161
-Review and Queries 162
End of Module I
MODULE II
FOODS
Lesson 9 - Foods & Diet
Lifestyle Regimes 164
– Vata - Pitta - Kapha Foods – Introduction 167
Food Preparation 170
Food Combining 173
Restaurant Eating 174
Diet for Reducing Vata Imbalance 176
Diet for Reducing Vata-Kapha Imbalance 178
Diet for Reducing Pitta Imbalance 179
Diet for Reducing Pitta-Vata Imbalance 181
Diet for Reducing Pitta-Kapha Imbalance 182
Diet for Reducing Kapha Imbalance 183
-Review and Queries 185
Lesson 10 - Fruits pg.186
Fruits - General Considerations
Acerola
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Breadfruit
Carambola
Carob
Cherimoya
Cherry
Cranberry
Currant
Date
Durian
Eggfruit
Gooseberries
Grape
Grapefruit
Guava
Jackfruit
Jujube
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemon
Lime
Litchi
Loquat
Mango
Mangosteen
Melons
Mamea
Mulberry
Nectarine
Orange
Papaya
Passion Fruit
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pineapple
Plum
Pomgranate
Quince
Raspberry
Sapodilla
Sapote
Soursop
Strawberry
Tamarind
Tangerine
Tomato
Tuna
Watermelon
-Review and Queries
Lesson 11 - Vegetables pg. 222
General Considerations
Artichoke
Arugula
Asparagus
Bamboo Shoots
Beans
Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Burdock
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Celeriac
Chard
Chayote
Chicory
Collards
Corn
Cress
Cucumber
Egg Plant
Endive
Fiddlehead Fern
Jerusalem Artichoke
Jicama
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lamb’s Lettuce
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nasturtium
Okra
Olive
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Purslane
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potato
Tapioca
Taro
Turnip
Watercress
Yams
Seaweeds pg. 257
General Considerations
Agar Agar
Arame
Carageen Kelp
Dulse
Hiziki
Kombu
Nori
Glass Wort
Spirulina & Blue Green Algae
Wakame
-Review and Queries
Lesson 12 - Beans & Grains pg. 26
Beans
Aduki
Bean Sprouts
Black Gram
Chick Peas
Fava
Kidney
Lentils
Lima
Mung
Peanut
Soybeans
Split Peas
Tofu
Grains pg. 278
General Considerations
Cooking Times & Liquid
Amaranth
Barley
Buckwheat
Bulgar
Dry Corn
Millet
Oats
Quinoa
Rice
Rye
Seitan
Semolina
Spelt
Triticale
Wheat
Wild Rice
Review and Queries
Lesson 13 - Oils, Nuts, Seeds
OILS - Page 293 NUTS & SEEDS - Page 300
Avocado Oil Acorn
Canola Oil Almonds
Caster Oil Beechnut
Corn Oil Brazil
Coconut Oil Cashew
Flaxseed Oil Chestnut
Lard Coconut
Margarine Filbert
Mustard Oil Gingko
Olive Oil Lotus
Peanut Oil Macadamia
Safflower Oil Pecans
Sesame Oil Pine Nuts
Soy Oil Pistachio
Sunflower Oil Pumpkin
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Walnuts
-Review and Queries
Lesson 14 - Dairy, Fish, Meatpg. 314
– Dairy – Fish – Meat
– Poultry
– Other Meats
-Review and Queries
Lesson 15 - Beverages, Condiments, Spicespg. 336
Beverages Condiments Spices
-Review and Queries
Lesson 16 - Vitamins & Mineralspg. 368
Vitamins
Macro Minerals Trace Minerals -Review and Queries
End of Module II
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Module III
Lesson 17 - Anatomy & Western Physiology
Introduction 405
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems 407
Physiology and Histology of the Skin 414
Circulatory System 423
Respiratory System 432
Nervous System 435
Endocrine System 439
Excretory System 441
Urinary System 441
Liver 442
Digestive System 442
Skeletal System 443
Muscular System 447
-Review & Queries 452
Lesson 18 - The Dhatus
Review of Tridosha Theory 454
Dhatu Overview 455
Chart of Dhatus 456
Function of Dhatus 457
Doshas in the Dhatus 464
Dhatu Nutrition 471
-Review and Queries 473
Lesson 19 - Srotas
Srota Definitions: 475
Excess Flow
Deficient Flow
Obstructed Flow
Flow into Wrong Passage
Overview of the Sixteen Srotas 476
3 Supply Srotas 477
7 Tissue Supply Srotas 479
3 Waste Transporting Srotas 484
2 Female System Srotas 486
To Keep A Healthy Mind 488
Chakras 489
- Review and Queries 490
Lesson 20 - Subtle Forces
Agni - Four Varieties: 492
– Master Fire and Five Elemental Agni
– Five Pitta Sub-dosha Agni
– Seven Dhatu Agni
Tejas 496
Prana 496
Ojas 497
Synergy 497
- Review and Queries 498
Lesson 21 - Herbal Therapies
Why Use Herbs? 500
Herbal Constituents 502
Herbal Therapeutic Properties 503
Ways to Use Herbs 505
Culinary Herbs 516
Management of Vata With Herbs & Essential Oils 517
Management of Pitta With Herbs & Essential Oils 518
Management of Kapha With Herbs & Essential Oils 519
Special Herb Listing Begins 521
- Review and Queries 584
Lesson 22 - Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy 586
Mini Monographs 591
-Review and Queries 597
Lesson 23 - How To Do A Consultation
Consultation 599
Advanced Pulses 604
How To Use The Pulse Diagnosis Chart 605
Pulse Diagnosis Chart 606
Ayurvedic Consultation Chart 607
Client History 609
Medical History Form 610
Client Log 611
Client Evaluation 612
-Review and Queries 615
Lesson 24 - Ancient and Traditional Healing
Abyangha Massage 618
Mantra 619
Meditation 622
Channeling 625
The Aura 626
The Chakras 628
-Review and Queries 632
Lesson 25 - Successful Business Practices
A Six-Step Guide to Breaking the Unhappiness Habit 634
Prosperity 635
Goal Setting 639
The Barnes Creed 650
Marketing Yourself as a Healer and Ayurvedic Consultant 651
Ethics 655
-Review and Queries 656
End of Module III
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Module IV
Lesson 26 – Conditions and Treatments
How To Use The “Conditions & Treatments” Section 2
Conditions & Treatments Begin 4
How To Make An Herbal Brew 152
How To Make An Herbal Salve 152
