We offer an 1000 page correspondence course in four books available for $395 includes homework revision and grading. 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.
In order to be certified with various Ayurvedic associations 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 your 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. Another way to obtain your 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 to get started today.
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, emotions, diet, sites 58
- Pitta: Activities, imbalances, illnesses, emotions, diet, sites 59
- Kapha: Activities, imbalances, illnesses emotions, diet, sites 60
- 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 (Prakriti) 83
- Things Which Do Change Questionnaire (Vikriti) 85
- 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
MODULE II
- 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
- Fruits – General Considerations 186 -221
Lesson 11 – Vegetables & Seaweed
- Vegetables – General Considerations 222 – 256
- Seaweed – General Considerations 257 – 266
Lesson 12 – Beans & Grains
- Beans – General Considerations 267
- Grains – General Considerations 278
Lesson 13 – Oils, Nuts, Seeds
- Oils 293
- Nuts & Seeds 300
- Review and Queries
Lesson 14 – Dairy, Fish, Meat pg. 314
- Dairy/Fish/Meat
- Poultry
- Other Meats
- Review and Queries
Lesson 15 – Beverages, Condiments, Spices pg. 336
- Beverages Condiments Spices
- Review and Queries
Lesson 16 – Vitamins & Minerals pg. 368
- Vitamins
- Macro Minerals Trace Minerals
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/Prana/Ojas 496 & 697
- 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
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