Ayurvedic College for Well-Being
2119 A Hollywood Blvd.
Hoolywood, FL 33020
RSVP 954-923-4444
Ayurvedic Ministries, Level 1
CLASSES BEGIN September 25, 2015
CLASS TIMES ARE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 9 am to 6 pm,
AND SUNDAYS: 8 am to 6 pm
Registration Must Be Completed Prior To Class Date
2015 Ayurvedic College Level I Semester Class Schedule
Term – 800 hours
(includes 600 apprenticeship hrs, 180 yoga training (optional for NAMA recognition), 150 Sanskrit (optional for NAMA recognition), and 200 hrs for in classroom work along with 100 supervised client encounters and clinical case studies)
**The apprenticeship portion of the program entails assisting in the clinic and the apothecary, as well as making products such as tea blends and oils. Also, apprentices assist in food preparations and set up for Pancha Karma. Students are also required to sit and observe Drs. Light and Bryan Miller during consultations and treatments.**
The College offers degree AA first level second Ayurvedic practitioner, Bachelors 3rd level Health practitioner, level 4 Masters Pancha Karma technician, and Doctorate or Ayurvedic PhD.
September 25-27
Introduction, Definition of Principles of Ayurveda, History, Cosmology, Samkhya Philosophy/6 Darshana, Digestive System, Anatomy & Physiology
October 2-4 First Homework is do on the 4th for the first lesson 1 to 3
The 5 Elements, 3 Doshas, Qualities and Gunas, Factors of Living, 5 Herbs and Food Preparation, Anatomy & Physiology
October 9-11 Homework lesson 4 to 5
Three Fold Diagnostic and Observation Methods, Darshan (observation), Sparshan (touching) and Prashna (interrogation), Evaluation and 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
November 6-8 Homework do lesson 6 to 7
Eightfold Examination and Observation Methods, Basic Pulse, Eye and Vision Examination, Tongue, Nails, Malas (Body Waste), Facial, Saliva/Urine Evaluation and 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology, The Sub-Doshas, Food Presentation
November 13-15 Homework do 8 – 9
Tenfold Examination and Observation Methods, Functional Abnormalities of the Body, Geographical Factors, Physical Strength, and Climate Conditions. Digestive Power (Agni), Prakruti, Vikruti, Age and Psychological Factors. Habits, (Psychological Factors) Diet, Evaluation of Ama, Causes of Imbalance and the Stages of Disease (Pathogenisis), 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
December 4-6
The 6 Taste, Proportions of the taste for each Dosha Vipaka ( post Digestive), 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
December 11-13
Diets for Doshas Nutrition and Pacification, Vitamins, Minerals, Immune Boosting Foods, Anatomy & Physiology, 5 Herbs
January 8-10 Homework lesson 9-10
The Dhatus, Functions, Nutrition, Dosha in the Dhatus, Anatomy & Physiology, 5 Herbs
January 15-17 Homework lesson 11 -12
The Srotas, Subtle Forces, The 40 Agnis, Function of Agni, Prana, Ojas, Tejas, 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
February 5-7 Homework lesson 13 – 14
Herbal, Preparations, Management of the Doshas, Tonification, Ways to Use Herbs, 5 Herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
February 12-14 Homework lesson 15 – 16
Ayurveda & Aromatherapy, Uses, Chemical, Constituents, Blending for The Doshas, Oils for Pre-natal and Post Natal Care, 5 herbs, Anatomy & Physiology
March 4-6 Homework Lesson 17 -18
How to do a Consultation, Counseling Skills and Assessing a Client’s Strength and Family History. How to Identify Disease Conditions, Children’s Health and Successful Business Practices
March 11-13
Ancient Ayurvedic Healing Therapies: Purva Karma and Pancha Karma
April 1-3
Different types of Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Mantras/Sound Healing. Visual therapy/Yantras
April 8-10
Presentation, Final
May 6-8
Case studies
May 13-14
Case studies and internship
May 15
Overview, Graduation