Topics in Ayurveda: 30 PACE Credits
Course Description:
Ashtanga Hridayam is one of the three major literary works of Ayurveda. Ashtanga Hridayam Part V of the course will include Sutrasthana Chapters 13-15. These chapters deal with the fundamental concepts of treatment and the logic of formulations in Ayurveda. A deep knowledge of these topics is essential for developing skills in diagnosis as well as treatment. Completing parts I, II, III, or IV is not necessary to understand and enjoy Part V. In Ashtanga Hridayam V you will be learning the core concepts of Ayurvedic diagnosis, treatment, and formulations. Ashtanga Hridayam Part V of the course will include Sutrasthana Chapters 13-15.
These chapters deal with the fundamental concepts of treatment and the logic of formulations in Ayurveda. A deep knowledge of these topics are essential for developing skills in diagnosis as well as treatment. Chapter 13 called Doṣopakramaṇīyaṃ deals with principles of formulating treatments to stabilize the doṣhas. Chapter 14 called Dvividhopakramaṇīyaṃ deals with principles of treatment that balance the metabolism of the body. Chapter 15 called Śodhanādigaṇasaṅgrahaṃ lists the various formulations used for śodhana and management of diseases to correct imbalance of the doṣhas.SCU’s Ayurveda program is offering this course in collaboration with Amrita School of Ayurveda at the Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, an Indian university.
Course Objectives:
1) Learn essential Sanskrit terminologies of Ayurveda and will be able to use them without translations.
2) Learn how to formulate treatments targeting specific dosha imbalances.
3) Learn how to formulate treatments targeting dual and triple combination of doṣhas.
4) Learn how to distinguish the Āma and Nirāma stages of disease.
5) Learn about the timings for administration of medicines.
6) Learn about Bṛmhaṇa and Laṅghana methods of treatment as well as their classification
7) Learn about six fold treatment.
8) Learn about the classification of Śamana and Śodhana methods of treatment.
9) Learn about the formulations for management of Obesity and Emaciation.
10) Learn about formulations for cleansing procedures.
11) Learn about formulations for managing diseases on the basis of doṣha imbalance.
Name (s) of Faculty Member (s):
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, L.AC, FAIHM, C-IAYT, PHD
Rammanohar, BAMS, MA AYURVED
Course Delivery Method:
Live (On Line)
Course Start Date:
May 6, 2024
Start Time:
6:00 pm PST
Course End Date:
August 19, 2024
End Time:
8:00 pm PST
Discount Description:
Early Registration Discount (by April 15th) - $250
Course Registration URL:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashtanga-hridayam-part-v-online-course-tickets-829270689957?aff=oddtdtcreator
