Course Topic:
TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
Course Description:
Ayurveda has long held that emotions like desire, attachment and rage (sometimes collectively referred to as rāga) are the root cause of many diseases. Interestingly, the World Health Organization recently announced that many diseases plaguing modern society are psychosomatic in nature. Therefore, to relieve suffering and prevent the development of disease in this modern age, we would be wise to understand how to work with the mind. Ayurveda offers a profound and nuanced understanding of the mind and its effect on the body, identifying concepts that are not named in allopathic psychiatry. In this course, we will explore what the Charaka Samhita teaches us about the mind and how to use the mind to support our own healing and that of our clients/patients.
We will begin by deepening our understanding of many foundational principles of Ayurveda as expounded by Charaka. We will then explore selected chapters to learn what the text offers regarding the mind, its role in disease manifestation, optimal attitudes/beliefs for health, and how we may support the mind overall. This course is intended both for Ayurveda practitioners/counsellors and for those who want to use the information for self-healing. Students should have a basic understanding of Ayurveda concepts already, as this is not an introductory course.
Course Objectives:
1. To Understand Ayurveda’s perspective on the mind and mental health
2. Compare Ayurveda psychiatry with modern allopathic psychiatry
3. Support oneself and clients with new tools and strategies to make lifestyle changes and shift mental attitudes.
4. Deepen understanding of basic principles of Ayurveda
Name of Faculty Member:
A R RAMADAS BAMS
Provider/Faculty Bio:
Punarnava Ayurveda Trust is involved in spreading Ayurveda knowledge and wisdom of healing inherited from our ancestors, across the globe. As well as providing compassionate patient care at our healing village- Vaidyagrama, there is also a learning facility for in person classes in Ayurveda topics. A complete holistic eco-system is built on a vastu compliant space where humans and animals live in harmony with each other. This provides a perfect setting for providing healing from ailments as well as sharing the Ayurveda Knowledge to seekers from all over the world.
Course Dates:
May 2, 2023 - April 30, 2024 Tuesdays
Start Time:
7.45 pm IST/ 10.15am EDT
End Time:
9.00 pm IST/ 11.30am EDT
Course Registration URL: or Email:
https://ayurvedaeducation.org/charaka-samhita/
Email for communication- ivy@ivyingram.com
Audience:
Ayurvedic Professionals
