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2009 Courses
Courses are open to all and the public.
Ayurvedic Courses, Training Programs and Events
In collaboration with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine
in Farmington, Connecticut and
The International Society for Ayurveda and Health (ISAH) in
Connecticut.
For registration and information, call Course Director and Program Chair, Dr. Amala Guha
at 860-561-4857 or aguha@att.net.
Introduction to Ayurveda, Ayurvedic
Philosophy and Medicine
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H.
When: March 27 to 29, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Introduction to Sanskrit vocabulary and Ayurvedic terminology. History
and evolution of Ayurvedic medicine and the ancient texts. Basic
principles of Ayurveda: Panchamahabhutam (five elements) Tanmatras
(subtle energy). Concepts of cosmic consciousness, theory of creation,
Prakirti (constitution), Tridoshas (bioenergy) and Guans (biological
attributes). Ayurveda in daily life: daily and seasonal routine.
Ayurvedic concept of health and disease and introduction to Ayurvedic immunology.
Shad Darshan (six major philosophies) and yoga and their applications in Ayurvedic
medicine.
Introduction to principles and practices of Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic classics.
Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology and Pathogenesis:
An Advanced Course (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and faculty
When: April 3 to 5, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The course will introduce the theories of Prakriti/Vikriti, Tridoshas,
dhatus, malas (various constitutions, tissues organs and systems and how
they influence health and disease), body physiology (Agni, Srotas, Tejas,
Ojas and Prana). Definition of Health, disease, and indicators of
pathogenesis. Nidan Panchak and Samprapti (pathways to pathogenesis)
Ayurvedic Mental Health and Chikitsa Sidhanta; Interventions (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., Frank Ninivaggi, M.D., and faculty
When: April 24 to 26, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8
p.m., Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Introduction to ayurvedic medical neurology, clinical psychology and
Introduction to psycho-neuro-immunology. Principles of perceptions and
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Neurological and
psychological dysfunctions, application of Psycho-neuro-immunology.
Psychedelic drugs and addictions – Pariksha (examination and diagnosis), Chikitsa (treatment), Chikitsa Sidhanta (clinical application).
Introduction to diagnostics (pulse, tongue and nail).
Manas: Ayurvedic psychology and psychiatry: body, mind and
consciousness, Ayurvedic nervous system and an approach to mental
health: contemporary mental health care with Ayurvedic approach.
Ayurvedic perspective of mental imbalances: prevention, treatment and
management.
Ayurvedic Dravya Guna (Ayurvedic
Pharmacology) (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
faculty
When: May 1 to 3, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Concepts of Ayurvedic pharmacology, herbal delivery, principles of
selecting herbs and herbal formulation.
Drug delivery.
Ayurvedic Ras Shastra (Ayurvedic Pharmacy)
and Herbology (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H.
When: May 29 to 31, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Introduction to men’s and women’s health and aging. Emotional and
physical concerns. Rasayana (rejuvenation and immunotherapy) and Vajikaran
(virilification and infertility).
Introduction to Ayurvedic Nutrition and Dietics (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H.
When: September 4 to 5, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Six tastes and digestion, food choices and food preparation. Principles
of diet and nutrition.
Art of selecting diet and cooking. Practicum may apply (to be announced).
Ayurvedic Spirituality and Ritual Practices (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H.
When: September 25 to 27, 2009
Where: UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Times: Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Concept of mind, body, spirit and the Tanmatras: light, sound, magnetic
energies and their therapeutic applications. The human magnetic field, Ayurvedic
psychotherapy and Ayurvedic guided imagery. Social practice,
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