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2013 Courses Courses are open to all and the public. Ayurvedic Courses, Training Programs and Events Courses are designed in sequence/series for effective learning and are recommended be taken in same sequence for better understanding and comprehension. Advance courses (AC). Medium: Lecture, discussions, case presentation, paper, herbal samples and other demonstration will be included where necessary. Site visits may apply. For registration, CME details and more information, call Course Director and Program Chair, Dr. Amala Guha at 860-561-4857 or aguha1@att.net.
Introduction to Ayurveda, Yoga, Philosophy and Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (Intensive)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H. Introduction to Sanskrit vernacular, Ayurvedic terminology, history and evolution of Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic classics, basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine: the gross elements, subtle energy, concepts of cosmic consciousness and theory of creation, application of six major philosophies including Yoga and their scientific application in Ayurvedic medicine. Daily and seasonal routine, humors and constitution, Ayurvedic concept of health, wellness, disease and understanding Ayurvedic concepts of immunology.
Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology and Pathogenesis and Principles of Clinical Assessment Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
Faculty Ayurvedic anatomy including tissue system, excretory system, organs and systems and how they influence health and disease and body physiology. Agni (Ayurvedic concept of metabolism), Srotas. Ayurvedic concepts of health, disease, pathogenesis and immunobiology.
Ayurvedic Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
Faculty Ayurvedic approach to diagnostics (Nidan Panchak) and clinical assessment. Ayurvedic understanding of the digestive system and physiology, tastes and their effect on digestion and health. Methods of examination (pulse and tongue), understanding of disease manifestation, differential diagnosis and methods of treatment.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology (Dravya Guna), Herbology, Pharmacopoeia, and Immunomodulators (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
Faculty Concepts of Ayurvedic pharmacology (Ayurvedic pharmacokinetics), mediums for herbal delivery, principles and art of selecting herbs and herbal formulations will be discussed. Principles of drug delivery, properties of selected herbs and their application, drug herb interactions, caution, precautions and demonstration of select herbs.
Ayurvedic Approach to Aging (AC) and Rasayanas (Rejuvenation)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H. Introduction to men’s and women’s health and aging, emotional and physical changes and needs. Rasayana (rejuvenation and immunotherapy) and Vajikaran (therapeutic use of aphrodisiacs) and use of Rasayanas. As anti-aging therapy. Introduction of herbs used as Rasayanas, rejuvenators, immunomodulators.
Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health and Interventions (AC) (Intensive)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H. Introduction to Ayurvedic nervous system, psychology and psycho-neuro-immunology. Ayurvedic approach to neurological and psychological dysfunctions, select psychedelic drugs - use abuse and addictions – Pariksha (examination and diagnosis), Chikitsa (treatment), Chikitsa Sidhanta (clinical application). Body, mind and consciousness and Ayurvedic approach to mental health. Ayurvedic perspective of mental imbalances: prevention, treatment and management.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
Faculty Ayurvedic approach to healthy life style, importance of daily and seasonal routines in wellness. Seasonal disorders and their management. Interventions like yoga, Rasayanas, and nutrition will be discussed in an interactive session.
Introduction to Ayurvedic Nutrition and Diet (AC)
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H. Ayurvedic principles of nutrition and art of selecting healthy diet. Tastes and their role in digestion. Food and its influence on mind and body, food as medicine. Selecting food for your constitution. Introduction to Ayurvedic cooking, selected spices and herbs will be discussed. Site visits may apply.
Ayurvedic Spirituality and Ritual Practices (AC)/Beyond Genes
Faculty: Amala Guha, Ph.D., M.P.H., and
Faculty Concept of mind, body, spirit and role of subtle energy: Explore the power of subtle energies and their therapeutic applications (include yoga, meditation). Role of rituals and their health benefit. |
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