CERTIFICATE IN AYURVEDA (1 YEAR)

📜 Certificate in Ayurveda (1-Year Program)

📚 Syllabus Structure

1. Basic Principles of Ayurveda

• History and philosophy of Ayurveda
• Tridosha theory: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
• Panchamahabhuta (five elements)
• Prakriti (body constitution) and its assessment

2. Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology (Sharira Rachana and Kriya Sharira)

• Basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology
• Dhatus (tissues), Malas (waste), and Srotas (channels)
• Agni (digestive fire) and Ojas (vital energy)

3. Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbs (Dravyaguna Vigyan)

• Common Ayurvedic herbs and spices
• Herbal identification and uses
• Basic knowledge of Rasa (taste), Guna (quality), Virya (potency)

4. Ayurvedic Nutrition and Dietetics (Ahara Vigyan)

• Ayurvedic view on food and digestion
• Concepts of Pathya (wholesome diet) and Viruddha Ahara (incompatible foods)
• Diet planning according to Dosha and season

5. Introduction to Ayurvedic Formulations (Bhaishajya Kalpana)

• Simple Ayurvedic preparations: Kashaya (decoctions), Churna (powders), Vati (tablets)
• Basic principles of medicine preparation
• Usage and administration of common formulations

6. Introduction to Panchakarma

• Concept of body detoxification
• Overview of the five major cleansing therapies:
  • Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana
• Basic supportive therapies (like Abhyanga and Swedana)

7. Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Practices

• Daily and seasonal routines (Dinacharya & Ritucharya)
• Mental and physical hygiene
• Stress management and Ayurvedic lifestyle tips

8. Practical Training / Field Visits

• Hands-on exposure to herbal identification
• Demonstration of basic formulations
• Visit to Ayurvedic pharmacy or wellness center (if available)