CERTIFICATE IN PANCHAKARMA (1 YEAR)

CERTIFICATE IN PANCHAKARMA (1 YEAR)

🌿 Certificate in Panchakarma (1-Year Program)

📚 Syllabus

1. Introduction to Ayurveda

  • History, principles, and scope of Ayurveda
  • Concepts of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
  • Panchamahabhuta theory (Five-element principle)

2. Fundamentals of Panchakarma

  • Purpose of detoxification and rejuvenation
  • Classification: Purva Karma, Pradhana Karma, Paschat Karma
  • Basic protocols and scope

3. Purva Karma (Preparatory Therapies)

  • Snehana (Oleation): internal and external
  • Swedana (Sudation): steam therapy, bolus (pinda) sweda
  • Indications, contraindications, and importance

4. Pradhana Karma (Main Panchakarma Therapies) – Overview

  • Introduction to five main therapies:
    • Vamana (therapeutic emesis)
    • Virechana (purgation)
    • Basti (medicated enema)
    • Nasya (nasal therapy)
    • Raktamokshana (bloodletting – overview only)
  • General techniques and patient preparation

5. Herbal Oils and Preparations

  • Introduction to oils, ghee, powders, decoctions used in Panchakarma
  • Basic preparation and storage methods
  • Application and safety

6. Panchakarma Equipment and Hygiene

  • Tools and equipment used in various therapies
  • Sanitation and sterilization protocols
  • Workplace safety and setup

7. Diet and Lifestyle During Panchakarma

  • Role of diet before, during, and after therapies
  • Samsarjana Krama (post-therapy diet plan)
  • Dinacharya (daily routine) and seasonal care

8. Patient Care and Ethics

  • Communication and comfort measures
  • Ethical handling of patients
  • Confidentiality and professionalism
  • 9. Practical Training and Demonstration

  • Hands-on training in Abhyanga (massage), Swedana, Shirodhara, etc.
  • Supervised practice in therapy rooms or wellness setups
  • Maintenance of practical logbook and observation records

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