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
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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