Ayurveda Therapy Foundation Course aims to educate anyone on the basic foundations of Ayurveda and begin their journey into understanding this Vedic science in greater detail. This course gives students the opportunity to actively participate in any event of Ayurveda by equipping them with the fundamental foundations of the subject.
Graduates from this course will have the basic & introductory knowledge and understanding of the doshas of Vata, Pitta & Kapha. This knowledge will be utilized in bringing awareness of Positive Health by personality & body type assessment. They will develop skills in herbal supplements and medicine applications for restoring and promoting Positive Health. Students will be given the opportunity to study the etiology of selected diseases with the help of clinical observations and field training using the basic concepts and foundational knowledge of Ayurveda.
Detailed Syllabus
UAFC 101: History of Ayurveda introduces the origins of Ayurveda as written in the Vedas.It also introduces the 3 main reference books in Ayurveda from Charaka, Shustura & Vaghbata.
UAFC 102: Ashtanga Ayurveda is known as the 8 Branches of Ayurveda. This topic will introduce and briefly explore the various areas of specialization according to the practices of Ayurveda.
UAFC 103: Basic Concepts of Ayurveda introduces the basic fundamentals of the 5 Elements, 3 Doshas, 7 Dhatus, and Malas. Knowledge in this topic aims to give a better understanding of the relationship between the Body, Mind &; Universe through the lens of Ayurveda.
UAFC 104: Prakruti is known as the Human Constitution. This topic will introduce and explain how Ayurveda recognizes each being as unique using the principles of the 5 elements & 3 doshas. It explains body type, tendencies, personality & mental capabilities.
UAFC 105: Ama & Agni is the concept of Health & Issuesin Ayurveda. This topic will introduce how these concepts are unique to Ayurveda. It emphasizes the importance of Agni for the maintenance of health, prevention of disease, and the elimination of toxins.
UAFC 106: Panchakarma Therapy explores the 5 main actions in Ayurveda that are selected and performed based on the individual’s Prakruti. This topic introduces the process of Panchakarma, its benefits, and contraindications.
UAFC 107: Dinacharya is the Daily Routines in Ayurveda. This chapter explains how each practice helps in the maintenance of health, preservation of blissful senses, and promotion of natural elimination by following the Circadian Rhythm.
UAFC 108: Ritucharya is the Seasonal Routines in Ayurveda. This topic gives an introduction into the 6 seasons as per Ayurveda, the lifestyle & diet routines to observe with each seasonal change for timely cleansing to promote positive health.
UAFC 109: Shadrasa known as the 6 Tastes in Ayurveda introduces the use of flavor and qualities in food & medicine to bring the body into a state of balance.
UAFC 110: Ayurveda Herbal Home Remedies for Common Ailments will briefly cover the basic use and benefits of everyday spices for common conditions such as Nasal congestion, eye irritation, constipation, etc.
UAFC 111: Field Training is required to be completed by all students. It is an immersive hands-on clinical experience that will introduce basic therapy techniques, herbal Supplement & supplements to study the etiology of selected diseases using the basic concepts and foundational knowledge of Ayurveda.
