Ayurveda Nutrition Course (10 days) highlights the Ayurvedic perspective of nutrition. During the course, participants learn the vital connection between Ayurveda and healthy living. The student thus gains direct personal experience of the physical and mental benefits of Ayurveda and Yoga. The practical Ayurveda approach to Nutrition – based on a study of body type – equips students with the knowledge; they need for selecting and preparing the right food for themselves and others. The study and practice of Yoga places Ayurveda nutrition within the context of a Holistic Yoga lifestyle. This course is certified by National Centre for Labour & Learning, Govt of India. After the successful completion of the course a certificate will be issued.

The healing system of Ayurveda, which dates back more than 6000 years, is considered the oldest system of Medicine in the World. Like Yoga, it is contained in the Vedas, India’s most ancient scriptures. Ayurveda offers vast insight into maintaining and promoting Physical and Mental Health. It places special emphasis on daily nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases. The daily practice of Meditation, Yoga Asanas (Postures) and Pranayama (Proper breathing) creates the ideal basis for the practice of Ayurveda.

Curriculum:

Ayurveda Theory

•  Introduction to Ayurveda
•  Philosophy of Ayurveda
•  History of Ayurveda:
•  Tridoshas (5-Elements Theory):  Determining Vata, Pitta & Kapha
•  The 7-Dhatus or vital fluids of the body
•  The 6-Tastes: Sweet, Sour, Hot, Bitter, Salty & Astringent
•  Food and Consciousness: Sattwa, Rajas & Tamas
•  Daily & seasonal routines to balance each body type
•  Nutritional value of various food items
•  Prevention of diseases, purification of the body
•  Diets for various Body types
•  Food Combinations
• Order to Eat Foods as per Individual
•  Daily Rhythms of Time

Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to the Digestive system
• Digestion, Absorption, Elimination
•  The 5-senses & related organs

Ayurveda Cooking Practical

• Preparation of Tridosha pacifying recipes
• Simple cooking of home remedies for various health disorders
• Hands-on cooking with personal guidance

 Yoga

• The 5 Points of Yoga
• The 4 classical paths of Yoga
• The three bodies and their function
• Basic asanas
• Pranayama
• Shatkriyas
• Chakras
• Coordination of Body, Mind and Spirit

Daily Schedule

·         09.00-09.30 am – Mantra chanting

·         09.30-11.30 am – Ayurveda Theory

·         11.30-12.30 am – Lunch Break

·         12.30-02.30 pm – Cooking practical

·         02.30-02.45 pm –Break

·         02.45-04.30 pm – Lecture/yoga asana practice

·         04.30-05.00 pm – Tea break

Fees

Total fee for the program is US$ 750, which includes  the course fee, accommodation (shared), airport pick up, food during class hours, and field trips to additional institutions and sites.

Accommodation:

Accommodation of the students will be arranged in nearby exquisite home stays. Both single and shared rooms  with attached bathroom are available.