Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology (40-55 hours) With an emphasis on functional anatomy and physiology, this course presents an in-depth discourse on the tridoshic theory, elemental considerations, gunic attributes of the doshas, sub-doshas, doshic functions and malfunctions; the cycles of gross and micronutrition, tissue formation, tissue by-products, digestive vs. tissue wastes, varieities of toxins, digestive physuiology (agni) and an introduction to samprapti.

Ayurvedic Diagnosis & Physical Evaluation (25-35 hours) An introduction to the physical assessment of the patient on the basis of Darshan (observation), Sparshan (auscultation and palpation) ) and Prashna (interrogation) comprising: overview of Rogipareeksa & Rogapareeksha; The Patient as a whole; temperment, Discipline & habits, Digestive capacity and Intelligence; Hereditary traits, Emotional set, Economic status & concerns, Social/familial support system, Desire to heal, Constitutional types; Prakriti; Vikriti; Observation of the Dhatus; Observation of the Upadhatus; The Malas; Structure & function; Intellect and Emotions; Vikriti: Quality of the Tissues (Sara); Compactness of the Body (Samhanana); General Stature and Physical Proportionality (Pramana); Physical Strength (Vyayama Shakti); Adaptability (Satmya); Digestive Capacity (Ahara Shakti); Rate of Aging (Vaya). Prasna (Interrogation); Panchendriya pariksha (Physical examination) including Sadangas (major regions); Head, neck, chest, abdomen; Upper and lower extremities; Srotas (channels) and dhatus (tissues); arshana ( inspection); parshana (palpation). Ashtavidha pariksha (Eight-fold" Ayurvedic examination): Examination of the complexion; Examination of the eyes; Examination of the speech and voice; Examination of the tongue. Ashtavidha pariksha: Examination of the skin;. Examination of the stool; Examination of the urine; Examination of the pulses (survey).

Ayurvedic Nutrition & Food Theory (25-35 hours) Introduction to the Ayurvedic Medical System; the Modern Nutritional Situation; Biochemical Nutrition Uses a Mechanical Model; the Holistic Nutritional Model; Review of the Tri-Dosha Theory with Physical & Psychological Profiles; physiology of Digestion and Food Assimilation; Environmental Issues; Food Quality; Local Food; When to Eat - Understanding Time inlcuding seasonal Foods and Diets and Daily Rhythms of Time; Food Combinations, Individually Structured Diets with Food Lists, survey of Ayurvedic Diagnosis - Determining Constitution; the Five Elements and Six Tastes: Toxic Accumulation and Metabolic Imbalance in Nutrition; Effects of Dieting and Poor Nutrition; How to Correct Digestion and Metabolism; Descriptions of Foods by Category - fruits, veg's, grains, etc.; How to Treat Disease Nutritionally; List of Diseases with Food Cures; Clinical Practice; Case Studies.

Ayurvedic Botanical Medicine (45-60 hours) History of Indian botanical medicine; Current developments; System of classification; Herbal energetics (Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava); the Six Tastes; Methods of preparation (Pancha kashaya); (Session Commonly used single herbs (approximately 40 varieties); Commonly used multiple-herb formulations (Chandraprabha, Goksuradi Gugglu, Hingvastak, Kaishore Gugglu, Shilagit, Sitopaladi, Triphala, Trikatu, and Yograj Guggulu, inter alia); Herbs and herb formulations classified by actions & systems affected (alternatives, astringents, bitters, diaphoretics, diuretics, emmenagogues, demulctents, expectorants, nervines, antispasmodics, stimulants, tonics, soporifics, sudorifics, relaxants, analgesics, antipyretics, antiparasiticals & antihelminthics, antibiotic herbs, carminatives, laxatives & purgatives, digestives). Management of the Dosas; Management of Aam; Detoxification; Additional methods of herbal; preparation (medicated oil, medicated ghee, routes of administration, times of administration, compounds, dosages, herbs for external application); Mineral, metallic, and gemstone medicinal preparations; Survey of Current Western Pharmacology (drugs, toxicities & contraindications) in relation to Ayurvedic materia medica; Select topics in Ayurvedic pharmacology; Further select topics in Ayurvedic herbal medicine.

Panchakarma & Detoxification Therapies (12-15 hours) A lecture course outlining the indications and contraindications, constituent modalities, theories, treatment planning and therapy outcomes and applications underlying Ayurveda's preeminent detoxification therapy are discussed. A general survey of non-PKT detoxification strategies is included.

Ayurvedic Psychology, Mental Hygiene & Counselling (20-25 hours) Principles of Manasa Shastra: the mental doshas, their function, location and origin, aspects of mind, principles of the koshas (five sheaths), Kundalini, the chakras, their importance, Three gunas and their characteristics, Mental Constitution. Mental, emotional and behavioral disfunctions and an ayurvedic approach to their prevention, treatment and management. Spiritual dimensions of mental hygiene.

Subtle Therapies in Ayurveda (20-30 hours) A survey of therapeutic modalities intended to stimulate and/or pacify the sensory pathways as an approach to healing: light, color, sound, environment. Vedical medical astrology (jyotish) and planetary gemstone therapy. Types of bioenergetic healing: Reiki, Pranic Healing, Therapeutic Touch. The bodily energy conduits (chakras, nadis and koshas) as conduitsof healing.

Ayurvedic Management of Common Disorders (30 – 40 hours) Ayurvedic prevention, diagnosis, therapeutics and prognosis of a wide variety of common disorders, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine/hormonal, immunity-related/allergic, dermatological and psychological/emotional diseases and syndromes.

Ayurvedic Practice Management: Legal & Ethical Dimensions (15 - 20 hours) A surbey of the elgal constraints on the unauthorized practice of medicine; distinctions of ayurveda from medical practice; diagnosis/evaluation,prescription/provision of educative information/prognosis; remuneration;practice management and promotion; relationships with other healers and licensed health care providers.