Introduction to Ayurveda

Be introduced to Ayurveda at the beginner level. In this free online series, our highly experienced Ayurvedic clinicians and educators will introduce you to the essential principles of Traditional Indian Medicine and how you can apply them in your own life.

Learning Objectives

  • Foundational principles of Ayurveda
  • Ayurvedic constitution and the three Doshas
  • The relationship between constitution, health and imbalance
  • The definition of holistic health
  • Daily guidelines for balanced living
  • The Ayurvedic approach to digestion and nutrition
  • The purpose of Ayurveda’s sister science, Yoga
  • The mind-body connection

Course Information

Tracks:

Course Instructor

mm Dr. Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath Author

BAMS

The Individual Constitution

The Individual Constitution: Introduction
Constitution in Relation to Stress, Weight Gain and Diabetes 

Sustainable Solutions and Preventative Practices: Introduction

Sustainable Solutions and Preventative Practices: Introduction
Cyclic Rhythms and their Importance
The Utilization of Food

Digestion, Nutrition and their Role in Health

First Stage of Digestion
Second and Third Stages of Digestion
Guidelines for Eating
Guidelines for Eating, Continued
Relevance of Digestive Fire
Nutrition in Relation to Stress, Weight Gain and Diabetes

The Role of Yoga in Stress and Health

The Role of Yoga in Stress and Health: Introduction
The Mind
Yoga