4th Annual Ayurvedic Workshop - Rishikesh, India 2019
7-day course:
Diagnosing Methods and Skills of Ayurveda
Nov. 15th - 21st.
AYURVEDIC HEALTH-CARE TRAINING FOR WESTERNERS
By Vaidya Khabir Southwick, supported by Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD-Ayurveda) and Dr. Amit Raj.
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Held at Maa Yoga Ashram, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, India.
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Sponsored by Planet Ayurveda, India.
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* No prior training or knowledge of Ayurveda is required.
Ayurveda Consultant Program
The two to four year program comprises two 7-day workshops in Rishikesh, India, two 8 day advanced workshops in Kerala and the study of five textbooks. These intensive workshops are presented for those who are interested in, studying or actively practicing [clinical] Ayurvedic health-care. A certificate of achievement is given after the complete of each workshop and after all four workshops are successfully completed an additional certification of Achievement of the Ayurvedic Health Consulting program will be provided.
"This teaching format is for those who want an authentic and substantive hands-on training in Ayurvedic health-care (kayachikitsa) to be applied in clinical practice. Most courses on Ayurveda are more focused on theory than clinical application, or too academic and detailed, requiring understanding of Sanskrit terminology. The goal of these workshops is to help [western] students and practitioners of Ayurveda to better grasp the functional and clinical applications of Ayurveda. The classes are straightforward and clear without much Sanskrit terminology." Khabir
Certificate Course in Ayurveda
Upon the completion of the course a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT will be provided issued by Planet Ayurveda and signed by Khabir, Dr. Vikram Chauhan and Dr. Amrit Raj in behalf or Maa Yoga Ashram. The instructors and sponsors are pleased to provide this formal certificate course of study in Ayurvedic Health-care. This course endeavors to provide a comprehensive and authentic professional education for the health professional seeking to incorporate Ayurvedic medical principles into their self-care regimen or existing practice in caring for others. A personalized certificate will be presented on the last day for graduates.*
Diagnostic Methods and Skills of Ayurveda
- Nov. 15th to the 21st, 2019
Note: Before taking this workshop you should have a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Ayurveda, including knowledge the tri-doshic system, sub-doshas, gunas (qualities), dhatus (tissues), srotomsi (systems), agni (digestive fire & power of transformation), ojas (immunity, vitality and inner strength) and ama (toxins and undigested food/waste)--as well as other essential aspects of Ayurvedic anatomy, and functionality of the body as per Ayurveda. It is highly recommended to take the first course before attending this course unless prior knowledge of the Ayurvedic fundamentals exist.
Course objective:
- Developing diagnostic skills through 'questioning, observing and touching.'
Course Outline:
Part 1: Diagnosis Methods
- Questioning skills – Asking about health history, symptoms, diet and digestion (Prashana) Followed by role play practice with other students
- Observation skills - Reading the face, nails, eyes, skin and body (Darshana)
- Touching skills - Reading the pulse, skin and organs (Sparshana)
Part 2: Diagnosing Dosha, Dhatus (tissues), & Malas (wastes)
- Diagnosing doshic imbalances: Vata, Pitta, Kapha (Dosha Vriddhi)
- Understanding the 6 stages of disease (Kriyakala)
- Diagnosing digestion (Agni)
- Diagnosing toxins (Ama) by observing the tongue Followed by role play practice with other students
- Analysis of the 3, bodily wastes (Malas)
- Diagnosing by observation of the skin, nails, face Followed by role play practice with other students
- Analysis of 10 body systems (Srotamsi)
- Diagnosing by the surface and deep pulse (Nadi Pariksha) Followed by role play practice with other students
- Understanding the rhythms of the doshas
Part 3: Review and apply knowledge of Ayurvedic diagnosis
- Each participant will diagnosis other students:
- Prakruti (original mind-body constitution) and Vikruti (current state of imbalance) and sub-dosha imbalances
- Agni and Ama
- Each Dhatu (tissue) and the respective Srotamsi (channels)
- State of Prana, Tejas and Ojas
- State of mind based on the gunas: Satwa, Rajas, Tamas.
* Daily pre-reading material is provided the day before each course from the required text book. Sanskrit words that are important in clinical Ayurveda will be thoroughly explained.
Teachings are based on classical teachings and not westernized but simplified without much use of sanskrit except for essential words.
Certificate presentation at end of course
"Another wonderful Ayurveda workshop at Khabir's! Everyone would benefit from this well organized workshop . . . . Thank you Khabir for sharing your amazing knowledge." Ilse Oliver, Ventura, CA
Costs
US$650 for the 7-day workshop
Includes dinner for 7 nights, accommodation for 6 nights, certification for 50 hours of study including 30 hours of small group training and lecture & discussion with Khabir twice per day. Price includes a private "cottage" with an attached bathroom, 1 evening dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last day. The course also includes herbal shopping tours, herbal teas for 7 days, handouts, room cleaning service, lectures by guest speakers, access to Panchakarma treatments at reduced rates, close-by shopping and musical entertainment some nights.
* Bring extra money for food, an optional yoga class in the morning, Panchakarma treatments, private consultations with respected India Ayurveda doctors, herbal products, Indian clothes and gifts. Transportation can be arranged from New Delhi, Chandigarh or Dehradun, India airports by taxi (6 hours, 5 hours or 1.5 hours respectively).
* Textbook and prior reading required: Pathology & Diagnosis in Ayurveda is an additional $26 (on Amazon)
Payment:
Mail your check ($150 for the deposit or $550 for the complete course at this time) to 226 W. Ojai Ave. 101-177, Ojai, CA 93023 payable to Natural Healing Consultants of Ojai and note which course you're paying for. Alternatively, we can send a online-printable invoice upon request.
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