Course Content / Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Ayurveda & Charak Samhita

• Origin and history of Ayurveda
• Importance of Charak Samhita in Ayurvedic science
• Structure of Charak Samhita (Sutrasthana, Nidanasthana, etc.)
• Fundamental principles of Ayurvedic philosophy
• Concept of Purusha (body-mind-spirit connection)

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Module 2: Panchamahabhuta & Tridosha Theory

• Five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether)
• Formation of body constitution (Prakriti)
• Detailed understanding of Tridosha:
  • Vata Dosha (movement & nervous system)
  • Pitta Dosha (metabolism & digestion)
  • Kapha Dosha (structure & immunity)
• Dosha imbalance and its effects on health

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Module 3: Concepts of Agni, Ama & Digestion

• Types of Agni (Jatharagni, Dhatvagni, Bhutagni)
• Role of digestion in maintaining health
• Understanding Ama (toxins) and its formation
• Relationship between Agni and disease
• Basic dietary principles in Ayurveda

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Module 4: Dhatus & Malas (Body Constituents)

• Seven Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra)
• Functions and nourishment cycle of Dhatus
• Malas (waste products) – Purisha, Mutra, Sweda
• Balance between Dhatus and Malas for good health

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Module 5: Ayurvedic Diagnostics (Roga & Rogi Pariksha)

• Concepts of health and disease in Ayurveda
• Rogi Pariksha (patient examination methods)
• Roga Pariksha (disease analysis)
• Dashavidha Pariksha (10-fold examination)
• Introduction to Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis)

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Module 6: Dinacharya & Ritucharya (Lifestyle Management)

• Importance of daily routine (Dinacharya)
• Seasonal regimen (Ritucharya)
• Sleep, exercise, and mental wellness in Ayurveda
• Preventive healthcare practices
• Personal hygiene and natural living

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Module 7: Basic Principles of Ayurvedic Treatment

• Shamana (palliative treatment) and Shodhana (purification)
• Introduction to Panchakarma therapies
• Use of herbs and natural remedies
• Diet and lifestyle as medicine
• Role of mind in healing

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Module 8: Introduction to Ayurvedic Pharmacology

• Basics of Dravya Guna (properties of substances)
• Rasa (taste), Guna (qualities), Virya (potency), Vipaka (post-digestive effect)
• Simple herbal formulations
• Safe usage of Ayurvedic medicines

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Module 9: Preventive & Holistic Healthcare

• Concept of Swasthya (complete health)
• Immunity (Ojas) and vitality
• Stress management through Ayurveda
• Integration of yoga and meditation
• Natural healing approaches

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Module 10: Practical Learning & Case Studies

• Basic case analysis using Ayurvedic principles
• Lifestyle assessment and recommendations
• Diet planning based on dosha
• Real-life examples and applications
• Interactive sessions and discussions