Curriculum: Level 1 Health Professionals – Institute of Integrative Ayurveda

COURSE TOPICS, BLOCK 1

Maharishi AyurVeda: Overview, origins, research, and case reports
Ayurvedic Diagnostic Approach: Diagnosis of individual mind-body type (Prakriti)
Specialized Training in Maharishi Ayur-Veda Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan) * ( see pulse lesson list below)
Core Strategies for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease (Part 1): Optimizing digestive health and bowel function
Normalizing biological rhythms through behavioral regimens and balanced lifestyle
Ayurvedic Herbology (Part 1): Fundamentals of Ayurvedic herbal therapeutics
Clinical Workshop: Diagnosis of mind-body type (Prakriti)
Clinical Protocols: Chronic digestive disorders, including GERD, IBS, chronic constipation and other functional digestive conditions

Ayurvedic Diagnostic Approach: Assessment of underlying patterns of imbalance (Vikriti)
Specialized Training in Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan) * ( see pulse lesson list below)
Core Strategies for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease (Part 2): Reducing stress and optimizing mind-body balance
Mental Health: The Ayurvedic perspective
Consciousness and Health: Research on the Transcendental Meditation^® technique
Ayurvedic Herbology (Part 2): Use of aromatherapy, decoctions, and spices
Personalized Ayurvedic approach to nutrition and dietetics
Clinical Workshop: Assessment of imbalances (Vikriti)
Clinical Protocols: Mental health, including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders; hypertension; and headache.

Etiology and Pathogenesis of Disease in Ayurveda
Specialized Training in Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan) * ( see pulse lesson list below)
Core Strategies for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease (Part 3): Elimination of physiological toxins through purification and detoxification procedures
Total Heart Health : A model holistic program
Women’s Health: Child bearing years, menopause and longevity
Clinical Workshop/Case Problems: Evaluation and work-up of patients
Clinical Protocols: Coronary heart disease; gynecological disorders including menstrual disorders and menopausal syndrome; and musculoskeletal disorders.

Core Strategies for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease (Part 4): Review of main principles of clinical treatment
Specialized Training in Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan) * ( see pulse lesson list below)
Creating Mind-Body Balance through Vedic Exercise: Yoga asanas and pranayama
Obesity: Assessment and treatment in Maharishi AyurVeda
Sthapatya Veda & Vastu: Vedic architecture principles – Creating balance through the influence of the near environment
Clinical Workshop/Case Problems: Evaluation and work-up of patients
Clinical Protocols: Common respiratory disorders, obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.

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