Certification in the Foundations of Ayurveda – Level 1

Welcome to the Foundations of Ayurveda. This is a certified course, you will receive a certificate upon completion and this course qualifies for Continuing Education hours for Yoga Alliance teachers (3 hours YACEP). Accompanying the video lectures is a manual that you can use a reference and resource during the lectures, on your own time, and in the future.

Subjects covered in this course:

– The meaning and origins of Ayurveda

– The Chakras and how they manifest in both the physical and astral bodies.

– How we balance our mental and physical state through diet, herbs, breath, and meditation

– Nature versus imbalance (Prakruti vs. Vikruti)

– The 5 elements

– The Doshas (individual constitution)

– Determining your Dosha

– The Dhatus (body tissues)

– The Gunas (qualities/characteristics)

– Pranayama (breathing exercises

– Dinacharya (daily schedule for optimum health)

– The Doshas throughout a lifetime and in the seasons

– Like attracts like and how to balance with opposing energies

– Agni (the digestive fire and why it is crucial to good health)

– Ama (toxins and the importance of proper digestion)

– Malas (the metabolic waste products)

– Prana (universal energy), Tejas (metabolism), Ojas (the immune system)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!