This advanced training is created for practitioners who want to deepen their practical Ayurveda knowledge through a structured study of classical and scientific Panchakarma. It is suitable for Ayurveda students, practitioners, and teachers alike, offering a rich opportunity to expand both understanding and hands-on experience.
Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will explore both theory and practice, including Panchakarma, Panchakarma diet and food preparation, selected herbs, herbal preparations, and the process of Ayurveda consultation and prakriti analysis. A refresher on the core principles of Ayurveda is also included as part of the programme.
Theory Syllabus for the Intensive Course in Ayurveda
- Brief history of Ayurveda
- Definitions of health, life, and Ayurveda
- Philosophy of Ayurveda Darshana
- Fundamental principles of Ayurveda: Panchamahbhuta, triguna, tridosha
- Tridosha imbalance
- Prakriti (constitution)
- Daily routine – Dinacharya
- Seasonal routine – Ritucharya
- Sadvritta (code of conduct)
- Ama
- Agni
- Dhatus and Malas – body tissues and excretory products
- Tripods – diet, sleep, and sex as the three pillars of life
- Diet/ahara
- Natural urges – Vegas
- Dravya Guna (rasa, guna, virya, vipaka, prabhava)
- Bhaishajya ratanavali (preparation of some simple medicines)
- Nidana Panchaka
- Introduction to panchakarma
- Vaman – induced vomiting
- Virechan – induced purgation
- Basti – medicated enema
- Nasyam – purification through the nasal route
- Rasayan therapy – enhancement of immunity
- Vajikaran therapy – aphrodisiac treatment
- Dhatusaratva – nutrition of body tissues
- Pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis
- The importance of aahar and vihar in supporting health and addressing disease
Practical training covers all Panchakarma procedures, including pre-procedures, main procedures, and post-procedures.
Daily Schedule
First day - Welcome with fire ceremony
- 6.00am – Morning bell
- 6.00 am-7.00am – Time for self care (morning kriyas)
- 7.00 am – 8.00am -Yoga
- 8.00 am - 8.45am - Free time
- 8.45 am – 9.45 am Breakfast
- 10.00am – 11.00am -Theory class
- 11.00am – 11.15 am – Break
- 11.15am – 12.30 pm – Theory class
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm – Preparation for the practical
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm – Lunch
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm - Rest time
- 2.30am- 5.00pm – Practical's
- 5.15pm – 6.15pm – Evening pooja in the temple
Fee includes
- Food & Accommodation
- Air-conditioned room with bathroom
- Ayurvedic consultation and massage session
- Wi-Fi enabled cyber zone
- Study Material & books
