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1 The Ayurvedic Institute Academic Catalog the Path to Balance

2 T H E AY U RV E D I C I N S T I T U T E a bridge to health and happiness

3 The Ayurvedic Institute Welcome to The Ayurvedic Institute. I personally deeply appreciate you coming here to learn Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a way of life and an art of living in harmony with the environment and the present situation. Life is divine. Our life is a good teacher and our daily life is our good friend. Within this lifetime, we learn a lot about ourselves. That learning is sacred and will open the door to the divine love. So this is a time to remain together, share together, and keep the heart open. Through that openness, the awareness will act. Let the awareness resolve all the problems of life. There is a divine healer in you. This program will help to unfold that healer in you. I wish you all the best in your journey of learning and look forward to seeing you soon. Let us walk together, share together and explore the truth divine within our hearts. VASANT LAD, BAM&S, MASC PRESIDENT FOLLOW YOUR PATH TO BALANCE

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 1 THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE 3 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM 1 4 CONTINUING EDUCATION, SEMINARS & INTENSIVES 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR ASP 1 & 2 11 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM 2 17 PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM 19 AYURVEDA CENTER FOR HEALING, LIFE & LONGEVITY 21 AYURYOGA OPTIONAL CLASSES 22 ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM 25 FACULTY 28 ADMISSION & REGISTRATION Application Procedure Equal Opportunity Policy Admission Policy Admission Requirements Transfer Credits 30 TUITION, FEES & OTHER INFORMATION Tuition ASP & Pune Refund Schedules Registration Deadlines International Students VA Benefits Refund Policy for VA Students Accreditation & Recognition Registration, Payment & Refund Policies Benefit Policies Financial Aid & Work-Study 34 ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance Policy Examinations, Grading & Certificates Academic Records & Transcripts Requirements & Standards Student Complaints 35 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION Rental Housing Living Expenses Tuition Books & Materials Demographics Life in Albuquerque Weather Points of Interest Getting Around in ABQ 38 ABOUT THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE THE FOUR PILLARS OF LIFE THE PATHWAY TO SELF-REALIZATION DHARMA Living life with clarity of perception and action, to be true to life s purpose. ARTHA Sufficient resources to fulfill our dharma. KAMA Surrendering to what is, through the fulfillment of the positive needs of life so we can go beyond desire. MOKSHA Perfect freedom, self-realization, enlightenment (to be a light to oneself), to remain in a state of choiceless, passive awareness, moment-to-moment, in our daily life. Health is the supreme foundation for achieving the four pillars of life. (Dharmartha kama mokshanam, arogyam mulam uttamam.) Those desirous of a healthy life should put profound faith in the teachings of Ayurveda. (Ayuh kamayamanena dharmartha sukha sadhanam, Ayurvedopadesheshu vidheyah paramadarah.) THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE adheres to the highest standards of excellence in education, providing comprehensive, high quality programs in Ayurvedic studies. PO Box 23445, Albuquerque, NM tl fx The Ayurvedic Institute was founded in 1984 and licensed by the State of New Mexico in Copyright 2015, The Ayurvedic Institute. All Rights Reserved. No part of this catalog or its contents, in part or whole, may be reproduced without the written consent of The Ayurvedic Institute. All information in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice and does not constitute an agreement between The Ayurvedic Institute and the student.

5 Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient art of healing that has been practiced continuously throughout India for over 5,000 years. It is considered the oldest authentically recorded healing science in existence today and includes yoga philosophy and integration of the body, mind and consciousness. The principles of many natural healing systems now familiar in the West, such as Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy, have their roots in Ayurveda. Ayurveda looks at every person as a unique individual. It seeks to understand and to correct imbalances and to restore the innate intelligence and harmony of the person. It gives insight to understanding individual constitution and to create balance within. VISION STATEMENT TO FACILITATE THE RE-EMERGENCE OF AYURVEDA AND ITS INTEGRATION WITH ALL ASPECTS OF EXISTENCE. MISSION The mission of The Ayurvedic Institute is to provide authentic knowledge of Ayurveda coming from the gurudisciple lineage with a spiritual foundation. It includes practical clinical knowledge, enabling students to apply these principles for self-healing as well as in a clinical setting. We create a supportive environment that encourages individuals to integrate Ayurveda into their daily living and health care professionals to integrate Ayurveda into their clinical practices. GOALS It is the dream of Vasant Lad, through The Ayurvedic Institute, to offer a complete program of Ayurvedic study. This program will be similar in content to what is taught in the traditional Ayurvedic colleges in India. Interest in Ayurveda is noticeably increasing. The challenge that confronts the Institute is to anticipate this new demand and expand in a way that serves the needs of the students and moves the Institute towards the eventual goal of an Ayurvedic University. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY Ayurveda is a healing art and a science. Descending from Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata, it is one of apprenticeship in which the student learns from the teacher, who shares knowledge and experiences to assist the student in developing a conceptual framework and fundamental working knowledge. The Ayurvedic Institute reflects the teaching traditions of ancient India. This tradition emphasizes the oral transmission of knowledge by being present with the teacher. It is taught, as the Vedic tradition emphasizes, with practical examples and stories, keeping the integral aspects of the body, mind, and spiritual components intact. It requires soul searching, faith, and trust without proof or guarantee. In its traditional form, the student is expected to trust the teacher to present the subjects in the manner the teacher feels is appropriate. For each of us to develop as practitioners, experiencing this tradition and all its components helps to expand our inner awareness. CLINIC MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of The Ayurvedic Center for Healing, Life and Longevity is to further the education of competent Ayurvedic Practitioners who emphasize a 1

6 caring and ethical commitment toward the welfare of clients. Students in our Clinic program are engendered with the desire and ability to pursue Ayurvedic knowledge, clinical competence, and professional standards necessary to educate clients in the understanding of their own constitutions and imbalances. This includes making non-medical lifestyle choices for restoring and maintaining health, through integrated Ayurvedic recommendations. They will be able to integrate Ayurveda into other health care disciplines and be strong contributors in a holistic medical practice. THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE At this location since 1986, The Ayurvedic Institute is in the foothills of northeast Albuquerque with a view of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Our three buildings total over 12,500 square feet. The primary building at Menaul Blvd NE is a passive solar structure, housing the administrative offices, the bookstore, the herb department, the downstairs library, lounge and student kitchen and the main classroom of approximately 1,200 square feet, accommodating up to 60 students. The Panchakarma Department located adjacent to the main office provides the traditional cleansing therapies of Ayurveda for up to 10 clients per week. Our second building at Menaul Blvd NE houses our student clinic, education department, and publishing department. The third building is our newest addition located at Menaul Blvd NE that houses our new classroom, Ayuryoga studio, and seminar locations. ADMINISTRATORS ERIN KREEGER, MA, PhD Dr. Kreeger is the Dean of Education here at the Institute. She has a Master s Degree in organizational leadership and development from Fielding Graduate University and received her Doctorate from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Wellbeing has been at the centre of Erin s work in the world. Most of her career has focused on leading and supporting not-forprofit organizations (including public health clinics) and educational institutions in creating and living into generative, health supporting possibilities through leadership, system design and attention to communication patterns. She has a passion for Ayurveda, has participated in a number of seminars here at The Ayurvedic Institute and has an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant certificate from a Canadian institution. Erin is a Board member at the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. She has had the joy of living in many cultures including the Netherlands, Thailand, Norway, Australia, the West Indies, Canada and the United States and is excited about partnering with people on work that helps create well-being for every being. DOROTHY SEEGER Dorothy Seeger is the Administrator of the Ayurveda Home Study Course. A graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program, she has offered support to correspondence students since In this capacity, she personally evaluates exams and trains staff for additional evaluations and support. A 2 ORGANIZATION The Ayurvedic Institute was founded in 1984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a 501(c) (3) educational, non-profit corporation. The Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Board meeting minutes are open to inspection by any interested person with sufficient advance notice. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors and corporate officers, whose directives are carried out by Institute staff members. BOARD MEMBERS Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc Chairman of the Board, President Sharon Scaltrito, RN, BSN, MBA Secretary Dr. Michael Stone, DC, Chiropractor Treasurer Susan Pfau Board Member Harish Raichada Board Member WYNN WERNER Wynn is the Administrator of The Ayurvedic Institute. He is responsible to the Board of Directors for the general operation of the Institute and oversees all of its departments and facilities, assuring that the Institute fulfills its mission, purposes, and goals. A graduate of the 1991 Ayurvedic Studies Program, Wynn was invited by Vasant Lad to administer the growing Institution and has continued to assist the Board of Directors in guiding it as Ayurveda has expanded into the western world. Wynn is a founding board member of NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association). He represents the Institute on Ayurvedic matters at the state, national, and international levels. He teaches sessions on legalities around the practice of Ayurveda and the use of Ayurvedic products in the United States.

7 SP1 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 1 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION The academic year is divided into three, 10-week trimesters, each followed by a break. The school year begins with a mandatory Orientation week on October 5, An Orientation schedule is sent to all enrolled students just prior to Orientation week. Classes end Friday, May 27, 2016, with oral exams beginning May 31, 2016 and graduation on Thursday, June 16, This program is limited to 45 fulltime students. The ASP 1 program includes lectures, breakout sessions, and an emphasis on practical exercises. Students earn a total of 725 hours classroom time. Students spend approximately 25 hours per week in class (as compared to 16+ hours per week for a full university class load). ASP 1 is an intensive time of study. Each week, students can expect to spend a minimum of 1 hour on outside assignments and homework for each hour of class time. Anticipate spending hours per week focused on school, including class time and outside homework. This is a conservative estimate. Classes are primarily offered Monday through Friday, with optional clinical observation sessions on Fridays and Saturdays in the third trimester. An optional course of Ayurvedic Review is offered during the second and third trimesters. Special Ayurvedic weekend seminars and intensives offer an in-depth study of specific areas of Ayurveda and are available at an additional fee along with a student discount. These often-requested topics include marma therapy, panchakarma, and pulse assessment. Vasant Lad s seminars may repeat some information included in the regular curriculum, as well as have more in-depth information. Each seminar offers a free Friday evening lecture introducing the specific topic from 7 to 9 pm. 3 The Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 (ASP 1) is the foundation of the educational programs offered at The Ayurvedic Institute. Students acquire a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Ayuryoga, and Anatomy and Physiology. Graduates can apply lifestyle principles and practices to their own lives as well as those of family and friends to maintain a healthy life. They will also be able to teach the introductory theory and principles of Ayurveda to others in a community or group lecture setting. Students develop knowledge and skill through individual and progressive group work, interactive exercises, projects, presentations, and supervised practice with staff and students to develop clinical competencies. Each student is individually evaluated by faculty and the Dean of Education as being qualified prior to receiving permission to work with community clients.

8 CONTINUING EDUCATION, SEMINARS & INTENSIVES 4 BENEFITS OF SEMINAR PARTICIPATION Those who cannot participate in our Ayurvedic Studies Program due to time or lifestyle constraints can participate in the seminars and intensives as an alternative to the full program. Health Care Professionals can learn Ayurvedic methods to integrate into their existing practice while continuing to refine their skills. Students utilize the seminars to enrich their studies, focusing on subjects of personal interest, and to gain a more in-depth understanding of Ayurvedic principles introduced in the curriculum but not examined thoroughly due to restricted class time. Online and home study students or self-study students can augment their studies and focus on specific Ayurvedic topics. Prospective students often attend to meet our staff and confirm their decision to participate in ASP 1. These classes are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda while fulfilling professional requirements. Participants earn a Certificate of Completion, suitable for framing. SUMMER INTENSIVES This series of programs provides an opportunity for those who cannot move to Albuquerque for formal study and wish to study specific topics in-depth. They provide a focused study of topics that may have been introduced in the school year. Vasant Lad teaches this series of Summer Intensives in June and July each year, immediately following the Ayurvedic Studies Program. Students must meet all attendance requirements, successfully complete all mandatory homework and exams, pass the oral exam at the end of the academic year, be a student in good standing, and have paid tuition in full. Students interested in applying for the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 must successfully graduate from the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 and demonstrate the ability to introduce Ayurvedic principles clinically during all client consultations. The Dean of Education and the Education Curriculum Team review applications. Students must demonstrate a high level of participation, commitment, citizenship, and understanding in the classroom. Students interested in applying for the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 must successfully graduate from Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1. The Dean of Education and the Education Curriculum Team review applications. Students must demonstrate a high level of participation, commitment, citizenship, and understanding in the classroom. NAMA The Ayurvedic Institute s Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) professional membership Ayurvedic Health Counselor category. The intensives begin on Fridays at 7 pm and end at 6 pm the following Thursday. A detailed class schedule is sent to seminar participants upon enrollment. There are 38 hours of class time during each seven-day Intensive. Direct contact hours with Vasant Lad constitute about 2/3 of the total class time. Optional Ayuryoga classes are offered on several mornings of each week. Some intensives may have pre-requisites. FIND THE MOST CURRENT SEMINAR INFORMATION ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR AT The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to make adjustments to the curriculum without prior notification.

9 ASP 1 CERTIFICATE OPTIONS Students may choose to participate in the Ayurvedic Studies Program with one of the following options. 1 AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTANT CERTIFICATE This category includes Ayurvedic students trained to focus on preventive healthcare as well as health promotion, with a specific emphasis on diet and lifestyle. These students pay full program tuition, attend all courses, meet all attendance and examination requirements, pass the oral exam, and successfully participate to develop competencies. Each student is evaluated by faculty and the Dean of Education as being qualified prior to receiving permission to present client cases in the third trimester Foundational Skills class. They earn an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant certificate (ALC) and are qualified to apply for the ASP 2 program. 2 PERSONAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATE This category is for students wishing to learn Ayurveda for the purpose of self-healing but do not intend to become Ayurvedic practitioners. They attend all courses and meet all attendance requirements. They are exempt from exam taking and do not sit for the oral exam. They observe the presentation of client cases in the third trimester but do not present case studies. Students in this category are successful graduates, but do not have client training and are not qualified to attend the ASP 2 program other than auditing Vasant Lad s lectures. These students pay full program tuition and earn a Personal Program Certificate (PPC). 5 3 AUDIT AYURVEDIC LECTURES ONLY Applicants wishing to audit the evening Ayurvedic Lecture Series may apply for review and approval on a session-by-session basis or for the full Trimester, provided space in the classroom is available. Students who audit the Ayurvedic Lecture Series full time receive a certificate of attendance.

10 SP1 ASP 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AYURVEDIC LECTURES 6 These courses are the foundation for the educational programs offered at The Ayurvedic Institute and provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles and practices of Ayurveda. They include philosophy, theory, and assessment and management. The first trimester includes a series of videotape lectures by Vasant Lad facilitated by our instructors. In the second and third trimesters, Vasant Lad personally teaches his extensive understanding of the ancient texts as well as lessons on his many years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician. This course is mostly lecture format with some exercises and practicum. Material is presented from Vasant Lad s knowledge and course textbooks. INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDIC THEORY Video series facilitated by instructor. > Introduction to Sankhya theory and the roots of Vedic philosophy. > Spirituality in daily life and the aims of life; dharma, artha, kama and moksha. > Gunas (universal qualities). > Pancha mahabhuta (the five basic elements of creation). > Doshic theory (functional principles in biological systems). > Dinacharya (daily routine). > Vata dosha (the air and ether principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Pitta dosha (the fire and water principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Kapha dosha (the earth and water principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Prakruti (constitution). > Vikruti (constitutional disorders). > The mind; manas prakruti and manas vikruti. > The concept of agni (transformation). > The six tastes and the process of digestion. > Introduction to dhatus (body tissues). > Introduction to the concept of srotas (functional systems in the body). > Introduction to ojas, tejas and prana. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC PHYSIOLOGY, HEALTH AND IMBALANCE > The Ayurvedic understanding and inter-relationship of the body, mind and spirit. > Structure and function of the body: the five elements, three doshas, nadis, srotamsi, vayus, etc.

11 > Mind: antakaran (the inner equipment of mind), prana (vital air), manas (sensory mind), chitta (mind), buddhi (intellect), dhruti (retention), smruti (memory) and ahamkara (ego). > Spirit: jiva (soul), karma, samskaras, the six koshas (sheaths): anna (physical body), prana (vital air), mano (sensory mind), jnana (mind), vijnana (intellect), ananda (bliss sheath). Chakra system and kundalini (vital energy). > The Ayurvedic concept of health and disease. > Prakruti and vikruti. > Ayurvedic concept of digestion, assimilation and elimination. > Agni (jathara agni, bhuta agni, dhatu agni, cellular agni) and the clinical assessment of agni. > Rasa (taste), virya (energy), vipaka (post-digestive effect), and prabhava. > The relationship of taste to the elements and effect of the gunas. > Time and organ function. > Nutrition and the functional relationship between srotas, dhatu, upadhatu, dhatu mala, agni, and ojas, tejas and prana (the subtle refined essences of the tissues). > Overview of Ayurvedic etiology and pathogenesis: Nidanapanchakam. > Nidana: an in-depth look at etiological factors of imbalance. > Purva-rupa (prodromal symptoms), rupa (cardinal signs and symptoms), upashaya (therapeutic trial). > Samprapti (pathogenesis) and dosha gati. > Clinical determination of the stage of samprapti. > Opening the Doors to Ayurvedic Assessment > Methods of acquiring information: academic, direct perception, and inference. > Trividha pariksha (the three-fold examination): darshana (observation), sparshana (tactile perception), prashna (questioning). > Ashtavidha pariksha (the eight-fold examination): nadi (pulse), mutra (urine), mala (feces), jihva (tongue), shabda (voice), sparsha (palpation), drig (eyes), akruti (form). > Marmas (Ayurvedic energy points). BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT > Using the rugna patrakam and the dosha assessment forms for prakruti / vikruti, and manas prakruti / vikruti. > Chikitsa: the Ayurvedic approach to management of imbalance and disease. > Determine prakruti. > Determine vikruti (the present altered state of doshas in the body). > Determine the cause or causes of illness, such as diet, lifestyle, emotional patterns, quality of relationships, genetic predisposition. > Remove the cause. > Provide the proper regimen (diet, exercise, Pranayama) according to the person s prakruti, vikruti, seasons, climate, age. > Provide a detoxification procedure: either shamana (palliation) or shodana (elimination), such as panchakarma. > Provide therapies that are antagonistic to the provoked dosha or antagonistic to the disease, based on the principle that opposite qualities balance. > Provide rasayana (rejuvenation) for the body in general, to increase immunity, to strengthen specific organs and tissues. > Sapta shamanam (seven palliative measures). > Shodhana (cleansing measures): purvakarma, pradhanakarma (panchakarma), paschyatakarma, rasayana. > General management of vata, pitta, kapha (utilizing appropriate lifestyle practices). > Practicum and individual cases. > With special reference to lifestyle recommendations in order to maintain and restore constitutional balance. 7

12 8 ASP 1 COURSE HOURS 1ST TRIMESTER Class Hours Ayurvedic Lecture 100 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Nutrition 25 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 30 Medical Terminology 10 2ND TRIMESTER Ayurvedic Lecture 120 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Nutrition 25 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 20 Ayurvedic Review (Optional) 3RD TRIMESTER Ayurvedic Lecture 120 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Herbalism 30 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 20 Ayurvedic Review (Optional) Clinical Observation Rotational Shifts Total Hours 725 ASP1 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY These courses provide a basic framework of anatomy and physiology that supports the ASP 1 program. Information is at an introductory level. The material is presented primarily from the Western point of view and will not necessarily cover an Ayurvedic perspective. However, it it tailored to what students need to know in our Ayurvedic Studies Program. PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC NUTRITION: A DOORWAY TO PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION / AYURVEDIC HERBALISM Students gain an in-depth understanding of food, food selection, Ayurvedic principles of nutrition, nourishment, preparation, the use of spices and seasonings, healthy eating practices, and how to incorporate this into their personal and professional practices to bring health and balance. In the third trimester, students learn the fundamentals of Ayurvedic Herbalism, including qualities, actions, effects, and applications. AYURYOGA Ayuryoga applies the principles and understanding of Ayurveda to the practice of yoga. Through individual practice, students gain a personal understanding of the effect yoga has on the gunas, constitutional balance, and how to restore and maintain that balance. Class participation is focused upon understanding Ayurvedic applications and is not intended as a personal yoga routine. Students are required to and responsible for establishing personal yoga routines outside of the curriculum. Concepts taught are supportive of all Ayurvedic constitutions and students are required to learn and practice in the class sessions what is taught regardless of their prior or personal yoga preferences. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS These three courses build on and integrate the knowledge and skill sets acquired in the other courses. Students learn and practice clinical skills (rapport, assessment, findings, and recommendations) in preparation for the 25 hours of supervised

13 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, ASP 1 & 2 1ST TRIMESTER Fall 2015 October 5 ASP1, Begin Orientation Trimester 1 Tuition Due October 8 ASP2, Begin Orientation consultations. Students learn to apply correctly Ayurvedic principles clinically during client consultation and to interact professionally with fellow students and staff. Skill and competence is attained through practicums, and experiential exercises. October 12 November December 19 Dec 20 Jan 3 Trimester 1 Tuition Due First Day of Class Thanksgiving Break Last Day of Class Winter Break SANSKRIT Students learn to read, write, and recite the Sanskrit alphabet. They are introduced to and learn a limited number of sutras, and related Ayurvedic vocabulary. This introductory level course is not intended to teach Sanskrit as a second language but does include basic Sanskrit grammar. Information is taught in a primarily academic style in which chanting may or may not be offered. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to help the student learn to understand medical terminology by breaking it down into component parts and learning the meaning of the parts. It will assist the student in learning how to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms. This course encourages and increases the student s ability to improve understanding and communication with other practitioners in the health field. AYURVEDIC REVIEW Optional This course provides a complete review of the contents learned in the Ayurvedic Lecture course. Students work with the information in ways that deepen their understanding by incorporating a variety of methods including interactive dialogue, case based exercises, practicums, projects, study groups, and more. Students work and interact with each other to increase their confidence, recall, and oral presentation skills in preparation for the oral exam at year s end. 2ND TRIMESTER Winter 2016 January 4 January 5 March 12 March Online Transfer Orientation First Day of Class Trimester 2 Tuition Due Last Day of Class Spring Break 3RD TRIMESTER Spring 2016 March 21 May 28 May 30 May 31 June 3 June 6 15 June 16 First Day of Class Trimester 3 Tuition Due Last Day of Class Memorial Day, no classes Make-up class week, and/or Oral Exams begin Oral Exams Graduation Official last day of school is June 16 after graduation. 9

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15 SP2 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 2 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 is divided into three 10-week trimesters. The school year begins October 5th, 2015 with a required Orientation beginning on October 8, (ASP 2 transfer students are required to begin Orientation on October 5th with the level 1 students.) Classes end Friday, May 27, 2016, with oral practical exams beginning May 31, 2016 and graduation on Thursday, June 16, This program is limited to 25 full-time certificate students. This program includes lectures, breakout sessions, and an emphasis on practical exercises and supervised clinical consultations. Students earn 805 total hours of classroom and clinical time, spending an average of 25 hours per week in class and clinic (as compared to 16+ hours per week for a full university class load). Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with a clinical rotation offered Friday and Saturday. Course content is built upon ASP 1 curriculum, and may include repetition as concepts are reviewed, examined, and worked with in a practical setting. Each week, a student can expect to spend a minimum of 1 hour on outside assignments and homework for each hour of class time. Anticipate spending at least hours per week focused on school, including class time, clinic shift, and outside homework. While it is possible to work part-time, the time students have available beyond classes and study is very limited. We recommend strong consideration before taking on outside work. 11 Special Ayurvedic weekend seminars and intensives that offer in-depth study of specific areas of Ayurveda are available at an additional fee with student discounts. Vasant Lad s seminars may repeat some information included in the regular curriculum, as well as have more in-depth lecture with additional information. The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to make adjustments to the curriculum without prior notification to students. The Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 offers continued training in Ayurvedic theory and practice for students planning a clinical career as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Graduates possess a deeper understanding of constitutional imbalance and the Ayurvedic perspective of pathology, and will be able to consult with clients utilizing Ayurvedic principles including lifestyle management, basic Ayurvedic herbalism, and yoga recommendations.

16 ASP 2 is designed specifically for ASP 1 graduates as well as graduates of programs that meet NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor category. These graduates must also be recognized by the Dean of Education and faculty as having demonstrated a high level of participation, commitment, and understanding indicative of a career professional. Students acquire an advanced understanding of the principles and practices of Ayurveda through observation and discussion of client-based Ayurvedic etiology, pathology, and treatment. Graduates will be able to educate clients to understand their own constitutions and any imbalances they experience. Consultations will include making non-medical lifestyle choices for restoring and maintaining a healthy life through integrated Ayurvedic recommendations. They will be able to apply Ayurveda to other health care disciplines and be strong contributors in a holistic medical practice. Licensed health care providers will be able to apply Ayurvedic techniques in their own clinical practices. ASP 2 CERTIFICATE OPTIONS Students may choose to participate in the Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 with one of the following options. 1 AYURVEDIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE This category includes Ayurvedic professionals with additional training in pathology and disease management beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. This consists of the practice of preventive healthcare and health promotion, using diet, herbs, and lifestyle choices. Students may participate in the ASP 2 program as full time certificate students only. They develop knowledge and skill through individual and progressive group work, interactive exercises, research projects, presentations, and supervised practice in our clinic with community clients to develop clinical competencies. Successful completion of the program results from passing all courses and the oral practical exam at the end of the year. These students pay full program tuition. Graduates of the ASP 2 program qualify for NAMA s Ayurvedic Practitioner Professional Membership. A 12 Vasant Lad makes a commitment to share what he has learned in more than 40 years of teaching and clinical practice. In return, he requires a commitment on the part of the dedicated student to learn, present, and practice Ayurveda in a manner consistent with his principles and practices and those of The Ayurvedic Institute. ASP 2 TRANSFER STUDENTS Qualified transfer students are welcome to apply to ASP 2. Acceptance is based on the student application, phone or Skype interview with the Dean of Education, an acceptable transcript from a program that meets NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor category, and an entrance oral exam. Transfer students are required to have a basic understanding of Sanskrit and 60 hours of Anatomy and Physiology prior to ASP 2 enrollment. Successful completion of the Online Learning courses is mandatory for those students who do not meet the Sanskrit and A&P requirements. ASP 1 graduates are given priority in acceptance to ASP 2. Space permitting, qualified ASP 2 transfer students will be considered. 2 AUDIT AYURVEDIC LECTURES ONLY Applicants wishing to audit the Gurukula sessions with Vasant Lad on a session-by-session or full trimester basis may contact the Dean of Education. Such applicants will need to provide official documentation of considerable Ayurvedic training and be interviewed by the Dean of Education. Upon review and approval, they may attend Vasant Lad s Gurukula sessions provided classroom space is available. Full payment of tuition is required in advance and is non-refundable. Students who pay for and audit Ayurvedic lectures full time receive a letter stating the hours of attendance. For an audit application, contact the Registrar at , Ext. 126 or registrar@ayurveda.com. NAMA The Ayurvedic Institute s Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) professional membership Ayurvedic Practitioner category.

17 SP2 ASP 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GURUKULA LECTURE Vasant Lad Client Consultations and Lectures These courses are based on client centered learning. Students observe Vasant Lad consulting with Panchakarma (PK) clients to learn the art and science behind his assessments, findings, and recommendations. Vasant Lad personally teaches based on his extensive understanding of the ancient texts as well as his many years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician and surgeon. He works with each client uniquely, applying his knowledge and experience in each consultation. Students observe Vasant Lad as he reviews PK client assessments and management recommendations as well as the specific pathophysiology of the imbalances observed. Areas of study include the Ayurvedic concepts of Nidana (etiology), Samprapti (pathogenesis), Ashtavidha Pariksha (examination), Chikitsa (management of imbalance and disease), Shamana (palliative measures), Shodhana (cleansing measures), and Rasayana (rejuvenatives). APPLIED AYURVEDIC SKILLS This course offers hands-on practicum in treatment and assessment modalities with an emphasis on practicum. Students are introduced to and practice a limited number of therapeutic techniques including marma, limited panchakarma procedures, and pulse assessment. INTEGRATED CLINICAL ASSESSMENT This class will focus on advancing the perception of the practitioner while exploring and practicing assessment skills from varying perspectives. Includes practical/lab based instruction covering hands-on assessment and palpation of the human body. It is designed to prepare the students for further study in Ayurvedic pathophysiology as presented in later lectures. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY These courses are designed to support the students learning process within the ASP 2 program. Information is at an introductory level. It introduces the student to pathophysiology and discusses concepts and medical terms used by Vasant Lad in ASP 2 Ayurvedic Lectures. Material is presented primarily from a western viewpoint, with Ayurvedic references when possible within the context of the course. Students will gain an understanding of function and dysfunction of organ systems as defined by western science enabling the student to communicate with clients as well as with other health care professionals in order to promote optimal client care. STUDENT CLINIC Student clinic consists of supervised Ayurvedic consultations and teaches the correct application of Ayurvedic principles with the ability to establish trust, credibility, and rapport with the client. Students progressively apply the principles and skills learned in other courses, gaining confidence in their Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations. They develop the ability to manage successfully multiple factors such as: initial examination, report of findings, recommendations and follow up. All clinic sessions include grand rounds where clinical staff facilitates group discussion for a more in-depth understanding of cases. Clinics are graded as pass/fail. PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALING Ayurvedic Medicine assesses the whole person to assist in bringing about a state of balance. Determining root cause is a key part of that process. In our modern world, root cause is normally found in the mental/emotional aspect of a person s being. This class will assist students in ways to discover the root cause in themselves as well as others. We will learn varied transformative methods to allow an unburdening of consciousness from imprinted experiences, thus allowing a freedom from suffering. 13

18 14 ASP 2 COURSE HOURS 1ST TRIMESTER Class Hours Applied Ayurvedic Skills 30 Integrated Clinical Assessment 25 Student Clinic 35 Herbal Preparation 15 Psychology of Healing 15 Ayuryoga 30 Introduction to Jyotish 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Classical Texts 15 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 2ND TRIMESTER Gurukula: Lecture & Client Consultations 80 Applied Ayurvedic Skills 25 Ayurvedic Materia Medica 25 Case Studies 25 Pathophysiology 20 Student Clinic 35 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Jyotish 15 Gurukula Review 15 3RD TRIMESTER Gurukula: Lecture & Client Consultations 80 Applied Ayurvedic Skills 20 Ayurvedic Materia Medica 25 Case Studies 25 Student Clinic 35 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Jyotish 15 Gurukula Review 15 Total Hours 805 ASP2 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HERB PREPARATION This class will include common herbal preparations that can easily be combined with dietary recommendations. Instruction will include demonstration by the instructor as well hands on time for students as time and space allows. AYURVEDIC MATERIA MEDICA Students are exposed to the correct, appropriate, effective, safe, ethical, and legal use of a limited selection of herbs. These courses include the study of qualities, actions, effects, applications, indications and contra-indications, toxicity, and dosage of a selection of Ayurvedic herbs as dietary supplements in the process of conducting Ayurvedic lifestyle education and consultations. Students are introduced to a limited number of therapeutic approaches. CASE STUDIES Students work with case studies specifically designed by Vasant Lad that incorporate the most commonly encountered etiologies and pathologies as well as the appropriate treatments. AYURYOGA The principles and understanding of Ayurveda learned in the ASP 1 program are applied to the therapeutic practice of yoga. These courses are based on the application of the eight limbs of yoga with a focus on asana, pranayama, and pratyahara. Students learn how yoga may be used to correct and maintain constitutional balance, through applied theory and clinical application with clients. Class participation is focused on understanding Ayurvedic applications and is not intended as a personal yoga routine. Students are responsible for establishing personal yoga routines outside of the curriculum. AYURVEDIC LIFE CYCLES This class teaches ASP 2 students how to assess, design, and implement diet, lifestyle, and herbal supplement recommendations to manage women s reproductive health and imbalances. The course also includes care of newborns and children of all ages as well as care during the aging and dying process. CLASSICAL TEXTS In this course students learn how the classical texts are arranged

19 and methodology for navigating them. Students will also begin to use them in a clinical setting. INTERMEDIATE SANSKRIT As a continuation of the ASP 1 courses, ASP 2 Sanskrit reviews grammar and pronunciation of the Devanagari script as well as fundamental Sanskrit chants. Students are given the opportunity to analyze and memorize specific Ayurvedic sutras and vocabulary while they continue learning to read and write Sanskrit. These courses emphasize the proper pronunciation of chants and sutras while declining nouns and conjugating verbs. Sanskrit V and VI are optional for ASP 2 students. JYOTISH Medical Jyotish is an introduction to Jyotisha, Vedic astrology, and how to use it in conjunction with Ayurveda to gain insight into potential health issues and the patterns that underlie them, along with complementary solutions that may assist in their resolution. Medical Jyotish II and III are optional for students. Qualified ASP 1 students may enroll in Medical Jyotish II and III with approval from the instructor and the Dean of Education. GURUKULA REVIEW This course provides a review of the content provided in Gurukula Lecture I and II. Students deepen their understanding of the material with the guidance of a faculty member. Gurukula Reviews aids in the students practical application of the content, supports clinical knowledge and prepares students for the practical Oral Exam. 15

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21 une 2015 PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM 2 NOVEMBER 11 DECEMBER 2015 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION The Pune Gurukula Program encompasses 6 weeks of study in Pune, India in November and December. Students spend approximately 20 hours a week in lectures and have the option to participate in approximately 5-10 hours a week in clinical observations at Vasant Lad s Ayurvedic clinic where they may be asked to assist with assessment, herbal preparation, and simple treatments. Classes and clinic are Monday through Friday. Weekends are generally available for personal enrichment. Pune has a rich cultural heritage and every year many students organize trips to various temples and pilgrimage sites. Applicants who have not studied directly with Vasant Lad, but have completed training with another recognized Ayurvedic school, may contact the Registrar to discuss possibilities for participation. Acceptance into the program is based upon application review, and phone or personal interview. The Gurukula Program offers students of Ayurveda the opportunity to study with Vasant Lad in a clinical setting. In India, the lectures and clinical cases are naturally oriented towards medical pathology as patients present themselves for diagnosis and treatment. Students observe how Vasant Lad works with each client uniquely, how knowledge and experience are applied in a consultation, and acquire more in-depth information from lectures. THE VASANTA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA AT MANJARI Participants of the Pune Gurukula Program reside at the new center, The Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda. The center is about a one-hour drive from Pune, India. It accommodates 16 students, in double-occupancy rooms. Each room has a private bathroom that is shared with a roommate. Please inform the Registrar of a specific roommate request with another student attending the Pune Gurukula Program. Room and board costs $1,442 and includes a double-occupancy room and all primary meals. The Pune Gurukula Program has no pre-planned curriculum. The clinic experience is oriented to patient care, and the lectures on alternate days often take their content from the cases presented during the week. Vasant Lad may present material he feels is relevant to the students education. In this program, Vasant Lad makes a commitment to individually selected students to teach what he has learned in his over 40 years of teaching and clinical practice. The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to change curriculum as needed. CERTIFICATE Certificate students must meet the attendance requirements of 90 percent and participate fully in all sessions attended. Interested students should contact the Registrar at (505) , Extension 126 or registrar@ ayurveda.com for more information and application deadlines. 17

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23 ON-CAMPUS CLINIC IN ALBUQUERQUE yurvedic CENTER FOR HEALING, LIFE AND LONGEVITY STUDENT CLINIC Ayurveda recognizes that each person has a unique mindbody constitution. The Ayurvedic student consultation process identifies the various components of the individual s constitution, determines imbalances, and provides education, guidance, and options for helping the individual to regain balance and improve health and wellness. The purpose of the Student Clinic is to provide the student with the experience of conducting Ayurvedic consultations. The process provides a learning opportunity for both the student and the client. Each client of the Student Clinic is seen by a Student Practitioner, under the supervision of a qualified Clinic Supervisor. All Student Practitioners in the clinic are enrolled in good standing in The Ayurvedic Institute Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2 (ASP 1 and 2). In ASP 1, the clinical experience is held during scheduled class. During ASP 2, clinic hours are held each week outside the regular class time. The students are able to recommend diet, lifestyle, herbal supports, and various treatments. Two-hour initial consultations cost $20 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $15 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $15 for the two-hour initial consultation and $10 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. Treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. GRADUATE CLINIC The Graduate Clinic program is an exciting way for recent graduates to continue their high level of Ayurvedic training by conducting Ayurvedic consultations in a professional clinic setting. All Graduate Practitioners work with qualified Clinic Supervisors to ensure accuracy in assessment and development of recommendations. This program allows The Ayurvedic Institute to offer clients moderately priced consultations by Ayurvedic Practitioners. The Graduate Practitioners are able to recommend diet, lifestyle, herbal supports and various treatments. Graduate students may also perform Ayurvedic treatments under the guidance of a Clinic Supervisor. Two-hour initial consultations cost $45 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $30 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $36 for the two-hour initial consultation and $24 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. Treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. AYURYOGA STUDENT CLINIC The Ayuryoga Student Clinic integrates the knowledge of Ayurveda alongside Yoga to offer clients individualized yoga programs to support inner healing. Based upon Ayurveda s doshic theory and guidelines to achieve supreme health, students conduct thorough intake evaluations to assess clients constitution, lifestyle habits and diet. This information is used to create balancing yoga programs to meet clients specific needs. Each client at the Ayuryoga Student Clinic meets with a qualified Ayuryoga Teacher Trainee for an initial evaluation and receives instruction to understand proper technique and postures to support a home yoga practice. The initial consultations are held in the private clinic consultation rooms and then move to the Ayuryoga Studio for practice of the individualized yoga programs. Two-hour initial consultations cost $20 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $15 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $15 for the two-hour initial consultation and $10 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. PROFESSIONAL CLINIC The Professional Clinic is a program for Faculty and Clinical Supervisors of The Ayurvedic Institute to offer Ayurvedic consultations to the public. To ensure the highest level of Ayurvedic expertise and experience, all Practitioners in this program must be a Faculty Member of The Ayurvedic Institute and have a consistent Ayurvedic practice for a minimum of three years. Professional Clinic provides a learning experience for students as they are able to shadow a session for optional additional learning. Initial consultations are 1.5 to 2 hours, while follow-up consultations are 1 hour. Fees are $54 per hour. Specific treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. 19