CATALOG Hybrid courses - Online with some onsite requirement

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1 San ayurveda Diego College of CATALOG 2015 Online Courses Ayurveda 101 (50 Hrs) Ayurveda Yoga Therapist (200 Hrs) Ayurveda Health Educator (350 Hrs) Ayurvedic Nutrition Ahara 201(150 Hrs) Herbology Dravya & Bhaishajya Kalpana Hours Hybrid courses - Online with some onsite requirement Track B - Ayurveda Block 1(150 Hrs) Track B-Ayurveda Counselor (600 Hrs) Track B- Ayurveda Practitioner (600 Hrs) Hybrid and Onsite- Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hrs) Webinars and Onsite Workshops Sanskrit * Meditation * Vastu * Jyotish * Panchakarma *Herb Making* Ayurvedic Nutrition *Women Support *Altars and Vastu and more.! [email protected]

2 ABOUT US San Diego College of Ayurveda (SDCOA) provides comprehensive Ayurvedic and ancient Vedic healing practices courses online through virtual classes, distant learning, and, a virtual campus at an affordable rate. Our mission is to promote alternative, spiritual and holistic wellness education via Ayurveda, an ancient system from India that helps balance mind and body. Ayurveda is a Complimentary, Holistic and Alternative Lifestyle that aims to balance the mind and body herbs, spices, cooking, meditation, yoga and seasonal cleansing. COURSES Our course content is based and adapted from ancient thousands of year old texts like Charaka Samhita, and Sushruta Samhita, BhavaPrakasa and more. Our courses are comprehensive, yet, designed for adult learners and offer flexibility and affordability. Training Delivery is experiential and blended. Most virtual classes in presence of a teacher via Webex online. By offering Online and Virtual Learning Environment, we keep our costs low. We use web-conferencing, and open source Learning Management System. Our courses are offered in Four formats: *Online Courses - 100% online. Do not require travel to our location. Students need a computer, a good internet connexion and should be able to login during online classes. Suitable for participants unable to travel, become a clinical Ayurvedic practitioner, and/or, not planning to applying to NAMA. (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) *Hybrid Courses- Most of the course delivery is online. However, these courses may have an onsite requirement ranging from 25 hours or more. These courses are suited for participants planning to become a Ayurveda Health Counselor, or, a clinical Ayurvedic practitioner, and, applying to NAMA. (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) for professional membership. *Onsite workshops- Onsite workshops at our location(s). *Webinars- Short Online Webinars LIVE ONLINE CLASSES VIA WEBINARS - REPLICATING A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM IN AN ONLINE FORMAT. A virtual classroom is a learning environment created in the virtual space. Our Online course allows students and instructors to participate in remote learning communities using personal computers; devices like iphone, ipad or smartphones (for Web-ex Meetings); Internet; and, support a collaborative learning process through synchronous (Online Audio, Video Webinars, e-lectures, E-whiteboard, Online Chat), and, asynchronous ( , Forums). Benefits of a Virtual live classroom: Students log in at our online class meetings (webinars) without leaving their home, or, work. Or, can tune into the classes via blackberries, iphone or ipad, or any smartphone by downloading the webex app. Students may be provided with a recorded lecture that stays on our server for upto four weeks. It is affordable, and, the latest way to learn. Offline communication with the teachers and facilitators by use of school forums, , and, chat. Students are required to have an Internet connexion, and a headset. They are also required to maintain online class attendance. (Dependent on the course) 2

3 List of Online Courses Track A courses are mostly all Online courses. Ayurveda 101 (50 Hrs) Ayurveda Yoga Therapist (200 Hrs) Ayurveda Health Educator (350 Hrs) Ayurvedic Nutrition Ahara 201(150 Hrs) Herbology Dravya & Bhaishajya Kalpana Hours List of Hybrid courses - Online with some onsite requirement. Track B courses have some onsite requirement. Track B - Ayurveda Block 1(150 Hrs) Track B-Ayurveda Counselor (600 Hrs) *Mandatory workshop requirement Webinars and Onsite Workshops *Sanskrit *Meditation *Vastu *Jyotish *Panchakarma *Herb Making *Ayurvedic Nutrition *Nadi Pariksha *Women Support *Altars and Vastu and more.! Hybrid and Onsite- Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hrs) We offer a lot of free or donation based seminars on sanskrit, Bhagavad Gita and community workshops at different times. Other workshops may have a fees. Application Form: Disclaimer: Ayurveda is not recognized by FDA and all information provided by SDCOA in the website, through lectures, and, all audio, visual material, or through the workshops is for informational purposes only. 3

4 TRACK B PROGRAMS INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDIC PRACTICES (IAH101) 15 CREDITS AYURVEDA COUNSELOR (600 HOURS) 30 CREDITS AYURVEDA PRACTITIONER ( HRS) 60 CREDITS INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDIC PRACTICES (IAH101) 150 HRS LEVEL 1 15 CREDITS Duration: 1 Semester Training Delivery: Sunday classes online and one onsite workshop (optional to attend) AYURVEDA COUNSELOR (600 HOURS) LEVEL 2 30 CREDITS Duration: 3 Semesters Training Delivery: Saturday and Wednesday classes online, and, 3 days at our onsite workshops (apx. 25 hrs) required AYURVEDA PRACTITIONER ( HRS) LEVEL 3 60 CREDITS Duration 4 Semesters Training Delivery: Thursday Evenings and once a semester weekend workshop either online, webinar or onsite. Onsite workshops: Student receives a credit voucher for 1 or more onsite workshops at our location that are optional to attend for some programs. However, they may be required in other programs. More information below See Page 5 Note: We need a minimum of four persons to start a new group. All dates maybe subject to change. 4

5 ONLINE ONLY PROGRAMS - TRACK A TRACK A courses are stand alone courses under 350 Hours and do not have stringent requirements. Most of the courses are 100% online. AYURVEDA CREDITS AYURVEDA YOGA THERAPIST 30 CREDITS AYURVEDIC HERBOLOGY 20 CREDITS AYURVEDA NUTRITION 20 CREDITS INTRODUCTION TO PANCHAKARMA 5 CREDITS AYURVEDA HEALTH EDUCATOR 35 CREDITS AYURVEDA HEALTH EDUCATOR (350 HOURS) Online only. May be started anytime. Dates: July and September 2015 Training Delivery: Hybrid. Onsite and Online. AYURVEDIC AHARA (NUTRITION) 200 HRS Dates: January and October 2015 Training Delivery Online. AYURVEDIC HERBOLOGY (DRAVYA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA) Dates: January and July 2015 Training Delivery Online. Optional Onsite Workshop. AYURVEDA YOGA THERAPY (300 HOURS) Ayurveda Yoga Therapist (300 Hours) Course units0- Ayurveda Hrs+ Ayurveda Kriya Sharir + Yoga Therapy 150 Hrs AYURVEDA 101 Vedic Astrology specifically aimed at Ayurveda Practitioners and students looking to enhance their knowledge. $10 per webinar. Must sign up for at least four webinars. Course Access, and, materials not included. Access to recording for one week. INTRODUCTION TO PANCHAKARMA Bhagavad Gita Satsanga for all looking to start their day. Free. First come, first served basis. One time registeration fee for $10 for each once a weekly session for six weeks. No access to recordings. Note: Class start dates may be subject to change. Courses may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are not enough participants. 5

6 WEBINARS (ONLINE) - YOU CAN ATTEND AN ENTIRE SERIES OR JUST ONE! SANSKRIT Sanskrit for Ayurveda and yoga practitioners. Free online classes, depending on availability. However, access to workspace, and, access to recordings and materials extra. ONSITE WORKSHOPS JYOTISH Vedic Astrology specifically aimed at Ayurveda Practitioners and students looking to enhance their knowledge. $10 per webinar. Must sign up for at least four webinars. Course Access, and, materials not included. Access to recording for one week. BHAGAVAD GITA Bhagavad Gita Satsanga for all looking to start their day. Free. First come, first served basis. One time registeration fee for $10 for each once a weekly session for six weeks. No access to recordings. DRAVYA (BHAISHAJYA KALPANA) Short practicum on how to prepare Ayurvedic Herbal mixtures likes Hima, Phanta, Svarasa, Kashaye, Ghritum. This workshop is 8 hours. 4 Hours are done via a webinar on a different day, and, another 4 hours onsite. MARMA AND YOGA THERAPY/MEDITATION The first four hours of this workshop focus on the Marmas of hand, feet and Face. This is followed by another 4 hours of Yoga therapy or Meditation. (Open to Public) TRIVIDHA PARIKSHA Required Weekend or three day workshop for Block 2 Counselor Students. Covers Trividha Parikshan, ENT and Ayurveda, and, Marmas and introduction to Roga Nidana and Cikitsa WOMEN SUPPORT WORKSHOP Optional to attend. Covers Ahara and Vihara for Children, and Postpartum women. Ayurveda and Menstrual cycle. Meditation and Herbs during monthly cycle. (Open to Public) NOTE: ALL WORKSHOP DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CANCELLATION. WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF FOUR PARTICIPANTS TO CONTINUE OUR ONSITE WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES. AYURVEDIC NUTRITION WORKSHOP Introduction to Kitchen Spices, Ayurvedic Nutrition for Vata, Pitta and Kapha (Open to Public) Not all workshops are open to the public. Some are open to internal students only. Please check our website. Workshops and Webinars may be subject to rescheduling or cancellations. YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 200 HOURS We are aiming to invite yogis who want to deepen their understanding of yoga, ayurveda, clinical yoga therapy, clinical Ayurveda, as well as Sanskrit. The course is Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training with Focus on Spirituality, Mantra, and Hatha Yoga 6

7 Program Overview Our programs are made up of the following course units. Some courses have all of them, some of them or a combination of the following courses. Please visit the website for more details. Ayurveda 101 (Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine) Overview of Ayurveda in India and challenges in USA -History, Mythology. Comparison with other Holistic Health Modalities. WHO Definition and Ayurveda. Theories of Ayurvedic Wellness- Svastha Vritta (Principles of Prevention of Imbalances), Sadavritta. Concept of Ahara and Vihara Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy, Indriya Pathology, Reasons for Imbalances due to Indriya Stress, Pancha Mahabhuta, 20 Gunas and their application. Introduction to basic Ayurvedic concepts: Doshas, Dhatus, Malas, Marmas. Overview of Ahara, Prakrti, Vikrti, Vata, Pitta and Kapha and Sadavritta and Svasthavritta. Ahara 101 (Ayurvedic Nutrition Part 1) Ayurvedic Nutrition, Concept of Prana, Comparison of Western and Ayurvedic concepts of Nutrition, Foods, Recipes for Vata, Pitta and, Kapha. Balancing Agni and Vkrti. Sattva, Tamas and Rajas in Food Concept of Agni (Digestive Fire) Jatharagni and three states of Jatharagni. Assess your own state of Agni. How to correct agni imbalances through ahara and vihara. Aruchi, Ajirna, Atisara, Agni Assessment Form Svastha Vritta (Maintenance of Wellness) Ayurvedic Preventive Science provides a comprehensive blueprint for daily and seasonal living to maintain optimal health, year-round. Vihara (Wellness through Daily Routine and Seasonal Routine) Create a Daily Routine for your own vikrti). Dinacharya- Introduction to Daily Routine for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, Ritucharya- Introduction to Ritucharya and Seasonal Regimen for your own Vikrti to maintain wellness, prevent allergies and seasonal imbalances.*introduction to Roga Nidan- Supressible and Non supressible urges. Threefold reasons for imbalances. Three pillars of Health- Nidra, Ahara and Brahmacharya. Concept of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala Vikruti Vihara (Wellness through Daily Routine and Seasonal Routine) Create a Daily Routine for your own vikrti). Yoga and Exercise for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Dinacharya for V, P and K. *Ritucharya- Seasonal Regimen for your own Vikrti as well as V, P and K Svastha Vritta for Stri (Women Support in Ayurveda) *Care of PMS and Postpartum women in Ayurveda (see below) *Care of Children in Ayurveda *Using Marma Points in women, hands, and, feet for maintenance of balance Ayurvedic Support for Menstrual Cycle, and, PMS, Post Partum Support in Ayurveda Tridoshas Hours CONCEPT of Prakruti and Vikruti, Dosha, Dhatu and Mala Vikruti. Calculate your own prakruti and vikruti. Location, Function of 15 sub doshas. Sub Doshas related to Digestion. Sub Doshas and the Mind. Concept of Prakrti and Vikrti. Self Vikrti Assessment. Concept of Vata and its importance and function. Prana, Vyana, Udana, Samana and Apana. Pitta, its relationship to Agni. Sadhaka, Ranjaka, Alochaka, Pachaka, and Bhrajaka. Kapha and its function. Tarpaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Shleshaka, Kledaka. Doshas related to digestion and agni. 7

8 Ayurveda and the Mind (Manasa 101) Define Manasa and its Properties, Location of Mind. Difference between Mind and Brain. Heart Chakra. Manovaha Srotas. Gunas and Functions of the Mind, Manasa Disorders from perspective of Ayurveda, Kapha Mind, Pitta Mind, Vata Mind, Glossary - Nirukti, Ayurvedic perspective on disorders of Sleep, Hoarding, Tamas, Rajas and Phobias. Lecture Content- Pancha Kosha - Five Layers, Person with ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and their kosha. Create a counseling questions set for your client, and, short workbook in order to get a sign off for the course. This course has some common modules with Yoga Therapy 101 as well as Meditation 101. (see elective courses) Ayurveda Nutrition Part 2 (Ahara 201) (Ayurvedic Nutrition and other Holistic Health Models, Review Western Model, Concept of Prana, Cooking Skills, Storing Skills, Cooking as Meditation, Organic, Local, Food Additives, Ayurvedic Shad Rasas or Six Tastes, Virya, Vipaka, Food combinations, Meal planning and recipes for V, P and K, Women Support Issues and Imbalances of V, P and K, Food List for V, P and K Limited) Ahara Dravya, Biochemistry related to Ayurveda- Carbohydrates, Proteins, Micro and Macronutrients, Fats, Lipids, Cholesterol, Process of Digestion and Agni, Imbalances and Metabolite Disorders and Ayurvedic Perspective. Ayurvedic Nutrition and other Holistic Health Models, Review Western Model, *Ahara for Prana, ojas, agni, review agni disorders- ajirna, atisara, grahani, vibandha, Annavaha srota, Purishavaha srota, Ambuvaha srota, creation of chyle or ahara rasa. Rasa Panchadi- Shad Rasas (Six Rasas), (secondary) Anu rasas, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava, Guna and Karma, Classification of Ahara - Phala Varga (fruits), Shaka and Harita Varga (Vegetables and Greens), Sneha Varga (oils), Shami Varga (Lentils), Shuka Varga (Grains), Gorasa (dairy), Ikshu vikar (Honey, Jaggery), Kruttan (Methodology of Ayurvedic Cooking), Ambu varga (Water), Influence of Tamas and Rajas Food, Offering Food with mantras. (Review, Function of GI Tract, list and define Carbohydrates, Fats, Lipids Cholesterol, Process of Digestion and Agni, Imbalances and Metabolite Disorders and Ayurvedic Perspective) Ayurveda Kriya Sharira (Ayurvedic Anatomy) Rasa Dhatu and imbalances, Rakta Dhatu and imbalances, Mamsa Dhatu and imbalances, Lymphatic System, Circulatory System, Muscular System, Pranavaha Srotas, Annavaha Srotas, Block 2 Agni - Jatharagni Review, 5 Bhutagnis - liver enzymes, 20 gunas and bhutagnis, 7 Dhatu agnis, Creation of Dhatus and creation of Ojas. RV Srotas,Raktavaha Srotas, Mamsavaha Srotas. Review- Meda, Majja, Asthi, Shukra - Anatomy and Physiology (Home module). Finish the Workbook in order to get a sign off for AWP 600 Hours Dravya 100: Introduction to Ayurvedic Dravya. This module has some common modules with Ayurvedic Nutrition 201 and Aromatherapy 201 and women support workshop. Student will be able to list and explain rasa, virya, vipaka, prabhava of at least two Dravya each for Manasa disorders of tamas, nidranasha etc, for Vata, Pitta and Kapha, for Mandagni, Tikshnagni and at least 2 dravya for Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu and Mamsa Dhatu, pranavaha srotas, as well as ama. Introduction to Nidan and Cikitsa: Hetus, Six stages of Imbalances, Cikitsa 101, Onsite workshop and some classes from onsite workshops repeated online. 8

9 Dravya 201- Bhaishajya Kalpana. Preparation of Ayurvedic Formulations, Posology, Measurements and Weights. Review Dravya 100. Roga Nidan 201 In order to be competent, the student should have the following knowledge within the scope of the Block 2 or Block 3 Course: The ability to interpret the case history to determine the Hetus or causative factors that have caused the patients imbalance, as well as analyze the imbalance itself within the scope of the course. (Roga Pariksha and Rogi Pariksha) Determine the doshic imbalance and the resulting diseases by applying the principles of Purva Rupa (Premonitory Symptoms), Rupa (Signs) Symptoms and Manifestations, Upaśaya (Exploratory Therapy), Samprāpti (Pathogenesis) (Different types) Yoga Teacher Training with a Hatha focus (200 hours) The Yoga Tradition, and philosophy, the guru shishya lineage. Different learning styles for Vata, Pitta and Kapha, Assessing your own learning and yoga style. Assessment of the student. Kriya Sharira (Anatomy of muscular and skeletel system, kinesiology) for yoga practice. Teaching methodologies. Ayurvedic immersion - tridoshas, mala, connexion between yoga and Ayurveda, svastha vritta for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Patanjali Sutras. Sanskrit. Asanas for Shoulders, Chest, Abdomen, Glutes, Hamstrings, and Quads. Different types of Pranayama- and breath. Puraka Ranjaka and Kumbhaka. Bhramari, Ujjayi. Eye movements and Drishti. Alignment and teaching techniques. Adjustments. Yoga Sequencing. Hatha yoga Pradipika. Includes Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit (Previous page) Ayurveda Yoga Therapy (200 Hours) This course follows almost the same format as the Yoga Teacher Training, and, differs in training delivery. This one requires a practicing yoga teacher and can be done entirely online with one workshop requirement. Focus is on the marma and Ayurvedic Kriya Sharira. (Anatomy according to Ayurveda) Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Dhatus, Mala. Pranayama. Manasa through Meditation and Mantra. Yoga and Marma Points. We will also focus on Marma Points and Nadis. Clearing of Pranavaha Srotas through Pranayama Techniques. We will also touch on some restorative yoga poses for Ayurveda Clients. Students are welcome to bring family with issues. Sanskrit Focus is on pronunciation, enunciation of Ayurvedic Jargon and Glossary, as well as understanding Sutras. Besides Sanskrit in Block 1 Material, we will also focus on working knowledge of Sanskrit in context of Ayurvedic Textbooks like Caraka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Astanga Hridaya. Focus on Source text meanings and we will introduce them to elements of Sanskrit as we go along. Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) Introduction to Vedic Astrology. Introduction to Griha Chikitsa. Introduction to Vastu101 Bhagavad Gita Introduction to concepts of Bhagavad Gita that co relate with Samkhya, Yoga and Ayurveda Meditation Introduction to Meditation. Meditation as a protocol. Mantra Cikitsa. Pranayama and Breath 9

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