This program is oriented to give an insight to the various massage techniques used in Ayurveda. This can be an add-on course to persons who are already working in various health sectors. One can utilize this to improvise his existing knowledge, and to improvise the various techniques to help the needy

The course is offered in 7 modules which will be conducted through lectures, practical/ demo classes and interactive sessions

1. Background about massage
2. Introduction of Ayurveda
3. Guidelines for the masseur/masseuse
4. Guidelines of Massage
5. Types of massage
6. Ayurveda massages of Kerala
7. Oils pastes and essence used for Massages

This program is exclusively designed to give an orientation about Ayurveda to foreign nationals who have love & respect for Ayurveda. The program gives a brief knowledge about the science and philosophy of Ayurveda and a general awareness about Panchakarma

The course is offered in 10 modules which will be conducted through lectures, practical/ demo classes and interactive sessions.

1. Introduction to Ayurveda
2. The theories in Ayurveda
3. Ayurveda physiology
4. Daily regimen
5. Seasonal regimen
6. Prakruthi
7. Virudhahara
8. Kriyakramas
9. Special Kerala therapies
10. General Awareness on Panchakarma.

This program is exclusively designed for those who have a good background of Ayurveda. This will help the person gain knowledge about the basics of the pharmaceutics of Ayurveda, fundamentals of different formulations, preparation of basic and common classical formulations etc

The course is offered in 11 modules which will be conducted through lectures, practical classes on medicine preparation and site visits

1. Introduction to Bhaisajya kalpana
2. Basic fundamental on processing techniques
3. Principles of drug making
4. Collection of drugs
5. Measurements
6. Medications used in Ayurveda
7. Methods of preparation of oil products
8. Method of preparation of fermented medications
9. Preparation of medicines used for external applications
10. General guidelines of medications
11. Pharmacy and the machineries used in medicine manufacturing

Advanced ayurvedic learning for providing health care solutions on a wellness perspective. Students will be eligible to give life style advices and natural remedies for common health issues

The course is offered in 3 level carries out with 30 modules which will be conducted through lectures, practical/ demo classes and interactive sessions, medicine preparation, herbal garden & factory visits and case discussions etc

Primary Awareness in Ayurvedic Principles & Panchakarma

1. Introduction to Ayurveda
2. The theories in Ayurveda
3. Ayurveda physiology
4. Daily regimen
5. Seasonal regimen
6. Prakruthi
7. Virudhahara
8. Kriyakramas
9. Special Kerala therapies
10. General Awareness on Panchakarma
 

Advanced Ayurveda Learning Level 1 (AAL 1)

This program is for students who have a primary awareness in ayurveda to go to next level of ayurveda learning.
 

Main focus will be on Pharmacology and life style covering different herbs used for treatment of diseases. Ayurvedic herb preparation, Identification of the herbs, Herbarium preparation, Training in Raw drug division and Botanical garden and learning pathology of selected diseases etc.

• Ayurveda prevention science  (swastavrita),Defintion of health, Daily regimen, seasonal regimen, how to stay healthy year around
• Ayurveda herbology( Dravya Guna shastra),Herbs to boost immune system, delay ageing and improve quality of life
• Comprhensive analysis of taste, potency, post digestive effect, qualities
• How to maximize the absorption of particular herbs and medicines
• Detailed description of 50 herbs with preparation of herbarium at KAL herbal garden
• Ayurveda pharamacology( bhaishajya kalpana)
• Preparing and administering specialized herbs and herbal decotions
• Dose and timing of medcines
• Popular formulation and recipes
• Dispensing of medicines
• KAL factory visit
• Ayurvedic pathology( Roga Nidana),etiology ,Signs , symptoms, pathology of diseases ,examination criteria (ashta vidha pariksha, dasa vidha pariksha , tri vidha pariksha),fever, arthritis, nervous diseases, obesity, diabetes, acidity, haemorrhoids, skin disease.
   

Advanced Ayurveda Learning Level 2 (AAL 2)

This program covers the practical training on management of diseases with patient focus.
 

Main focus will be on management of specific diseases and their ayurvedic management with patient interaction & and training in KAL Hospital.

4 weeks (6 hours per day)

• Kayachikitsa I (Management of Disease)

  • Concept of Disease management ( Langhana brimhana)

  • Importance of diet in disease (pathya apathya)

• Kayachikitsa II (Management of general disease)

  • Digestive system, Respiratory system ,Metabolic disorders, Skin diseases

  •  fever, Arthritis, Obesity, Diabetes, Acidity, Haemarrhoids, Asthma, Jaundice, Anemia, Allergic Rhinitis, Cough

• Kayachikitsa III

  • Management of Neuro Muscular Diseases( vata vyadi chikithsa)

  • Multiple Sclerosis, Hemiplegia, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo-arthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Sciatica, Muscular Dystrophy, Low back Pain, Spondylitis 

• Prasoothi Thantra (Gynacology)

  • Month wise regimen of pregnant lady, post natal care

  • Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Dysmenorrhea,   Menopausal syndrome, Endometriosis, PCOD, Yeast Infection.

  • Panchakarma & Rasayana (detoxification)

• Panchakarma & Rasayana (detoxification)

  • A detailed theory of Panchakarma will be covered, including the Poorvakarma (Preparation), Pradhanakarma (Main Procedure) and Paschatkarma (Post procedural convalescence). The preparatory procedures including, various types of Snehana & Swedana therapies including Abhyanga, Choornasweda, Patrapotala Sweda, Njavarakizhi, Pizhichil, Kateevasthy, Nethratharpanam, Lepam, Pichu, etc. This course also includes the five-fold Ayurvedic Detoxification procedures such as Vamana, Virechana, Anuvasana, Niroohavasthy and Nasya. The post Panchakarma convalescence like specific food and lifestyle modification is also a part of this course. This course also covers various aspects of Rasayana- the anti-ageing modalities of Ayurveda.