Introduction to Natural Healthcare- (Ayurvedic Medicine)

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In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Class hours

    40h

Course Outcomes: To empower course participants to take control of and improve their health, through exercise, diet, nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Instruction is given in practical procedures for reducing stress and gaining control of pressure points in one's life, which will include relaxation tools and instruction in massage techniques. For those interested in Complementary therapies and Ayurvedic medicine this 18 session course will give practical tools and procedures which may be implemented into their professional practice. Suitable for: Anyone with an interest in Natural Health Care.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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G3 8

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Diana Kras

Diana Kras

Trainer/ Course Leader

BA(Hons) Psychology, Doctorate SCI, Dip Stress Management, BSc (Hons) Complementary Health Sciences -Ayur) PGDip (Ayurvedic Medicine). Over 35 years in Complementary Health teaching Transcendental Meditation and over 30 years of interest/ study in Ayurveda and ancient Vedic Science and medicine. Lectured to 20% of Scottish GP's on Vedic Medicine and run SIP's programmes throughout Glasgow as well as lecturing extensively throughout the country and abroad.

Course programme

Introduction to Natural Healthcare (Ayurvedic Medicine) How to keep healthy naturally - regain health. Course Outcomes: •To empower course participants to take control of and improve their health, through exercise, diet, nutrition and lifestyle modifications. •Instruction is given in practical procedures for reducing stress and gaining control of pressure points in one’s life, which will include relaxation tools and instruction in massage techniques. •For those interested in Complementary therapies and Ayurvedic medicine this 18 session course will give practical tools and procedures which may be implemented in daily life and an overview of this area. •For those with an interest in Herbalism this will serve as an introduction to the medicinal affects of herbs and how everyday foods can be used for their medicinal properties to treat common complaints. •For those interested in Dietetics it will give new insight into food and digestion dynamics and how to prevent common complaints such as bloating or acid reflux and improve overall immunity. •For Trained Therapists this course will give insights into how they may implement some aspects into their own professional practice depending upon their professional insurance. Training in some massage techniques, use of specialised oils and marma therapy is also included. Upon successful completion of attendance, written papers and appropriate fee, trained therapists will be eligible for a Certificate of Attendance issued by the College of Ayurveda (UK) which will count towards 50hrs of Continuing Professional Development. Course duration Three blocks of six sessions each starting Monday 27 September, 2010 – 25th May 2011 or 9 weekend daytime sessions spaced throughout the academic year. Please note that it may be possible to join an odd session via Skype from the comfort of your own home or when away. Materials used during the course: Printed materials will be provided by way of information sheets. You will need your own writing materials and workbooks. Students will be given information on special Ayurvedic herbs, spices and traditional preparations which are available in the UK through selected approved suppliers1. Students may wish to purchase oils or preparations for their own use, but this is entirely optional. Course Structure The course is taught in three block sessions, each block, two hours per week over six or seven weeks or three Sundaydays daytime sessions each term . Block A: Session 1 - 6 Monday evenings 6 - 8pm in Glasgow's West End, starting Monday September 27th - Nov 15th 2010 or 10.30am - 4pm Sundays 3rd and 24th October and 14th November 2010. Theme: Developing the Rishi (or knower) quality of consciousness in the student, ‘know that by which all else is known’. Knowledge: The Ayurvedic system of medicine, its Vedic history, philosophies, main classic texts, and view of health. An introduction to the basic principles and terminology; Purusha, Pakriti, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, the Panchmahbhutas, and Vata (movement), Pitta (transformation or metabolism) and Kapha (structure), as well as gaining an understanding the basic structure of our physiology, dhatus shrotas, malas and our own individual prakriti (mind/body type) and vikruti, or our individual imbalances. Skills: Learning self referral techniques, such as a very basic method to enable the student to settle down and experience their least excited state of their consciousness, learning to take the basic Ayurvedic pulse, ‘nadi vigyan’ in order to develop some insight into their own natures, and learning self referral skill in order to distinguish their own level of hunger. Structure of each session: Introduction to the course and course leader and other participants. Practice of techniques learnt so far and discussion about how these have progressed at home discovering how these basic principles of Vata Pitta and Kapha can operate not only in our environment but more specifically in our body. This is followed by a knowledge session allowing time for student questions and answers. Block B: Sessions 7 – 12 Monday evenings 6 – 8pm in Glasgow's West End, February 7th - March 21st 2011 or alternatively three Sunday sessions 11am - 4.30pm on the 6th and 27th February and the 20th March 2011 Theme: Developing the ‘devata’ quality of transformation and metabolism in the student. Knowledge: Agni, the digestive power in the body, gaining an understanding of the four functional states of agni and the 40 different agnis which function in the body’s metabolism. Understanding how these build up the dhatuts and ojas and eliminate kitta. How the student can enhance their own efficient functioning of agni by maintaining efficient dinacharya and seasonal routines as well as dietary considerations. Eating for health by balancing Vata/Pitta/Kapha elements in the diet and also the Rasa, taste and Virya – post digestive effect and how to use food charts in one’s own life to create balance. Knowledge of individual diets for different constitutional types will be considered in this section of the course. The student will learn how to avoid factors which contribute towards imbalances and initiate the disease process; the concept of ama, and supprssion natural urges and their role in disease process. Gaining a deeper understanding of how imbalances happen and toxins become established in the body, and what can be done to eliminate them. Different digestive imbalances such as dyspepsia (manadagni), indigestion (ajirna), constipation (anaha), and colic (shula), acid gastritis/ reflux (amlapitta) and malabsorption (sprue) will also be covered. Skills: Learn techniques to increase the sensitivity of awareness of hunger levels and tools to use whilst shopping etc to increase sensitivity to those qualities that the body is 'asking' for to create balance. Daily regimes and oil massage instruction. Structure of each session: Practice of the relaxation and other techniques and reports and discussions of how these progressed at home. This is followed by a knowledge session before allowing times for student questions and answers. Block C: Session 13 - 18 Monday evenings 6-8pm in Glasgow’s West End, 11th April – 25th May dates to be confirmed or three Sundays sessions 10.30am - 4pm on 24th April and the 15th May and the 5th June 2011. Theme: Enlivening the chhandhas quality, that quality that hides the true nature of the object of perception, or the outer world of the student or the interaction between the Self and the environment. Knowledge: Introduction to the stages of (kriyakalas) of the disease process. An introduction to the medicinal Ayurvedic herbs, their uses with a particular focus on Triphala, Trikatu and other common herbs and spices. Nature’s rhythms; the importance of the routine of rest and activity, and the role of this in dinacharya as well as seasonal rhythms and routines, balancing seasonal factors with diet and lifestyle. A consideration of Ayurveda’s view of different exercise for prakritis types will be included, including yoga and pranayama and their role for creating health and reducing stress. Instruction in very simple Yoga instruction will be given, which can be done at home including special postures for PMT and dysmenorrhoea. More massage instruction as time allows including a consideration of the role of marmas and chakras particularly with regard to massage techniques. Additional instruction will be given in the use of breathing techniques (pranayamas) to counteract panic, anxiety attacks and stress. Discovering the relationship between the environment and ourselves and how we 'metabolise’ our environment' from the effects of TV to the company we keep and the importance of 'good conduct' for health - behavioural rasayanas. Simple cures and home prepared remedies for the family’s ailments, flu, coughs and colds; hints for tackling addictions such as smoking/ alcohol and weight control/ anorexia and hints for ensuring a blissful sleep for all the family. Skills: Yoga, pranayamas and massage skills. Structure of each session: as above. • For trained therapists wishing to attain a Certificate of Attendance from the College of Ayurveda (UK) counting towards 50 hours of Continuing Professional Development, in addition to the above attendance students are required to produce an essay or project and an unseen written paper and pay the required additional fee of which £75 must be paid upon registration and the balance of £75 before the certificate can be issued.

Additional information

Payment options: Payment due prior to commencement of course. 20% 'Early Bird' discount for early applicants see website:- http://www.ayurveda4all.org.uk/index.php/longer-leisure-classes for further details. Final £75 payable before the end for the Certificate from the College of Ayurveda(UK) (£150 in total)

Introduction to Natural Healthcare- (Ayurvedic Medicine)

Price on request