The Certificate in Ayurvedic Healing qualification is designed to give participants a strong foundation in the ancient principles and practice of Ayurveda - the traditional medicine of India, which originated over 5,000 years ago, with a focus on practical application in day to day modern life.
Ayurveda places an emphasis on re-establishing balance on all levels through a healthy diet, lifestyle, exercise and body cleansing supporting the health of mind, body and spirit.
Studies within the Certificate in Ayurvedic Healing place an emphasis on both theoretical and experiential learning to incorporate this truly holistic healing framework into your life and include Ayurvedic Medicine and Healing to an advanced level, Ayurvedic Psychology and insights into Ayurveda?s sister sciences of Yoga and Vedic astrology.
With a wide range of flexible study options and payment plans available, the Certificate in Ayurvedic Healing provides the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for Ayurveda, whether that be to apply within your own life to live in balance, or to incorporate into current practice.
Course Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Commences: March
Delivery Mode: On campus
Ayurveda For Self Healing
Description: This course is designed for students who have already completed Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine at Nature Care. It is particularly suited to students wishing to deepen their understanding of Ayurvedic principles and their practical use in a contemporary setting. Students will receive a more detailed grounding in Ayurvedic physiology and will develop skills in Ayurvedic self-diagnosis using the pulse and the tongue. They will also be introduced to Ayurvedic self-healing approaches using food, massage, kitchen herbs, holistic detoxing and rejuvenation practices.
Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.
Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
- One written assignment
- In-class presentation
- Class participation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
Co-requisites: Nil
Description: This course is designed to give you an understanding of Ayurvedic and Yogic approaches to working with the mind. You will be taught how to assess mental temperament and will then be guided through various practices used to promote emotional, mental and spiritual harmony in day-to-day living. Students will also be
introduced to allied Vedic sciences such as Vedic Astrology, Vedanta and Tantra.
Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.
Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
- One written assignment
- Class participation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
NB: Students must have some prior knowledge of Ayurvedic Medicine or Psychology to enrol in this course.
Co-requisites: Nil