Description

In this course, you will :

• Understand the basic principles of ayurveda, which are a) the Vedic view of creation, b) the principles of the five elements and how their qualities affect the body..
• Understand that the doshas are in two states one which they are born with and a variable state which causes disease..
• Evaluate the doshas in themselves and recognize how the doshas aggravate the body and cause disease..
• Identify the six tastes and recognize the elements in each..
• Understand the principle of cause and effect and how each taste affects the body..
• Understand digestion and the different diseases which are caused by poor digestion..
• Recognize three important factors in digestion i.e. digestive fire (agni) waste products (malas) and toxins produced in the digestive process (ama)..
• Understand which tastes they have to focus on and which to limit in order to manage their own particular health and weight issues..
• Know which foods should be included in a healthy diet and issues related to each..
• Know which foods are the most suitable for the student’s particular health and weight issue..
• Understand issues related to food combining and how it affects digestion..
• Know which foods to choose for overweight or underweight issues..
• Understand the role that the mind plays in influencing diet and lifestyle habits..
• Realize what has to change in attitude towards food and lifestyle in order to change habits..
• Understand the emotional connection to food and lifestyle..
• Realize one's own predominant state of mind in controlling eating habits..
• Learn the relationship between stress and sickness and how to manage stress..
• Learn the importance of daily yoga asana and exercise for complete health..
• Learn basic breathing exercises (pranayama) for health..
• Learn basic techniques to ensure a proper night's sleep..
• Learn the importance of routine in achieving complete health and a balanced weight..
• Learn basic techniques for meditation..
• Know the basic requirements of an ayurveda kitchen.
• Understand the reasoning behind vegetarianism..
• Be able to make basic staples for a healthy diet..