2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AY 1800 - Ayurvedic Nutrition


Classroom Hours: 20 hrs
Virtual Class Hours: 6 hrs
E-Learning: 19 hrs
Total Hours: 45 hrs
Units: 2.5
In this module, students will learn general concepts of AHARA DRAVYAs (diet substances) in structuring a diet. This course is designed to improve self-care among future health care practitioner as well for the benefits of their patients. Students will learn about qualities and actions of various grains, legumes, spices, vegetables and greens. Students also will gain the knowledge of PATHYA (wholesome diet) and its importance, concepts and applicability of SHAD RASAS (6 tastes), Psycho-somatic effects of SHAD RASAS, over use and/or abnormal uses of RASAS and VATA, PITTA and KAPHA Dosha balancing diets. Students will learn hands-on, practical approaches for making various meal preparation to reduce the risk of disease and promote health. Additionally this course will also discuss the concept of SATVIK AHAARA, PATHYA used in PANCHAKARMA and various health conditions.

Restrictions: Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate program only



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