University of Natural Medicine

AY 440 Ayurveda Ayurvedic healing presents detailed methods of constitution balancing and treatment of common diseases. Methods include diet, herbs, oils, aromas, gems and mantras, as well as lifestyle counseling. This course presents specific knowledge accessible to the lay person and for those wishing to go in-depth into this profound subject. This course combines the natural medicine of India, a 5,000 year tradition, with the science of Yoga and Meditation. Ayurveda is concerned with eight principle branches of medicine: pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, geriatrics, otolaryngology (ENT), general medicine and surgery. Each of these specialities is addressed according to theories of the five elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth); the tridosha, or three bodily humors; the seven dhatus, or body tissues; three malas (urine, stools, sweat); and the trinity of life; body, mind and spiritual awareness. This course is mainly concerned with presenting a basic overview of Ayurveda and other practical everyday aspects of maintaining health.
13 credits - Frawley