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15 Weeks – 100% online
JANUARY 11TH, 2022
$550
Ayurveda literally means “the science of life,” and it represents the oldest complex medical system about healthy lifestyle principles. If you are interested in learning about Ayurveda, this course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of Ayurvedic principles. Ayurveda represents a holistic and simple healing approach. Learn to know oneself and one’s health. Gain insight into the very core of a problem and discover the primary cause of the ailment, whether it originates in improper diet, lifestyle, hereditary, negative thinking, or emotional and energetic imbalance.
Students will be able to explore and comprehend the basic principles of Ayurveda necessary for other courses. Students will gain knowledge of biologic principles (DOSHAS), the tissues of the body (DHATUS), meditation garland (MALAS), natural form or condition (PRAKRUTHI), the five basic elements (PANCHA MAHABOOTHAS), the sensory or processing mind (MANAS), qualities assigned to medicine (GURVADI GUNAS), the essential energy for the body and mind (OJUS), fire-god (AGNI), and passages and paths (SROTAS). This course also provides a basic understanding of Ayurveda Philosophy, specifically Samkhya philosophy and its role in Ayurveda.
Self-Paced Online (Asynchronous) classes provide the chance to study at your own pace (as long as you meet assignment and final exam due dates) and meet with instructors virtually three times during the first, seventh, and fifteenth week of the course via Zoom.
Students who complete all the assessments and get a 60% passing grade will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.
Completion of this course also provides students with the option to continue their education by applying their earned credits towards the SCU Ayurvedic Wellness Educator program. Students who complete all the assessments and get a 60% passing grade will be eligible to receive three transfer credits for this course. Students are required to complete a bridge program (which will be determined by the program administration), start within five years of completing the certificate, and provide proof of completion.
If you are interested in learning about Ayurveda, this course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of Ayurvedic principles. Ayurveda represents a holistic and simple healing approach. Learn to know oneself and one’s health. Gain insight into the very core of a problem and discover the primary cause of the ailment, whether it originates in improper diet, lifestyle, hereditary, negative thinking, or emotional and energetic imbalance.
At the end of this course students will:
None. This course is open to all students who want to learn about Ayurveda. Acceptance to SCU as a student is not required to attend this course.
Refund Policy: No refunds are available for this course.