Him Veda Ayurveda Panchakarma Center

HimVeda Certified Ayurveda courses are very popular in Dharamshala, Mcleodganj in Him Veda Ayurveda Panchakarma Center. Our courses have helped students around the world to carve a niche for themselves.The courses are not only about learning the art of healing but also invite you to learn to live a healthier,happier and more joyous life .Our unique teaching methodology based on the vast experience of our doctors is what sets us apart. Lord Dhanvantari represents the divine healer in the tradition of Ayurveda.He reminds us that however much we may know or how skillful we become,everything still depends on grace. The duration of Ayurvedic Course There can be no time limit to learn and understand Ayurveda.It is not only to be learned but to be lived and made real in your own life.This is what we have done and this is what we want you to do. We believe 1 month is a good enough time duration to get a head start. So currently we are doing only 1 month courses in Him Veda Ayurveda Panchakarma Center.

Looking for classical Panchakarma treatment in Dharamshala, Him Veda Ayurveda Panchakarma Center is the destination. Personalised treatments, Experienced doctors, hand-picked Himalayan herbs, freshly cooked homely meals, pollution free environment are all the ingredients which make our treatments highly successful. The name Panchakarma comes from two Sanskrit words: panch,meaning “five” and karma meaning “action”. The name incorporates the essence of the treatment: the five primary actions or procedures which are used to purify the body of unwanted elements. These five primary procedures are – 1) Emesis or Purifying vomitings – Vamana, 2) Purgation – Virechana, 3)-4) Medicated Enemas – Basti, 5) Nasal Medication – Nasya

In Him Veda Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, Week 1 Day 1 Introduction to Ayurveda Relevant History of Ayurveda (To know where we stand) Understanding Marma theoretically (107 Vital points) Hands on : Marma massage (107 Vital points) Day 2 Pancha Mahabhuta Concept (5 elements) along with scientific understanding w.s.r. to the anatomy and physiology of 5 sense organs Continuing with Marma theory Hands on: Continuing Marma Day 3 Tridosha Concept including 15 subtypes along with scientific understanding Hands on: Continuing Marma Day 4- Day 6 Concept of Sapta Dhatu (7 Body Tissues) Each Tissue explained in detail with modern scientific understanding Understanding Rookshana (drying); why drying is done; special reference to the anatomy and physiology of lymphatic system Hands on: Various drying therapies like Udwartanam (powder massage), Choorna pottali ( Powder bolus massage) Week 2 Day 1 Concept of Mala (Waste Products) Concept of Agni (Metabolic fire) ; special reference to anatomy and physiology of digestive organs mainly liver, pancreas and stomach Hands on: Abhyanga (oil massage) Day 2 –Day 4 Concept of Prakruti (Body Constitution and analysis) along with scientific understanding Hands on: Continuing with Abhyanga; jambeere pinda sweda (lemon bolus massage) Body type analysis Day 5 Knowledge of srotas or body channels Gunas (The 20 qualities) : Emphasising Ayurveda as qualitative science vis-à-vis the quantitative nature of modern medicine Hands on: Shirodhara (Oil pouring on forehead) Day 6 Doshas in relation to day- night, age, meal times Hands on: Kati basti ( Making an oil pool on the back ) Ayurveda course Dharamshala Certificate on completion Week 3 Day 1 Understanding Panchakarma scientifically The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems and their relation to Panchakarma; the importance of rest Hands on: Shiro abhyanga, Pada Abhyanga (Head and foot massage) Day 2 Ghritpana (Internal oleation with ghee); Why it’s done and How it works; with a complete understanding of fat metabolism Is fat good or bad for us ? a comparative analysis with modern nutrition Stress management in Ayurveda Hands on: Learning to prepare medicinal ghee Day 3 Varieties of external oleation including Abhyanga (Oil massage) and Pidischil (Oil pouring) How they work and their importance in general health as well as Panchakarma Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting) ; How it works ; Why it’s given ; Understanding mucus production Women and child healthcare in Ayurveda Hands on: Finishing ghee preparation; how to know when its ready Nadee sweda (steam therapy) Bashpasweda (steam box) Day 4 Virechana (Therapeutic diarrhea); understanding the formation and functions of bile; and its importance in Panchakarma Hands on: Virechana (administering diarrhea) Day 5 Basti (Therapeutic enema ) including oil and decoction enemas ; understanding the importance with focus on gut microbiome and second brain (enteric nervous system) Nasya (nasal oil pulling); its impact on brain health Sansarjana and Rasayana ( Recovering and restoring strength after Panchakarma ) Hands on: preparing and administering an Ayurvedic enema Day 6 The 6 tastes in Ayurveda ; understanding their importance in diet as well as Pharmacology Hands on: Administering Nasya Week 4 Day 1 Dietetics and Nutrition Ayurvedic eating etiquettes Eating with seasons Hands on: Mukhalepa and ubatanam (Ayurvedic facials/ packs) preparation and application(according to different body types) Day 2 Body type eating Incompatible foods in Ayurveda and their relation to cuisines in different cultures Yoga as a therapy in Ayurveda Hands on: Tarpana (Filling the eyes with medicated ghee) + Karnapoorna (filling ears with medicated oil) Day 3 Understanding the properties of common foods and their effect on different doshas Hands on: Leaning to cook Ayurvedic food in the kitchen Day 4 Kitchen pharmacy : understanding the properties and medicinal usage of common kitchen spices Hands on: Learning to cook Ayurvedic food with the spices Day 5 Pharmacology Understanding the properties and medicinal usage of 15 Ayurvedic herbs Hands on : Learning to cook Ayurvedic food in the Kitchen Day 6 Continuing with the properties and medicinal usage of 15 more Ayurvedic herbs (in different diseases) Hands on: Preparation of herbal decoctions Week 5 Day 1 Understanding disease from Ayurvedic perspective The 5 diagnostic tools Making Ayurvedic diagnosis The 3 pathways of disease The 5 stages of disease Hands on: Learning diagnostic skills Day 2 Undertstanding 10 common diseases from Ayurvedic standpoint, their causes and management Pooja and Certificate distribution ceremony