Our course has been designed with you in mind, with the person that has other responsibilities to attend, but wants to start a change in lifestyle that must be done, but gradually, allowing knowledge to be absorbed and tested. The course is provided on a once per month - three day weekend basis.

We start lessons on Friday at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Associates Degree Total Hours
Hours of Total Education: 1055
Core Curriculum Hours: 400
Peripheral or Related Hours: 120
Clinical Case Management Hours: 360
Clinical Client Management Hours: 175

Please check the following description of each course as well as the dates when they will be held. Get your Associates Degree in only 19 weekends!

1ST WEEKEND
March 7 – 9, 2008
History, Cosmology, and Philosophy
In this class the student will be given a comprehensive background of Ayurveda, its religion and relationship to the Vedas, as well as the understanding of Ayurveda as a mind-body medicine. It will also cover an overview of the snkya philosophy. 2 Credits

The Gunas and the Elements
The student will learn the prime qualities of the gunas, the elemental theory, the attributes of the elements, and the five body governances. 3 Credits

The 3-Dosha Theory
A comprehensive understanding of Vata, Pitta, Kapha, their effects, attributes, changing forces, activities, imbalances, emotional states, diets, and sites. 3 Credits

2ND WEEKEND
March 21 – 23, 2008
Ayurvedic Herbology
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The importance of herbs in Ayurveda, their herbal constituents, ways to use herbs, herbs as medicine, culinary herbs, and the use of herbs for each constitutional body type. Over 150 herbs will be covered with their energetics, medicinal uses, tastes, and post-digestive factors along with when and how to use them. Herbal preparations and formulas will be covered. 7 Credits

3RD WEEKEND
April 4 – 6, 2008
Factors of Living
In this course we will cover the climatic influence, seasons, stages of life, daily Ayurvedic cycles of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and how Dharma is connected to our constitutional type. 2 Credits

Tools of Observation
The students will learn the basic Ayurvedic pulses, face, eyes, speech, tongue, saliva, nail, and malas (stool, urine, perspiration, sputum) for the purpose of re-establishing harmony and balance. 3 Credits

4TH WEEKEND
April 25 – 27, 2008
The Use of Aromatherapy in Ayurveda
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The student will be given an understanding of aromatherapy, its effects on the body, daily routine, Ayurvedic blending, and various applications. 6 Credits

5TH WEEKEND
May 9 – 11, 2008
Sub-doshas
A full introduction of the five forms of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and each location, movement, force, and imbalance. 3 Credits

Vikriti and Prakriti
An understanding will be given of all imbalances, ama toxicity, physical imbalances (lack of exercise, environmental factors, diet, contagious diseases); emotional imbalances (relationships, addictions); mental imbalances; spiritual imbalances; and karmic imbalances. 3 Credits

6TH WEEKEND
May 23 – 25, 2008
How to do a Consultation
Covered in this course will be how to do a thorough consultation, business ethics, and suggestions for building a successful business practice. 1 Credit

Legal Guidelines for Unlicensed Practitioners
We are working, along with NAMA on getting the Ayurvedic Practitioners Licensed, just like Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist did at one time. In the meantime there are several Legal Guidelines that must be covered. 1 Credit
7TH WEEKEND
June 6 – 8, 2008
The Subtle Forces
Tejas, Pranas, and Ojas will be covered in this course. Their definitions, synergy, functions of subtle energies, and a comprehensive overview of Agni will all be given. 7 Credits

Anatomy and Physiology
A comprehension understanding of Western Anatomy and Physiology; Ayurvedic Dhatus; Strotas; the Tri-Dosha theory with its functions and nutrition; definition of Strotas (excess flow, deficient flow, obstructed flow); overview of the sixteen Srotas; and a comparison of Western and Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology. 7 Credits

8TH WEEKEND
June 20 – 22, 2008
Advanced Pulse Evaluation
Covered in this course will be advanced pulse readings, pathology, how to support the body Ayurvedically in a modern world, over 150 illnesses, as well as the prevention of disease. 2 Credits

9TH WEEKEND
July 11 – 13, 2008
The Philosophy of the 6 tastes
This class will cover the six tastes in Ayurveda, their elemental attributes, proportions needed for different body types, over consumption of tastes, and Vipaka. 3 Credits

Food and Diet
In this course we will cover appropriate foods for each constitutional type, the role that fruits, vegetables, seaweeds, beans, grains, oils, dairy, fish, meat, condiments, spices, and beverages play in Ayurveda. The student will learn how Western society uses vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals as well as the Ayurvedic use of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and metallic substances. 6 Credits

10TH WEEKEND
July 25 – 27, 2008
Yoga & Ancient Healing
Learn about the different modalities of Yoga that exist. This sister science of Ayurveda encompasses Meditation within it and aids Ayurveda in the treatment of disease, understand why it is so important.

11TH WEEKEND
August 8 – 10, 2008
Clinic: Digestive System
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

12TH WEEKEND
August 22 – 24, 2008
Clinic - Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

13TH WEEKEND
September 5 – 7, 2008
Clinic - Urinary Track
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

14TH WEEKEND
September 19 – 21, 2008
Clinic - Circulatory System
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

15TH WEEKEND
October 3 – 5, 2008
Clinic - Muscular and Reproductive Systems
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

16TH WEEKEND
October 17 – 19, 2008
Clinic - Nervous System
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

17TH WEEKEND
October 31 – November 2, 2008
Clinic - Respiratory and Skin Systems
Ayurveda Practical, Systemic Clinical Disturbances Ayurvedic Approaches and Case Studies
Each Clinical weekend will involve intense study of one Body System, the typical disturbances which the Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant may encounter in their clients and the Ayurvedic Approaches in each instance. Students will present case studies and practice consulting examination and case management under supervision.

18TH WEEKEND
November 28 – 30, 2008
Clinic Final Exam Course Completed