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The prerequisite for this course is the “Ayurveda Practitioner” course.

You may begin the Doctor level course while taking the Practitioner course. If you have not been enrolled in the Ayurveda Practitioner course, please enroll in this bundled offer that includes Doctor AND Practitioner: https://www9.yogamu.org/product/doctor-of-ayurveda-and-practitioner/

Course Start Date: December 1st

Course Overview: Our Doctor of Ayurveda course is an advanced continuation of the Ayurveda Practitioner course. If you have not yet enrolled in the Ayurveda Practitioner course, you can still join by completing an additional 9-month program. Please reach out to us for more details.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 6 semesters

Doctor of Ayurveda program

Total Breakdown

– Year 1: 900 Hours (700 Hours Theoretical + 200 Hours Practical)

– Year 2: 900 Hours (700 Hours Theoretical + 200 Hours Practical)

– Year 3: 1200 Hours (800 Hours Theoretical + 400 Hours Practical)

Year 1 (900 Hours Total)

Foundations of Ayurveda (260 Hours) (Revision)

1. History and Philosophy of Ayurveda (30 Hours)

– Origins and Evolution

– Key Texts and Authors

– Fundamental Concepts (Panchamahabhutas, Tridosha Theory)

2. Basic Principles of Ayurveda (30 Hours) (Revision)

– Dosha, Dhatu, Mala

– Agni and Ojas

– Concept of Prakriti and Vikriti

3. Basic Sanskrit for Ayurveda (60 Hours)

– Fundamental Sanskrit Grammar

– Important Ayurvedic Terms and Text Translations

4. Introduction to Ayurveda Literature (120 Hours)

– Study of Major Treatises: Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology in Ayurveda (260 Hours)

1. Ayurvedic Anatomy (60 Hours)

– Sharira Rachana (Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive Systems)

– Marma Points

2. Ayurvedic Physiology (60 Hours)

– Sharira Kriya (Functions of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas)

– Srotas (Body Channels)

3. Pathology and Diagnosis (60 Hours)

– Rogavijnana (Disease Classification and Nomenclature)

– Nidana Panchaka (Diagnosis: Etiology, Symptoms, Pathogenesis)

4. Modern Anatomy and Physiology (80 Hours)

– Comparative Study of Ayurvedic and Modern Concepts

– Relevance and Integration

Practical Session (200 Hours) – In Person – Onsite (or Remote with kit) Hands on training (Offline)

1. Basic Practical Skills in Ayurveda (30 Hours)

– Preparation of Medicinal Plants

– Basic Panchakarma Techniques (Introduction)

2. Clinical Observations (50 Hours)

– Guided Patient Interaction

– Case History Taking

Year 2 (900 Hours Total)

Ayurvedic Therapeutics (340 Hours)

1. Dravyaguna Vijnana (80 Hours)

– Medicinal Properties of Herbs

– Pharmacognosy

2. Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (80 Hours)

– Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics

– Preparation of Herbal Formulations

3. Panchakarma (80 Hours)

– Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapies

– Specialized Panchakarma Procedures

4. Diet and Lifestyle in Ayurveda (80 Hours)

– Ahara (Diet) and Vihara (Lifestyle) Principles

– Seasonal and Daily Routines

Clinical Practice and Case Studies (240 Hours)

1. Clinical Treatment Procedures (120 Hours)

– Disease-Specific Treatment Protocols

– Use of Herbs and Formulations in Clinical Practice

2. Case Study Presentations (120 Hours)

– Documentation and Analysis

– Workshops on Diagnosing and Treating Complex Cases

Practical Session (200 Hours) In Person – Onsite (or Remote with kit) Hands on training (Offline)

1. Advanced Practical Skills in Ayurveda (120 Hours)

– Application of Panchakarma Techniques

– Preparation of Specialized Medicinal Products

2. Hands-on Clinical Practice (80 Hours)

– Supervised Patient Care

– Implementation of Treatment Plans

Year 3 (1200 Hours Total)

Advanced Clinical Ayurveda (320 Hours)

1. Specialized Therapies (80 Hours)

– Treatment of Chronic and Degenerative Diseases

– Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health

2. Ayurvedic Surgery and Para-surgical Techniques (160 Hours)

– Introduction to Kshara Sutra and Raktamokshana

– Minor Surgical Procedures

3. Ayurvedic Gynecology and Pediatrics (120 Hours)

– Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics) and Stri Roga (Gynecology)

– Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)

4. Research Methodology in Ayurveda (80 Hours)

– Principles of Ayurvedic Research

– Designing and Conducting Clinical Research

5. Integration with Modern Medicine (80 Hours)

– Comparative Studies in Disease Management

– Case Discussions with Modern Practitioners

Practical Session (400 Hours) In Person – Onsite (or Remote with kit) Hands on training (Offline)

1. Intensive Clinical Internship (300 Hours)

– Rotations in Ayurvedic Clinics (In India and in US)

– Supervised Independent Case Management (Offline)

-Case Taking and Cases Discussion (Hands on Training) 50 hr

2. Research Project or Thesis (50 Hours)

– Conducting Original Research

– Submission of the final Report of Course