
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
EAST COAST CAMPUS AT SHAKTI YOGA STUDIOS
FALL 2012
FACULTY INCLUDES:
DR JYOTHI BHATT
DR MANJULA PAUL
DR SHEKKAR ANNAMBHOTLA
DR PARLA JAYAGOPAL
LINDA LALITA WINNICK
660 HOUR AYURVEDIC MEDICINE CERTIFICATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
AUCM AYURVEDIC CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM
ABOUT AYURVEDIC MEDICINE:
Ayurveda is commonly translated as “The
Science of Life and Longevity.” It the fully developed traditional
healing system of India. It has
been influential in the development of similar medical sytsems
in Asia for
thousands of years. Ayurveda is also the sister science of
Hatha Yoga, as
they share many of the same philosophical and healing techniques. The
Five Elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth) are fundamental
to Ayurvedic
theory. Ayurvedists observe interactions between and fluctuations in
the rhythm of these elements in the body and mind. In common
practice, these
observations are organized in reference to constitutional
types, or doshas.
The main doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Every person
has in his or
her make-up all of the doshas in a proportion unique to that
individual.The goal of Ayurveda is to reestablish and/or
maintain the individual’s natural
doshic balance.
According to Ayurveda, the unique
constitutional (doshic) type inborn in every
person shows up in vibrational patterns resonating through
the pulse. Pulse
diagnosis is therefore central in determining a person’s constitutional
type and his or her individual norm. Deviations
from this norm due to habit, emotions, diet, interpersonal relationships
and other influences are also reflected in the pulse. If doshic
imbalances are detected in the early stages, through such
diagnosis, illness
can be prevented. Ayurveda addresses doshic imbalances through
a number
of techniques organized into an individualized lifestyle
regime, which
restores the balance of the doshas natural to a person and
prevents future
disturbances.
Although Ayurvedists have remained close
to the tradition of using natural remedies,
as a living science and art, Ayurveda can be adapted to
complement other
health systems –- such as Western or Chinese medicine.
The Ayurvedic practice
of educating clients on appropriate diet, herbal techniques, breathing
and physical exercises has helped millions of people regain
health and
prevent serious illness. The
effective application of the principles of Ayurveda leads
to the empowerment
of individuals to lead joyful, productive lives. Ayurveda
is a complete
wellness system, supporting self-awareness and self care.
