AYURVEDA means "The Science of Life" and is the oldest and most comprehensive system of medicine invented for mankind. It is believed to have originated in 2500 B.C. Actually Ayurveda is rather a way of living to keep one in harmony with nature. It contains profound knowledge of maintaining good health, curing of disease and achieving a harmonious balance of body, mind and spirit. Central to this healing science is the doctrine of Tri- dosha (the vital energies of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and the connection with the Pancha Maha Bhootha (the five elements - ether, air, and fire water and earth.)

Ayurveda teaches a way of life that enables us to be centred and focus on the healing that comes from within

Ayurveda is holistic healing science and hence it is useful not only for one's own use but also to prevent diseases, maintain health and achieve longevity.

Ayurveda is active medicine which teaches you that your -role - actions and behavior- is important than only taking medicine.

Ayurveda teaches you to respect nature and obey certain natural laws. Simple nautral ways and herbs can keep you away from diseases.

Ayurveda teaches you to recognize your self - your constitution, so that you can have the correct food, herbs and exercises for improving health and preventing diseases.

If these rules and laws are taught to others, Ayurveda- science of healing will be useful to every one.

This course provides a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda including the vital energies, the tissues, and the metabolism.

General Working of the course program -

i) After making the necessary payment you will receive 'Link for Registration' from us.

ii) You will have to visit this link and create 'Username' and 'Password' for you.

iii) This username and password combination will allow you to visit the password protected directory on the website.You can read the course material from here.

iv) The course contents following modules:

• 1. History of Ayurveda
• 2. Ashtang Ayurveda
• 3. Indian Philosophy
• 4. Anatomy in Ayurveda (Sharir Rachana)
• 5. Basic Principles of Ayurveda
• 6. Concept of Tridosha
• 7. Prakruti / Constitution
• 8. Tissues
• 9. Mala or Waste products
• 10. Ojas
• 11.Digestion and Metabolism
• 12. Srotas
• 13. Ayurvedic Herbology- Dravya Guna Shastra
• 14. Ayurvedic Pharmacy [Pancha Kashya ]
• 15. Nidan -Diagnosis of disease

vi) There is no specific time limit assigned for this course. You can study at your leisure and complete the course any time.

vii) Course will be complete after you send answers to questions on all 15 modules. No other examination is conducted.

viii) A certificate will be issued after successful completion of the course by International Academy of Ayurveda. Please note that this course is not government recognized. You can not practice as an Ayurvedic Consultant by only obtaining this certificate. The Certificate is given by IAA, which is private organization. .

International Academy of Ayurveda conducts various Basic and Advanced courses in Ayurveda like Advanced clinical training in Ayurveda, Herbology, Panchakarma, Massage, Marma Massage etc. and you can join these courses only after successful completion of this Basic course.

ix) Further info. about these advanced courses is available at - www.ayurved-int.com