Ayurveda

[Urban_Hippy]

Has anyone studied it?
I'm starting it in two weeks and I can't wait. Been waiting so many years!

[poppyfields]

yes, I have done a few courses in ayurveda and trained with the wonderful Bharti Vyas too.

It is a fascinating but wide reaching subject and has many many facets to it.

Who are you training with?

[Urban_Hippy]

Wowsers, how lucky are you! Its a module in Uni, its the main reason why I'm doing the degree. We've not had our scheme of work yet and I'm itching to get started.
Do you practice it?

[sunanda]

Gosh, I am gobsmacked that Ayurveda can be a 'module'. If you study Ayurveda in India it takes years and years.

[Binah]

I agree with Sunanda - how can this vast subject be a module. I guess they will teach some marma points and some massage techniques and give a bit of knowledge about doshas. However there is so much to learn about it.

If you really are interested in studying Ayurveda there are longer courses over several years, a similar timeframe to training as a doctor in the Western tradition, (possibly a little less) which incorporate spending time in a hospital in India. I have a friend who did this course and will find out more details from her.

The module is probably designed to give you a taster which will let you know whether or not you would like to study further. I do understand your interest in this subject.

Binah
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[sunanda]

I have a friend who did this course and will find out more details from her.

Her name wouldn't be Sarah, would it, Binah?

[Binah]

No, Sunanda, its Heather - but they may have done the same course.

Binah
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[poppyfields]

yes ayurveda is a huge subject, but not everyone wants to work to doctor's level.
I do believe you can single out individual treatments and work with the doshas.
To follow panchakarma would be more intensive training.

Yes I do use some the ayurvedic principles in my treatments.

I have been trained in
ahbyanga -full body massage,
shirobhyanga - seated oiled massage,
padabhynaga and kansa vataki - foot treatments,
shirodhara - 3rd eye drip,
kata vasti on the stomach or lower back - dough circle with warmed oils, as well as marma point massage,
udwarthanam - dry powder massage,
pinda sweda - compress massage
facial massage
Indian face massage
Indian head massage


I have just learnt a new technique using small bundles filled with herbs into a paste to apply to the marma points and dispell negative energy.

[sunanda]

Originally Posted by guruholistics

yes ayurveda is a huge subject, but not everyone wants to work to doctor's level.
I do believe you can single out individual treatments and work with the doshas.
To follow panchakarma would be more intensive training.

Yes I do use some the ayurvedic principles in my treatments.

I have been trained in
ahbyanga -full body massage,
shirobhyanga - seated oiled massage,
padabhynaga and kansa vataki - foot treatments,
shirodhara - 3rd eye drip,
kata vasti on the stomach or lower back - dough circle with warmed oils, as well as marma point massage,
udwarthanam - dry powder massage,
pinda sweda - compress massage
facial massage
Indian face massage
Indian head massage


I have just learnt a new technique using small bundles filled with herbs into a paste to apply to the marma points and dispell negative energy.

If only I lived in Durham.....

[poppyfields]

Originally Posted by sunanda

If only I lived in Durham.....

bless ya! (am smiling)!

[Urban_Hippy]

Aromatherapy, nutrition and anatomy are vast subjects and are only one module.
I'm sure it would take many years to learn all there is.

The module will be adequate enough for me to practice. I am not deluded to think I will be an ayurveda practitioner after only one year.

Guru - thank you for your positive and interesting input.