Ayurveda basic course for doctors

- Introduction to the history and philosophy of Ayurveda
- Essential features and literature of Ayurveda
- Traditional Ayurvedic medicine versus modern science
- Five elements (panca-mahabhuta)
- Nature of the human being: Differentiation of body, mind and soul
- Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of Ayurveda
- Functional components: doshas (classification, properties, functions, seats) and agnis (classification, function, states)
- Structural components: dhatus, upadhatus , malas and srotas
- Process of tissue formation (dhatu-parinama)
- Definition of health (svastha)
- Causes (hetu) of health and physical and mental diseases
- Process of etiopathogenesis (samprapti)
- Stages of etiopathogenesis (six kriyakala)

This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in Ayurveda

Learn where and when you want! That is the motto of our eAcademy modules. Based on a varied eMagazine, they allow you to learn the various content in a fun way. Various videos, audios and a knowledge database allow you to delve deep into the topics. It will be exciting!

At the end, you will know just as much - and perhaps even a little more - as you would if you attended a face-to-face event. That's because we've included some videos from our symposium collection as bonus material in this online training course. And with the help of a learning check, you can test and secure your new knowledge and acquired skills.

Table of contents of the e-seminar

1 - The basics of Ayurveda
- What is Ayurveda?
- Basic principles of Ayurveda
- Microcosm & macrocosm - the Mahabhutas
- The classical scriptures of Ayurveda

2 - The concept of man in Ayurveda - body, mind and soul
- The cycle of life
- Body, Mind and Soul in Ayurveda
- The Origin of Life - Creation Process

3 - Functional Components of the Body
- The Doshas
- Doshas and their Disorders
- Agni, the Digestive Fire
- Agni and its Disorders
- Ama, undigested metabolic residues

4 - Structural components of the body
- The Dhatus and Upadhatus
- Dhatu-Parinama
- Disorders of the Dhatus
- The Srotas and their disorders
- Malas - excretory products
- Ojas - substantial life essence

5 - Health and disease in Ayurveda Health and disease in Ayurveda
- Roga - ayurvedic classification of diseases
- Svastha - definition of health
- Hetu - causes of disease
- Samprati - from health to disease
- Kriyakala - 6 stages of disease

- Module learning check

This seminar concludes with a learning check in our digital eAcademy platform. With the help of multiple choice questions, you check whether you have achieved the learning objectives of this course. You can complete the learning check up to three times and if you get at least 70% of the answers correct, you have passed.

After the successful learning check, you will reap the rewards of your work: your certificate of attendance will be sent to you by email and is also available for you to download from the learning platform.

- Live eWorkshop: Integration of Ayurveda into modern medicine
- eCourse "Practical examples for doctors": Irritable bowel syndrome
- Combination of Western medicine and Ayurveda
- Video lecture: Core concepts of Ayurveda with reference to Western natural healing methods

- Theoretical and practical introduction to the concept of Ayurvedic constitutional theory (prakriti)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic symptomatology:
- Symptoms of the doshas
- Symptoms of the tissues (dhatu), excretory products (mala), transport spaces (srotas), digestive power (agni)
- Theoretical introduction to diagnostics in Ayurveda: Models of patient examination
- Three-fold examination (tri-vidha-pariksha)
- Six-fold examination (shad-vidha-pariksha)
- Eight-fold examination (ashta-vidha-pariksha)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic concepts of health maintenance (svasthavrtta):
- Dinacarya: Daily routine measures and order therapy
- Ritucarya: Recommendations for a lifestyle adapted to the seasons
- Introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition and food science
- Rasayana: Measures that strengthen
- Basic therapeutic strategies
- Introduction to Pancakarma therapies

This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in Ayurveda

Learn where and when you want! That is the motto of our eAcademy modules. Based on a varied eBook, they allow you to learn the various content in a fun way. Various videos, audios and a knowledge database allow you to immerse yourself in the topics. It will be exciting!

At the end, you will know just as much - and perhaps even a little more - as you would if you attended a face-to-face event. That's because we've included some videos from our symposium collection as bonus material in this online training course. And with the help of a learning check, you can test and secure your new knowledge and acquired skills.

Table of contents of the e-seminar

1 - The constitutional theory of Ayurveda
- Ayurveda and constitution
- The constitutional types
- Prakriti - the basic physical constitution
- Manasa - the mental constitution the mental constitution
- Vikriti - the actual constitution
- Practice of constitution determination

2 - Introduction to Ayurvedic diagnostics
- The clinical examination in Ayurveda
- Nadi & Jihva - Examination methods in detail
- Viewing and diagnosing diseases holistically
- Linga - clinical findings and symptoms
- Bala - the strength of the patient
- Further diagnostic criteria and practical examples

3 - Aushadha - therapeutic measures of Ayurveda
- The specialties of Ayurveda
- Therapeutic approaches of Ayurveda
- External cleansing methods
- Internal cleansing methods through Pancakarma
- Internal cleansing through medicinal plants

4 - Pancakarma
- Pancakarma - the purgative therapies of Ayurveda
- The five purgative therapies
- Therapeutic and clinical application of Pancakarma

5 - Svasthavritta - prevention and health strengthening
- Svasthavritta - health-preserving measures
- Dinacarya - routine measures
- Ritucarya - seasonal recommendations
- Ahara and Vihara - healthy diet and lifestyle and lifestyle
- Rasayana - rejuvenating measures
- Vajikarana - aphrodisiac measures
- Yoga in the context of Ayurveda

6 - Ayurvedic nutrition and food science
- Nutritional science and rules in Ayurveda
- Type-appropriate nutrition for dosha balancing
- Food science of Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic nutrition as therapy

- Module learning check

This seminar concludes with a learning check in our digital eAcademy platform. With the help of multiple choice questions, you check whether you have achieved the learning objectives of this course. You can complete the learning check up to three times and if you get at least 70% of the answers correct, you have passed.

After the successful learning check, you will reap the rewards of your work: your certificate of attendance will be sent to you by email and is also available for you to download from the learning platform.

Additional content in the basic course for doctors:
- Live eWorkshop: Integration of Ayurveda into modern medicine
- eCourse "Practical examples for doctors": Ayurvedic pathogenesis (Kriyakala) in the everyday practice of conventional medicine
- Smart Learning (online): The roots of Ayurveda - the classical texts and Sanskrit