Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

AY1300 – Ayurvedic Rejuvenation I
Units:
This course informs students about the unique health promotive and rejuvenatory concepts of Ayurveda.
Students gain knowledge about the methods that support healthy aging, staying fit at any age and methods
described for enhancing the body’s resistance against disease causing factors and preventing advancement of
chronic diseases. Students will learn definition and synonyms of RASAYANA, importance of RASYANA and its
benefits, indication and classifications of RASAYANA. Procedures of KUTIPRAVESHIKA, POORVAKARMA and
PASCHAT KARMA of KUTIPRAVESHIKA will be explained. DOSE of RASYANA according to age, Rules and
regulations of RASYANA therapies also will be discussed. Herbs and dietetic substances that enhance memory,
voice, eyesight, energy and complexion will be highlighted.
Prerequisites: AY1100, AY1200, AY1800
Restrictions: Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate program only
AY1400 – Marma Points and Ayurvedic Detoxification Methods/ Body Work I
Units:
This course will discuss the basic introduction of Ayurvedic MARMA theory and basic concept of
PANCHAKARMA (detoxification methods/body work) with hand on experience of major therapies such as
ABHYANGA, SHIROABHAYNGA, MUKHA ABHYANGA, SHIRODHARA, KATIBASTI, GREEVA BASTI, JANU BASTI
and NETRA TARPANA. This course also provides the knowledge to prepare the formulas/herbal preparations
necessary to perform these therapies. The student will gain the experience and knowledge of pre and post
PANCHAKARMA precautions. Additionally, this course will offer an adequate knowledge to suggest proper
diet and lifestyle suitable to each procedure.
Prerequisites: AY1100, AY1200
Restrictions: Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate program only
AY1500 – Sanskrit
Units: 2
This course provides basic understanding of ayurvedic terminology in Sanskrit language required to learn
ayurvedic medicine, its philosophy and concepts.
Restrictions: Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate program only
AY1600 – Ayurvedic History
Units: 2
This course explores the 5000 year history that has contributed to the orderly development of science of
Ayurveda. This course imparts in depth knowledge of congregation of different medicinal and therapeutic
information in Vedas. Detailed knowledge of various spiritual influences, deities, and sages along with their
philosophical contributions to development of Ayurveda has been described. Also, helps to understand the
legendary origin of Ayurveda from various classical texts. This course is designed to inform the students about
the Archeological and Manuscripts in support of the historical events. The course also updates the student
with the current status of Ayurveda globally especially, its role in healthcare industry in western countries.
Restrictions: Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate program only
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