Level 1 and 2 of the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program introduces students to the principles of Ayurveda, the eight limbs of yoga, each of the Ayurvedic systems of symptoms, the different modalities used in the practice, an introduction to anatomy and physiology, nutrition and much more.

Students learn the basics of breathing, yoga and meditation.

Level 1 is complete for students learning for themselves and family, while those learning for professional goals must complete Level 2.

Students are required to begin the course having read the suggested reading outlined in the registration package.

Level 1 starts with the history and principles of Ayurveda as well as its relation to the practice of Yoga in its 8 limbs. Students are then introduced to the elements and doshas. This is the foundation of Ayurveda as well as the entirety of the Level 1 course. The successful completion of Level 1 is required to access Level 2.

• Required reading list before and throughout the program

• Weekly homework assignments

• Exams done at each part of the course

During the second level of study, students are encouraged to increase their observation of individuals in their surroundings and inquire about their history to build their observational skills and understanding of the connections between current wellness and history. During this level, students deepen their knowledge from Level 1 with 50 real case studies per student. Future Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioners are coached through the creation and perfecting of their quizzes and questionnaires through the process of preparing for case-study clients.

The proper treatment of clients is essential through this process including all communication, Ayurvedic assessment, suggested plan and follow-up. The maintenance of proper professional relationships is essential. In addition to the human component of the course, the appropriate collection of information to build the case study for the student as well as to present to the class is required.

An Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner is an active and valuable member of an individual’s wellness team. As such, we address a ‘whole-istic’ approach to the conditions a person is living with as well as towards their complete lifestyle.

The LEVEL 2 program brings students from an approach based primarily on nutrition and lifestyle to a deeper and more detailed approach. The program is conducted as a case study-driven class. Students are required to have weekly case studies that are brought forward in class with complete confidentiality of the participants. This allows the theory in class to be overlaid on real-life situations which are faced by Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioners.

The course is recognized by the NAN Quebec.

Course outline

•    Introduction to Ayurveda & history
•    Main principles of Ayurveda
•    Anatomy & physiology
•    Spirituality & energy
•    Dis-ease process
•    Knowledge of assessment tools
•    Doshas, sub-doshas, dhatus and srotas
•    Gunas
•    Psychology
•    Nutrition
•    Daily & seasonal routine
•    Knowledge of main herbs and spices
•    Chakra energy
•    8 limbs of Yoga
•    Breathing and meditation
•    Mudras
•    Mantras
•    Introduction to Vastu and Vedic astrology
•    Introduction to Ayurvedic cooking
•    Introduction to therapies
•    Oil preparations
•    Ayurvedic techniques
•    Ethics

The second level picks up at the end of Level 1 and expects that students are fully knowledgeable and proficient in all material addressed in Level 1. Each of the aspects taught in Level 1 returns to this level in a deeper exploration to address specific conditions.

•    Practice of assessment tools
•    Srotas
•    Dhatus
•    Treatment approaches
•    Ayurvedic psychology
•    Preparation of main herbs and spices
•    Oil preparations
•    Internship

This course outline contains some of the parts taught in the program. Course programs can be altered without prior notice.