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AYURVEDA INSTITUTE UK

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Ayurveda Institute UK

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1. Who is this course designed for? …………………………………… 4

2. What is included in the course? ……………………………………… 5

3. How is the course structured? ……………………………………… 6

i. Core Components……………………………………… 7

ii. Optional Components…………………………………… 8

4. E-learning / distance learning online

i. Can I take the course online? …………………………… 9

ii. What is so unique about this online course? ………… 10

5. What are the dates of the immersion weekend? ………………… 10

6. Qualifications as a Consultant

i. What qualification will I receive after a year? ………… 11

ii. What can I do with this qualification? ………………… 11

iii. What will I be qualified to treat? ………………………… 12

7. Pre-requisites

i. What are the course pre-requisites? …………………… 13

ii. Do I need prior experience in Ayurveda? ……………… 14

iii. Do I need to do any study prior to the course? ……… 14

8. Accreditation

i. Is the Diploma accredited? ……………………………… 15

9. Course lecturers

i. Who are the main course lecturers? …………………… 15

ii. What other teachers / teaching mediums are used? 16

10. Testimonials & samples of teaching

i. Where can I see videos & photos of past students? … 17

ii. Can I see samples of the teaching? …………………… 17

iii. Student testimonials………………………………………… 17

11. Attendance & study

i. Do I have to attend all lectures in person? …………… 20

ii. Can I take the course online? …………………………… 21

iii. What are the attendance requirements? ……………… 22

iv. What if I miss an immersion weekend? ……………… 23

v. How much study am I required to do? ………………… 24

12. Guidance and support for students

i. What learning support is available for students? …… 24

ii. What guidance and support is there for practicing

Ayurveda? …………………………………………………… 26


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13. Syllabus

i. What is the core Ayurveda syllabus? …………………… 28

ii. Sanskrit classes……………………………………………… 32

14. Course materials

i. What written course materials are provided? ………… 33

ii. Which reference materials are used for the course? 33

iii. Which textbooks are used for the course? …………… 34

15. How is the student assessed? ………………………………………… 34

16. Cost of the course

i. What is the cost of the course? ………………………… 35

ii. Can I spread the cost of the course? …………………… 35

iii. Are there any discounts available? ……………………… 36

17. Registration

i. How do I register for the course? ……………………… 37

18. Location

i. Where is the course held? ………………………………… 37

19. Withdrawals & refunds………………………………………………… 38


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This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Ayurveda from an in-

depth and practical perspective. It is ideal for those who want a career

change, to earn a qualification as an Ayurvedic Consultant and become part

of a growing industry in alternative healing modalities.

It is ideal for those who want to know how to keep themselves, families and

friends balanced, healthy and full of natural vitality. The course would also

benefit medical doctors, alternative health practitioners, yoga teachers,

alternative therapists and those currently working as Ayurvedic practitioners

who want a deeper understanding of the science.

It is tailor made for those who wish to practice Ayurvedic medicine in the

West and is uniquely structured so that students can begin to treat clients in

the last quarter of the course and earn while they continue to learn in

further studies. It is the first part of a trilogy of diploma courses, each

building on the learning from the last to deepen students’ understanding of

the science and the art of its practice. Students can expect to begin practice

after the first year, whilst continuing to learn in the following years.

Our experience is that these teachings are life-changing. Every student who

commits to this study emerges from the course without having experienced

deep personal transformation at every level of their lives.

Ayurveda and its practice in the West is a pioneering endeavour. Everything

we do is stepping into new territory and is shaping the future of Ayurveda.

What that means is that the opportunity to create new ways of earning a

living using the secrets of an ancient science are vast. Here are some

examples from our own students and beyond:

Practice as Lifestyle & Nutrition consultants

In the case of healthcare professionals such as doctors and

dentists, apply an integrated approach to the treatment of patients

Combine that consultancy with counselling or coaching

Combine the consultancy massage therapy

Massage therapy

Join a growing number of healthcare clinics


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Open an Ayurvedic clinic from home or in premises

Form a collective of Ayurvedic practitioners

Design, produce and sell Ayurvedic products using the knowledge

of plants and herbs

Teach courses and give talks on Ayurveda generally or talks to

specified audiences according to their needs

Collaborate with other health care professionals

Focus on specific disorders

Write blogs and articles for the internet & e-books

Write books on topics integrating Ayurveda on lifestyle, diet,

cookbooks, yoga guides

Combine Ayurveda with the practice of other disciplines such as

yoga or acupuncture

Use Ayurveda to treat animals

Market and sell products, food or other products, specifically for

those who wish to follow Ayurvedic lifestyles

Organise retreats integrating Ayurveda

Food stalls, cafes or restaurants based on Ayurvedic principle

11 immersion weekends with Dr Deepika Rodrigo (via live-stream or

in person and including the live-chat facility to ask real time questions

with practitioners & have the questions asked to the lecturer in real

time)

Live-stream Q&A sessions, recorded

Sanskrit classes – in classroom, live-stream & recorded

Access to the full set of recorded lectures, Q&A sessions & Sanskrit

classes

Student Facebook forum advisory service for case studies

Training clinics with real patients and on hand feedback from doctors


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Feedback on case studies with own patients

Continuing free advisory online service after the course from highly

experienced doctors

Full set of specialist practitioner Ayurvedic texts

Cost price specialist herbal supplements, tonics and herbal oils for

prescription to clients to boost nutrition, lifestyle and home remedies

and generate a separate stream of income

Discounted Anatomy and Physiology classes online with associate

training provider

Discounted membership to the International Society of Ayurvedic

Professionals

Practice development sessions to help you set up in practice

NUS student card

25% discount on Diploma in Ayurvedic Massage Therapy

25% discount on Diploma in Panchakarma Technician Training

Further discounts on courses run by the Ayurveda Institute UK

Certificate

The course is a one-year diploma, taught in 11 immersion weekends.

Between the immersion weekends we hold regular live-streamed sessions.

The course is divided into Core Ayurvedic components, required for

successful completion of the Diploma plus Optional Components.


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Together they comprise up to 600 hours of core teaching on Ayurveda,

supervised training clinics, case studies, Q&A live-stream, tutorial sessions,

Sanskrit teaching, Anatomy & Physiology online study, practice development

sessions, home reading & study.

Only the core components of the course are required for successful

completion of the Diploma and in addition students can choose to undertake

the optional components.

Students can also opt for the Personal Programme, without assessments or

practical components. At the conclusion of this Programme students will

obtain a Certificate of Completion.

Our students truly come from diverse professional backgrounds and lifestyles

and connect with us from countries across the world, seeking a deeper and

more meaningful purpose.

This tends to be students aged 25-70 for whom full-time study may not be

realistic. Our experience is that those who earnestly seek this education are

also its greatest advocates. With that in mind, we committed to offering our

courses through immersion weekends and through different media to best

accommodate them, which in turn best serves our mission to raise

awareness of Ayurveda for the benefit of all.

Every aspect of the course from its structure, facilities, practicum and most

of all, the teaching itself is aligned with allowing access to this precious

education to these most earnest of seekers.

Core components:

Immersion weekend teaching

o 11 immersion weekends

o Saturday & Sunday

Q&A live-stream tutorial sessions


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o Twice a month live-streamed Q&A tutorial sessions

o Evenings

o Recorded

Home study and reading

o According to student level 5 hours per week

o Using specialist practitioner texts from India

Training clinics

o Approximately 10-15 supervised consultations with real patients

from the Ayurvedic Clinic

o One to one feedback

Case studies

o Conducting up to 20 client consultations in the final trimester of

the year

o Advisory service via social media & teaching weekends

Optional components:

Sanskrit classes

o Live-streamed & recorded

o Learning Ayurveda through Sanskrit

o Decoding original Sanskrit sloka from ancient Ayurvedic texts

Facebook forum advisory service & discussion

o Advice & feedback on case studies

Practice development


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o Sessions to help set up in practice

o Legal, financial, technical and online aspects to practice

o Troubleshooting with practice

Anatomy & Physiology

o Online comprehensive training in A&P taken at your pace

Discounted course with affiliate training provider

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor

the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a

combination of:

attendance in-person

live-streamed, fully interactive lectures and

recorded lectures

Students can take the course online entirely if they wish from abroad and

within the UK. We have students from 5 continents learning with us, as far

afield as Canada, Australia, South America … See our e-Learning tab to

access the full list of countries.

We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-

stream) of 8 of the 10 teaching weekends plus the examination. Students

can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their

laptop or any device.

This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the

classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask

questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year,

so students can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.


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Our online course is unlike any other. Our students watching the course

even as far away as Australia say that because they can communicate with

the class and the lecturer whilst the lecture is going on it feels like “being in

the classroom”. Students feel a part of what is going on and if they choose

can be in communication and sharing with each other and Ayurvedic

practitioners from our staff continuously during the lecture.

The course is designed to connect students to the experience, to us and to

the community here, rather than feeling disconnected and remote while

learning.

Whilst the two-day immersion weekends are broadcast live to students

taking the course all over the world, they are able to communicate with us,

the lecturer and the class in real-time using a live-chat facility. Training

clinics involve students abroad being able to hold Skype consultations with

real patients and watch other student consultations also.

May 20th & 21st

June 24th & 25th

July 15th & 16th

Summer recess

September 16th & 17th

October 21st & 22nd

November 18th & 19th

December 16th & 17th

January 20th & 21st

February 17th & 18th

March 17th & 18th

April 20th, 21st & 22nd


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Upon successful completion of the course, the student will obtain a Diploma

and will be qualified to practice as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition

Consultant. The student is then able to register as a practitioner with the

CMA (Complementary Medical Association).

The Ayurveda Institute is currently establishing an association for Ayurvedic

Professionals which will be a professional body for the support and

assistance of all Ayurvedic professionals in the UK and abroad.

The Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition will provide you with the

knowledge, skills and experience to embark on a variety of rewarding

careers, some of which are:

Develop your own private practice.

Integrating knowledge of Ayurvedic healthcare with other modalities,

such as allopathic medicine, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese

medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy and yoga therapy.

Work alongside other health professionals in an integrated therapy

clinic.

Work at Ayurvedic health spas/resorts.

Work within specialist pharmacies or health food shops.

Researcher, Teacher or community educator.

Ayurvedic product representative.

Working in the culinary and nutrition industry


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In addition to being able to advise on general well being, Consultants

will also be able to treat a range of health issues including weight

loss, skin disorders, digestive disorders, women’s disorders, allergies

and food intolerances and other common ailments. Consultants will be

able to identify the predominant dosha and imbalances in the body

causing the disorder. So many of these disorders can be eliminated

entirely or significantly alleviated using Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle

knowledge.

Dr Deepika can offer Consultants her proprietary range of Ayurvedic

herbal supplements, oils, elixirs and jams, designed specifically for

practitioners at this level (formulated herbal medicine can only be

prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians and advanced practitioners who

have completed a minimum level-2 or level-3 diploma Ayurvedic

Practitioner Course). Dr Deepika’s herbal supplements are carefully

sourced from Sri Lanka. As in her own practice, she ensures that all

herbal remedies prescribed are of the highest quality, purity and

potency.

Important note: The ability to treat disorders at certain levels of

acuity depends on the knowledge and experience of the practitioner.

Consultants at this level cannot treat serious conditions nor prescribe

formulated Ayurvedic medicines.

Consultants are able to treat clients who are experiencing acute or

chronic disorders at the primary stage as well as alleviating some of

the discomfort associated with chronic disorders using dietary and

lifestyle advice and over the counter Ayurvedic health food

supplements. Save in the case of chronic disorders which have

developed beyond the preliminary stage, practice at this level of

training means the ability to alleviate discomfort and symptoms,

advise on long-term prevention and eliminate the causes of the

disorder.


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Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following entry criteria:

At least one GCE A level and three GCSEs OR

Overall pass with merit at BTEC National Diploma OR

Complementary therapies-based Access course OR

NCQ level 3 in the Health and Social care fields OR

Science-based Access course

The Directors will consider applications from mature students with life

experience or students with alternative backgrounds and experience, for

example yoga teacher training or training in alternative therapies

All applicants must:

be at least 21 years of age prior to commencing the diploma

be able to communicate competently in English

Important Note: If you intend to practice as an Ayurvedic Consultant,

knowledge of anatomy and physiology arises in practice frequently and so

we strongly recommend that students complete a short level-3 course. Click

Here for ETS Training Anatomy & Physiology Course.

The Ayurveda Institute is able to offer students of the Diploma course an

online course in Anatomy and Physiology in association with our affiliate

training body, at the special discounted price of £58.50. The promotional

code for discounts will be given to students upon registration.

The Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology is an FHT accredited Course

and is awarded 20 CPD points. The course meets the current national

occupational standards and covers all body systems. No attendance is

required and all tutorials and assessments are delivered online, in your own

time, from the comfort of your own home.

Key Features of FHT-Approved Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Online CPD

Course:

http://www.essential-training.co.uk/prods_fht_diploma_anatomy_physiology_cpd.htm


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FHT-Approved Qualification Course

20 CPD points

Free access to the ETS Resource Centre with links to videos, animation,

and other resources to further support your study

Interactive tutorials and online assessments

Immediate online marking of assessments – no written assignments

No required attendance whatsoever

Guarantee your success

Start the course whenever you wish

Home study / distance learning – study in your own home!

Study at your own pace

Comprehensive tutorial written by an e-learning expert to maximise

your learning and retention

Continually monitor your progress through self-assessments

Unlimited e-tutor support

Access to blogs so you can communicate with others if you wish

Free access to the ETS Resource Centre

No prior experience or training is required.

Whilst not a pre-requisite, students can read the following two books prior to

the start of the course if they wish:

1. Vasant Lad: “Ayurveda, the Science of Self-healing: a Practical Guide”


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2. Vasant Lad: “The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: A

Comprehensive Guide to the Ancient Healing of India”

An understanding of the basic principles of Ayurveda is highly

recommended. Prospective students can read “Ayurveda, the Science of

Self-Healing” by Dr Vasant Lad as an introduction.

The course is accredited by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association).

Upon successful completion of the course, students can register themselves

as practitioners and apply for insurance to practice with the CMA.

The Ayurveda Institute in conjunction with the Ayurvedic Clinic, is currently

establishing the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK) which

will be a professional body for the support and assistance of all Ayurvedic

professionals in the UK and abroad. The course will be accredited by the

AAPUK at which point students will be able to register with Association and

apply for insurance to practice through the partner specialist insurers.

Dr Deepika Rodrigo B.A.M.S.

The principle lecturer and a senior Ayurvedic physician, having been extra-

ordinarily in continuous clinical practice for almost 25 years. She is widely

recognised as a major driving force behind the growing awareness of

Ayurveda in the UK. She has 20 years of teaching experience including the

post as senior lecturer at the College of Ayurveda, Westminster University,

Middlesex University where she trained many of today’s leading Ayurvedic

specialists. As a director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and the principle

lecturer in all courses she conducts, Dr Rodrigo is a prolific teacher investing

an enormous number of face-to-face hours with her students.

She has been practicing from her established, London based Ayurvedic

Clinic, since 2000 and uniquely amongst her peers, has a wealth of clinical

experience to bring to her teaching.


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Dr Wathsala Wijesinghe B.A.M.S., MSc, M.D

A senior Ayurvedic physician, having been in continuous clinical practice for

almost 25 years. She has helped thousands of people to prevent, cure or

manage a wide range of acute and chronic disorders, including women’s

disorders, digestive disorders, skin problems and neurological disorders. Her

experience has spanned treating people at grass roots level in rural

communities to hospitals and private clinics in different countries.

She has been providing her services to the teaching of Ayurveda for 25 years

at every level of education from schools to universities and educating rural

communities. She has presented and conducted over 20 research works

within the scientific community during her career.

Other teachers

Other teachers at the Institute include guest Ayurvedic physicians, Ayurvedic

practitioners, teachers of Sanskrit, senior massage therapists and other

practitioners who contribute their expertise to modules of the course. We

will also have business and practice management modules to assist in

setting up and practising successfully. This includes marketing advice and

tackles the issues that most practitioners find challenging such as finances

and charging clients.

Other lecturers at the Institute include experienced Ayurvedic physicians,

practitioners, teachers of Sanskrit, massage therapists and other

practitioners who contribute their expertise to modules of the course. We

will also have business and practice management modules to assist in

setting up and practising successfully. This includes marketing advice and

tackles the issues that most practitioners find challenging such as finances

and charging clients.


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To see video testimonials from our students, please go to our Facebook page

www.facebook.com/ayurvedainstituteuk and our website (the new website

will contain lots of new videos also) www.ayurvedainstitute.co.uk.

To see excerpts of teaching, please go to our Facebook page

www.facebook.com/ayurvedainstituteuk and our website (the new website

will contain lots of new videos also) www.ayurvedainstitute.co.uk.

We will also post full videos in the coming weeks from Dr Deepika Rodrigo

and more student testimonials.

The open day will be on 11th March 2017 via live-stream and recorded

“To study with Dr Deepika is to receive authentic Ayurvedic training

from a gifted doctor and teacher. Dr Deepika imparts her wisdom

with warmth, humour, patience and generosity, making learning with

her a truly enriching experience.”

Jill Cartwright

“Dr Deepika’s passion for Ayurveda is contagious. Her humanistic and

humorous approach to treating, teaching and helping others is

refreshingly unique and inspiring. I can honestly say that she has

been a significant influence in turning my life around. Her profound

experience and understanding of the philosophy, the science, and the

application of Ayurveda to everyday life is shared with great

enthusiasm and an adaptability to the individual. As a student, I felt

that I was learning what’s applicable in a western society, without

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compromising the authenticity or beauty of its tradition. The classes

were incredibly interactive and informative. Thank you Dr Deepika”

Laura Hancock

“I’ve enjoyed the ALNC course immensely and have found the

teachings of Dr Deepika to be very practical in their content, whilst

being more relevant than ever for today’s modern world. Dr Deepika

has a wonderful way of making these time-honored principles

completely accessible to everyone. I’ve especially valued her

extensive experience gained from almost 20 years of working with

patients in private practice, which she shares in everything she

teaches. The breadth and detail of the course syllabus, along with Dr

Deepika’s passion, enthusiasm and humility for Ayurveda were all

major factors in my decision to embark on this course. I would (and

have!) recommend it to anyone.”

Claire Sparks (Australia)

“Two words describe what the course is for me, ‘Spiritual

Nourishment’. This must be said to all the students, that Dr. Deepika

did not choose Ayurveda, Ayurveda choose Dr. Deepika. Therefore we

are learning from one of the best. I have never know anyone to have

such passion and compassion about all who come her way, patients,

students, friends, and family, she really cares about us all.

The understanding of Ayurveda flows out of her. We, her students

and patients are so fortunate that Dr. Deepika came to the West to

pass on this rich and centuries old information to us, even as far as

Canada in my little town of 5,000 people, that is really something.

The more knowledge I gain on this subject, the more I realize how

little I know about this vast subject. I began to realise the importance

of being true to one self and to keeping the knowledge of Ayurveda

that is being passed down to us through Dr. Deepika as pure, and

true as it has been passed down centuries ago. We practice Ayurveda

for the good of all living beings and things.


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I would like to thank Dr. Deepika, Geoff, Ajanta and Sachi for all their

hard work in making this course happen, and to reach people like

myself who live in a small remote area, in the forest of Cananda

possible, and to be part of this life changing experience, and help me

on my spiritual journey. Thank you all.”

Corinne Hapak

“I had a very intensive and life changing experience from attending

the course with Dr. Deepika. I clung to her every word. Her

knowledge and wisdom made me feel lucky to be there in the class

and I tried to absorb as much as I could from all those awesome

lectures. She really looked after us in a very kindly and friendly way

and made all of us at ease. So I would thank Dr. Deepika and

recommend her as a teacher and as a Doctor.”

Francesca.

“She has a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise. She

teaches in a style which is fun, memorable, visual and hands-on. I

absolutely loved being her student. I have found new Ayurvedic

knowledge to take me forward in life. This process has enhanced me

as a person and has given me a greater understanding of people. I

enjoyed every moment thoroughly. It has been a pleasure. Thank

you.”

L.C.

“Ayurveda is a familiar practice in Sri Lanka where my teacher Dr

Deepika comes from. It is clear she has an extensive knowledge of

the subject. The course opened up for me a broader picture of what

Ayurveda or Life Science is. The knowledge I have taken away

certainly helps me have a greater understanding of myself and other

people. I would highly recommend Dr Deepika’s courses whether its

an area of personal interest or you’re looking to become a

professional practitioner. I don’t know anywhere else in the world that

offers such a relaxed and professional course.”

David Packard


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“Dr Deepika’s passion for Ayurveda and her profound understanding

of this ancient science developed over many years, truly bring her

teaching to life. Her lectures are peppered with real life anecdotes

which never failed to amaze me. Her perspective on the world

through the philosophy of Ayurveda is mind altering. All delivered

with great humour and a light touch. She is a warm and

compassionate teacher and doctor. Her teaching is as much an

energetic transmission of understanding as it is traditional learning. I

will always be grateful to her for the precious understanding I now

have.”

Ajanta Kaza



combination of attendance in-person, live-stream facility and recorded

lectures.




laptop. This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were

in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and

can ask questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.



Real-time attendance whether in person or via live-stream is highly

recommended. Students who have any particular difficulties with attendance

in ‘real-time’ can notify us as we aim to make this teaching as accessible as

possible, especially for those with non-negotiable commitments.

All students attending the immersion weekends whether in person or online

are required to sign in on the online register for each immersion weekend 1

week before the start of each immersion to let us know if they will be


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attending in person, via live-stream or absent and watching the recorded

lectures.

Students are only required to attend the core immersion weekends in real-

time (which includes training clinics) and undertake the core components of

the course in their own time. The optional components will also be live-

streamed and recorded and students and are not required to receive the

diploma, although highly recommended depending on the student’s available

time.

Students can take the course online entirely if they wish from abroad and

within the UK. We have students from 5 continents taking this course in the

past, as far afield as Canada, Australia, South America etc.




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time.

Depending on the student’s prior medical knowledge, students are required

to undertake the minimum 5-hours home study per week or 20-hours per

month in addition to the immersion weekend tutorial hours in order to

complete the core components of the course which are sufficient to

complete the diploma and practice. The home study hours will include case

studies and practice consultations with friends and family.

The optional components of the course can make up to 600 hours of

teaching, practicals, Q&A sessions, online advice and home study.

At the Ayurveda Institute we aim to offer students unparalleled learning

support.

At the Ayurveda Institute we aim to offer students unparalleled learning

support to have them practice whilst learning. The vocational training we

provide is critically focused on real-life practice and using real patients from

our own clinic as well as providing individualised feedback from our doctors.

No other course provider puts so many resources into the vocational training

of their students in-house.

The immersion weekends are the most direct transmission of the

understanding of Ayurveda and act as an experiential platform for you

to embody the material. Each immersion includes intensive learning

experiences that allow the student to excavate, discover and integrate

who they are and what they can bring to the practice of Ayurveda.

Regular live-stream Q&A tutorial sessions between the immersion

weekends with our experienced Ayurvedic physicians. These sessions


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are for further discussion, revision and analysis of students’ case

studies with their own clients.

Training clinics offer the greatest practical learning available. Students

will conduct approximately 15 supervised consultations with real

patients who have been treated at the Ayurvedic Clinic. The

consultations are conducted in small groups of 2 or 3 students and

the doctors provide feedback on performance and a round-up of the

day’s findings. Our students find that this exponentially increases their

consultation skills as well as their knowledge. It is being in practice

while learning.

Case studies. Students conduct consultations with friends and family

in the final trimester of the year giving nutrition and lifestyle advice

and advising on home remedies from the Repository of Ayurvedic

Home Remedies provided for students. Advice and feedback to

support their internship practices is available from our Ayurvedic

doctors. Our students have already witnessed enormous

transformations and healing before they even qualify. They find that

this exponentially increases their consultation skills as well as their

knowledge. It is being in practice while learning.

Online advisory service. Facebook closed group learning support for

students to gain advice from our Ayurvedic physicians on their case

studies on a case-by-case basis, and discuss case studies and topics.

Repository of Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies. A database of

home remedies which can be used even before qualifiying

Tele-classes using a teleconferencing system to allow chaired

discussions on particular topics

We use a live-stream facility to broadcast the immersion weekends and for

regular live-stream video sessions. For tele-classes we use an advanced

teleconferencing system which allows a large number of students to call in at

the same time and participate in a chaired discussion, exercises using case

studies, and question and answer sessions.


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We also maintain an online student community and hub for students to meet

and discuss topics. We post questions and review discussions so that the

lecturers can address areas students wish to focus more attention on.

We understand that one of the biggest challenges facing students is taking

the leap into practice. Every aspect of this course has been designed to

make Ayurveda a living, breathing science that is practiced personally and

for the treatment of clients:

Syllabus & teaching

The whole of the syllabus is designed to give students all the

knowledge they need to actually treat clients with great success.

Drawing from her decades of clinical practice in the UK, Dr Deepika

has put together the best of her knowledge and tried and tested

methods. It is her true desire that such experience be used to serve

others.

Vocational training

The in-course internship, involving case studies and training clinics

with supervised consultations and case-by-case advice and feedback

is an unparalleled level of practical training in order to spring-board

students from theory into practice. The aim is to comprehensively

prepare students for practice by the time they qualify.

Practice development sessions

We have pooled advice on setting up a practice both from external

experts and our own practitioners to give students the most critical

advice on how to start and how to thrive in practice. The sessions

include advice on legal, financial, marketing and personal psychology

of practice.


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Supplements, tonics & oils on a not-for-profit basis

Recognising that there is a enormous disparity in the quality of

Ayurvedic supplements available on the market, the Institute

committed to providing supplements and oils to its own practitioners

on a not-for-profit basis. They are specially designed for practitioners

at each level and are of the highest quality, purity and potency,

sourced from the same trusted specialist facility which has been

supporting the Ayurvedic Clinic for over 20 years.

Optional additional modules in Abhyanga Marma Massage Therapy

and Panchakarma Therapy which are offered to students of the

Diploma course at specially discounted rates.

After qualification, we are committed to supporting our professionals to

advance Ayurveda for the benefit of all. Beyond anything offered by any

other education provider, we offer a range of support services on a no-profit

basis to our professionals:

Cost price purchase opportunities for our proprietary range

of Ayurvedic herbal supplements, oils, elixirs and jams,

designed specifically for practitioners at this level. The

herbal supplements are carefully sourced from Sri Lanka

and prepared by the same specialists providing for the

Ayurvedic Clinic, which are of the highest quality, purity and

potency.

Advisory service via online media for access to case-by-case

advice for your clients from our highly experienced

Ayurvedic doctors

Free of charge access to the live-streamed Q&A sessions

throughout the year following the course.

Free continuing participation in the online Facebook closed

group forum community for their year

Membership of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK

(AAPUK), the home-grown community and support group

for students and professionals


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The core Ayurvedic syllabus is set out below. The core Ayurvedic syllabus is

drawn directly from the 6-year undergraduate degree Bachelor of Ayurvedic

Medicine and Surgery which is required to qualify as an Ayurvedic Physician.

There is enormous depth and breadth to the subjects covered in an intensive

course. The subjects have been carefully chosen and critically focus on a

students ability to use and practice Ayurveda successfully in any part of the

world.

There are additional modules relating to counselling, therapeutic skills,

Sanskrit, practice management and more.

1. Introduction to Ayurveda

History of Vedic Science & Ayurveda (Ayurvedic Ithihas)

The Samkhya philosophy of creation (Padartha vijnana)

An overview of Ayurvedic classical texts

The universal nature of Ayurveda, its aim and features

Eight specialized branches of Ayurveda (Astanga)

The qualities of a student of Ayurveda~

2. The fundamentals of Ayurveda

The four aspects of Therapeutics

The Theory of Panchamahabutas in Ayurveda

The Tri-Dosha Concept

Main Attributes of Vata

Main Attributes of Pitta

Main Attributes of Kapha

3. Vata dosha

The five sites of Vata

Functions of Vata

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Vata

Treatment of Vata imbalances


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4. Pitta dosha

The five sites of Pitta

Functions of Pitta

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Pitta

Treatment of Pitta imbalances

5. Kapha dosha

The five sites of Kapha

Functions of Kapha

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Kapha

Treatment of Kapha imbalances

6. Sites of the dosha

The five sites of Vata

The five sites of Pitta

The five sites of Kapha

7. Constitution and imbalances

How to identify an imbalance of Dosha

Importance of Dosha with reference to particular life style

8. Prakriti – Ayurvedic constitution

Principal factors in determining the bodily constitution

9. The seven tissues (Dhatus)

Identification of the seven tissues in the body

The nature and function of the Dhatu

Imbalances of the Dhatu

Plasma (Rasa)

Blood (Rakta)

Muscles (Mansa)

Fat layer (Medas)

Bone (Asti)

Bone marrow (Majja)

Seminal fluid (Sukra)


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10. Channels of circulation (Srotas)

Functions of the 13 Srotas

Root, passage and opening of the Srotas

Causes of vitiation of the Srotas

Signs and symptoms of vitiation

11. Digestive fire (Agni)

Agni as enzymes or transformative energy

The three groups of Agni

Jathara-agni

Pancha bhuta-agni

Dhatu-agni

Correct & incorrect function of Agni

12. Toxins (Ama)

Formation and function of Ama in Disease

13. Mala-Excretory System (the effect of waste products from

the body)

Urine (Mutra)

Stool (Sakrt)

Sweat (Sveda)

14. Examination of the patient & identification of the disorder

(Roga-Rogi Pariksha)

Clinical examination (Rogi Vigyana Upaya)

Three fold method of clinical examination (Trivida Pariksha)

Eight fold method of clinical examination (Ashta vida Parisksha)

Diagnosis of the disease

Identification of the stage of the disease and doshic imbalance

15. Examination and diagnosis of the patient

Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)

Urine examination (Mutra Pariksha)

Stool diagnosis (Mala Pariksha)

Tongue diagnosis (Jihva Pariksha)

Sounds diagnosis (Shabda Pariksha)

Examination of the eyes (Druck Pariksha)


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Dosha Imbalance (Akruti Pariksha)

16. Samprapthi

Pathogenesis of the disorders

Identification of the stage of the disease

Identification of the doshic stages

17. Common disorders of the dosha & their causes

Vata roga

Pitta roga

Kapha roga

18. Ayurvedic Pharmacology (Dravya Guna Vijnana)

The qualities of Ayurvedic herbal medicine

o Taste (Rasa)

o Attribute (Guna)

o Potence (Veerya)

o Post digestive effect (Vipaka)

o Special potency (Prabava)

Portrayal of the six tastes in Ayurveda

19. Treatment methods of Ayurveda (Chikitsa)

Shamana introduction to the use and prescription of Ayurvedic Herbal

Medicine

Shodana introduction to the Panchakarma System of de-toxification

treatments

20. Prevention of diseases

Use of a balanced diet (Ahara)

Leading a balanced life style (Viharana)

Remedy (Oushada)

How to balance the Doshas


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In order to deepen the understanding of Ayurveda, Sanskrit is decoded.

Sloka or Sanskrit verse is the way in which Ayurveda was first codified

thousands of years ago and the principles remain intact and applicable

today. We teach and practice Ayurveda staying always faithful to these

original principles. These sloka and other Ayurvedic terms will be decoded to

unveil deeper meaning.

Sanskrit is taught by Gabriella Burnel (BA Hons in Sanskrit, Oxon) and has

been teaching Sanskrit for many years. Gabriella began learning Sanskrit

and Pali at the age of four and teaches, chants and sings it as it is in her

blood. Gabriella feels particularly strongly about the beauty in the sounding

of the Sanskrit language and the purity of the alphabet.

For her introductory video please visit our Videos tab or our Facebook page.

For more information, please see our Prospectus.

"I enjoy the challenge of teaching Sanskrit to beginners and showing that it

is a simple, natural, musical and beautiful language. Having studied Sanskrit

since the age of 4, I have found it has helped me focus, shown me the joy of

sound, and opened up a whole new world waiting to be discovered, for

every time you study it, you realize how much more there is to learn. There

are numerous Sanskrit stories, tales of heroes and battles, of love and

romance that all children love and can get enthused by. Also, the Sanskrit

chants are one of the unfailing keys to the power of the language. Well

taught, the simple sounding brings inner peace and harmony, without any

extra effort or knowledge."

Gabriella Burnel


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Course materials are distributed before each immersion weekend both

electronically and in hard copy for students attending in person. The

materials are a comprehensive set of tailor made course notes to support

the immersion weekend tutorials.

Powerpoint presentations which support learning are also distributed

electronically prior to the immersion weekends. Our students find it helpful

to print copies of the powerpoint presentations for the immersion weekends

to make notes.

As we aim to protect the environment, we provide all Institute teaching

materials electronically and do not advocate the printing of unnecessary

materials.

The Ayurveda Institute commissions the printing of the reference books and

ships them from India for our students. These are the practitioner’s bibles

and are to be kept for life. These are expensive to purchase as they incur

heavy shipping costs and are difficult to source. They are covered by the

course fees.

1. Dr G.D. Singhal: “Ayurvedic Clinical Diagnosis (Based on Madhara

Nidana) Volumes 1 and 2″

2. Vaidya Bhagwan Dash: “A Handbook of Ayurveda”

3. Ramachandra Reddy: “Bhaisajya Kalpana Vigyan”

4. Translated by Prof. K. R. Srikantha Murthy: “Vagbhata’s Astanga

Hrdayam Volumes I, II & III”


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Students are required to purchase the text-books themselves which are

available either in hard copy or Kindle edition on Amazon. Students can also

purchase used copies on Amazon for a fraction of the new price.

1. Vasant Lad: “Ayurveda, the Science of Self-healing: a Practical Guide”

2. Vasant Lad: “The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: A

Comprehensive Guide to the Ancient Healing of India”

3. Vasant Lad: “Textbook of Ayurveda: the Fundamental Principles of

Ayurveda. Volume 1″

4. Vasant Lad: “Textbook of Ayurveda: the Complete Guide to Clinical

Assessment. Volume 2″

At the conclusion of the course, during the last immersion weekend,

students sit for a theory written exam. This part of the assessment

constitutes 60% of the overall mark. This exam can be taken online at the

same time as domestic students or at a pre-arranged time if the student is

in another time zone.

For the practical exam students conduct a half an hour consultation with a

volunteer patient in the clinic in a consultation rooms fitted with cameras

and microphones so that the doctors are able to observe and assess from

another room so that the student is free and uninterrupted. For online

students in the UK and Europe, the practical exam takes place via Skype.

This part of the assessment constitutes 40% of the overall mark.

Students also submit two completed case studies for assessment one month

after the theory and practical exams. Case studies do not form part of the final


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mark but issue of certificate and results is contingent upon submission of two

case studies.

What are second wave assessments?

Students who are unable to undertake the assessments at the end of the

year may defer until the second wave of assessments which takes place

approximately 4 months after the first set of assessments. There is an

additional fee payable for this service of £150.00.

What is the Personal Programme?

The personal programme allows students who don’t wish to be assessed and

who undertake this course of study for personal enrichment and

development alone to bypass taking the assessments. They are awarded a

certificate of completion.

The cost of the course is £3,950.00.

Yes. Students can either pay in full or pay in three instalments payable as

follows:

Deposit of £950.00 to secure a place upon completion of registration.

Second payment of £1,500.00 by 15th August

Third payment of £1,500.00 by 15th December


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Domestic students must pay the first instalment upon registration to secure

their place and thereafter sign up to a fully secure system of Direct Debit for

the remaining instalments.

International students must pay the first instalment upon registration to

secure their place and thereafter sign up to a fully secure system of Direct

Debit for the remaining instalments.

International students must pay the first instalment upon registration to

secure their place and thereafter sign up to a fully secure system of Direct

Debit for the remaining instalments.

Further 8-month payment plans are available at the discretion of the

Institute’s directors in the event that a prospective student has financial

commitments which prevent payment via this method.

Students can benefit from a number of discounts:

Early bird full payment discount of 10% if they register and pay the

course fees in full by 25th March 2017

o (£395.00 discount. Cost of course is £3,555.50)

Early bird payment plan discount of 5% if they register and pay the

first instalment by 25th March 2017

o (£197.50 discount. Cost of course is £3,752.50)

Friend recommendation discount £100.00 if your friend registers for

the course

Scholarships of £2,450 per year. There are four scholarships

available. Aimed at students with a ‘genuine financial need’ and who

can show ‘a demonstrable commitment to Ayurveda and its practice

for the community’.

o (Cost of course is only £1,500.00)

o Scholarship application form to be completed


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o Submission deadline 25th March, award to be announced 1

month prior to start of the course.

o Proof of means may be requested to complete the application

Please email us for a copy of the scholarship application form.

We speak to each of our prospective students in person either prior to or

following their registration. This is to ensure that it is right course for you

and we take care to ensure you are ready to undertake this learning. It

allows you ask any questions you may have and get a flavour of who we

are. This is not a sales call and there is no obligation to register.

Please email us with your telephone number / Skype ID and availability and

we will schedule a call with one of our course Directors.

If you are ready to register, please complete the application form and return

to:

[email protected]

Please note that if you wish to apply for the scholarship, there is another

application form which you are required to complete and return by 25th

March.

Please email us for a copy of the scholarship application form.

For students who wish to attend in person, the course will be held in our

teaching facility at the “Workshop” at the Ayurveda Institute which is located

on the same premises as the Ayurvedic Clinic.

The address is:

461 Brighton Road

South Croydon

Surrey, CR2 6EW


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If you wish to withdraw from the course you must apply in writing to the

Directors.

For students who have paid the full course fees:

For withdrawal before the first immersion weekend, you are entitled to a full

refund less 10% of the full cost of the course for administrative costs

For withdrawal before the second immersion weekend, you are entitled to a

refund less 25% of the full cost of the course

For withdrawal between the second and third immersion weekend, you are

entitled to a refund of 50% of the full cost of the course

After the third immersion weekend, no refunds can be made

For students who are paying in instalments:

For withdrawal before the first immersion weekend, you are entitled to a full

refund of the deposit less 10% of the full cost of the course for

administrative costs

For withdrawal before the second immersion weekend, you are entitled to a

refund less 25% of the full cost of the course

After the second immersion weekend, no refunds can be made.

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