About the Program
What is the AWC Program?
The Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Program introduces students to the concepts upon which all life depends and shows how this ancient knowledge can restore health and prevent disease. The curriculum provides a comprehensive Ayurveda education focused on nutrition, daily routines, practices and preparations that maximise well-being.
Students gain a clear understanding of the mind, thought processes and their relationship to physical health. Graduates are equipped to serve their communities using the time-tested tools of Ayurvedic wellness.
Who should enrol?
- ✓ Healthcare professionals seeking integrative tools
- ✓ Yoga instructors & wellness coaches
- ✓ Nutritionists & dietitians
- ✓ Massage therapists & bodyworkers
- ✓ Individuals committed to holistic health
- ✓ Those preparing for the AWP (Practitioner) level
Curriculum
Course Outline — 11 Modules
| Code | Course Name | Sanskrit | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAA 101 | Ayurvedic Foundations | Tarka Sankhya & Sharir | 48 |
| KAA 102 | Physiology | Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan | 48 |
| KAA 103 | Psychology | Manasa Shastra | 36 |
| KAA 104 | Nutrition & Cooking | Ahara Vigyan | 48 |
| KAA 105 | Prevention & Daily Routines | Swastha Vritta | 36 |
| KAA 106 | Herbology | Dravya Guna Rasa Shastra | 48 |
| KAA 107 | Yoga Therapy | Yoga Vigyan | 36 |
| KAA 108 | Bodywork & Panchakarma | Panchakarma | 36 |
| KAA 109 | Disease Pathology | Roga Nidan | 48 |
| KAA 110 | Disease Management | Kaya Chikitsa | 48 |
| KAA 111 | Clinical Management | n/a | 48 |
Module Details
What You'll Learn
Introduces the basic concepts of Ayurveda: philosophical origins, the five elements, three governing energies (Doshas), and twenty qualities that comprise all living things. Foundation of the three qualities of consciousness and their role in creation.
Extends Foundations into physiological structures: five sub-energies of the three humours, seven physical structures, and three waste processes. In-depth exploration of individual constitution (Prakriti).
Explores the mind and subtle body: mental qualities, states of mind, energetic bodies, Chakras and subtle energies. Practical tools to create psychological balance and strengthen life force.
The unique concept of Agni (digestive fire), six tastes and their effects on the body. Energetic properties of 150+ foods with Ayurvedic recipes and an interactive cooking demonstration.
Daily, nightly and seasonal routines tailored to life cycles and phases of the day to boost immunity and increase vitality. Environmental energetics and elemental operation.
Comprehensive analysis of modern and traditional herbs including taste, potency, post-digestive effect and their effects on body systems. How to dramatically benefit health through herbal therapy.
Postures to balance each body constitution, the science of breathing (Pranayama), mantra and meditation. A comprehensive approach to Yoga's many branches and modalities.
Ayurvedic head, foot and body massage, sound therapies and aromatherapy. Energy points and channels of the body, and preparation of therapeutic oils and herbal decoctions.
How diseases form and progress through Ayurvedic energies. Tongue, pulse and mala diagnosis. Identification of warning signs before full-blown symptoms. In-depth case studies.
Addressing disease manifestations and preventing progression. Etio-pathogenesis mapping, treatment protocols, herbal treatments, dietary & lifestyle interventions, and Shamana/Shodhana therapies.
Building and running a professional wellness practice. Clinical intake forms, business proposals, the application of Ayurveda in the modern healthcare model.
Program Structure
How the Program Works
* The In-Class AWC program runs twice annually: Spring and Fall.
Next Steps
The AWP Pathway
The AWC is the first step toward the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) certificate — designed for healthcare professionals who wish to integrate Ayurveda into clinical practice with a focus on disease management and advanced herbology.
- Advanced Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- Advanced Herbology & Pharmaceutics
- Panchakarma Detox & Anti-aging Therapies
- Live Case Evaluations & Supervised Internship
- Optional India Immersion
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