
Explore the historical ayurvedic view of mental health, the mind-body-spirit approach, and how Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata link doshas and gunas to mental well-being.
Ayurveda explains anxiety (chitto de Vega) and depression (visada) through dosha imbalances (vata, pitta, kapha), nidanas, and prakruti–vikruti, guiding personalized dietary, lifestyle, and mind–body therapies.
Explore the Nidra concept within Ayurveda, detailing sleep as a pillar, circadian rhythm, and dosha imbalances (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that cause insomnia and excessive sleep, with practical dosha-specific strategies.
Explore how the mind (manas) and the three gunas—sattva, rajas, tamas—shape perception, memory, emotions, and mental balance through yoga, pranayama, meditation, and herbs.
Explore dravya vijnana, the ayurvedic pharmacology of substances (dravya) and their gunas, rasa, virya, vipaka, and prabhava; learn dosha, dhatu, mala interactions and origin-based classifications.
Explore how rasa, guna, virya, vipaka, and parabhava shape ayurvedic pharmacology, connecting taste, post-digestive effects, and unique actions to balance the doshas and support healing.
Discover ayurvedic formulations, from decoctions (kashayas) to pills (gutikas) and powders (churnas), with their preparation methods and therapeutic uses. Explore arishta, lahars, medicated oils, and ghee for tailored, holistic healing.
Explore the principles of ayurvedic prescription, including prakruti and vikruti, dosha balance, diagnosis methods, anupam vehicles, and personalized herb formulations with dosage, timing, and monitoring.
Brahmi, also known as Bacopa monnieri, is an ayurvedic herb with memory enhancement, anxiety reduction, neuroprotection, antioxidant effects, and serotonin-related mood support.
Discover ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb (Withania somnifera) that modulates cortisol, mimics gaba, supports neuroprotection, and offers anti-anxiety, antidepressant effects for mood, sleep, and vitality.
Explore shankhpushpi, an ayurvedic cognitive enhancer (Convolvulus pluricaulis) that supports memory, focus, anxiety relief, mood, and brain protection, with diverse preparations and dosing options.
Explore jatamansi, a calming, antidepressant and anxiolytic herb from the Himalayas, with GABA and serotonin effects, antioxidant properties, and diverse preparations for sleep and mood.
Tagar, or valerian root, provides sedative and anxiolytic effects to improve sleep. It modulates GABA receptors with active compounds like valerenic acid, supporting brain health.
Explore ayurvedic dietary guidelines for stress, depression, and insomnia, balancing sattva, rajas, and tamas with pathya and apathya through warm, sattvic meals, mood-boosting foods, and calming lifestyle practices.
Explore ayurvedic lifestyle modifications, including dinacharya daily routines and ritucharya seasonal adjustments, to balance dosha, align with natural cycles, and improve mental clarity, sleep, and overall well-being.
Integrate yoga asanas and pranayama into your routine to enhance mental health, reduce stress, and balance emotions. Practice balasana, vrikshasana, and sukhasana with nadi shodhan and ujjayi for calm focus.
Explore Ayurveda mindfulness practices, including sati meditation, mantra, guided visualization, metta, chakra balancing, and mindful eating to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.
Unlock the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and its profound approach to mental health and well-being in this comprehensive certification course. "Ayurveda Pharmacology for Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep" is designed for healthcare professionals, holistic practitioners, and wellness enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of Ayurveda's therapeutic methods for addressing common mental health and sleep challenges.
Course Highlights:
Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Disorders in Ayurveda (4 Hours)
Delve into Ayurvedic perspectives on mental health, exploring the foundational concepts of dosha imbalances and gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas).
Examine the etiology and pathophysiology of anxiety and depression according to Ayurveda.
Learn about Nidranasha (Ayurvedic classification of sleep disorders) and their underlying causes.
Basic Principles of Ayurveda Pharmacology (4 Hours)
Gain insights into Dravyaguna Vigyan, the science of pharmacology in Ayurveda.
Explore the concepts of Rasa (taste), Guna (quality), Virya (potency), Vipaka (post-digestive effect), and Prabhava (specific action).
Understand Ayurvedic formulations such as decoctions, pills, and powders, and the principles of Ayurvedic prescription.
Ayurvedic Herbs for Anxiety and Depression (4 Hours)
Conduct a detailed study of key herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shankhapushpi, and others.
Learn about the properties, mechanisms of action, evidence-based benefits, and contraindications of these herbs.
Develop practical skills in preparing and using herbal formulations for mental health.
Ayurvedic Herbs for Sleep Disorders (4 Hours)
Investigate herbs effective for sleep disorders such as Tagara, Sarpagandha, and Vacha.
Examine their properties, mechanisms of action, and evidence-based benefits.
Apply practical knowledge through case studies and explore contraindications.
Holistic Approach: Diet, Lifestyle, and Yoga (4 Hours)
Integrate Ayurvedic dietary guidelines and distinguish between Pathya (beneficial) and Apathya (to be avoided) foods.
Learn lifestyle modifications through Dinacharya (daily routines) and Ritucharya (seasonal routines).
Explore yoga asanas, pranayama techniques, meditation, and mindfulness practices to enhance mental health.