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Understanding Ayurveda Basics - From Theory To Practice

Name: Understanding Ayurveda Basics - From Theory To Practice
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An indepth course on Ayurveda focusing on text to practice.

Created byDr. Veena G

Last updated 7/2025

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What you'll learn

Basics of Ayurveda, the science of life.
Practical application of different concepts of Ayurveda.
Clinical importance of Ayurvedic concepts.
Indepth understanding of Ayurvedic basic concepts and fundamental principles from theory to practice.
Indepth understanding of Ayurveda Pharmacology
Detailed understanding about how disease manifest in the human body, through Ayurveda Pathology section.
The various treatment modalities in Ayurveda.
Deep understanding about preventive and curative therapy according to Ayurveda.
Safety concerns pertaining to Ayurveda therapy, medicine manufacturing and diet.
'Whether Ayurveda is safe?'. The question is answered in this course.
How and why it is important to take Ayurveda medicines and various therapy under the guidance of a registered Ayurveda practitioner ONLY is highlighted.
Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda.

Course content

7 sections • 48 lectures • 2h 4m total length

What is Ayurveda?0:44
In this lesson, you will understand 'What is Ayurveda'.
Meaning of the term Ayurveda0:25
In this lesson, you will understand the meaning of the term 'Ayurveda'.
Mythological origin of Ayurveda0:41
In this lesson, you will understand about the mythological origin of 'Ayurveda'.
The eight branches of Ayurveda3:48
In this lesson, you will understand in detail about the eight branches of Ayurveda.

Concept of Tridoshas (the three doshas)6:01
In this lesson, you will understand about one of the most important concept in Ayurveda- The concept of tridosha.
Practical importance of Tridosha4:06
In this lesson, you will learn about the practical/clinical importance of Tridoshas(the three doshas)
Concept of Saptadhatu (the seven tissue elements)3:05
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Saptadhatu (the seven tissue elements) in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Saptadhatu1:04
In this lesson, you will learn about the clinical/practical importance of the concept of Saptadhatu (the seven tissue elements) in Ayurveda.
Concept of trimala (three waste products)1:11
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Trimala (the three waste products) in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Trimala (three waste products)2:17
In this lesson, you will learn about the clinical/practical importance of the concept of Trimala (the three waste products) in Ayurveda.
Concept of Agni (the digestive fire!)4:16
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Agni (the digestive fire) in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Agni (the digestive fire)2:49
In this lesson, you will learn about the clinical/practical importance of the concept of Agni (the digestive fire) in Ayurveda.
Concept of Koshta1:45
In this lesson, you will learn in detail about the concept of Koshta in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Koshta2:12
In this lesson, you will understand the practical/clinical importance of the concept of Koshta in Ayurveda.
Concept of Ojas2:42
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Ojas in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Ojas0:34
In this lesson you will learn about the practical/clinical importance of the concept of Ojas in Ayurveda.
Concept of Ashraya-Ashrayee bhava2:21
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Ashraya- ashrayee bhava or the interrelation between dosha, dhatu and mala in the human body.
Practical importance of Ashraya-Ashrayee bhava1:38
In this lesson, you will learn about the clinical/practical importance of Ashraya ashrayee bhava or the interrelation between dosha, dhatu and mala in the human body.
Concept of Prakriti (the unique body constitution)4:08
In this lesson you will learn about the concept of prakriti (the unique body constitution).
Practical importance of Prakriti1:09
In this lesson you will learn about the clinical /practical importance of the concept of prakriti (the unique body constitution).
Concept of Mano dosha1:13
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Mano dosha in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Mano dosha1:22
In this lesson, you will learn about the practical/clinical importance of the concept of Mano dosha in Ayurveda.
Concept of Shad Rasa (the six tastes)2:40
In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Shad rasa (the six tastes) in Ayurveda.
Practical importance of Shad Rasa (the six tastes)3:50
In this lesson you will learn about the practical importance of the concept of shad rasa (the six tastes) in Ayurveda.

The medicines used in Ayurveda0:46
In this lesson, you will understand the type of raw materials used for manufacturing of Ayurveda medicines.
Concept of RasaPanchaka (Composition of medicine & diet according to Ayurveda)0:37
In this lesson, you will learn briefly about the concept of Rasapanchaka in Ayurveda.
Concept of RasaPanchaka 1: Rasa(taste) and its practical importance2:05
In this lesson, you will learn about Rasa(taste) and its practical/clinical importance in treatment according to Ayurveda.
Concept of RasaPanchaka 2: Guna(property) and its practical importance2:31
In this lesson, you will learn about Guna(property) and its practical/clinical importance in treatment according to Ayurveda.
Concept of RasaPanchaka 3: Veerya(potency) and its practical importance0:42
In this lesson, you will learn about Veerya(potency) and its practical/clinical importance in treatment according to Ayurveda.
Concept of RasaPanchaka 4: Vipaka and its practical importance2:51
In this lesson, you will learn about Vipaka(end product of digestion/metabolism) and its practical/clinical importance in treatment according to Ayurveda.
Concept of RasaPanchaka 5: Prabhava(special property) & its practical importance0:35
In this lesson, you will learn about Prabhava(special property) and its practical/clinical importance in treatment according to Ayurveda.
How Ayurveda medicines act on human body?1:55
In this lesson, you will learn about how Ayurveda medicines and diet act on the human body?

What is health?1:32
In this lesson you will learn about the definition of 'swastha' or the state of health according to Ayurveda and the definition of health according to WHO.
Three main causes of disease5:20
In this lesson, you will learn about the three main causes of disease according to Ayurveda.
Evaluation of a disease3:30
In this lesson, you will learn about the five steps to evaluate a disease according to Ayurveda.
Six stages of Pathogenesis5:44
In this lesson, you will learn about the six stages of pathogenesis of a disease, according to Ayurvedic principles.
Classification of disease3:37
In this lesson you will see some of the classification of disease according to Ayurveda.
Seat of disease1:06
In this lesson, you will understand about the seat of disease or where the disease resides.
The fourfold examination5:24
In this lesson, you will learn about the fourfold examination and its practical utility.
Examination of a patient2:42
In this lesson, you will understand how to examine a patient according to Ayurveda.

Defining the aim of Ayurveda6:16
In this lesson, you will understand about the aim of Ayurveda treatment.
Disease management protocol according to Ayurveda4:14
In this lesson you will understand the principle of Ayurveda used to manage various diseases.
Internal medications and External therapies1:58
In this lesson, we will briefly cover about the internal medications and the external therapies used in Ayurveda, to combat various disease conditions.

Safety concerns pertaining to therapy2:28
In this lesson, you will learn about safety concerns pertaining to various external and internal therapies in Ayurveda.
Safety concerns pertaining to medicine manufacturing2:14
In this lesson, you will learn about safety concerns pertaining to medicine manufacturing.
Safety concerns pertaining to incompatible food combinations2:39
In this lesson, you will learn about safety concerns pertaining to incompatible food combinations.
Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda2:06
In this lesson, you will learn about Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda.

Requirements

No requirements. Just a curiousity to learn new things.

Description

' Understanding Ayurveda basics -from theory to practice' is the first course on Ayurveda that focuses upon 'text to practice' in the most simple manner.

This course is structured into six sections:

Section1: Understanding Ayurveda, the science of life

The section focuses on a brief introduction to Ayurveda, the science of life.

Section 2: Basic concepts and Fundamental principles of Ayurveda

The section deals with basic concepts and fundamental principles along with the practical/clinical importance of each aspect from the Ayurvedic point of view.

The following concepts and their practical aspect are dealt with in this section 2:

Tridosha or the three humors
Saptadhatu or the seven tissue elements
Trimala or the three excretory waste products
Agni or the digestive fire
The Koshta
Ojas or the immunity
Ashraya- ashrayee bhava or the interrelationship between dosha, dhatu and mala
Prakriti or the unique body constitution
Mano dosha or the attributes of mind
Shad rasa or the six types of tastes

Section 3: Ayurveda Pharmacology

The section deals about what are the medicines used in Ayurveda and how it acts on the human body.

Section 4: Ayurveda Pathology

The section deals in detail about how disease manifest in the human body according to Ayurveda

Section 5: Ayurveda treatment and therapeutics

The section deals about how Ayurveda manage various disease conditions.

Section 6: Safety concerns related to Ayurveda

The section deals with the answer to the question 'whether Ayurveda is safe?'. Safety concerns pertaining to the therapy, medicine manufacturing, diet along with Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda is discussed in detail.

Also this section points out the importance of taking Ayurveda medicines and therapy under a registered Ayurveda practitioner ONLY is highlighted.

Who this course is for:

For all those who wants to know the indepth scientific knowledge of Ayurveda and its application from text to practice.

Understanding Ayurveda Basics - From Theory To Practice

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Course content

Understanding Ayurveda: Basic introduction to Ayurveda, the science of life4 lectures • 6min

Basic concepts and fundamental principles and their importance in treatment20 lectures • 50min

Section 3: Ayurveda Pharmacology8 lectures • 12min

Section 4: Ayurvedic Pathology8 lectures • 29min

Section 5: Ayurveda treatment and therapeutics3 lectures • 12min

Section 6: Safety concerns!4 lectures • 9min

Conclusion : A glimpse on what you have learned so far!1 lecture • 5min

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