Advanced Ayurveda Dietetics

About the Course

‍Master Class

Course Objectives

• Introduction to physiology and metabolism in Ayurveda.

• Ayurveda food classifications and principles of treatment

• Dietary management in Ayurveda for selected clinical conditions – lectures by practicing vaidyas

• Examining case studies and real-world examples to illuminate your own practice.

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Course Logistics

• An academically intense course with live sessions spanning 1.5 hours each session. Total duration: 30 hours. Credits: 2

• All lecture recordings and PPTs will be shared.

• “Lecture recordings cannot be downloaded. They will be available for one month after the course is completed.”

• PPTs will be available for download.

• Pertinent articles will be provided where possible. Material has been specifically created to allow non-Ayurveda trained knowledge seekers to comprehend the content and a follow on to the "Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics" course.

• Classes are expected to be discussion-based and hence, class size is limited to 30 participants only.

• Enquiry based learning is encouraged, thus practicing nutritionists and dieticians are most likely to find the material more relevant.

• Assignments and quizzes are compulsory as they will compliment your learning. They should be completed and submitted within the prescribed time limit.

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The course has 3 units:

‍Unit 1: Theoretical Concepts in Ayurveda Relevant to Clinical Dietetics:

‍Role of Swasthya, nidra, and brahmacharya, Guna siddhanta and rasa-guna relationships in food ingredients, Gut microbiome, Agni, and Strotas, Dhatus, Mala, and Ama, Shad Kriyakala (Ayurvedic understanding of disease pathogenesis), Ayurvedic treatment terminologies and practices

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‍Unit 2: Ayurvedic Culinary Aspects:

‍Ahara vargas (food groupings in Ayurveda), Rasayana concepts and diets, Ayurvedic cooking: from shastras to modern kitchen

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‍Unit 3: Masterclasses on Ayurvedic Dietetic Approaches for Clinical Conditions:

Ayurveda along with GLP-1, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Childhood Asthma, Menstrual Disorders, Hypothyroidism, Autism, Osteoarthritis, Cancer Dietetics (during chemotherapy), Parkinson’s Disease

Eligibility

• Professional dieticians and nutritionists, who have been counselling patients or working in the nutrition field for at least 2 years. AND

• Entry restricted to those who have completed our  “Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics” online course.

• If you are unclear about your eligibility please write to wellness@tdu.edu.in

Course output

• You will receive a certificate for 2 credits. In line with NEP, this will be admissible in Indian universities and submitted to your credit bank.

Course Instructors

• Dr Madhumitha Krishnan and Dt. Sonia Velarsan. See course information for brief bio.

• Invited faculty of practising vaidyas for select diseases

Contact

+91 7975651724 (M-F: 9:30 - 5pm; WA anytime) or write to wellness@tdu.edu.in

Course Eligibility Completed 15 hrs, 1-credit, Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics course.

Career Path for practicing dieticians, nutritionists, Ayurveda vaidyas and those in allied healthcare fields.

Course Fee Details

Rs. 8000/- (No student discount available)

How to apply for the program :

Step 1 :

Click “Apply Now” You will be directed to the Admission Form, where you need to fill in the basic mandatory details. Please select the Program Type as shown below

Step 2:

After filling in all the required details, click “Apply for Admission” You will then be directed to the Payment Page, where you can pay the applicable program fee.