Ayurveda for Women

Introduction to Tridoshas and Women Support
Book- Ayurveda and the Feminine, Monica B Groover

AC103-- 48 Hrs

Synopsis

Students will be able to list the three doshas, the location of the sub-doshas, their function, and their importance (for women). Students shall understand Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas-functional and structural differences and will be able to use this to fill a dosha assessment form. for different (women) populations

 

Lesson Outline:

  • Lesson 1 Introduction to Doshas, Dhatus, Malas, and Srotas (for women)
  • Lesson 2 Location, Function of 5 sub doshas of vata, Pitta, and Kapha (for women)
  • Lesson 3 Different Types of Prakrti and Vikrti and its gunas (for women)
  • Lesson 4 Threefold Biofeedback- Darshanam, Sparshanam, Darshanam (for women)
  • Lesson 5 Rugna Patrakama (Client Assessment Form) (for women)
  • Lesson 6 Malas and 3 types of Ama; manifestation, aggravation, and support
  • Lesson 7 Introduction to Hetus (Causative Factors)
  • Lesson 8 Threefold reasons for imbalances- Improper use of Indriya, Urges, Age, and Seasons (for women)
  • Lesson 9 Ayurveda and Women-Menstrual Cycle, PMS, Menopause
  • Lesson 10 Healing marma and self-support therapies for women
  • Lesson 13 Prenatal and Postnatal Ayurvedic Support
  • Lesson 14 Children and Ayurveda
  • Lesson 15 Lifestyle Counseling for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha women; Mock Client Encounters
  • Lesson 16 Manifestation of gunas in Female prakṛti and Client Encounters
     
  • LABS (Any three)
  • Create an altar for well-being for rituals
  • Create some spice formulas to support women
  • Create some herbal teas to support women
  • Create some recipes to support women