Ayurveda - The original Naturopathy

The origin of Naturopathy can be traced right back to the Vedic period wherein the dietary principles (Pathya and Ahara) and the principles of health (Swastha Vurtha) described in Ayurveda have branched out and developed in the form of modern day Naturopathy. Ayurveda has the most comprehensive knowledge of nutritional treatment of diseases involving energetics, right food combinations, frequency, right preparation, seasonal effects etc which all affect healing at the physical, mental and spiritual level.

Ayurveda focuses on absolute perfect health and not disease; it embraces all areas of life including health, career, relationships and universal spirituality. Experienced Ayurvedic practitioners can achieve wonderful (some would say miraculous) results through sophisticated detoxification processes, lifestyle advice, diet, exercise and herbal therapy. Our Educators include experienced Ayurvedic and Integrated Therapies Practitioners who originally trained in India and now work in the west. EQUALS also has eminent overseas visiting Ayurvedic lecturers and also organises post graduate courses at renowned Ayurvedic institutions in India.

EQUALS offers nationally recognised and industry accredited Ayurvedic training at the Certificate IV and Advanced Diploma level . Our programs cover:

• Ayurvedic Nutrition
• Ayurvedic Cooking
• Kitchen Pharmacy
• Herbal Therapy
• Pulse Diagnosis
• Yoga & Pranayama
• Ayurvedic Massage & Aromatherapy
• Meditation & Mantra therapy
• Chakra and Gem therapy
• Vastu Shastra (pre-cursor of Feng Shui)
• Lifestyle Counseling
• Astrology
• Vedic Psychology

 

Ayurveda Program Summary:

EQUALS International Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in natural health care. Our unique training processes inspire students to become integratred health practitioners that are dedicated to understand the whole person physically, emotionally and spiritually.

There are no set prerequisites for this course, but you are required have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to successfully undertake the course.  This course can assist any massage therapist or healthcare professional increase their Scope of Practice with improved service to their clients.

The Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation covers the skills needed to be an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.  This qualification does not cover Ayurvedic remedial or therapeutic care.  The Ayurvedic modules listed below will enable you to gain skills in providing Ayurvedic advice on nutrition, providing Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment, providing Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation, working within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultants.

 

Ayurvedic Module/Competency Code	Module/Competency Title
HLTAYV412B	Provide ayurvedic lifestyle consultation
HLTAYV414B	Work within an ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultation
HLTAYV404B	Provide ayurvedic advice on nutrition
HLTAYV406B	Provide ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment

 

Common Units

The “Common Units” must be completed to be awarded this Certificate. The common units below are available through Distance Mode and face-to face at the EQUALS campus for local students.

 

Competency Code	Competency Title
BSBCMN204A	Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404B	Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B	Administer a practice
HLTCOM406B	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B	Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTAP401A	Confirm physical health status
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

  

 

Overall Course Structure

Month	Topic
1	Introduction to Ayurveda Overview of Ayurveda History of Ayurveda
2	Fundamentals of Ayurveda   Five Elements   Guunas,   Tridosha theory,   Agni, ama, malas, srotas
3	Analysis and Constitution of illness  Root cause of disease Pathogenesis of disease Dinacharya Prakriti-vikriti paradigm Diagnostics
4 &5	Nutritional Therapy  Six Tastes  Lifestyle  Doshic food plans  Eating habits  kitchen pharmacy
6 &7	Yoga Therapy Hatha Yoga Asanas, Pranayam Kumbhaka, Bandhas, Mudras. Asanas and Meditation for each dosha type. Prana, Ojas, &Tejas
8	Sound and Colour Therapy Sound Music Colour & Gem Therapies
9	Ayurvedic Massage Practical at EQUALS campus (subject to change) Abhyanga sequence Oils Pressure according to dosha
10	External Influences and Vedic counseling Spiritual Counselling Meditation Ethics, Virtue, and Service Introduction to Jyotish and Vastu Shastra
11	Supervised Student Clinic Supervised Student Clinic including assessment at Aspects of Healing
12	Exam, Review and Finalisation

Delivery

A list of recommended texts is advised for the course and these are available at a discounted price from EQUALS. We encourage direct contact with Educators via telephone, email, or video-conference.

Assessments

Homework is approximately 10 hrs per week and includes:

a) Monthly Essay Assignment – through Internet research and various Ayurvedic texts (available from EQUALS).

b) Client Massage Report - massage practical with in depth write-up on 10 clients (family, friends etc).

c)  Case Study Report – case report on 20 mock Ayurvedic consultations with clients, so that students may see the results of their advices.

Career Pathway

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management Consultant, Ayurvedic Massage Therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Health Food Consultant, Ayurvedic Cook, Vedic Life Coach, Yoga & Meditation Practitioner, Health Resort, Beauty Consultant, Spa Therapist etc.

Program Manager

Ray Noronha has been working with medical doctors as a practitioner of Ayurveda at Integrated Medicine Centres in Stuttgart, Toronto, London, and now at Aspects of Healing in Adelaide. Prior to this he worked as a biochemist and geneticist in Oncology and Cardiovascular research. Ray has been fortuitous to have trained under eminent Ayurvedic and Tibetan doctors. He is a member of the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and writes for several international research journals and magazines.

Clinical Placement & Treatment in India

Advanced Diploma students are offered the opportunity to undertake clinical placement at a world renowned, authentic Ayurvedic Hospital in India.   Please speak with the Program Manager for more information.

Program Advisors & Visiting Lecturers

The Institute works with a variety of internationally recognised and experienced Vaidyars and Doctors.   

For further information, please visit our Qualifications menu to download pdf information.