Ayurveda

This module will look at the basics of Ayurveda and then explore Ayurvedic food energetics in depth. To be able to understand the energetics students will need to have a basic understanding of various Ayurvedic concepts. The Ayurvedic Dosha clock will be covered together with the various seasons and their Doshic correspondences. The following is a brief overview of what will be covered in this module:

• Sankhya philosophy
• Tri Dosha theory
• The Five elements
• Sub Doshas
• The seven Dhatus (tissues of the body)
• The concept of Ojas, Tejas and Prana
• The concept of Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic
• Dosha times of day
• Seasonal influences and diet
• Ayurvedic food energetics:
• Hot and cold
• The six tastes
• The five elements and how they relate to the tastes
• Virya and Vipaka
• Faulty food combinations
• Importance of Agni
• Production of Ama
• Diets to balance the three Dosha