AYURVEDA - COURSES

Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant and Practitioner Courses

The Meditation Institute and its training in Ayurveda is fully approved and recognised by the Australian Government. In 2008, we are pleased to offer accredited courses which includes theory, hands on training and Vedantic spiritual foundations of Ayurveda.

Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT41202

Ayurveda Practitioner - Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda HLT60702

Ayurvedic Studies Off Campus

Ayurvedic Bodywork 1 - AYMAS1 - Relaxation Treatment Massage

The Art of Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking

The Ground of Being - Western Anatomy & Physiology: ANATPHY-1

CERTIFICATE IV IN AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTANT HLT41202

This qualification covers the skills needed to be an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (Cert. IV - nominal 600 hours.) This qualification is suited to New Apprenticeships pathways. Entire course fees, GST inclusive, paid upfront are $5280. Writing materials, text books and clinic fees are extra.

An Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant provides advice and assistance on living acccording to Ayurvedic principles which recognise the body's innate ability to cure itself or regain 'balance' through the most natural, non-toxic, non-invasive methods. The emphasis will be on how to apply Ayurvedic philosophy to your own health, how to counsel clients on preventative health measures and the principles of healthy living using Ayurvedic philosophy and practices, and Ayurvedic relaxation massage. This qualification does not cover Ayurvedic remedial or therapeutic care. The nationally recognised Cert IV qualification requires competencies in:

Core Ayurvedic Units:
HLLTAYV4A Provide Ayurvedic advice on nutrition
HLTAYV6A Ayurvedic Bodywork - Provide Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment
HLTAYV12A Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation
HLTAYV14A Work within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultation

Common Health Units

HLTHIR1A Work effectively in the health industry
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTHSE1A Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies
HLTCOM4A Communicate effectively with clients/patients
HLTCOM5A Practice management
HLTCOM6A Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM8A Specific/medical terminology to communicate
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others

ALC can be attended
WEEKLY: once a week on a Wed, for a year OR
MONTHLY: on average one weekend (Sat & Sun) a month for 15 months OR
FULL-TIME: On average 3 days (M, Tu, W) per week for 13 weeks

Course fees, GST inclusive, paid upfront are $5280. This excludes first aid as many students already have a current first aid certificate (1 day course $90) & student clinic fees which are charged @ $5/hour & an examination fee $200. Writing materials and text books are extra.

Another payment option is to commence the course on a part-payment of $1500 and further monthly deductions from your credit card of @ $400 per month for 10 consecutive months.

Students delight in fulfilling their clinic hours at detox retreats, which are optional and are subsidised for the course students @$100/night for accommodation in the Raj Garden Pavillion (normally $230 per night.) Upgrades in accommodation will be deemed extra and the additional difference will have to be paid for by the student). At retreat, current ALC students will be required to pay for their subsidised meals @ $10 B/fast $15 lunch $10 dinner. This offer only applies for the formal duration of the course and is not valid if the course is extended by the student for any reason.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF AYURVEDA
Ayurveda Practitioner LT60702

This qualification covers the skills needed to work as a Practitioner in Ayurvedic Therapeutic and Remedial Treatments including Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic nutritional advice. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner you will be able to check the equilibrium of each person, defining their composition and help them quantify the status of their equilibrium. You will also help the client/patient define his or her ideal state and recommend means to achieve it. As Ayurveda has so much to do with health and personality development with its moorings on adaptibility and building natural resistance to disease, the program is structured not only to help clients achieve good health but also understand the nuances of adaptability so that a healthy lifestye becomes a lifetime habitual pursuit. In The Ayurvedic Practitioner Course (HLT60702, Adv.Dip.Ayur.- nominal 1800 hrs) the emphasis is on managing and administering herbal medicine and other treatment plans according to the philosophy and practices of an Ayurvedic framework.

For the Adv. Dip. Ayur. you need to have achieved competency in:

HLTCOM2A Develop professional expertise

HLTCOM4A Communicate effectively with clients/patients

HLTCOM5A Administer a Practice

HLTCOM6A Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

HLTCOM8A Use specific medical terminology to communicate with clients/patients

HLTHSE1A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies

HLTHSE2A Implement & monitor Occupational Health & safety policies, procedures & programs

BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others

BSBCMN303A Contribute to the effective workplace relationship

HLTIN1A Manage infection control

HLTIN4A Manage infection control

HLTHIR2A Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry

HLTFA2A Apply advanced first aid

HLTAYV1A Plan the Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine treatment strategy - Dravyaguna

HLTAYV2A Plan the Ayurvedic treatment strategy - Chikitsa

HLTAYV3A Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine - Dravyaguna

HLLTAYV4A Provide Ayurvedic advice on nutrition - Aahar

HLTAYV5A Plan the Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine treatment

HLTAYV6A Provide Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment

HLTAYV7A Plan the Ayurvedic Remedial massage treatment strategy

HLTAYV8A Manage work within the Ayurvedic framework

HLTAYV9A Perform Ayurvedic health assessment

HLTAVY10A Provide Ayurvedic Remedial Massage health assessment

HLTAYV11A Provide Ayurvedic Remedial Massage treatment

HLTAYV12A Provide Ayurvedic lifestye consultation

HLTAYV13A Provide Ayurvedic treatment

HLTAYV14A Work within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultants

HLTAYV15A Diagnosis of a disease, nidana - Apply Ayurvedic diagnostic framework

AYURVEDIC STUDIES OFF CAMPUS

Study Ayurveda off campus by distance/correspondence education at your convenience. The syllabus and fees are exactly the same as studies on campus. With home study, you can save time, start any time you choose, retain your current job and lifestyle, learn at your own pace with no class room competition, and have ample time for completion. Correspondence may be via email, CD or notes.

Enrolment procedure
You may enrol and start throughout the year by sending your completed. Enrolment Form together with full payment for the course you have chosen to the office. You will be sent a receipt, confirmation of enrolment (which you could need
to support Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy applications) and your study package.

Tution fees
Tution fees must be paid in full on enrolment. You can pay by credit card, eftpos, cheque or cash at The Meditation Institute's office.

Course notes
Course notes are exceptionally clear, use a main point outline method of presentation, are well organised, remarkably concise and easy to learn. They are simplified and written for Westerners, so that somewhat archaic formats and complicated Sanskrit terminology has English translations. They outline the objective of the lesson, how this is delivered and the expected learning outcome. The material is geared towards a practical study plan and its application in your own life and further.

To fulfill the comprehensive requirements of the courses in the practical areas, for instance massage, the body of Ayurveda, rejuvenation and revitalisation, pharmacology of Ayurveda etc. an interactive CD Rom or Video is included when a course requires it.

Workshops
You will complete the practical aspects of the course through workshops held at week-ends in the Gold Coast Campus. You may have to allow for travel and accommodation expenses. Please note: Not all subjects have workshop components.

Assessments
Workshops are held several times a year with the dates published in the Meditation Institute calenday/diary. All subjects are progressively assessed. This means that there will be more than one piece of work assessed for each subject. It can take the form of a written assignment, written theory exam, practical assessment or case study.

Assessment can be completed either off campus under supervision, on campus, or at workshops. Supervisors must be approved by The Meditation Institute's Ayurveda faculty. The subject guide will explain what assignments are required for each subject. Where practical assessment on campus is not possible, video assessment will be necessary.

Clinical Practice
The clinical subjects require attendance at the Gold Coast campus. Clinics are held several times a year with upcoming dates published in The Meditation Institute newsletter.

Ayurvedic Bodywork 1 - AYMAS1 - RELAXATION TREATMENT MASSAGE

Co-requesites:
Basic principles of Ayurveda
Best Practice - Ayur therapy principles
Ayur Anatomy & Physiology
Constitution, Prakruti & Tri-dosha theory
Structure & function of anatomical systems
Fundamentals of biomechanics
Topics will include:
Introduction to Ayurvedic bodywork & the Droni
Brief outline of the history of massage.
Classical massage movements and hand positions
Massage oils and pastes
Giving and receiving Ayurvedic relaxation massage under supervision - includes - Towel technique, Client positioning. Contra indications
Exam

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 2 - AYMAS2
Massage for Health and Beauty
Prerequesites: Ayur Bodywork 1 - Text required: Ayurvedic Soundaryam - Prof. P.H. Kulkarni
Topics will include:
Mukha abhyanga, Facial massage
Shiro abhyanga, Head and hair massage
Karnabhyanga, Ear massage
Padabhanga, Feet massage
Nakhabhyanga, Nail care
Self massage in health
Therapeutic abhyanga
Exam

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 3 - AYMAS3
Energy Mainlines
Prerequesites: Ayurvedic Bodywork 1 & 2
Topics will include:
Vertebral column; six chakras; Kundalini massage
Marma massage
Tala-hridaya massage
Nabhi - navel massage
Sthapani massage
Exam

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 4 AYMAS4
Therapeutic Applications
Prerequesites: Ayurvedic Bodywork Levels 1, 2 & 3
Topics will include:
Knowledge about:

Chavitti & padaghata, feet
Pizhichil - oleation & sudation
Shirobasti head
Concentrate on:
Shirodhara - drip to head
Netra basti, Eye
Nasya, nasal
Karna purana, ear
Other healing related practices eg. kati basti
Extras: Shirodhara pot & Shirodhara oil (price on application)
Name of course:

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 5 - AYMAS5
Remedial & Massage, specific conditions
Prerequesites: Ayurvedic Bodywork 1 - 4. First Aid.
Topics will include:
Specific principles and therapies
Procedures of relief of pain in the back, shoulder, scapular; headache; knee, numbness in legs & arms
Bodywork in specific 'conditions' includes: Arthritis; Sciatica; Constipation; Varicose veins; Obesity.
Sports injury (concepts of RICER & NOHARM)
Medicated and aromatic oils & botanical herbs
Name of course:

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 6 - AYMAS6
Women's health, Pregnancy & baby
Prerequesites: Ayurvedic Bodywork 1
Text book required: Baala Ayurveda. Ayurveda for women - Prof. P.H. Kulkarni
Topics will include:
Women's sexuality
Disappearing pain
Preconceptual health
Menopausal balancing
Natural fertility/ Infertility correction
Birth control & birth complications
Name of course:

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 7- AYMAS7
Massage for Couples
Prerequesites: Ayurvedic Bodywork 1
Name of course:

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 8 - AYMAS8
Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment and Therapies
Video Education + Tutorial. Includes:
i KRLBYNG Abhyanga, Ayurveda full body massage
ii KRLSVD Swedana, Ayur. heat treatments
iii KRLVMN Vamana Ayurveda stomach cleansing
iv KRLSHRO Sirodhara & Pilizhichil - Drip to head
v KRLBSTI Basti, Ayurveda oil saturation
vi KRLSROBAS Sirobasti, Ayur saturation of oil to head
vii KRLNAVR Navarakiz, bundle of specially cooked rice

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 9 - AYMAS9
Marma Point Massage 1

Theory and Practice of marma Point Therapy
Head, neck, shoulders $150

AYURVEDIC BODYWORK 10 - AYMAS10
Marma Point Massage - 2

Full body $495
Hands-on. Includes Ayur vegetarian lunch, certificate
Fees: per course $495 per 40 hour course. Provided: Massage oil and notes

THE ART OF AYURVEDIC
VEGETARIAN COOKING
First steps to the Ayurvedic kitchen, using fresh Australian produce. Ayurvedic principles applied to nutrition that provide ideal nourishment for keeping energies balanced, bringing the body into harmony with the mind, good digestion and the low-down on fat and dairy; the six tastes, their elements and relevance to constitutional-types; methods of processing; pressure cooking; preparation of dhals, vegetables, rice, Indian flat breads; home-made dips, sauces and nut butters; menu planning; stocking the kitchen; OH&S; home-made ghee, yoghurt, panir. With fresh ingredients, a selection of herbs, spices, and a sharp knife, a variety of mouth-watering healthy dishes are created, with the invitation to share in the meal prepared. Practical and hands on. BYO chopping board, knife, apron. Spaces limited.
6 courses. NEW INTAKE EVERY MONTH
COURSE 1 The Art of Ayurvedic Vegatarian Cooking.
Tridoshic First steps to the Ayurvedic kitchen
COURSE 2 The kitchen herbs: The next step
COURSE 3 Grains and grasses, soups and desserts
COURSE 4 Romancing the bean
COURSE 5 The higher taste. The finest Ayur. veg cooking
COURSE 6 Food for health. Food as medicine
Day classes:10am-12 noon, includes lunch Evening classes: 4-6pm, includes dinner BYO chopping board, knife, apron.
Facilitators: Sonja Stauder, Tanya Ristic, Christine Gleeson

WESTERN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
1. The ground of being - Western Anatomy & Physiology: ANATPHY-1

Cells
Patterns unfold - The developmental process underlying movement
Prebirth & birth - Entering the world
Moving on land

2. The Body systems - Regional A & P (Western): ANATPHY-2

Structure and general function and organisation of the human body.

The container: form & structure

• Skin • Skeletal system • Joints • Muscular system

The contents: soft tissues of the body

The organ system
Organs of the digestive system
Organs of the lymphatic system
Organs of the urinary system
Organs of the respiratory system
Organs of the reproductive system
Organs of the circulatory system
Organs of the vocal system
Organs of the endocrine system.
The glands - structure, location, function

3. Systems of Communication & Transformation - Systematic A & P: ANATPHY-3

Appreciate the miracle of existence in the following body systems: nervous, endocrine, cardiocascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory.

The nervous system

• The Brain • Nervous system terminology • The somatic nervous system

• The autonomic nervous system • Balance & imbalance within the ANS

• Receptivity & Expression

The Fluid systems

• The blood circulation • The arterial & venous flow • Capillary isorings

• The lymphatic system • Cerebrospinal fluid • Intertestitial fluid

• Cellular fluid • Synovial fluid • Connective tissue • Fat • Fluid balance

• The body's fluid outpourings

4. Applied Anatomy & physiology (Western): ANATPHY- 4

Integrate your knowledge of A&P increasing your understanding of a wide range of body functions, including the A & P of stress, sleep, consciousness, memory, emotions and behaviour.

• Allergies • Anxiety • Arthritis • Asthma • Back pain • Childbirth

• Constipation • Depression • Eating disorders • Fatigue/Recuperating from Illness

• Headaches & migraines • Improving athletic performance

• Insomnia • Menopausal • Pain relief

• Stress • Smoking • Sinusitis