ASSOCIATION AYURVEDA ACADEMY (AAA) LONDON-UK

SYLLABUS FOR I PROF BAMS

PADARTHA VIJNANA AND BASICS

(FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA AND QUANTUM MECHANICS)

• Ayurveda Introduction, Definition of Ayurveda, Jnana, vignana Vedas, vedangas & others.
• Origin and History of Ayurveda, Brihatrayee, Eight branches, Goals of Ayurveda.
• Daily routine, seasonal routines, Natural Urges
• Concept of Dosha, dhatu, malas
• Philosophy of Ayurveda Darshanas,
• Saptapadarthas
• Dravya, Guna, karma, Samanya, Abhava, Pramana, Aptopadesha, Lokapurusha Samyavada, Panchamaha bootas, concept of Panchamahabootas-Gunas
• Therapeutics principles and concept of Tridoshas and its classification
• Concept of Dhatus and Upadhatus.
• Concept of Malas,
• Concept of Agni.
• Concept of Prakriti— prakriti& Prakriti chart Analysis
• “Darshana”. Classification and general introduction to schools of Indian Philosophy with an emphasis on: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya and Yoga.
• Ayurveda as unique and independent school of thought (philosophical individuality of Ayurveda).
• Concepts and Principles of Samanya, Vishesha, Samavaya and Abhava.
• Pratyaksha Pariksha/ Pramana,
• Anumana pariksha/Pramana
• Yuktipariksha/ Pramana
• Upamana Pramana and its utility in therapeutics and research.
• Introduction to the authors of classical texts of Ayurveda: Atreya, Dhanwantari, Kashyapa, Agnivesha, Sushruta, Bhela, Harita, Charaka,
• To know about the governing bodies in Ayurveda: NCISM, Department of AYUSH, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia commission, National Medicinal Plants Board, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
• Introduction to the commentators of classical Samhitas –Chakrapani, Dalhana, Arunadutta, Hemadri, Gangadhara
• Introduction to the authors of compendiums: Bhavamishra, Sharngadhara, Madhavakara, Shodhala, Govinda Das (Author of Bhaishajyaratnawali), Basavaraja.
• Introduction to National & International journals of Ayurveda.
• Introduction to activities of WHO in the promotion of Ayurveda.

SHAREERA RACHANA AND SHAREERA KRIYA

(HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY,

• Shareera & purusha,
• Garbha shareera,
• Twacha, Peshi, Mamsa, Asthi, Sandhi, Snayu
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Lymphatic system
• Concept of Srotas
• Circulatory system
• Endocrine system
• Dosha- General description of Tridosha. Inter relationship between Ritu-Dosha-Rasa Guna. Biological rhythms of Tridosha on the basis of day-night-age-season and food intake. Role of Dosha in the formation of Prakriti of an individual and in maintaining of health. Prakrita and Vaikrita Dosha.
• Concept of Ashraya-Ashrayi bhava i.e. inter-relationship among Dosha, Dhatu Mala and Srotas.
• Koshtha Evam Ashaya Shareera
• Definition of Kostha with its applied importance and Enumeration of Koshthanga and its description.
• Concept of Ashaya with its clinical importance
• Description of Vyadhikshamatva, Bala Vriddhikara Bhava, Classification of Bala. Etiological factors and manifestations of Ojavisramsa, Vyapat and Kshaya.
• Physiological and clinical significance of Nidra
• Constitution of purusha according to dhatubheda, panchabhautikatvam, trigunatmakatvam, tridoshamayatvam, karma purusha, and doshadhatumala-mulakatvam.
• Paribhasha Shareera: Kurcha, kandara, jala, asthisanghata, seemanta, seevani, rajju, snayu and lasika.
• Pramana Shaarira: Anguli Pramana and Anjaly Pramana
• General introduction on Asthi, Sandhi, Sira, Dhamani, Srotas, Peshi Shaarira
• Prakriti: Deha- Prakriti: Vyutpatti, Nirukti, various definitions and synonyms for the term “Prakriti”. Intra-uterine and extra uterine factors influencing Deha-Prakriti, classification and characteristic features of each kind of Deha-Prakriti. Manasa- Prakriti: Introduction and types of Manasa- Prakriti
• Garbha Shaarira • Garbha Vyakhya (Definition of Garbha) • Concept of Shukra and Artava • Garbhavkranti, Masanumasik grabhavruddhi • Role of panchamahabhoota in Garbhavruddhi • Concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhaga avayava • Garbhaposhana • Apara nirmiti, Garbha nabhi nadi • Garbha Angapratyanga utpatti according to different Acharya • Garbha Vikruti
• Marma Sharira • Marma: definition, enumeration, classification, location • Surface demarcation of Marma • Explanation of Trimarma •Detail description of Marma with its applied importance.

AYURVEDA DIETETICS-PART-1

• Trayopasthamba
• Ahara: Definition, classification and significance of Ahara, Ahara-vidhi-vidhana, Ashta Aharavidhi Visesha ayatana, Ahara Parinamkara Bhava.
• Agni: Definition and importance, synonyms, classification, location, properties and functions of Agni and functions of Jatharagni, Bhutagni, and Dhatvagni.
• Ghee preparation
• Concept of Complete Diet
• Hingwashtaka choorna
• Method of Consumption of Food— moong dal soup Method of Food preparation-spinach chapati
• Qualities of Food— buttermilk Proper Quantity of Food Banana rasayana
• Classification of Food- broken wheat upma
• Samyoga—Triphala choorna Anupana - beet root pulao Importance of knowledge of Dietetics-Tea for thirst
• VATA DIET-Some preparations—ginger oil
• PITTA DIET-some preparations—pitta kheer
• KAPHA DIET-some preparations—mint rice

AYURVEDA DIETETICS-PART-2:

• Quantity of Food & Digestion, Quantity of Food in relation to quality —black tea with milk
• Wholesome & Unwholesome food—Tea ginger, cinnamon & honey Properties of Food— tea for digestion Choosing the Right Diet.
• Indian ayurveda diet: Carrot
• Wholesome & Unwholesome food—Tea ginger, cinnamon & honey
• Properties of Food— tea for digestion
• Choosing the Right Diet. Indian ayurveda diet Carrot broccoli soup
• Regimen in Autumn & winter-Buckwheat soup
• Regimen in Spring & Summer-Ginger corn soup

PSYCHOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

• Aspects of Manas, Buddhi, Ahankara, Chitta
• Three Gunas Satva, Rajas, Tamas
• Satva: Avara, Pravara, Madyama
• Psychology - Constitutions-Manas, Buddhi, Ahankara, Chitta
• Aspects of Mental health
• Ayurvedic Spirituality, Spiritual uplifting from Shareera, Indriya, Satwa and Atma
• Daivavyapashrya chikitsa, Yukthivyapashraya & Satwaavajaya Chikitsa
• How Daivavyapashraya is different from Yukthivyapashraya & Satwaavajaya
• Diseases or conditions demanding spiritual healing in Ayurveda, Yoga and Spirituality
• Chethana and Hrudaya
• Shatchakras
• Sadvritta & Achara Rasayana.
• Spirituality in Ayurveda Concept of Health and Disorder Definition of Health & Diseases Maintenance of balance of Doshas

SAMHITA ADHYAYAN-1

STUDY OF AYURVEDA CLASSICAL TEXT

• Ashtang Hridaya Samhita – Sutrasthana

SAMSKRITAM EVAM AYURVED ITHIHAS

(SANSKRIT AND HISTORY OF AYURVEDA)

• Milestones in the history of Ayurveda
• Origin and lineage of Ayurveda (Ayurveda avatarana) and Introduction of references of Ayurveda in Veda, Upanishath and Purana.
• Structure, Specialities, Time period of Ayurveda Samhitas and their commentaries (including Special contributions of authors and commentators): Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha, Ashtanga Hridaya, Bhela Samhita, Hareeta Samhita, Kashyapa Samhita.
• Structure, Contributions and importance of Laghutrayee and Commentaries: Madhava Nidana, Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhavaprakasha.
• Globalization of Ayurveda
• 1)Developmental activities in Ayurveda in the post-independence period: • Introduction to various committees and their recommendations • Introduction of activities of the following Organizations: Department of AYUSH, CCIM/ NCISM, CCRAS, 2) National institutions Viz- All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. ITRA, Jamnagar. Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU, Varanasi. Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeetha, New Delhi.

SPIRITUAL CLASSES:

PHASE I: FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

• Introduction to Indian Spiritual Philosophy
• Concept of Atma, Manas, Buddhi and Chitta
• Triguna theory and lifestyle
• Karma and rebirth: Scientific and philosophical view
• Basics of meditation and mindfulness
• Ayurveda and Spiritual Health- Mind-Body-Consciousness link