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STUDENT PROSPECTUS

AY U R V E D A I N S T I T U T E

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2020

DIPLOMAAyurvedic Lifestyle & Nutrition Consultant Course

Ayurveda Institute UK

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Welcome to the Ayurveda Institute UK. We are encouraged and inspired to receive hundreds of enquiries every year from people like you who are asking how they can live better, expand their understanding of life and be of service to humanity through Ayurveda.

The Ayurveda Institute now trains almost 200 students every year as Ayurvedic Consultants, Practitioners and Therapists. The Ayurvedic Clinic treats 300-400 patients every month. And the Association of Ayurvedic Profession-als UK represents the interests of many Ayurvedic doctors, practitioners and therapists. The tripartite centre works symbiotically to offer an unparalleled level of support for the education of practitioners and to fulfil its mission to raise awareness of Ayurveda for the benefit of the whole human community.

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Our range of courses together constitute a comprehensive Ayurvedic education. So that our students can progress at the pace suitable to them, the whole learning has been broken down into separate courses and levels. Wherever you start, you have opened the door to the universal science …” Our courses are characterised by authenticity, vocational practice through our clinic, pioneering teach-ing strategies and technology and flexibility to allow you to mould your education around your life.


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Comprehensive Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Course

We are excited to announce that we have significantly changed the Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition for 2020. The course now offers the equivalent teaching of a full-time course. The enormous increase in the amount of teaching and practicum will significantly enhance students’ experience of learning Ayurveda and offers more support for our new practitioners to set up in practice than any other training provider of this kind. Previously the course contained over 600 hours of teaching, training clinics, case stud-ies, tutorials, Q&A sessions via live-stream, advisory facility and forum via social media. We are now adding a further 80-100 additional hours of teaching in video format to the curriculum.

The new structure ensures that we are able to offer even more student assistance with case studies, shad-ow consultations, training clinics and support for students in practice and much more. The newest major additions this year, which we have added after consultation with our students are:

Formative assessments: analysis of consultations by watching real consultations led by Ayurvedic physicians Ayurvedic pharmacology expert sessions: to teach and answer student questions on prescribing supplements Instruction and materials on essential recipes for Ayurvedic remedies

Case study sessions involving presentation of student’s case studies and analysis and feedback Additional medicine classes Practical classes on the preparation of Ayurvedic remedies & identification of herbs and plants Regular group calls with doctors and practitioners to answer ongoing questions Practice development sessions designed to help practitioners get themselves set up and start practice

The newest major additions this year, which we have added after consultation with our students are:

The Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition for 2020 will begin in September 2020.


Student Prospectus5

Table of contents...

Who is this course designed for? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What is included in the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How is the course structured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Core Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

E-learning / distance learning online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Can I take the course online?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

What is so unique about this online course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

What are the dates of the immersion weekend? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Qualifications as a Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

What qualification will I receive after a year?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

What can I do with this qualification? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

What will I be qualified to treat? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pre-requisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

What are the course pre-requisites? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Do I need prior experience in Ayurveda? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Do I need to do any study prior to the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Is the Diploma accredited? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Course lecturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Who are the main course lecturers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

What other teachers / teaching mediums are used? . . . . . . . . . 23

Testimonials & samples of teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Where can I see videos & photos of past students? . . . . . . . . . . 23

Can I see samples of the teaching?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Student testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24


Attendance & study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Do I have to attend all lectures in person?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Can I take the course online? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

What are the attendance requirements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

What if I miss an immersion weekend? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How much study am I required to do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Guidance and support for students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What learning support is available for students? . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What guidance and support is there for practicing Ayurveda? 32

Syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

What is the core Ayurveda syllabus? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sanskrit classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Course materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

What written course materials are provided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Which reference materials are used for the course? . . . . . . . . . 40

Which textbooks are used for the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

How is the student assessed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cost of the course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

What is the cost of the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Can I spread the cost of the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Are there any discounts available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

How do I register for the course? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Where is the course held? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Withdrawals & refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Student Prospectus7

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Ayurveda from an in-depth and practical perspective. It is ideal for those who want a career change, to earn a qualification as an Ayurvedic Consultant and become part of a growing indus-try in alternative healing modalities.

It is ideal for those who want to know how to keep themselves, families and friends balanced, healthy and full of natural vital-ity. The course would also benefit medical doctors, alternative health practitioners, yoga teachers, alternative therapists and those currently working as Ayurvedic practitioners who want a deeper understanding of the science.

It is tailor made for those who wish to practice Ayurvedic medicine in the West and is uniquely structured so that students can begin to treat clients in the last quarter of the course and earn while they continue to learn in further studies. It is the first part of a trilogy of diploma courses, each building on the learning from the last to deepen students’ understanding of the science and the art of its practice. Students can expect to begin practice after the first year, whilst continuing to learn in the following years.

Our experience is that these teachings are life-changing. Every student who commits to this study emerges from the course without having experienced deep personal transformation at every level of their lives.

Ayurveda and its practice in the West is a pioneering endeavour. Everything we do is stepping into new territory and is shaping the future of Ayurveda. What that means is that the opportunity to create new ways of earning a living using the secrets of an ancient science are vast.


Practice as Lifestyle & Nutrition consultants In the case of healthcare professionals such as doctors and dentists, apply an integrated approach

to the treatment of patients

Combine that consultancy with counselling or coaching

Combine the consultancy massage therapy

Massage therapy

Join a growing number of healthcare clinics

Open an Ayurvedic clinic from home or in premises

Form a collective of Ayurvedic practitioners

Design, produce and sell Ayurvedic products using the knowledge of plants and herbs

Teach courses and give talks on Ayurveda generally or talks to specified audiences according to their

needs

Collaborate with other health care professionals

Focus on specific disorders

Write blogs and articles for the internet & e-books

Write books on topics integrating Ayurveda on lifestyle, diet, cookbooks, yoga guides

Combine Ayurveda with the practice of other disciplines such as yoga or acupuncture

Use Ayurveda to treat animals

Market and sell products, food or other products, specifically for those who wish to follow Ayurvedic

lifestyles

Organise retreats integrating Ayurveda

Food stalls, cafes or restaurants based on Ayurvedic principle

Here are some examples from our own students and beyond:

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What is included in the course?

The Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition for 2020 will begin in September 2020. The new structure involves 6 immersions of duration between 2-5 days over the course of the year. The main immersions will be spread over 5 days (Saturday to Wednesday). For those who have any difficulty in attending sessions during the week, they will be live-streamed and recorded to watch when possible. In addition, students will now be sent video teaching prior to the immersions to prepare for them. This allows us to delve so much deeper into Ayurveda during the immersions and gives considerably more individual time for students with the teachers to explore the subject and prepare you for practice. The new structure allows us to give so much more practical, vocational and individual training to our students. Our course now offers hundreds of hours of teaching which compares to a full-time course, whilst reducing the independent study hours for the student.

The additional sessions that we can now offer as part of the course are:

Q&A sessions with highly experienced Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners

Training clinics with one-to-one feedback from Ayurvedic physicians with volunteer patients of The Ayurvedic Clinic

Shadow consultations: watching real consultations led by highly experienced Ayurvedic physicians and analysis & feedback

Sanskrit classes to decode common terms and Sanskrit sloka in Ayurveda

Ayurvedic pharmacology expert sessions: to teach and answer student questions on prescribing sup-plements

Practical instruction and demonstrations classes for the preparation of Ayurvedic home remedies and applications

Practical classes on the identification of herbs and plants used in Ayurvedic pharmacology

Instruction and materials on essential recipes for Ayurvedic remedies

Additional medicine classes

Practice development sessions designed to help practitioners get themselves set up and start practice

Student and new practitioner advisory service via closed Facebook forums and student clinics


Six immersion weekends with Dr Deepika Rodrigo (via live-stream or in person and including the live-chat facility to ask real time questions with practitioners & have the questions asked to the lecturer in real time)

Live-stream Q&A sessions, recorded

Sanskrit classes – in classroom, live-stream & recorded

Access to the full set of recorded lectures, Q&A sessions & Sanskrit classes

Student Facebook forum advisory service for case studies

Training clinics with real patients and on hand feedback from doctors

Feedback on case studies with own patients

Continuing free advisory online service after the course from highly experienced doctors

Full set of specialist practitioner Ayurvedic texts

Cost price specialist herbal supplements, tonics and herbal oils for prescription to clients to boost nu-trition, lifestyle and home remedies and generate a separate stream of income

Discounted Anatomy and Physiology classes online with associate training provider

Discounted membership to the International Society of Ayurvedic Professionals

Practice development sessions to help you set up in practice

NUS student card

25% discount on Diploma in Ayurvedic Massage Therapy

25% discount on Diploma in Panchakarma Technician Training

Further discounts on courses run by the Ayurveda Institute UK

Certificate

In total the valuable teaching and support for you to get into practice consists of the following:

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How is the course structured?The course is a one-year diploma, taught in 6 live immersions (2-5 days duration)

plus 80-100 hours of video teaching which is made available prior to the immersions to prepare for them. Between the immersions we hold regular group Q&A sessions.

The course is divided into Core Ayurvedic components, re-quired for successful completion of the Diploma plus Option-al Components.

Together they comprise hundreds of hours of core teaching on Ayurveda, supervised training clinics, case studies, Q&A tutorial sessions, practical pharmacology sessions, medicine classes, Sanskrit teaching, Anatomy & Physiology online study, practice development sessions, home reading & study.

Only the core components of the course are required for suc-cessful completion of the Diploma and in addition students can choose to undertake the optional components. Students can also opt for the Personal Programme, without assessments or practical components. At the conclusion of this Programme students will obtain a Certificate of Comple-tion.

Our students truly come from diverse professional back-grounds and lifestyles and connect with us from countries across the world, seeking a deeper and more meaningful purpose for their lives.

This tends to be students aged 25-80 for whom full-time study may not be realistic. Our experience is that those who earnestly seek this education are also its greatest advocates. With that in mind, we committed to offering our courses through immersions and through different media to best accommodate them, which in turn best serves our mission to raise awareness of Ayurveda for the benefit of all.

Every aspect of the course from its structure, facilities, practicum and most of all, the teaching itself is aligned with allowing access to this precious education to these most earnest of seekers.

Core components:

Other components:

Immersion weekend teaching 6 immersion weekends

With doctors and practitioners

Live-streamed & recorded

Advice & feedback on case studies

Online comprehensive training in A&P taken at your pace

According to student level 5 hours per week

Approximately 10-15 supervised consultationswith real patients from the Ayurvedic Clinic

Conducting 2 to 20 client consultations in the final trimester of the year

Consultations led by Ayurvedic physicians

One to one feedback

Advisory service via social media &teaching weekends

Analysis & feedback

Using specialist practitioner texts from India

Between 2 to 5-days duration

Recorded

Learning Ayurvedathrough Sanskrit

Legal, financial, technical and online aspects to practice

Sessions to help set up in practice

Decoding original Sanskrit slokafrom ancient Ayurvedic texts

Troubleshooting withpractice

Regular Q&A sessions

Sanskrit classes

Practice development

Home study and reading

Facebook forum advisory service & discussion

Training clinics

Case studies

Shadow consultations

Anatomy & Physiology

Discounted course with affiliate training provider


Can I take the course online?

What is so unique about this online course?

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a combination of

Our online course is unlike any other. Our students watching the course even as far away as Australia say that because they can communicate with the class and the lecturer whilst the lecture is going on it feels like “being in the classroom”. Students feel a part of what is going on and if they choose can be in communication and shar-ing with each other and Ayurvedic practitioners from our staff continuously during the lecture.

Students can take the course online entirely if they wish from abroad and within the UK. We have students from 5 continents learning with us, as far afield as Canada, Aus-tralia, South America … See our e-Learning tab to access the full list of countries.

We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-stream) of 70% of the immersions plus the examination. Students can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their laptop or any device.

This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask questions of the lec-turer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year, so stu-dents can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.

Attendancein-person

live-streamed, fully interactive

lectures

recorded lectures

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What are the immersion dates?

The course is designed to connect students to the experience, to us and to the com-munity here, rather than feeling disconnected and remote while learning.

Whilst the immersions are broadcast live to students taking the course all over the world, they are able to communicate with us, the lecturer and the class in real-time using a live-chat facility. Training clinics involve students abroad being able to hold Skype consultations with real patients and watch other student consultations also.

Core components:

(2 days)

(2 days)

(5 days)

(5 days)

(2 days)May 8th & 9th

September 12th & 13th

October 17th & 18th

November 21st to 25th

February 20th to 24th

June 5th to 7th (3 days)


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What qualification will I receive at the end of the year?

What can I do with this qualification?

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will obtain a Diploma and will be qualified to practice as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Consultant. The student is then able to register as a practitioner with the AAPUK (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK).

The Ayurveda Institute established the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals which is a professional body for the support and assistance of all Ayurvedic professionals in the UK and abroad.

Develop your own private practice. Integrating knowledge of Ayurvedic healthcare with other modalities, such as

allopathic medicine, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy and yoga therapy.

Work alongside other health professionals in an integrated therapy clinic. Work at Ayurvedic health spas/resorts. Work within specialist pharmacies or health food shops. Researcher, Teacher or community educator. Ayurvedic product representative. Working in the culinary and nutrition industry

The Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition will provide you with the knowl-edge, skills and experience to embark on a variety of rewarding careers, some of which are:


What will I be qualified to treat?

Consultants will be able to advise on wellbeing and treat a range of health issues including weight loss, skin disorders, digestive disorders, women’s disorders, allergies and food intolerances and other common ailments. Consultants will be able to identify the predominant dosha and imbalances in the body causing the disorder. So many of these disorders can be eliminated entirely or significantly alleviated us-ing Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle knowledge. Given the amount of practicum this course offers, students will be well equipped to begin consultations with patients even before qualifying.

Dr Deepika can offer Consultants her proprietary range of Ayurvedic herb-al supplements, oils, elixirs and jams, designed specifically for practitioners at this level (formulated herbal medicine can only be prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians and advanced practitioners who have completed a minimum level-2 or level-3 di-ploma Ayurvedic Practitioner Course). Dr Deepika’s herbal supplements are carefully sourced from Sri Lanka. As in her own practice, she ensures that all herbal remedies prescribed are of the highest quality, purity and potency.

Important note: The ability to treat disorders at certain levels of acuity de-pends on the knowledge and experience of the practitioner. Consultants at this level cannot treat serious conditions nor prescribe formulated Ayurvedic medicines.

Consultants are able to treat clients who are experiencing acute or chronic disorders at the primary stage as well as alleviating some of the discomfort asso-ciated with chronic disorders using dietary and lifestyle advice and over the counter Ayurvedic health food supplements. Save in the case of chronic disorders which have developed beyond the preliminary stage, practice at this level of training means the ability to alleviate discomfort and symptoms, advise on long-term prevention and eliminate the causes of the disorder.

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What are the course pre-requisites? Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following entry criteria:

The Directors will consider applications from mature students with life experience or students with alternative backgrounds and experience, for example yoga teacher training or training in alternative therapies.All applicants must:

At least one GCE A level and three GCSEs Overall pass with merit at BTEC National Diploma Complementary therapies-based Access course NCQ level 3 in the Health and Social care fields Science-based Access course

be at least 21 years of age prior to commencing the diplomabe able to communicate competently in English

Important Note: If you intend to practice as an Ayurvedic Consultant, knowledge of anatomy and physiology arises in practice frequently and so we strongly recommend that students complete a short level-3 course. Click Here for ETS Training Anatomy & Physiology Course.The Ayurveda Institute is able to offer students of the Diploma course an online course in Anatomy and Physiology in association with our affiliate training body, at the special discounted price of £63.00. The promotional code for discounts will be given to students upon registration.The Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology is an FHT accredited Course and is awarded 20 CPD points. The course meets the current national occupational stan-dards and covers all body systems. No attendance is required and all tutorials and assessments are delivered online, in your own time, from the comfort of your own home.

Key Features of FHT-Approved Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Online CPD Course:

Core components:

FHT-Approved Qualification Course

20 CPD points


Free access to the ETS Resource Centre with links to videos, animation, and other resources to further support your study

Interactive tutorials and online assessments

Important Note: If you intend to practice as an Ayurvedic Consultant, knowledge of anatomy and physiology arises in practice frequently and so we strongly recommend that students complete a short level-3 course. Click Here for ETS Training Anatomy & Physiology Course.The Ayurveda Institute is able to offer students of the Diploma course an online course in Anatomy and Physiology in association with our affiliate training body, at the special discounted price of £63.00. The promotional code for discounts will be given to students upon registration.The Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology is an FHT accredited Course and is awarded 20 CPD points. The course meets the current national occupational standards and covers all body systems. No attendance is required and all tutorials and assessments are delivered online, in your own time, from the comfort of your own home.

Immediate online marking of assessments – no written assignments

No required attendance whatsoever

Guarantee your success

Start the course whenever you wish

Home study / distance learning – study in your own home!

Study at your own pace

Continually monitor your progress through self-assessments

Unlimited e-tutor support

Access to blogs so you can communicate with others if you wish

Free access to the ETS Resource Centre

Comprehensive tutorial written by an e-learning expert to maximise your learning and retention

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No prior experience or training is required. Whilst not a pre-requisite, students can read the following two books prior to the start of the course if they wish:

1 Vasant Lad: “Ayurveda, the Science of Self-healing: a Practical Guide”

2 Vasant Lad: “The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: A Compre-hensive Guide to the Ancient Healing of India”

An understanding of the basic principles of Ayurveda is highly recommended. Prospective students can read “Ayurveda, the Science of Self-Healing” by Dr Vasant Lad as an introduction.

Do I need to have prior experience or training in

Ayurveda

Do I need to do any study prior to the course?


Is the diploma accredited?

The course is accredited by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association). Upon successful completion of the course, students can register themselves as practi-tioners and apply for insurance to practice through partner specialist insurers of the AAPUK.

The Ayurveda Institute in conjunction with the Ayurvedic Clinic, established the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK) which will is a professional body for the support and assistance of all Ayurvedic professionals in the UK and abroad.

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Dr Deepika Rodrigo B.A.M.S., DipHPEThe principle lecturer and a senior Ayurvedic physician, having been extra-ordinarily in continuous clinical practice for almost 25 years. She is widely recognised as a major driving force behind the growing awareness of Ayurveda in the UK. She has 20 years of teaching experience including the post as senior lecturer at the College of Ayurveda, Westminster University, Middlesex University where she trained many of today’s leading Ayurvedic specialists. As a director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and the principle lecturer in all courses she conducts, Dr Rodrigo is a prolific teacher investing an enormous number of face-to-face hours with her students.

She has been practicing from her established, London based Ayurvedic Clinic, since 2000 and uniquely amongst her peers, has a wealth of clinical experience to bring to her teaching.

Dr Wathsala Wijesinghe B.A.M.S., MSc, M.DA senior Ayurvedic physician, having been in continuous clinical practice for almost 25 years. She has helped thousands of people to prevent, cure or manage a wide range of acute and chronic disorders, including women’s disorders, digestive disorders, skin problems and neurological disorders. Her experience has spanned treating people at grass roots level in rural communities to hospitals and private clinics in different countries.

She has been providing her services to the teaching of Ayurveda for 25 years at every level of education from schools to universities and educating rural communities. She has presented and conducted over 20 research works within the scientific community during her career.

Dr Nayana Liyanage B.A.M.S., MSc, M.DA senior consultant Ayurvedic physician who has been in continuous clinical practice for 25 years. She has spent the latter part of her practice as a Consultant Ayurvedic physician at the National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital in Borella, Sri Lanka. She is an expert in Kaya Chikitsa, specifically neurological disorders. She has many years of experience as an MD scholar lecturing Ayurvedic undergraduates in 5 Universities in India and Sri Lanka and published numerous research works.

She also has expertise in the treatment of chronic disorders which are prevalent in Western and modern society such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis, MS, ME, dementia, cholesterol and heart conditions and Panchakarma therapy for the treatment of chronic disorders caused by modern life-styles.

Who are the course lecturers?

In addition to being able to advise on general well being, Consultants will also be able to treat a range of health issues including weight loss, skin disorders, digestive disorders, women’s disorders, allergies and food intolerances and other common ailments. Consultants will be able to identify the predominant dosha and imbalances in the body causing the disorder. So many of these disorders can be eliminated entirely or significantly alleviated using Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle knowledge.


Gabriella Burnel (BA Hons; Oxon) (Sanskrit teacher)Gabriella is a scholar of the ancient language of Sanskrit and music. She teaches Sanskrit for all levels to decode and attain a deeper understanding of Ayurveda. She has dedicated her life to these disciplines and their capacity to expand consciousness and heal. Gabriella’s purpose is to bring an experiential understanding of the beauty in the sounding of the Sanskrit language and the purity of the alphabet. Having studied Sanskrit from the age of 4 years old and read Sanskrit at Oxford, she is a modern day master.

Yashoda Samajee-wara (DipAMT, DipAPT)The Senior Therapist and Pancha-karma Technician at the Ayurvedic Clinic. She has over a decade of experience in the treatment of patients for chronic and acute dis-orders using Panchakarma therapy. She was trained formally in Sri Lan-ka and gained extensive experience treating patients in the UK. She has considerable knowledge of Ayurve-dic medicine which she employs in treating and helping patients day in and day out within the clinic.

Geoff Sewell (Di-pAy-3year) The President of the AAPUK, co-founder and Director of the Ayurvedic Clinic and the Ayurveda Institute UK. He is an Ayurvedic Practitioner who has amassed de-cades of knowledge and experience working in the field of Ayurveda.

Having established the Ayurvedic Clinic almost 20 years ago, along with Dr Deepika Rodrigo, along with Dr Deepika Rodrigo, he heads a team of highly experienced doctors, therapists and staff who together have treated many thousands of patients. In addition, as a Director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and the AAPUK, his contribution to the growth of Ayurveda in the UK is invaluable.

Ajanta KazaThe General Secretary of the AAPUK, Director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and Practice Man-ager of the Ayurvedic Clinic. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner who has been working within the Ayurvedic field for a number of years.

Other teachersOther teachers at the Institute include guest Ayurvedic physicians, guest medical profession-als from allopathic and complementary medical disciplines, Ayurvedic practitioners, senior massage therapists and other practitioners who contribute their expertise to modules of the course. We will also have business and practice management modules to assist in setting up and practicing successfully. This includes marketing advice and tackles the issues that most practitioners find challenging such as finances and charging clients.

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Other lecturers at the Institute include experienced Ayurvedic physicians, practi-tioners, teachers of Sanskrit, massage therapists and other practitioners who con-tribute their expertise to modules of the course. We will also have business and practice management modules to assist in setting up and practising successfully. This includes marketing advice and tackles the issues that most practitioners find challenging such as finances and charging clients.

Where can I see video testimonials and photographs? To see video testimonials from our students, please go to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ayurvedainstituteuk and our website (the new website will contain lots of new videos also) www.ayurvedainstitute.co.uk

Where can I see samples of the teaching?

To see excerpts of teaching, please go to our Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/DrDeepikaRodrigo Facebook page www.facebook.com/ayurvedainstituteuk and our website www.ayurvedainstitute.co.uk.

We continuously post videos of Dr. Deepika Rodrigo’s teaching and webinars, blogs and student testimonials on our Youtube channel, website and on Facebook so keep a look out for more. If you follow us on our Youtube cahnnel and Facebook you will receive notifications of new videos, blogs and newsletters.

What other teachers/ teaching mediums are there?




http://www.facebook.com/ayurvedainstituteuk






Student testimonials

To study with Dr Deepika is to receive authentic Ayurvedic training from a gifted doctor and teacher. Dr Deepika imparts her wisdom with warmth, humour, patience

and generosity, making learning with her a truly enriching experience.

Jill Cartwright

Dr Deepika’s passion for Ayurveda is contagious. Her humanistic and humorous approach to treating, teaching and helping others is refreshingly unique and inspiring. I can honestly say that she has been a significant influence in turning my life around. Her profound experience and understanding of the philosophy, the science, and the application of Ayurveda to everyday life is shared with great enthusiasm and an adapt-ability to the individual. As a student, I felt that I was learning what’s applicable in a western society, without compromising the authenticity or beauty of its tradition. The

classes were incredibly interactive and informative. Thank you Dr Deepika

Laura Hancock

TI’ve enjoyed the ALNC course immensely and have found the teachings of Dr Deepika to be very practical in their content, whilst being more relevant than ever for today’s modern world. Dr Deepika has a wonderful way of making these time-honored principles completely accessible to everyone. I’ve especially valued her extensive expe-rience gained from almost 20 years of working with patients in private practice, which she shares in everything she teaches. The breadth and detail of the course syllabus, along with Dr Deepika’s passion, enthusiasm and humility for Ayurveda were all major factors in my decision to embark on this course. I would (and have!) recommend it to

anyone.”

Claire Sparks (Australia)

I had a very intensive and life changing experience from attending the course with Dr. Deepika. I clung to her every word. Her knowledge and wisdom made me feel lucky to be there in the class and I tried to absorb as much as I could from all those awe-some lectures. She really looked after us in a very kindly and friendly way and made all of us at ease. So I would thank Dr. Deepika and recommend her as a teacher and as a

Doctor.

Francesca

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Two words describe what the course is for me, ‘Spiritual Nourishment’. This must be said to all the students, that Dr. Deepika did not choose Ayurveda, Ayurveda choose Dr. Deepika. Therefore we are learning from one of the best. I have never know anyone to have such passion and compassion about all who come her way, patients, students, friends, and family, she really cares about us all.The understanding of Ayurveda flows out of her. We, her students and patients are so fortunate that Dr. Deepika came to the West to pass on this rich and centuries old in-formation to us, even as far as Canada in my little town of 5,000 people, that is really something.The more knowledge I gain on this subject, the more I realize how little I know about this vast subject. I began to realise the importance of being true to one self and to keeping the knowledge of Ayurveda that is being passed down to us through Dr. Deep-ika as pure, and true as it has been passed down centuries ago. We practice Ayurveda for the good of all living beings and things.I would like to thank Dr. Deepika, Geoff, Ajanta and Sachi for all their hard work in making this course happen, and to reach people like myself who live in a small remote area, in the forest of Cananda possible, and to be part of this life changing experience,

and help me on my spiritual journey. Thank you all.

Corinne Hapak

She has a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise. She teaches in a style which is fun, memorable, visual and hands-on. I absolutely loved being her student. I have found new Ayurvedic knowledge to take me forward in life. This process has en-hanced me as a person and has given me a greater understanding of people. I enjoyed

every moment thoroughly. It has been a pleasure. Thank you.

L.C.

Ayurveda is a familiar practice in Sri Lanka where my teacher Dr Deepika comes from. It is clear she has an extensive knowledge of the subject. The course opened up for me a broader picture of what Ayurveda or Life Science is. The knowledge I have taken away certainly helps me have a greater understanding of myself and other peo-ple. I would highly recommend Dr Deepika’s courses whether its an area of personal interest or you’re looking to become a professional practitioner. I don’t know anywhere

else in the world that offers such a relaxed and professional course..

David Packard

Dr Deepika’s passion for Ayurveda and her profound understanding of this ancient science developed over many years, truly bring her teaching to life. Her lectures are peppered with real life anecdotes which never failed to amaze me. Her perspective on the world through the philosophy of Ayurveda is mind altering. All delivered with great humour and a light touch. She is a warm and compassionate teacher and doctor. Her teaching is as much an energetic transmission of understanding as it is traditional

learning. I will always be grateful to her for the precious understanding I now have.

Ajanta Kaza


Do I have to attend all lectures in person?

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a combination of attendance in-person, live-stream facility and recorded lectures.

We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-stream) of 70% of the immersions plus the examination. Students can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their laptop. This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year, so students can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.

Real-time attendance whether in person or via live-stream is highly recommended. Students who have any particular difficulties with attendance in ‘real-time’ can notify us as we aim to make this teaching as accessible as possible, especially for those with non-negotiable commitments.

All students attending the immersions whether in person or online are required to sign in on the online register for each immersion before the start of each immersion to let us know if they will be attending in person, via live-stream or absent and watching the recorded lectures.

Students are only required to attend the core immersions in real-time (which in-cludes training clinics) and undertake the core components of the course in their own time. The optional components will also be live-streamed and recorded. These components are not required to receive the diploma, although highly recommended depending on the student’s available time.

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Can I take the course online?

Students can take the course online entirely if they wish from abroad and within the UK. We have students from 5 continents taking this course in the past, as far afield as Canada, Australia, South America etc.

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a combination of attendance in- person, live-stream facility and recorded lectures.

We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-stream) of 70% of the immersions plus the examination. Students can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their laptop. This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year, so students can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.

Real-time attendance whether in person or via live-stream is highly recommended. Students who have any particular difficulties with attendance in ‘real-time’ can notify us as we aim to make this teaching as accessible as possible, especially for those with non-negotiable commitments.

All students attending the immersions in person are required to sign in on the online register for each immersion before it starts.


What are the attendance requirements?

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a combination of attendance in-person, live-stream facility and recorded lectures.We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-stream) of 70% of the immersions plus the examination. Students can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their laptop. This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year, so students can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.Real-time attendance whether in person or via live-stream is highly recommended. Students who have any particular difficulties with attendance in ‘real-time’ can notify us as we aim to make this teaching as accessible as possible, especially for those with non-negotiable commitments.All students attending the immersions whether in person or online are required to sign in on the online register for each immersion before the start of each immersion to let us know if they will be attending in person, via live-stream or absent and watching the recorded lectures.

Students are only required to attend the core immersions in real-time (which includes training clinics) and undertake the core components of the course in their own time. The optional components will also be live-streamed and recorded and students and are not required to receive the diploma, although highly recommended depending on the student’s available time.

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What if I miss an immersion?”

Our courses are designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can tailor the course to fit in with busy lifestyles and childcare commitments using a combina-tion of attendance in-person, live-stream facility and recorded lectures.We require minimum attendance in ‘real-time’ (i.e. in person or via live-stream) of 70% of the immersions plus the examination. Students can attend in real time in person or by connecting via live stream on their laptop. This facility allows students to participate from home as if they were in the classroom. Students can see and hear the lectures in real time and can ask questions of the lecturer in real time using live chat.

All lectures are recorded and made available to students for the whole year, so students can catch up on missed lectures or recap at their leisure.Real-time attendance whether in person or via live-stream is highly recommend-ed. Students who have any particular difficulties with attendance in ‘real-time’ can notify us as we aim to make this teaching as accessible as possible, espe-cially for those with non-negotiable commitments.All students attending the immersions whether in person or online are required to sign in on the online register for each immersion before the start of each immersion to let us know if they will be attending in person, via live-stream or absent and watching the recorded lectures.

Students are only required to attend the core immersions in real-time (which includes training clinics) and undertake the core components of the course in their own time. The optional components will also be live-streamed and recorded and students and are not required to receive the diploma, although highly rec-ommended depending on the student’s available time.


The immersions are the most direct transmission of the understanding of Ayurveda and act as an experiential platform for you to embody the material. Each immersion includes intensive learning experiences that allow the student to excavate, discover and integrate who they are and what they can bring to the practice of Ayurveda.

What learning support is available to students?At the Ayurveda Institute we aim to offer students unparalleled learning support to have them practice whilst learning. The vocational training we provide is critically focused on real-life practice and using real patients from our own clinic as well as providing individualised feedback from our doctors. No other course provider puts so many resources into the vocational training of their students in-house.

How much home study am I required to do ?Depending on the student’s prior medical knowledge, students are required to undertake the minimum 5-hours home study per week or 20-hours per month in addition to the immersion tutorial hours in order to complete the core components of the course which are sufficient to complete the diploma and practice. The home study hours will include watching e-learning videos, completing formative assessments online, case studies and practice consultations with friends and family.The optional components of the course can make up to 600 hours of teaching, practicals, Q&A sessions, online advice and home study.

Q&A sessions in final trimester with our experienced Ayurvedic physicians. These sessions are for further discussion, revision and analysis of students’ case studies with their own clients.

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Training clinics offer the greatest practical learning available. Students will conduct approximately 15 supervised consultations with real patients who have been treated at the Ayurvedic Clinic. The consultations are conducted in small groups of 2 or 3 students and the doctors provide feedback on performance and a round-up of the day’s findings. Our students find that this exponentially increases their consultation skills as well as their knowledge. It is being in practice while learning.

Case studies. Students conduct consultations with friends and family in the final trimester of the year giving nutrition and lifestyle advice and advising on home remedies from the Repository of Ayurvedic Home Remedies provided for students. Advice and feedback to support their internship practices is available from our Ayurvedic doctors. Our students have already witnessed enormous transformations and healing before they even qualify. They find that this exponentially increases their consultation skills as well as their knowledge. It is being in practice while learning.

Shadow consultations allow students to observe real consultations led by highly experienced Ayurvedic doctors which are then analysed and discussed. This both gives students an invaluable insight into how to conduct consultations, practical tools and deepens their knowledge of treatment of disorders. Our students find this to be an enlightening aspect of the learning to help them practice.

We use a live-stream facility to broadcast the immersions. For tele-classes we use an advanced teleconferencing system which allows a large number of students to call in at the same time and participate in a chaired discussion, exercises using case studies, and question and answer sessions.

We also maintain an online student community and hub for students to meet and discuss topics. We post questions and review discussions so that the lecturers can address areas students wish to focus more attention on.

Online advisory service. Facebook closed group learning support for students to gain advice from our Ayurvedic physicians on their case studies on a case-by-case basis, and discuss case studies and topics.

Repository of Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies. A database of home remedies which can be used even before qualifiying

Tele-classes using a teleconferencing system to allow chaired discussions on particular topics


What guidance and support do you provide for practice?We understand that one of the biggest challenges facing students is taking the leap into practice. Every aspect of this course has been designed to make Ayurveda a living, breathing science that is practiced personally and for the treatment of clients:

Syllabus & teachingThe whole of the syllabus is designed to give students all the knowledge they need to actually treat clients with great success. Drawing from her decades of clinical practice in the UK, Dr Deepika has put together the best of her knowledge and tried and tested methods. It is her true desire that such experience be used to serve others.

Vocational training The in-course internship, involving shadow consultations, case studies and training clinics with supervised consultations and case-by-case advice and feedback is an unparalleled level of practical training in order to spring-board students from theory into practice. The aim is to comprehensively prepare students for practice by the time they qualify.

Practice development sessions We have pooled advice on setting up a practice both from external experts and our own practitioners to give students the most critical advice on how to start and how to thrive in practice. The sessions include advice on legal, financial, marketing and personal psychology of practice.

Supplements, tonics & oils on a not-for-profit basisRecognising that there is an enormous disparity in the quality of Ayurvedic supplements available on the market, the Institute is committed to providing supplements and oils to its own practitioners on a not-for-profit basis. They are specially designed for practitioners at each level and are of the highest quality, purity and potency, sourced from the same trusted specialist facility which has been supporting the Ayurvedic Clinic for over 20 years.

Optional additional modules in Abhyanga Marma Massage Therapy and Panchakarma Therapy which are offered to students of the Diploma course at specially discounted rates.

After qualification, we are committed to supporting our professionals to advance Ayurveda for the benefit of all. Beyond anything offered by any other education provider, we offer a range of support services on a no-profit basis to our professionals:

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Cost price purchase opportunities for our proprietary range of Ayurvedic herbal supplements, oils, elixirs and jams, designed specifically for practitioners at this level. The herbal supplements are carefully sourced from Sri Lanka and prepared by the same specialists providing for the Ayurvedic Clinic, which are of the highest quality, purity and potency.

Advisory service via online media for access to case-by-case advice for your clients from our highly experienced Ayurvedic doctors

Free of charge access to the live-streamed Q&A sessions following the course.

Free continuing participation in the online Facebook closed group forum community for their year

Membership of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK), the home-grown community and support group for students and professionals


The core Ayurvedic syllabus is set out below. The core Ayurvedic syllabus is drawn directly from the 6-year undergraduate degree Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery which is required to qualify as an Ayurvedic Physician. There is enormous depth and breadth to the subjects covered in an intensive course. The subjects have been carefully chosen and critically focus on a students ability to use and practice Ayurveda successfully in any part of the world.

There are additional modules relating to counselling, therapeutic skills, Sanskrit, practice management and more.

What is the course Syllabus?

1. Introduction to Ayurveda

History of Vedic Science & Ayurveda (Ayurvedic Ithihas)

The Samkhya philosophy of creation (Padartha vijnana)

An overview of Ayurvedic classical texts

The universal nature of Ayurveda, its aim and features

Eight specialized branches of Ayurveda (Astanga)

The qualities of a student of Ayurveda~

3. Vata dosha

The five sites of Vata

Functions of Vata

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Vata

Treatment of Vata imbalances

2. The fundamentals of Ayurveda

The four aspects of Therapeutics

The Theory of Panchamahabutas in Ayurveda

The Tri-Dosha Concept

Main Attributes of Vata

Main Attributes of Pitta

Main Attributes of Kapha

4. Pitta dosha

The five sites of Pitta

Functions of Pitta

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Pitta

Treatment of Pitta imbalances

5. Kapha doshaThe five sites of Kapha

Functions of Kapha

Causes of imbalance

Disorders caused by aggravated and vitiated Kapha

Treatment of Kapha imbalances

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6. Sites of the doshaThe five sites of Vata

The five sites of Pitta

The five sites of Kapha

7. Constitution and imbalancesHow to identify an imbalance of Dosha

Importance of Dosha with reference to particular life style

10. Channels of circulation (Srotas)Functions of the 13 Srotas

Root, passage and opening of the Srotas

Causes of vitiation of the Srotas

Signs and symptoms of vitiation

8. Prakriti – Ayurvedic constitutionPrincipal factors in determining the bodily constitution

9. The seven tissues (Dhatus)Identification of the seven tissues in the body

The nature and function of the Dhatu

Imbalances of the Dhatu

Plasma (Rasa)

Blood (Rakta)

Muscles (Mansa)

Fat layer (Medas)

Bone (Asti)

Bone marrow (Majja)

Seminal fluid (Sukra)

11. Digestive fire (Agni)Agni as enzymes or transformative energy

The three groups of Agni

Jathara-agni

Pancha bhuta-agni

Dhatu-agni

Correct & incorrect function of Agni

12. Mala-Excretory System (the effectof waste products from the body)

Urine (Mutra)

Stool (Sakrt)

Sweat (Sveda)

13. Examination of the patient & iden-tification of the disorder (Roga-RogiPariksha)

Clinical examination (Rogi Vigyana Upaya)

Three fold method of clinical examination (Trivida Pariksha)

Eight fold method of clinical examination (Ashta vida

Parisksha)

Diagnosis of the disease

Identification of the stage of the disease and doshic

imbalance

14.Examination and diagnosis of thepatient

Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)

Urine examination (Mutra Pariksha)

Stool diagnosis (Mala Pariksha)

Tongue diagnosis (Jihva Pariksha)

Sounds diagnosis (Shabda Pariksha)

Examination of the eyes (Druck Pariksha)

Dosha Imbalance (Akruti Pariksha)


16. SamprapthiPathogenesis of the disorders

Identification of the stage of the disease

Identification of the doshic stages

15. Examination and diagnosis of thepatient

Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)

Urine examination (Mutra Pariksha)

Stool diagnosis (Mala Pariksha)

Tongue diagnosis (Jihva Pariksha)

Sounds diagnosis (Shabda Pariksha)

Examination of the eyes (Druck Pariksha)

Dosha Imbalance (Akruti Pariksha)

17. Common disorders of the dosha &their causes

Vata roga

Pitta roga

Kapha roga

18. Ayurvedic Pharmacology (DravyaGuna Vijnana)

The qualities of Ayurvedic herbal medicine

Taste (Rasa)

Attribute (Guna)

Potence (Veerya)

Post digestive effect (Vipaka)

Special potency (Prabava)

Portrayal of the six tastes in Ayurveda

20. Prevention of diseasesUse of a balanced diet (Ahara)

Leading a balanced life style (Viharana)

Remedy (Oushada)

How to balance the Doshas

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Sanskrit classes

In order to deepen the understanding of Ayurveda, Sanskrit is decoded. Sloka or Sanskrit verse is the way in which Ayurveda was first codified thousands of years ago and the principles remain intact and applicable today. We teach and practice Ayurveda staying always faithful to these original principles. These sloka and other Ayurvedic terms will be decoded to unveil deeper meaning.

Sanskrit is taught by Gabriella Burnel (BA Hons in Sanskrit, Oxon) and has been teaching Sanskrit for many years. Gabriella began learning Sanskrit and Pali at the age of four and teaches, chants and sings it as it is in her blood. Gabriella feels particularly strongly about the beauty in the sounding of the Sanskrit language and the purity of the alphabet.

For her introductory video please visit our Videos tab or our Facebook page. For more information, please see below.

"I enjoy the challenge of teaching Sanskrit to beginners and showing that it is a simple, natural, musical and beautiful language. Having studied Sanskrit since the age of 4, I have found it has helped me focus, shown me the joy of sound, and opened up a whole new world waiting to be discovered, for every time you study it, you realize how much more there is to learn. There are numerous Sanskrit sto-ries, tales of heroes and battles, of love and romance that all children love and can get enthused by. Also, the Sanskrit chants are one of the unfailing keys to the power of the language. Well taught, the simple sounding brings inner peace and harmony, without any extra effort or knowledge."Gabriella Burnel


Sanskrit Syllabus and aims

The aim of learning Sanskrit

Sanskrit Alphabet

Grammar & declensions

By the end of the course, it is hoped students will feel familiar with the Sanskrit language, become accustomed to the sounds and be able to read Sanskrit joyfully without doubts or hesitation. There will be confidence in the language as it is a natural extension of our own sound. The study of Sanskrit can enlighten our understanding of Ayurveda and perhaps more!

• To enable students to understand and define Ayurvedic terminology• To enable students to read and understand the Sanskrit Ayurvedic slokas ortexts with ease and confidence• To unearth the deep knowledge of Ayurveda through the understanding ofSanskrit language and uncover the joy of using Sanskrit

Students will learn to sound and write the whole Sanskrit alphabet (writing will be ofsecondary importance as this is primarily a Sanskrit in conjunction with the Ayurve-da course, and primarily Sanskrit is a language of sound, embedded in the aural tra-dition)

• Nouns (cases and meanings)• Key Verb tenses• Basic vocab• Basic sentence construction• Adjectives and adverbs• Principles of Sandhi (union of sounds)• Voices - active/passive

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Glossary

Sanskrit sloka (verses)

Learning the most important words in Ayurveda - going into the depth and meaning of the essence of the words through understanding of their roots .

The slokas containing the universal principles of Ayurveda; by discussing and looking into the meaning of the words within the slokas, it will help us understand the principles in the practice of Ayurveda; the sounding of the slokas will greatly elevate our consciousness so that we become one with what we sound and one with our understanding of it.


1 Dr G.D. Singhal: “Ayurvedic Clinical Diagnosis (Based on Madhara Nidana) Volumes 1 and 2

2 Vaidya Bhagwan Dash: “A Handbook of Ayurveda”

3 Ramachandra Reddy: “Bhaisajya Kalpana Vigyan”

4 Translated by Prof. K. R. Srikantha Murthy: “Vagbhata’s Astanga Hrdayam Volumes I, II & III”

What written course materials are provided?

Course materials and teaching videos to watch in preparation for the immersions are made available in advance through the student portal on our website. The written materials are a comprehensive set of tailor made course notes to support the immersions. In addition, after watching e-learning videos, students are required to complete formative assessments to ensure they have understood the materials.

The written materials include the Course Note and PowerPoint presentations to support learning. Our students find it helpful to print copies of the PowerPoint presentations for their study with the videos and immersions to make notes. As we aim to protect the environment, we provide all Institute teaching materials electronically and advocate the printing of only necessary materials.

What reference materials are used?

The Ayurveda Institute commissions the printing of the reference books and ships them from India for our students. These are the practitioner’s bibles and are to be kept for life. These are expensive to purchase as they incur heavy shipping costs and are difficult to source. They are covered by the course fees.

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1 Dr G.D. Singhal: “Ayurvedic Clinical Diagnosis (Based on Madhara Nidana) Volumes 1 and 2

2 Vaidya Bhagwan Dash: “A Handbook of Ayurveda”

3 Ramachandra Reddy: “Bhaisajya Kalpana Vigyan”

4 Translated by Prof. K. R. Srikantha Murthy: “Vagbhata’s Astanga Hrdayam Volumes I, II & III”

Which textbooks are used for the course?

Students are required to purchase the text-books themselves which are available either in hard copy or Kindle edition on Amazon. Students can also purchase used copies on Amazon for a fraction of the new price.

1 Vasant Lad: “Ayurveda, the Science of Self-healing: a Practical Guide”

2 Vasant Lad: “The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ancient Healing of India”

3 Vasant Lad: “Textbook of Ayurveda: the Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda. Volume 1

4. Vasant Lad: “Textbook of Ayurveda: the Complete Guide to ClinicalAssessment. Volume 2


Students who are unable to undertake the assessments at the end of the year may defer until the second wave of assessments which takes place approximately 4 or 5 months after the first set of assessments. There is an additional fee payable for this service of £150.00.

The personal programme allows students who don’t wish to be assessed and who undertake this course of study for personal enrichment and development alone to bypass taking the assessments. They are awarded a certificate of completion.

The cost of the course is £4,800.00.

What are the secondwave assessments?

What is the Personal Programme?

What is the cost of the course?

How is the student assessed?

Students are required to submit a number of formative assessments at the end of the year to pass the course. At the conclusion of the course, students will sit for a theory written exam online. This part of the assessment constitutes 60% of the overall mark. This exam can be taken at a pre-arranged time if the student is in another time zone.

For the practical exam, during the last immersion weekend, students conduct a half an hour consultation with a volunteer patient in the clinic in consultation rooms fitted with cameras and microphones so that the doctors are able to observe and assess from another room so that the student is free and uninterrupted. For online students in the UK and Europe, the practical exam takes place via Skype. This part of the assessment constitutes 40% of the overall mark.

Students also submit two completed case studies for assessment one month after the theory and practical exams. Case studies do not form part of the final mark but issue of certificate and results is contingent upon submission of two case studies.

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Yes. Students can either pay in full or pay in three instalments payable as follows:

Deposit of £1,200.00 to secure a place upon completion of registration.

Three further payments of £1,200.00 to be paid on 1st December 2020, 1st March 2021, 1st June 2021

Domestic students must pay the first instalment upon registration to secure their place and thereafter sign up to a fully secure system of Direct Debit for the remaining instalments.

International students must pay the first instalment upon registration to secure their place and thereafter sign up to a fully secure system of Direct Debit for the remaining instalments.

Alternate payment plans are available at the discretion of the Institute’s directors in the event that a prospective student has finan-cial commitments which prevent payment via this method.

Students can benefit from a number of discounts:

Early bird full payment discount of 10% if they register and pay the course fees in full by 18th July 2020(£480.00 discount. Cost of course is £4,320.00)

Early bird payment plan discount of 5% if they register and pay the first instalment by 18th July 2020(£240.00 discount. Cost of course is £4,560.00)

Friend recommendation - discount £100.00 each if your friend registers for the course

Scholarships of £3,000.00 per year. There are four scholarships available. Aimed at students with a ‘genuine financial need’ and who can show ‘a demonstrable commit-ment to Ayurveda and its practice for the community’.

(Cost of course is only £1,800.00) Scholarship application form to be completed Submission deadline 1st July 2020, award to be announced in July Proof of means may be requested to complete the application

Please email us for a copy of the scholarship application form.

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How do I register for the course?We speak to each of our prospective students in person either prior to or following their registration. This is to ensure that it is right course for you and we take care to ensure you are ready to undertake this learning. It allows you ask any questions you may have and get a flavour of who we are. It is also an opportunity to delve into an initial under-standing of Ayurveda. This is not a sales call and there is no obligation to register.

Please email us with your telephone number / Skype ID and availability and we will schedule a call with one of our course Directors.

If you are ready to register, please complete the application form and return to:

[email protected]

Please note that if you wish to apply for the scholarship, there is a separate application form which you are required to complete and return by 1st July 2019.

Please email us for a copy of the scholarship application form.

Where is the course held?

For students who wish to attend in person, the course will be held in our teaching facility at the “Workshop” at the Ayurveda Institute which is located on the same premises as the Ayurvedic Clinic.

The address is:461 Brighton RoadSouth CroydonSurreyCR2 6EW

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Withdrawals and refund feesIf you wish to withdraw from the course you must apply in writing to the Directors.

For students who have paid the full course fees:

For withdrawal before the first immersion, you are entitled to a full refund less 10% of the full cost of the course for administrative costs.

For withdrawal before the second immersion weekend, you are entitled to a refundFor withdrawal before the second immersion, you are entitled to a refund less 25% of the full cost of the course.

For withdrawal between the second and third immersions, you are entitled to a refund of 50% of the full cost of the course.

After the third immersion weekend, no refunds can be made.

For students who are paying in instalments:

For withdrawal before the first immersion, you are entitled to a full refund of the deposit less 10% of the full cost of the course for administrative costs.

For withdrawal before the second immersion, you are entitled to a refund less 25% of the full cost of the course.

After the second immersion, no refunds can be made.

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