Postgraduate Diploma Course in Yogic Science & Ayurveda

Postgraduate Diploma Course

in Yogic Science and Ayurveda

July 16th to August 10th, 2023

This university course is a remarkable opportunity to deepen your practice and expand your knowledge in the field of traditional Yoga and Ayurveda. Both sciences combined give great insight into the wide field of holistic health in today’s world.

Nowadays, Yoga is often misunderstood as a form of exercise, however, the true essence of Yoga is far beyond the physical realm: Developed thousands of years ago, Yoga is a path of liberation and self-realization. Through postures, breathing techniques, mudras, purification techniques, bandhas, and meditation, ancient Yogis sought to understand the Self and the Universe. 

Around the same time, they developed Ayurveda, the Science of Life. Ayurveda is a system of holistic medicine that creates health, balance, and longevity through diet, natural herbs, and a wholesome lifestyle. Its principles are based on the theory of the five elements and three body constitutions (Doshas). 

In the 21st century, people are turning toward a holistic approach to well-being. The sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda are the right choice in this era: They detoxify and balance both body and mind, establishing overall health and happiness.

This Postgraduate Diploma is the only academic course in the world today which combines the traditional practices of Yoga and Ayurveda. It lays the foundation for anyone seeking a career in the field of health and wellness — in yoga, fitness, hospitality, or academics. After successful completion of the course, you are eligible to work as a yoga teacher or wellness consultant. 

This course is suitable both for experienced practitioners and those who are new to Yoga and Ayurveda. The lectures are taught by experienced professors working in different universities and colleges of Yoga and Ayurveda in India. The program is headed by the course coordinator and visiting professor Dr. Adrish Brahmadatta.

Duration: The course takes 26 days, with 20 teaching days. After every six days of teaching, there will be a break with one day off. After the course, you have two months to write your thesis, followed by an online thesis interview with Mahidol University. 

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma from the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures in Asia, Mahidol University. In order to receive your certificate, you must pass the written and oral exams at the end of the course, the thesis, and the thesis interview. 

DAILY SCHEDULE:

06:30 – 08:00 Hatha Yoga Practice

08:00 – 09:15 Breakfast Break

09:15 – 10:45 Theory Lecture

11:00 – 12:00 Yoga Nidra & Meditation 

12:00 – 13:15 Lunch Break

13:15 – 15:30: Break & Relaxation

15:30 – 16:30 Theory Lecture

16:45 – 17:45 Teaching Practice

17:45 – 19:00 Dinner Break

19:00 – 21:00 Self-Study and Relaxation

– The course fee includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on all teaching days.

– Arrival and check-in on Sunday, July 16th. The first teaching day is Monday, July 17th.

– Saturdays, July 22nd and 29th, are detox days where you will practice yogic purification techniques (Shatkarma) from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second half of the day is for resting.

– Sundays are off-days for resting, plus an extra rest day on Saturday, August 5th.

– Check-out is on Thursday, August 10th.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

Yoga:

– Detailed study of Hatha Yoga

– Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

– Four Paths of Yoga: Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, and Raja Yoga

– Yogic Psychophysiology: Chakra, Kosha, Nadi, and Vayu

– Discussion on the Four Aims of Life (Purushartha)

– Discussion on the Four Ashram Life of Yoga

– The Role of Guru and the Guru-Disciple Relationship

– Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy

– Study of the Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

– Yogic Diet, the Gunas, and the Importance of Vegetarianism

– Mantra and Japa: Effects and Proper Use

– The Role and Importance of Yoga in the 21st Century

– Concept of Disease and its Management

– Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep) and its Scientific Relevance

– Meditation: Kaya Sthairiyam, Ajapa Dharana

– Shatkarma: Cleansing Techniques and their Physiological Effects

Ayurveda:

– Origin and History of Ayurveda

– Five Elements and Three Doshas

– The Role of the Six Tastes

– Dinacharya: Daily Routine

– Ritucharya: Seasonal Routine

– Ayurvedic Diet

– 30 Important Herbs (and their Guna, Virya, Vipaka)

– 30 Important Medicinal Wellbeing Products

– Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detox and Rejuvenation

– Yoga and Ayurveda Therapy: Treatment of High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, Gastritis, Acidity, Constipation, Cold, Cough, Stress, Menstrual Problems, etc.

– Significance of Ayurveda in Indian Tradition, Life, and Society

Modern Theory:

– Practical Class Conduct and Teaching Methodology

– Discussion on Discipline, Responsibility, and Conduct as a Yoga Teacher

– Training in Hatha Yoga (Beginners’ Class, Asana and Pranayama, Surya Namaskar, Yoga Therapy), Meditation, and Shatkarma

Asana (Postures): 

– Pawanmuktasana series I – III

– Standing Asanas

– Sitting Asanas

– Balancing Asanas

– Surya Namaskar Asanas

– Chandra Namaskar Asanas

– Vajrasana Group Asanas

– Padmasana Group Asanas

– Front Bending Asana

– Backward Bending Asanas

– Twisting Asanas

– Inverted Asanas

Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Abdominal, Chest, and Clavicular Breathing, Yogic Breathing, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Kapalbhati Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama

Mudra (Gestures): Gyana Mudra, Chin Mudra, Pran Mudra, Vipareeta Karani Mudra

Bhanda (Energy Locks): Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha, Maha Bandha

Meditation: Yoga Nidra, Kaya Sthairiyam, Ajapa Japa

Mantra Chanting: Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Shanti Mantra

Bhakti Yoga – Kirtan: Guru Kirtan, Deva Kirtan, Shakti Kirtan

Satkarma (Internal Body Cleansing): Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Vasthi, Kapalbhati, Trataka

About Dr. Brahmadatta

Dr. Adrish Brahmadatta is an Ayurvedic doctor and Yogic scholar, and one of the world’s highly accomplished leading professionals in the fields of Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness. He is currently working as a visiting professor at CBS, RILCA, and Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Brahmadatta has a BAMS graduation degree in Ayurveda from the Sambalpur University of India, a master’s degree in Applied Yogic Science from the Bihar Yoga Bharati (the first yoga university in the world) and is currently a Ph.D. scholar at Sri Sri University, India. 

Amongst being a visiting professor at Mahidol University, and working as the wellness doctor at award-winning urban luxury resort The Siam Hotel, Bangkok, he is the director of Atharva Wellness and Ayurvedic doctor at Suananda Ayurveda Wellness, Bangkok. 

Dr. Brahmadatta is also involved in several well-being wellness programs for prisoners with the Thai government contributing his expertise to four central prisons and training thousands of inmates in Thailand.

Payment Terms:

A $500 deposit is due upon reservation and the rest of the balance is due 1 month before the course start date.

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