IN THIS ADVANCED-LEVEL COURSE, YOU WILL BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM THE COMPLETION OF AYURVEDA 101.

Students will deepen their understanding and practical application of nutrition basics from modern science and the creation of a balanced diet utilizing classic Ayurvedic principles such as the gunas and doshas. Gaining in-depth training and practice in the areas of client education, prioritization, personalized program design, coaching strategies, and referral protocols will be achieved through instructional preparation for practicum with supervision in the classroom.

The course includes the study of classic yoga texts such as the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika as a reference for yogi diets, cleansing practices and framework for health and disease. A deeper understanding of the qualities and stages of a therapeutic relationship is developed through the study and application of intakes, adaptation and specific protocols for common diseases. The course includes a holistic five kosha approach to yogi lifestyle and diet which ultimately leaves the student with a deep understanding of the quality of what we eat and how we eat it, and how that affects every part of the whole human experience including mind, body, energy and spiritual wellbeing.

In this course you will explore:

• Familiarity and application of yogic eating and lifestyle concepts from yoga teaching traditions, models and classic texts. 

• Strong working knowledge and direct application of yoga perspectives on the structure, states, functioning and conditions of the mind as it applies to choices, and influences.

• Strong Knowledge of dosha constitution, recommended dosha diet basics, and modern nutrition framework including; nutrients, calories, and body image. 

• Proficiency in establishing priorities and choosing courses of action in the yoga therapy program as it applies to the scope of practice.  

• Understanding general guidelines and protocols for specific dosha balancing and the ability to provide this information in a practical way to the client.  

• In-depth Knowledge of the development of disease and maintenance of healthy balance from an Ayurvedic perspective.

• Demonstration of implementation of lifestyle modifications and other Yoga Therapy tools such as breathing, asanas, rituals, and postures as a means of creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle. 

• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement effective teaching methods to adapt to clients, needs and progress.  

• Knowledge of common pathologies and disorders of the systems affected by diet such as digestive, nervous and cardiopulmonary and how to balance these systems through Yoga Therapy tools such as lifestyle choices and habits.