Certification in the Foundations of Ayurveda - Level 1 (Udemy.com)
The foundations of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Students will receive a certificate for Level 1
Created by: Gillian Grant
Last updated August 2021
What you will learn
- The foundations of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Students will receive a certificate for Level 1 upon completion.
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 17% of them
- Reviews239#347 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length1.2 hoursshorter than 82% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2021earlier than 71% of them
Course Description
Welcome to the Foundations of Ayurveda. This is a certified course, you will receive a certificate upon completion and this course qualifies for Continuing Education hours for Yoga Alliance teachers (3 hours YACEP). Accompanying the video lectures is a manual that you can use a reference and resource during the lectures, on your own time, and in the future.
Subjects covered in this course:
- The meaning and origins of Ayurveda
- The Chakras and how they manifest in both the physical and astral bodies.
- How we balance our mental and physical state through diet, herbs, breath, and meditation
- Nature versus imbalance (Prakruti vs. Vikruti)
- The 5 elements
- The Doshas (individual constitution)
- Determining your Dosha
- The Dhatus (body tissues)
- The Gunas (qualities/characteristics)
- Pranayama (breathing exercises
- Dinacharya (daily schedule for optimum health)
- The Doshas throughout a lifetime and in the seasons
- Like attracts like and how to balance with opposing energies
- Agni (the digestive fire and why it is crucial to good health)
- Ama (toxins and the importance of proper digestion)
- Malas (the metabolic waste products)
- Prana (universal energy), Tejas (metabolism), Ojas (the immune system)
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
239 Reviews
Gillian Grant
Gillian Grant is the founder of Holistic Humanity, an organization that offers certified trainings and workshops for those interested in broadening their understanding of holistic and integrative health practices to benefit their personal and professional lives. Holistic Humanity focuses on providing education and resources that encompass a wide range of alternative and traditional healing modalities, as well as personal development coaching with a mind-body-spirit approach.
Gillian is Harvard University educated, a certified Naturopath, Ayurveda Therapist, and a 500 E-RYT yoga teacher. She has been training and mentoring yoga teachers, behavioral therapists, and in the corporate arena since 2014.
Holistic Humanity ensures that all courses meet high standards of quality and rigor, with certifications in the field of holistic health. These certifications help enhance the credibility and employability of participants in all industries.
By offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, Holistic Humanity empowers individuals to pursue careers in holistic health, enhance their personal well-being, and contribute to the broader community's health and wellness.
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Reviews
By Durgesh Yadav on 9/3/2021
Gillian did a brilliant work and cleared all my concept regarding Ayurveda. the way she interact is really very good and she explained all the concept in very clear tone and simple language wort buy this course must view this one if you are beginner
By Ivan Markovic on 8/16/2021
Very poor transcription, it is actually a kind of automated audio subtitled translation (like the free Youtube ones) and is not always correct. For example Aryuveda spelled RIA or Are you there or something like that, really needs manual translation for those who aren't well aware of specific words in the course or not so good in English. The speaking of the tutor is very very good and calm and easy to understand. Although I miss some more visualisation, because with pictures you will remember better. So far it is good.
By Meaghan Wood on 6/3/2021
Information given is very dense and entirely encyclopedic. There is a lot of knowledge here, but it's very difficult to absorb with few pauses between topics, visual aids, or the opportunity to expand upon the information with instructor extrapolation, exercises, or supplementary resources for each topic.
By Manfred Bräuner on 5/6/2021
The course gave a good insight into the concepts of Ayurvedic nutrition. But there is still a long way to go in order to realize the full potential.
By Paula on 3/31/2021
For the subject offered it is very well presented, if you are a novice there is so much you can learn and I would recommend it to anyone everyone intrigued about Ayurveda.
By Desiree Stovall on 3/22/2021
This course was great. I really enjoyed it. The material was thorough. Gillian is very sweet and will answer your questions/concerns in a very timely manner. Thank you.
By Julie Larsen on 1/27/2021
This is a great class enjoying it so far - instructor even emailed me back - so good communication. I hope she makes part 2 soon - I agree a quiz would be nice - however, I enjoy getting a certification out of this. It makes me more credible with future clients.
By Cynthia wambui Gikunga on 8/29/2020
just finished all the studying kindly help me get my name on the certificate and after proper revision i understand all things love how it is holistic amd rich
By Annie Sewlani on 5/22/2020
I got to know many things about Ayurveda and now i can easily apply these ideas in my daily life and in yoga profession thankyou so much maam have a good day
By Wendy Efraimsen on 4/23/2020
This is really a basic foundation. If you are a Yoga Instructor or practice Eastern Medicine or have knowledge on Ayurvedic practices you will want a more advanced class.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






