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Recommendations for Ayurvedic Health Educators Fundamentals of Ayurveda: Lesson Plan for Level One training I. Subject: Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detoxification This unit introduces students to the principles and practices of panchakarma and the preparatory techniques for extracting deeply-held toxins in the body.

II. Skills and Competence from this unit

Students completing this module will be able to 1. demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts such as shodhana, shamana, purvakarma,

paschatkarma, snehana, swedana, and methodologies of Pradhanakarmas into daily life 2. integrate Panchakarma concepts and practices into any existing clinical practice 3. competently perform basic Ayurveda therapies for preventive and life enhancement

purposes 4. assist an existing practitioner to perform Ayurveda therapies

III. Time: Recommended Minimum of 60 hours of study 1. Suggested Classroom Instruction (in-class including virtual contact hours): 15-20 Hours 2. Practical hours/laboratory: 10-20 Hours 3. Independent projects and assignments

a. 10-15 hours e-learning videos/audios b. 10-12 hours of self-care/homework assignments

IV. Subject and Topics to be covered

A. Panchakarma- overview 1. The Aims and Objectives of Panchakarma 2. Role of Panchakarma for Health, Maintenance, and Mgmt of disease 3. The Three Stages of Panchakarma

a. Purva Karma (Preparatory Procedures) b. Pradhana Karma (Main Procedures) c. Paschat Karma (Post-Procedures)

This section introduces to the overview of Panchakarma which will be helpful in getting a grasp of the subject.

B. Purvakarma: Oleation (Snehana) Functions of natural fats in the body Benefits of Snehana Classification of snehas Contraindications of Snehana

This section introduces the concept of oleation as an important aspect of preparation for Panchakarma.

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C. Types of Snehana

a. Abhyantara Snehana (internal oleation) Traditional Practice Qualities of diet prescribed Other instructions Cautions/restrictions/limitations for internal oleation

b. Bahya Snehana (external oleation) Abhyanga: Whole Body oil application Benefits of Abhyanga – health promotion and condition specific Quick daily oil application Benefits of oil application on Head Benefits of oil application in Ear Benefits of oil application on Foot Ayurvedic Facial oil application Cautions/restrictions/limitations for external oleation

This section introduces the student to various types of oleation which can be recommended to a healthy person

D. Purvakarma: Swedana: Heat Therapies Benefits of Swedana Indications for Swedana Classification of Swedanas Cautions/restrictions/limitations for Swedana

This section introduces the student to the concept of sudation as the preparation for Panchakarma

E. Types of Swedana a. Agneya sweda 1. Dry heat 2. Moist heat b. Anagneya sweda

This section introduces the student to various types of sudation which can be recommended to a healthy person

F. Pradhana karma (Main procedures) - an overview Basic understanding on the Panchakarma – Vamana, Virechana, Vasti (asthavana, niruhara), decoction and oil), Nasya and Raktamoksha

This section introduces the student to the overview of various procedures within Panchakarma

G. Common Ayurveda therapies Theoretical and hands-on training on simple and common ayurveda therapies with the details on

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equipments and materials required, procedure, indications, cautions, special instructions and benefits.

a. Abhyangam- Full body oil therapy b. Shiro abhyangam- Head oil therapy c. Mukha abhyangam - Face oil therapy d. Pada abhyangam- Feet oil therapy e. Sirodhara f. Steam Bath (Bashpa Swedam) g. Upanaha Swedam h. Udwarthanam - Dry powder + oil therapy i. Urovasti, Kati Vasti, Greeva Vasti j. Pichu k. Lepam l. Nasya: Pratimarsha

Please note that some of these procedures should be done with the guidance of a Ayurvedic specialist.

This section introduces the student to various Ayurveda therapies. V. Supplemental Resources

Ashtanga Hrdayam, Caraka Samhita, Susruta Samhita,