Ayurved course

Ayurveda & Digestive Health:
A Beginner’s Guide to Better Living
Duration
1 Month
Class Schedule
 4 Days per Week
 90 Minutes per Class
 Total Classes: 16
 Total Teaching Hours: 24 Hours
Target Audience
Non-medical and medical people, beginners, health enthusiasts, and anyone interested in
understanding the basic principles of Ayurveda and improving digestive health through simple
lifestyle and dietary practices.
Course Objective
By the end of this course, participants will gain a basic understanding of Ayurveda, the human
digestive system, and the Ayurvedic approach to digestion. They will learn practical ways to
improve daily routines, eating habits, and digestive wellness.
Note: This course should focus on health education and wellness, not on diagnosing or treating
diseases.
WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA & THE
HUMAN BODY
Day 1: Introduction to Ayurveda
Topics:
 What is Ayurveda?
 Meaning of the word Ayurveda, Science of Life
 Brief history and origin of Ayurveda
 Ayurveda as a science of healthy living
 The concept of prevention rather than only treatment
 Ayurveda in modern daily life
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the basic philosophy and purpose of Ayurveda.
Day 2: The Ayurvedic Concept of Health
Topics:
 What does “healthy” mean according to Ayurveda?
 Balance in the body and mind
 Introduction to Doshas
 Vata, Pitta, and Kapha: basic understanding
 Why every person is different
 Introduction to individual body constitution (Prakriti)
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand why the same food or lifestyle may not suit everyone.
Day 3: Understanding the Human Body – Basic Concepts
Topics:
 Basic introduction to how the human body functions
 Major body systems: a simple overview
 Importance of food for the body
 What happens to food after we eat?
 Introduction to digestion and metabolism
 Connection between body, mind, food, and lifestyle
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the importance of digestion in maintaining overall health.
Day 4: Introduction to the Digestive System
Topics:
 What is digestion?
 Main organs of the digestive system
 Mouth and chewing
 Food pipe (oesophagus)
 Stomach
 Small intestine
 Large intestine
 Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: basic role
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the journey of food through the digestive system.
WEEK 2: DIGESTION FROM MODERN AND
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES
Day 5: How Digestion Works
Topics:
 Steps of digestion
 Mechanical and chemical digestion
 Importance of chewing
 Role of digestive juices
 Absorption of nutrients
 Formation and elimination of waste
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the basic process of digestion from eating to elimination.
Day 6: Understanding Agni – The Digestive Fire
Topics:
 What is Agni in Ayurveda?
 Importance of Agni for health
 Relationship between Agni and digestion
 Basic types/states of Agni
 Signs of balanced digestion
 Signs of disturbed digestion
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand why Ayurveda gives great importance to maintaining healthy Agni.
Day 7: Understanding Ama
Topics:
 What is Ama?
 Simple explanation of the Ayurvedic concept of Ama
 How improper digestion may contribute to the formation of Ama
 General signs associated with poor digestion
 Importance of healthy digestion and elimination
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the Ayurvedic concept of incomplete or improper digestion.
Day 8: The Relationship Between Doshas and Digestion
Topics:
 Basic role of Vata in digestion
 Basic role of Pitta in digestion
 Basic role of Kapha in digestion
 How imbalance may affect digestive comfort
 Why digestive symptoms can vary from person to person
Learning Outcome:
Participants will develop a basic understanding of the individual nature of digestive health.
WEEK 3: FOOD, EATING HABITS & DIGESTIVE
WELLNESS
Day 9: Ayurvedic Principles of Eating
Topics:
 Importance of eating at the right time
 Eating according to hunger
 Importance of fresh food
 Quantity of food
 Eating slowly and mindfully
 Avoiding distractions while eating
 Importance of a regular meal routine
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn simple Ayurvedic principles that can be applied to daily meals.
Day 10: Good and Poor Food Combinations
Topics:
 Basic concept of food compatibility in Ayurveda
 Introduction to Viruddha Ahara
 Examples of commonly discussed incompatible food combinations
 Importance of individual tolerance
 Modern perspective on food combinations and digestive comfort
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand how certain food combinations and eating habits may not suit
everyone.
Day 11: Common Foods and Their Role in Digestion
Topics:
 Grains and digestion
 Fruits and vegetables
 Protein-rich foods
 Dairy products
 Spices and herbs used in everyday cooking
 Importance of fibre
 Importance of adequate hydration
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand how daily food choices can influence digestive health.
Day 12: Lifestyle and Digestion
Topics:
 How sleep affects digestion
 Importance of physical activity
 Stress and digestive health
 Meal timing
 Late-night eating
 Sedentary lifestyle and digestive discomfort
 Importance of a healthy daily routine
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand that digestion is influenced by lifestyle, not just food.
WEEK 4: PRACTICAL AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Class 13: Dinacharya – Daily Routine for Better Digestion
Topics:
 What is Dinacharya?
 Importance of routine
 Morning habits
 Meal timings
 Physical activity
 Sleep routine
 Simple digestive wellness practices
Activity:
Create Your Own Daily Routine
Class 14: Ritucharya – Seasonal Changes & Digestion
Topics:
 What is Ritucharya?
 Why does digestion change with seasons?
 Basic seasonal eating principles
 Lifestyle changes according to weather
 Simple examples for different seasons
Class 15: Stress, Mind & Gut Health
Topics:
 Connection between mind and digestion
 How stress can affect digestion
 Importance of relaxation
 Ayurvedic lifestyle perspective on mental balance
 Basic breathing and mindfulness practices
Class 16: Final Revision & Personal Digestive Wellness Plan
Topics:
 Revision of Ayurveda basics
 Panchamahabhutas
 Doshas
 Digestive system
 Agni
 Ama
 Healthy eating principles
 Daily routine
 Seasonal lifestyle
Final Activity
Each participant creates:
My Personal Digestive Wellness Plan
It can include:
 My meal timings
 My healthy food habits
 My hydration routine
 My physical activity
 My sleep routine
 My stress management practice
 3 digestive habits I want to improve
“Understand Your Body, Improve Your Habits, Support Your Digestive Health.”