Advanced Course on Mental Health: An Integrated Approach in Ayurveda
Introduction
The Advanced Course on Mental Health: An Integrated Approach in Ayurveda is a comprehensive 16-hour program designed to provide an insightful understanding of mental health from both Ayurvedic and modern psychological perspectives. This course integrates classical Indian philosophical systems, Ayurveda's rich mental health framework, and contemporary clinical psychology, offering a truly holistic and interdisciplinary learning experience.
Delivered over eight interactive sessions on weekends, the course is ideal for Ayurveda practitioners, students, yoga therapists, and mental health professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of mind-body medicine from a traditional yet integrative lens. The curriculum includes a deep dive into:
- The concept of Manas (mind) in Ayurveda and Indian philosophies
- Psychological processes and neurobiological insights
- Ayurvedic interpretation of mental disorders
- Lifestyle, diet, yoga, and therapies as mental health interventions
- Therapeutic approaches in Ayurveda: Daivavyapashraya, Satvavajaya, Yuktivyapashraya chikitsas
Overview
Total Hours:
- Total Duration: 16 Hours
- Session Format: 2 hours per session
- Schedule:
- Days: Saturdays & Sundays
Mode of Delivery:
- Online / Interactive Virtual Sessions (Live lectures, discussions, and Q&A)
Eligibility to Join the Course:
- Ayurveda practitioners and students
- Yoga instructors and therapists
- Mental health professionals
- Medical professionals with an interest in integrative psychiatry
- Individuals with a foundational understanding of Ayurveda and a keen interest in mental health
Course Syllabus
- Manas in:
- Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Meemamsa, and Ayurveda
- Introduction to psychoanalytic concepts and mind-body correlations
Course Outcomes
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive understanding of mental health in Ayurveda and Indian philosophy
- Awareness of psychological processes and how they relate to Ayurvedic concepts
- Integrated view of mental disorders from both modern psychiatry and Ayurveda
Course Fees
- Early Bird : USD 100 – For registrations completed 15 days prior to start of course
- Regular Fee : USD 110 – For registrations after the above date.