Himalayan Yoga Academy

Education & research Foundation

Ayurveda is knowledge of life and panchakarma is purification process. It is becoming so popular in the world that everyone wants to learn and apply in this stressful life. So we conduct here 4 weeks course(Professional Ayurveda & Panchakarma Course) in Ayurveda and panchakarma. Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than a mere healing system; it is a science and an art of appropriate living that helps to achieve longevity.

According to Ayurveda, every human being is a unique phenomenon of cosmic consciousness, manifested through the five basic elements—Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Vata—a combination of ether and air, pitta—a combination of fire and water, and kapha—a combination of water and earth, are called the tridosha. These are the three humors or the three organizations of the body, which are also derived from consciousness.

The area of Ayurveda known as Panchakarma is a comprehensive system of knowledge and practices to purify the body of toxins and restore it to balance with natural law. This book reflects the way the original text of Ayurveda, the Charak Samhita, first presented this knowledge. The first section explores in detail the principles which define Ayurveda as a science of life and health. The second section delves more deeply into the Ayurvedic understanding and how to treat it. This section begins with an elaboration of six stages of disease formation and then systematically unfolds the knowledge of Panchakarma, the science of rejuvenation.

Panchakarma is the purification therapy used in Ayurvedic medicine. The word panchakarma means five actions and refers to five procedures intended to intensively cleanse and restore balance to the body, mind, and emotions.

Benefits of Panchakarma:
  • Helps restore metabolic fire (AGNI)
  • Eliminates AMA (toxins) strengthens tissue functions.
  • Assists balance all three doshas.
  • Helps implement a healthy diet and lifestyle.
  • Reduces stress, improves relaxation & tolerance.
  • Slows the ageing process.
  • Boosts the bodies immunity levels.

Course Contents: Professional Ayurveda & Panchakarma Course

Basic Ayurveda Science-Principles, Constituents, Svastha Vrittam, Diagnosis and Local herbals: 
Introduction of Ayurveda: Meaning, Definition, History
Basic Principles: Panchamahabhoota and Tridosa and Triguna Theory; Tridosa abd Triguna Theory
Analysis of Tridosa: Dosa, qualities and seat, Types of Vata, Pitta and kapha Prakriti: Vata, Pitta and kapha Costitution and Assessment Chart
Svastha Vritta: Dina Charya, Ratri Charya and Ritu Charya
Aharakarma: Svabhava, Samayog, Samskara, Matra, Desa, Kala, Upayog Dhaatu and Mala: Sapta Dhatus and Trimala
Dravya Guna: Sapta Padartha, their classification
Vyadi: meaning, causes, effects
Local Herbal: Basil, Garlic, Ajwan Seed, Sesame, Amala, Ginger, Yasti madhu, Mint, Alovera, Black salt, Cloves, Cumin, Coriander, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Lemon
5. Panchakarma – Purva Karma and Pradhan Karma:
Total Duration: 50 Contact Hours
Meaning and Principles-   Sodhana, samana and Brmhana
Snehana (Oileation)- Body Abhyanga (Massage), Shiro abhyanga (Oil Treatment)
 Sveda Vidhi (Sudation)- types of sudation (Producing perspiration)  Vamana , Virechana, Vasti (Medicated Enema), Nasya (Nasal Medication) Detox Dietetics,

The brief study of yoga philosophies and traditional textsMeaning, Definition and History of Yoga, Techniques, Training and Practice of Ayurveda & Panchakarma Course : 

Prayer: Om chant, Mantra prayer and Chanting
Jogging: Subtle exercise, Dynamic (warm up) exercise, Spinal exercise and Suryanamaskar (Traditional and integrated form both)
Satkarma: Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalbhati, Sankhaprakshalana (Master Cleansing)
Panchakarma: Vaman, Virechan, Vasti, Nasya,
Asana (postures): Meditative postures, Relaxing Postures, Balancing Postures, Fitness maintaining Postures, Inverted postures.
Body Alignment in Yoga and Yoga safety guidelines
Mudra, Bandha and Pranayama (Breathing Ethics)

Yoga nidra (Yogic Sleep) and Dhyana (Meditation) 
Basic Health Science- Anatomy, Physiology, Health, Illness and Vitals

Constituents of Human Body: Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Terminologies;

System of Protection and Movement of bones, joints, muscles, Flexibility, Efficiency, Body Alignment,
System of Intake of raw materials and the elimination e.g Digestive, Respiratory, Excretory;
Communication and Immune system-Cardiovascular, Nervous, Endocrine, Lymphatic:
Spiritual anatomy and physiology: Pancha kosa, Chakras, Physical and spiritual Nadis, Kundalini power etc.
Hypothalamus and major Hormones; Immune organs and their functions and yogic concern;

Daily Schedule

Before 02:00 pm – Check In; Room Arrange and Rest
02:30 – 03:30 pm –Rest

03:30 – 04:30 pm Introduction Session
05:00 - 05:15 pm – Herbal Tea

05:15 - 06:45 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/ Chants), Spinal Asana/ Suryanamaskar; Yoga-nidra, Mudra, Dhyana Yoga (Meditation)

07:00 - 07:30 pm – Dinner and Herbal Tea
07:30 - 08:30 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants),

Trataka (Concentrated Gaze) and Discussion 08:30 – 09:45 pm – Evening walk, Vajrasana, Self-study & Practice
10:00 pm – Bed Time (Lights out)

06:00 am – Wake up and Ushapan (Early Drinking water)

06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and Herbal Tea
07:00 - 08:45 am – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Warm up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra

09:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast and Herbal Tea
10:30 to 01:00 pm - Theory and Practical Class
01:00 - 02:00 pm – Lunch and Herbal Tea
02:00 - 03:00 pm – Nature/Village/Temple/ Monastery visit, walking or Self-practice
02:30 – 05:00 pm - Theory and practical class
05:00 - 05:15 pm – Herbal Tea
05:15 - 06:45 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Spinal Asana/ Suryanamaskar ;

Yoga-nidra, Mudra, Dhyana Yoga (Meditation)
07:00 - 07:30 pm – Dinner and Herbal Tea
07:30 - 08:30 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants),

Trataka (Concentrated Gaze) and Discussion 08:30 – 09:45 pm – Evening walk, Vajrasana, Self-study & Practice
10:00pm – Bed Time (Lights out)

06:00 am – Wake up and Ushapan (Early Drinking water)

06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and Herbal Tea
07:00 - 08:45 am – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Warm up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra)

09:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast and Herbal Tea
10:00 - 11:30 pm – Rest/ Pack
11:30 – 01:00 pm - Concluding and Feed Back session
01:00 - 02:00 pm – Lunch and Herbal Tea
02:00 pm – Check Out

What's included?

  • Accommodation; Attached Bathroom with Hot & Cold shower
  • Steam
  • Towel and slippers
  • 3 vegetarian or Vegan meals daily (Cultural Food on Festivals & Rituals)
  • Daily herbal tea as mentioned above
  • 2 Yoga sessions per day including yoga mat
  • Drinking water
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Library of yoga literature
  • Pick up

What's not included?

  • All excursions out of the centre including meals taken off-site
  • All personal expenses
  • Extra meals (available at an extra charge)
  • Laundry (available at an extra charge)
  • Extra Therapies (available at an extra charge)
  • Check out time 2 pm.