Indian Knowledge System

Name of the course
SELECTED TOPICS IN AYURVEDA AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
Course Type
Offline lectures
Modules

Unit 1: Fundamental principles of Ayurveda and quantum mechanics (3 hours)
Unit 2: Panchamahabhoota Siddhanta (Five Elemental Theory) (7 hours)
Unit 3 : Means of Scientific Investigation (Pramanas) (1 hour)
Unit 4: Ayurvedic Aspect of Physiology And Digestion Of Food (5 hours)
Unit 5: Understanding Physiology of Sense Organs And Qualities of Life (2 hours)
Unit 6: Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis) (1 hour)
Unit 7: Understanding Concept Of Atma And Manas In Ayurveda (3 hours)
Unit 8: Concept Of Nidra (Sleep) (1 hour)
Unit 9: Ayurvedic Perspective On Psycho-Somatic And Psychiatric Disorders (4 hours)
Unit 10: Inter relationship on Yoga, Ayurveda and Chakras (1 hour)

Course Duration
28 hours
About the course

This course Introduces the students to the fundamental principles and practices of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. Students will learn about its history, philosophy, core concepts like Doshas and Dhatus, physiological understanding of the body according to Ayurveda, and its approach to health and well-being.