VedaEducation | Women's health and pregnancy in Ayurveda

At this course you will study a holistic approach to pregnancy, an understanding the human origin from mind to the physical body. You will learn anatomy, physiology and embryology from Ayurvedic point of view. You will also discuss in detail ayurvedic recommendations on nutrition and herbal medicine for preparation of pregnancy, during the entire pregnancy period (including non-severe diseases) and lactation.

This course will be of great interest to all specialists in the fields of Life Style, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Yoga, Herbal medicine, and to all persons who are interested in studying the ayurvedic approach to pregnancy and childbirth.

COURSE PROGRAM

Theoretical part

Module 1: Ayurvedic anatomy, physiology and embryology

You will learn topics related to:

Basic concepts of Ayurveda;
Evolution of human body and consciousness and its principle components principles;
Enumerating dosha, dhAtu, upadhAtu, mala and srotas, relevant function of particular dhAtu, upadhAtu, and srotas in male and female;
Briefing on relevant sirA, dhamani, nADI and marma;
Ayurvedic perspective of reproductive biology;
Definition of garbha;
Dynamics of conception.

Format: video lessons
Language: English with Russian translation
Duration: 24 hours

Module 2: Lifestyle and Nutrition

You will learn topics related to:

Preparation for conception 3 basic functions of life and their health;
Brief on Yoga & Mudra – for fertility, pregnancy and post-partum & for common minor ailments;
SamskAra – The ancient, unique practices for overall development;
Basic recipes of food and medicine applicable during conception, pregnancy and after delivery;
Prasava and sUtika – Partum and post-partum;
Month on month dietary guidance during pregnancy, principles of food before and after pregnancy, including diet for common minor ailments;
Influence of food on breastmilk.

Format: video lessons
Language: English with Russian translation
Duration: 24 hours

Module 3: Herbal therapy

You will learn topics related to:

Herbal therapies – preparing for conception and during pregnancy & Postpartum care;
New-born care - therapies (including baby colic, vaccinations etc.);
Herbal therapies for common minor ailments;
Features of hands-on therapies during pregnancy: abhyanga, selected types of sweda, external and internal basti, pichu, dhara, and varti;
Important herbs and compounds – indication and dosage;
IVF and Ayurveda.

Format: video lessons
Language: English with Russian translation
Duration: 24 hours

EXPERT

Yashaswini Bharadwaj

B.A.M.S., M.S. is a post graduate from the renowned S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India;
She has an experience as an Ayurveda and lifestyle consultant for over 6 years and has treated variety of patients at multiple locations;
She has also contributed in clinical research and served as a lecturer under the same university;
Her scientific articles have been published in renowned journals;
She works as a member of editorial board for peer reviewed International Ayurvedic Medical Journal and participates in community service activities.

Women's health
and pregnancy in Ayurveda

EXPERT

CERTIFICATES

First module (online)

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