Academy of Ayurvedic Studies

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Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands
International Ayurveda training in the Netherlands and in India

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

NEWS PAGE OF ACADEMY OF AYURVEDIC STUDIES

Modern Ayurveda education

The interest in Ayurveda continues to increase. Ayurveda provides a current health system, perfectly adapted to the modern needs of today. It is preventive and therapeutic at the same time.
Modern Ayurveda education focuses on the implementation of this ancient wisdom and science in these present day times and circumstances.

Ayurveda Master classes

Dr. Vijith - one of our main teachers from India - is closely involved with our study programs and development. He and his wife - Dr. Vidya - have a clinic and study center in Kerala, India. More on seminars and master classes with Dr. Vijith at the AAS, see here

Interview with Dr. Vijith (movie), click here

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Midweek Retreat - Module “Shadpadartha” and first 10 chapters Ashtanga Hridayam (30 contact hours) 17 - 21 December 2012

Midweek on location, in the Babaji ashram in Loenen.

The ancients texts of Ayurveda have long been the ultimate resource for teaching as well as learning within the millenia old tradition of this healing science of life. The texts themselves are considered authoritative and to some extent also complete in themselves. This particularly counts for the Brihat Trayam – the Big Three – texts: Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam. Each of those texts can be studied independently as complete ‘study tracks’. The Ashtanga Hridayam is a special text in itself, as it is said to represent the essential teaching form the other two, and this in a very condensed and logically built up structure – written in poetry to remember it more effectively and to even deeper penetrate the consciousness of the student. In order to stay in line with this tradition, the Aacedmy of Ayurvedic Studies have started a beautiful project of making short, condensed, inspiring video classes with Dr. Vijith explaining the crux of each of the first 15 chapters of the Ashtanga Hridayam of Vagbhata. In this midweek Retreat we will show a series of 2 preparatory video class lessons, followed by 10 exquisite video class lessons on the first 10 chapters – which together give a wealth of useful, practical and inspiring information.

Contact us for more information and registration

Friday, October 19, 2012

Great interview with Dr. Sunil Joshi

Interview see here:
http://vimeo.com/17102967


Internship and Medical Camps

Dr. Vijith about the purpose and importance of the free Medical Camps at SreeKrishna in Vaikom:

"Ayurveda was the way of living of the Indian population until 3 generations ago. They woke up very early in the morning. Did the daily regimen, went to fields early to work. Took breakfast much later. Had more resting hours. Did oil application to head & body almost every day. Most of them including my grand parents were fit until death. The next generation of my parents who were just born after independence of India, ironically adapted more western lifestyle easily. Most of them went out of the country seeking a better job. Early breakfast, many meals every day, long working hours, away from home & nature, fast food, using chemical medicine for faster relief, chemical fertilizers & pesticides. Finally now they are sicker than their parents.

Kerala being 100% literate and the most highly educated population in India, is now realizing the values of what they lost in the process of "development". Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram is involved in bringing more awareness about the values of natural living through propagating Ayurvedic food , lifestyle & moral advises to the community. Since the beginning, Sreekrishna has always been offering free consultation for all local people to attract them more to Ayurveda. We prepare medicines in our campus to offer the most effective, but cheaper medication.

Still for the BPL (below poverty line) working class people, Ayurveda seems not affordable. They are the backbone of the country working in the field, producing our food and building our infrastructure. Alcoholism, smoking, improper food habits, lot of physical stress at work, emotional imbalance ... lots of Vata imbalance causes. They go for quick money, which makes them sick by their middle age. They are our target group, including lots of women.

Something done by westerners is considered superior by these people. The fact that they will be inspected by western practitioners of Ayurveda itself will attract them into the project. A touch or a massage done by a western person will be an unforgettable experience for them. I use it a lot to attract them into positive ways of living. I have observed them getting shy to admit alcoholism in front of westerners. Many women cry and share their miseries in life. And many of them ask me in person when is your next free medical camp....?”

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

The importance of Vata Dosha and treatments

It is interesting that the treatment of Vata became a part of wellness and well being treatment in Kerala in the history, and nowadays all over the world. “Sukha S’eelata” – indulgence in soothing things – is explained as the basic line of treatment of Vata. Oil massages, oil baths, poultices, shirodhara, sweet sour & salty food, fresh wine, meat soup of fatty animals …. thus goes the treatment principle. But oil Vasti & cleansing Vastis are the strongest means of managing these conditions: these are serious interventions which could be challenging as well! In the internship we will give ample attention to all these treatments and interventions, their possibilities and their challenges.

http://www.ayurvedicstudies.nl/courses/internship/index.html

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Join our Clinical Internship in India!

Authentic ayurvedic approach

Dr. Vijith and Dr. Vidya are fervent practitioners and teachers of authentic Ayurveda – and it is our personal experience that when you study with such teachers – your understanding speeds up at least 3-fold. Also – and especially so – on a deeper level! They teach straight from the Classic Texts, but in a way which is very accessible as well as modern in its applications. An authentic ayurvedic approach is very important in these days, where Ayurveda otherwise is in a risk to lose its deeper roots by too much of adaptation to modern, regular western medicine, which is based on a much more fragmented and mechanical paradigm than was the case with the more holistic oriental or other traditional healing sciences. Ayurveda has its own and very solid paradigm, and it is only when one understands this thoroughly, applies it thoroughly and lives it thoroughly, that one really gets to the core and effectiveness of Ayurveda. Then more than ever ayurvedic practice can and will show excellent results in clinical practice. This is very important, not only for the patients, but also for the profession itself: in order to maintain and nourish the respect that Ayurveda as a solid and clinical science deserves. In this retreat this approach will be highlighted, both in theory and in practice.

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Join our advanced clinical internship in India!

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Academy of Ayurvedic Studies, Amsterdam
offers

3 Week Internship in Kerala, India
Vata Vyadhi – Advanced level

Dates: January 13 – February 2 (2013)
Costs: €1600 (10% early bird discount, before November 15th)


Importance of Vata
Vata - listed as the first among Doshas - is said to be the leader of them. Without it, everything is sedentary and dead. It is movement and sensation which is the basic expression of life! There is no balance or imbalance possible without the involvement of Vata. In the chapter of Diagnosis of Vata diseases, Vagbhata (author of Ashtanga Hridaya) says – “Vata is the creator of universe, and Vata itself transforms into the universe, it sustains the universe and finally destroys it! It seems to be the merging point of trinity into unity!!”

Pathology
Being so vital, the imbalance of it results in severe conditions – both physically and mentally. Neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, parkinsons disease, paralysis are few examples of it. Degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, spondylosis, etc., also fall under Vata Vyadhi. Many convulsive diseases like few kinds of epilepsies also come under this group. We see a wide range of diseases from gastric irritation to Alzheimers being listed here. It’s the same Vata in different intensities, in different places, expressing different symptoms.

Treatments
It is interesting that the treatment of Vata became a part of wellness and wellbeing treatment in Kerala in the history, and nowadays all over the world. “Sukha S’eelata” – indulgence in soothing things – is explained as the basic line of treatment of Vata. Oil massages, oil baths, poultices, shirodhara, sweet sour & salty food, fresh wine, meat soup of fatty animals …. thus goes the treatment principle. But oil Vasti & cleansing Vastis are the strongest means of managing these conditions: these are serious interventions which could be challenging as well! In the internship we will give ample attention to all these treatments and interventions, their possibilities and their challenges.

Dr. Vijith and Dr. Vidya are great teachers of authentic Ayurveda – and it is our personal experience that when you study with such teachers – your understanding speeds up at least 3-fold. Also – and especially so – on a deeper level! They teach straight from the Classic Texts, but in a way which is super-accessible as well as modern in its applications. With depth and humor, and supported by a team of very experienced Ayurveda experts.

The Academy of Ayurvedic Studies will offer this program as a part of their long term study track, and this retreat will be accredited with 120 contact hours towards the accreditation of your Ayurveda studies at the AAS.
Maximum 12 students
Sign up through: www.ayurvedicstudies.nl


Internship Programma

Dr. Vijith:

“The first week (5 days) will be used to teach theory of diagnosis & treatment of Vata Vyadhi. Simultaneously we will prepare medicines used in Vata Vyadhi in our pharmacy. Students can observe as well as participate in this during all possible hours. So this week will look like:

  • 5.30 am waking up, half an hour for morning routine.
  • 6 am morning lessons will start.
  • 8 am first break for nasya & vyaayaama.
  • 9 am shower
  • 9.30 am breakfast
  • 10.30- 11.30 am practical session identifying & processing herbs used for Vata Vyadhi
  • 11.30am - 12 pm break
  • 12pm – 1 pm theory class.
  • 2 pm lunch break
  • 2-3 pm practical pharmacy training
  • 3.30 pm tea break
  • 3.30 -5.30 pm theory class or practical training in practical methods used in Vata Vyadhi.
  • 5.30- 6 pm refresh or shower
  • 6- 7 pm dinner
  • 7 pm visit to nearby Siva temple (optional)
  • 9 pm bed time.

After the first weekend we start medical camp for Vata Vyadhi in the 2nd week. We will do consultation for 10 patients per day. So appr. 50 patients in a week. We will divide students into groups of 5 people. When one group sits in outpatient consultation room with me, the other group will stay with Dr. Vidya to dispense medicine for the patients. Both groups will get explanation from both of us. Consultation starts from morning 10 to 1 noon. Then 2-5pm. We will interchange the batch from morning to afternoon. We work with a software for clinical documentation. That will give reports, which the students can take.

Third week also, we will do follow up for the same patients, and in selected 10 cases we will do whatever external therapies are needed. The same working hours will be spent on seeing the follow up patients & also doing treatments for the patients.”

Weekends: optional excursions backwaters & mountains in Kerala, time for assignments and integration.




AAS student internship in january/february 2013

For participants who are joining the internship with Dr. Vijith in India, we have the following conclusive registration requirements, rules and procedures:

1) The internship will be a three week program, together with external students from Atreya and other schools. The internship will consist of three weeks: i.e. 15 contact days of a minimum of 8 contact hours per day, which is a minimum of 120 contact hours total. You will have to count on some work load extending into the weekends! It is also wise to prepare well, and to work out all the information when back at home, in order to get to another 240 self-study hours, required for this level of education.

2) Cost of three week internship: contact hours and day program are included in the normal curriculum fee, other costs such as travel, accomodation, board and excursions will have to be paid by yourself. We, from our side, have done our utmost best to keep those costs as low as possible. Room/board/excursion: €400 for the full internship to be paid to Dr. Vijith, see below.

3) Travel, booking tickets and visa is students/participants own responsibility. We advise you to book tickets ASAP. We can provide you with information in order to help you with this.

4) Room and board go through Dr. Vijith, and you will have to pay him directly upon arrival, through the coordinator on location. Room cost based on two persons in one shared room for everyone! If you NEED a single room, let us know ASAP and we can discuss options as well as extra costs involved.

5) We ask for your full cooperation and commitment, and for your understanding for the fact that an internship in India is a fairly complex event to organise for the AAS and for Dr. Vijith.
Participation in the program in January/February means that full commitment to that program, as it is presented to you, is required. Personal adjustments are possible under exceptional circumstances only.

Reread this information carefully and then, if any questions remain, contact us ASAP.


Overview all costs

Costs
Amount
Remarks
Internship India
€1600/1440
To be paid to AAS, 10% early bird discount, registration and payment before November 15th
Flight to India – return
€800 (appr.)
To be arranged by yourself
Visa India
€100
To be arranged by yourself
Food & Board Clinic Dr. Vijith, plus excursion
€400
To be paid to Dr. Vijith



Other costs:


- souvenirs


- ayurvedic products


- meals restaurants


- taxis


- other





Total:

FILL OUT YOURSELF!!!

Maximum 12 students
Sign up through: www.ayurvedicstudies.nl