Explore the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda in this informative talk by Dr. Neeta Gautam, a Family Physician and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. Discover the history, fundamentals, and modern applications of this traditional Indian medical practice. Learn to identify your constitution type or dosha through fifteen guiding questions, understand the causes and characteristics of imbalance, and gain insights into balancing each dosha. Explore general recommendations for all doshas and how they relate to daily routines, seasons, and life stages. Gain valuable knowledge about this holistic approach to health and wellness, presented by Stanford Health Library and The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
Disclaimer
Objectives
Background
Health
The 5 Elements
Three Doshas
What is your Dosha
Questions
Common Doshas
Vata
out of balance
Pitta
Pitta Characteristics
Kapha Characteristics
Causes of imbalance
How to balance
Recommendations
Routine
Meal Times
Water Intake
CCF
Time of Day
Seasons of the Year
Stages of Life
Malas
Alma
Om
Qualities Attributes
Additional Resources
Questions Answers
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
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Reviews
4.4 rating, based on 22 Class Central reviews
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The course is very interesting and very much informative. Today I learn very much about ayurveda. How's it's starts and how's it's work . Useful 👍 session
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it wasn’t that useful due to lack of access materials like questions and answers section as well as not proper written materials available
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"Introduction to Ayurveda: The Science of Life" is a course that provides a deep dive into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. It beautifully explains the core principles of Ayurveda, such as the doshas and the importance of maintaining balance for overall well-being. The cousre covers various aspects of Ayurveda, including diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural healing and holistic health practices. It's a must do course for those looking to explore the profound teachings of Ayurveda and incorporate them into their daily lives.
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Great full knowledge all contents are very detailed and comprehensive discuss every thing with subject.simple and understand able patron very good instructions and great lectur
But very bad thing at the end no certificate or reward very bad experience -
A good to go lecture on Ayurveda and its basic principles ...really helpful 👍 much appreciated
She provided a good knowledge of ayurveda ...like doshas, malas etc
Also the CCF tea is a very good option for the such specific conditions👍
Overall it's a basic but must have knowledge of ayurveda. -
Dr. Gautam very briefly explained the concepts of Ayurveda. The basics were covered very nicely, giving the learners a clear picture of all the aspects to consider while thinking through the glass of Ayurveda. This was very compactly described course yet so informative.
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Dr.Priyanka IqbalMyself as an Ayurvedic Physician, It initiated and enhanced me to explain the way to explain Basics of AYURVEDA during the Line of Treatment of mine.
Regards
Dr.Priyanka Iqbal,
Medical Officer(Ayurveda)
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Anurag VermaI completed this course it is very interesting to know about the ancient traditional medication system of india (Ayurveda) during course i have learn many things about Ayurvedic system and their medicinal herbs . -
For me that was the first course I ever took and I actually learned new thing from it ,and I’m willing to have more courses it’s very interesting to learn new things
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ANKIT KUMARFor me that was the first course I ever took and I actually learned new thing from it ,and I’m willing to have more courses it’s very interesting to learn new things -
Well, this course really helped me, knowing the knowledge of life which is so valuable I am very grateful to the presenters for sharing such meaningful material.
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Very nice course, im improved myself about Ayurveda
Thank you for giving this kind of classes, im very thankful to you -
Nice course.. best course.. I'm feeling very Happy after joining this course and I got some knowledge about Ayurveda
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Great teaching and elaborated really well to make a good basic understanding for the people who are new to Ayurveda .
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SIRAZUL ISLAMI really liked your way of teaching. I got to learn a lot.I hope more people will be influenced by this. -
As an introduction course,it was pretty good and easily understandable. Dr. Gotham made things easy to understand.
I would highly recommend this course to the people who want to know about the basics of Ayurved or just Ayurveda in general. -
Presented well on dosa and it's character and diet toward the dosa application with every Guna description and om importance with yoga and full body healting tactics it worth and breathing techniques all work well
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Great lecture on Introduction to Ayurveda . Simple yet effective presentation even palpable to layman. Thank you for the wonderful classes.
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Kinjal ChoksiIt was great session for introduction to ayurveda, it described all the basics which is needed for beginners. -
its very good class about ayurveda basic education. in ayurveda vata pitta kasa tri dosha are explained well.
