Training in Maharishi Ayurveda
Curriculum
Maharishi Vedic University
Vedic Physiological Purification Programme (Panchakarma)
One-Month Technician Training Course.
Introduction to the Course
Ayurveda is a most ancient and respected scientific system of natural health care. It has been revived in its completeness by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in full accord with the classical texts and in collaboration with the world's foremost Ayurvedic physicians. Thus it is called Maharishi Ayurveda.
This course, for training Maharishi Ayurveda Technicians, teaches the practical and theoretical aspects of the Vedic Physiological Purification Programme (Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma), a purification and rejuvenation system using oil massage, fomentation and other cleansing procedures to create harmony and balance in both the physiology and the mind. It is a simple yet profound system designed to prevent accumulation of impurities in body and mind and to restore balance in the functioning of the physiology.
Goal of the course
The student who completes the course and testing successfully will be authorised to practice as a Maharishi Ayurveda Technician under the supervision of a physician within a Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre or Maharishi Spa.
Practical Knowledge
This course trains the participants in mastering the following methodologies of Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma:
Abhyanga: soothing
body massage with warm medicated oil to create balance in the physiology and
to remove impurities.
Vishesh: deep
muscle massage with medicated oil; this massage utilizes greater pressure to
remove deep-seated impurities.
Udvartana: massage done with. a special paste to revitalize circulation;
mainly for overweight individuals.
Garshan: vigorous
and energizing massage to remove stiffness and deposits, to revitalize the
physiology.
Pizichili: gentle
massage accompanied by a flow of oil over the entire body to create deep
rest, calmness and provide a nourishing effect.
Pindaswedana:
combination of massage and heat treatment to provide a nourishing effect.
Shirodhara: oil stream on the forehead to give deep rest to the nervous
system, Shirobasti oil bath for the head to relieve stress and remove
impurities.
Swedana: herbalised steam bath to mobilize impurities for elimination.
Basti: variety of enema treatments for elimination of impurities.
Nasya:
purification treatment for the head.
Netra Tarpana:
soothing purification treatment for the eyes.
Theoretical Knowledge
The theoretical basis and intellectual understanding of the practical methodologies is taught in the light of Maharishi Vedic Science (the science of complete knowledge) during the evening sessions.
Themes
Week 1: Introduction to Maharishi Ayurveda:
Definition of Maharishi Ayurveda, its origin, tradition, and references in
the Vedic literature;
Purpose of Maharishi Ayurveda: prevention, cure, gaining higher states of
consciousness as the basis for perfect health;
The three main principles: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, their origin and functioning;
Normal and abnormal functioning of Vata, Pitta, Kapha in Human Physiology
and the Universe;
The position of Maharishi Ayurveda in Maharishi's
Vedic Science.
Week 2: Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma:
Definition of Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma and
its purpose;
The different methods used by Maharishi Ayurveda to purify mind and body in
a holistic manner;
General overview of the procedure:
Pre-treatment, Main-treatment, Post-treatment;
Pre-treatment elaborated;
Main-treatment elaborated;
Main-treatment elaborated.
Week 3: Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma:
Post-treatment elaborated;
Behaviour supporting health and longevity: Maharishi Ayurveda herbal food
supplements to support and maintain a balanced physiological and mental
functioning after completing Panchakarma;
Short introduction to Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health.
Week 4: The 40 approaches of Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health:
Introduction to the basis of Life, the Constitution of the Universe, the
Veda;
An overview of the different branches of Maharishi Vedic Science;
Introduction to the 40 approaches of Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health and
their relationship with the human physiology as elaborated by Pr. Tony
Nader, MD, PhD.
Duration of the Course: 30 days
28 days: 7 days full time with up to one day off per week when circumstances allow – more likely one half-day off per week or 2 days off during the one month.
2 additional days: first day of the course for registration and administrative procedures, last day for testing.
Example of daily schedule:
8 hours a day, 6 days a week
Practice sessions: 9:00 12:00 and 13:30 17:00
Theoretical lessons: 20:00 21:30
That’s a total of 192 hours of actual training, and 16 hours other
activities.
Legal Considerations
The course is held under the supervision of
physicians.
After graduation the MAV-Technician may be
employed at a Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre or Maharishi Vedic Health
Centre or Maharishi Spa.
The MAV-Technicians are not qualified nor
authorized to open or run an Ayurveda Centre on their own, neither are they
authorized to work in any facility other than Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Centre or Maharishi Vedic Health Centre or Maharishi Spa.
Candidates are required to sign an Agreement to
that effect prior to being accepted on the course.
The course ends with the final examinations of both theory and practice.
