HES 3350 - Ayurveda I

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: HES 2150

This course covers the basic principles underlying Ayurveda and Yoga therapies. This course will cover the history of Ayurveda and yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Kleshas, breath and thought waves, subtle body theory, the stress response, chakra theory, Samkhya theory and Ayurveda, integrated yoga practice, tridosha theory, assessing vikriti, agni, ojas, and prakriti, and daily and seasonal regimes for preventative health maintenance.