The relevant schools of Indian Philosophy with special reference to Yoga.
Evolution of universe, Essential points in the history of Ayurveda, Historical figures in Ayurveda.
The concept of human anatomy and physiology according to Ayurveda
The study of marmas (vital points) in the body.
Panchabhoota (five elements) theory, Thridosha (three humor) theory, Guna (quality), Dhatu (Tissues), Mala (waste products), Prakruthi (body types), the concept of mind-body-soul relation.
Preventive aspects of health care, Dina Charya (daily routine), Ritu Charya (seasonal routine), Diet and its significance in health and disease, Skin care, Sexual pleasure &health, Preservation of environment, Diseases due to environmental pollution, Sadvritta (moral codes), physical, mental and spiritual values in life.
Identification and classification of medicinal plants, single drug remedies, mechanisms of drug action, Dravya(matter), Rasa(taste), Guna(quality), Virya(potency), Vipaka(transformed taste), Prabhava(special qualities), and their relevance in drug action.
Collection, purification, preservation, making of compound formulation, dosage, vehicles for medicines and methods of administration of ayurvedic medicine.
Aspects of ayurvedic metallurgy and alchemy, higher metals, mineral ores in ayurvedic medicine
Five parts of etiology, etiology of all diseases samprapthy (pathology), lakshana (symptoms) and Roga-Rogi Pareeksha (investigation of diseases and diseased-an ayurvedic perspective).
Treatment of common diseases, different branches of treatment.
Scope and practice of special treatment like Pizhichil, Kizhi, Thalam, Dhara, Poochu etc
Vajeekarana cikitsa(Aphrodisiac therapy)
Practical include identification of essential medicinal plants, familiarizing single drugs and compound formulations used in common diseases, Panchakarma purification treatments, Demonstration of Kerala special treatments Abhyanga, Kizhi, Pizhichil, Thalam, Dhara, Tharpana, Poochu etc. Visit to Ayurveda Herbal Garden, traditional ayurvedic center and ayurvedic hospitals also will be organized as part of the course, in addition to slide shows, video presentations by eminent acknowledged Ayurvedic physicians.