AY5411 Ayurvedic Therapies I
This series provides basic understanding and training in ayurvedic therapies used to maintain health and regain balance from as far as stage 3 of the ayurvedic pathogenesis model, and determining when to utilize integrative medicine and refer patients to other medical professionals. This series also provides insights into marma (pressure points) therapy and more advanced ayurvedic therapies such as ayurvedic yoga therapy and the allied sciences of medical vastu (architectural energetic science) and medical jyotish (astrology). The first course in this series focuses on lifestyles, daily routines, tanmatras (subtle elements), five senses therapies, breathing exercises, simple meditations and mindfulness, yamas (code of conduct), and niyamas (rules).
Prerequisite
Admission into the MSAS program; elective for students admitted to Bastyr University
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