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Ayurveda Explained: A holistic path to health, vitality, and spiritual balance through ancient wisdom
Overview
Ayurveda is a spiritually-based practice that connects the mind and body in its view of health and disease. The term ‘Ayurveda’ itself is a combination of two Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Ayurveda is of the mind (Sattva), soul (Atman) and body (Sharira).
Ayurvedic Medicine has at its core universal interconnectedness between individuals, health and the universe itself. Based on our body’s constitution, referred to as prakriti, and dosha (life forces) AM ascribed treatments, diet, practices and lifestyle recommendations to balance the life force. By amending our habits to balance our dosha we can gain vitality and wellness.
As you begin to familiarise yourself with AM you’ll come across such wonderful concepts around your health, existence and wellbeing.
You'll explore concepts such as:
Ayurvedic Medicine has at its core universal interconnectedness between individuals, health and the universe itself. Based on our body’s constitution, referred to as prakriti, and dosha (life forces) AM ascribed treatments, diet, practices and lifestyle recommendations to balance the life force. By amending our habits to balance our dosha we can gain vitality and wellness.
As you begin to familiarise yourself with AM you’ll come across such wonderful concepts around your health, existence and wellbeing.
You'll explore concepts such as:
- Constitutional diet (individualistic and energetic)
- Prana, the cosmic principle of movement of energy
- Understanding your constitution (Prakriti) and overcoming imbalances (Vikruti)
- The influence of the Five Great Elements (Mahabhutas) of fire, earth, air, water and space/ether on our lives
- How to work with your Dosha (physical constitution) and Guna (psychological) constitution
Details
HOW WILL YOU LEARN ▼
DNHC513: Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Nutrition
Learning and teaching
This self-paced, blended learning unit introduces learners to the foundational principles of Ayurveda, emphasising the deep connection between mind, body, health, and disease. Through a combination of online content and reflective practice, students will explore core Ayurvedic concepts, become familiar with key terminology, and engage with practical methods designed to support balance, vitality, and holistic wellbeing.
What's included:
Learning and teaching
This self-paced, blended learning unit introduces learners to the foundational principles of Ayurveda, emphasising the deep connection between mind, body, health, and disease. Through a combination of online content and reflective practice, students will explore core Ayurvedic concepts, become familiar with key terminology, and engage with practical methods designed to support balance, vitality, and holistic wellbeing.
What's included:
- Each topic is presented with a workbook that walks you through concepts, it offers activities, videos and a practical tasks to consolidate your learning.
- A full glossary of terminology is included.
- Exclusive lecture series by esteemed Ayurvedic Practitioner, Indu Arora, based in the US, who shares wonderful Ayurvedic wisdom to help bring simplicity to our complex lives.
- Recorded lecture by Dr Sadhu Prathikanti, based in the United States, which comprehensively explores concepts in AM.
- Ayurvedic Lifestyle Planner to help you plan and make Ayurvedic changes
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Assessment methods
At Well College we see assessments not as tests but as learning tools, they are not meant to trick you, rather they are designed to provide you with another learning opportunity. There are four topics in this unit with a set of approximately 10 multi-choice questions to answer. The assessment is open book and you can take up to three attempts to complete. Once you have completed and passed your quiz, you will be granted access to download your Certificate along with a Statement of Continuing Education Points. |
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Learning at WCG
Classes vary by course and mix formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry experts, and peers. WCG prioritises active learning over large lectures, with core content provided online through readings, videos, and other on‑demand materials.
Classes vary by course and mix formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry experts, and peers. WCG prioritises active learning over large lectures, with core content provided online through readings, videos, and other on‑demand materials.
COURSE STRUCTURE ▼
There are four topics to complete the unit. There is one downloadable PDF workbook and within each topic is a downloadable PDF Text Book.
There is a set of readings including tools and templates referred to in the text Book.
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
There is a set of readings including tools and templates referred to in the text Book.
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
UNIT CONTENT ▼
The principles that make Ayurveda a body, mind and spirit healing practice
We'll unfold the concepts of prana (energy), the flow of prana and the chakras and how Ayurveda is a truly holistic practice that includes more than merely the physical body. We also begin to explore concepts critical to Ayurveda such as Ojas, the types of prana, and yoga and prana.
Exploration and understanding the Dosha
You'll experience practical tasks to help you understand Ayurvedic constitution and how the Five Great Elements of Fire, Air, Water, Earth, and Space influence whole-being wellness. With this knowledge you be able to confidently explore the world of the Dosha and begin your understanding of balance or imbalance of dosha in daily life. You're provided with an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Booklet to map out your own Ayurvedic lifestyle and plan as you move through each module.
Getting to know temperaments and constitution
We start out with a thorough look at areas of body, mind and spirit, that is Prakriti, Dhatus, Guna, and Dosha to build our foundation knowledge. We can now layer more specific learnings on imbalance (Vikruti) as well as how to determine our individual temperaments.
Ayurvedic physiology
In this module you'll unpack the deeper concepts within the tri-doshic philosophy, covering Vayu/Vata, Pitta and Kapha and understanding the finer lifestyle aspects of each dosha, including the Five Prana, and how these influence health, wellbeing and ananda (bliss). We begin to look at Ayurvedic face mapping, tongue diagnosis, and body clocks to broaden your holistic healing view. From here we can dive deeper into ways we can create balance and harmony of body, mind and spirit, and how the six tastes can be used to create wellness.
Constitutional characteristics - Prakriti
A wonderful section on how we energetically come to be who we are in our bodies so we can better understand 'constitution', Vikruit, cycles and ojas so as to work with them to find sat, chit, ananda (existence, consciousness, bliss). Holding a more complete view of Ayurveda we can make a deeper dive into each of the Dosha looking at what imbalance looks like and where balance might be found.
Working with your constitution
This section is a highly practical module to bring your framework of learnings together so you can enhance your practical application and experience of Ayurveda. We look at how to use food (and the energy within it), routines, sleep, movement, and dosha to find your life balance and wellbeing. We cover the food groups, seasons, food combining , food energetics, recipes for balancing dosha and much more.
We'll unfold the concepts of prana (energy), the flow of prana and the chakras and how Ayurveda is a truly holistic practice that includes more than merely the physical body. We also begin to explore concepts critical to Ayurveda such as Ojas, the types of prana, and yoga and prana.
Exploration and understanding the Dosha
You'll experience practical tasks to help you understand Ayurvedic constitution and how the Five Great Elements of Fire, Air, Water, Earth, and Space influence whole-being wellness. With this knowledge you be able to confidently explore the world of the Dosha and begin your understanding of balance or imbalance of dosha in daily life. You're provided with an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Booklet to map out your own Ayurvedic lifestyle and plan as you move through each module.
Getting to know temperaments and constitution
We start out with a thorough look at areas of body, mind and spirit, that is Prakriti, Dhatus, Guna, and Dosha to build our foundation knowledge. We can now layer more specific learnings on imbalance (Vikruti) as well as how to determine our individual temperaments.
Ayurvedic physiology
In this module you'll unpack the deeper concepts within the tri-doshic philosophy, covering Vayu/Vata, Pitta and Kapha and understanding the finer lifestyle aspects of each dosha, including the Five Prana, and how these influence health, wellbeing and ananda (bliss). We begin to look at Ayurvedic face mapping, tongue diagnosis, and body clocks to broaden your holistic healing view. From here we can dive deeper into ways we can create balance and harmony of body, mind and spirit, and how the six tastes can be used to create wellness.
Constitutional characteristics - Prakriti
A wonderful section on how we energetically come to be who we are in our bodies so we can better understand 'constitution', Vikruit, cycles and ojas so as to work with them to find sat, chit, ananda (existence, consciousness, bliss). Holding a more complete view of Ayurveda we can make a deeper dive into each of the Dosha looking at what imbalance looks like and where balance might be found.
Working with your constitution
This section is a highly practical module to bring your framework of learnings together so you can enhance your practical application and experience of Ayurveda. We look at how to use food (and the energy within it), routines, sleep, movement, and dosha to find your life balance and wellbeing. We cover the food groups, seasons, food combining , food energetics, recipes for balancing dosha and much more.
LEARNING OUTCOMES ▼
When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:
1. Foundational Concepts in Ayurvedic Medicine
- Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy of Ayurvedic in relation to health
- Apply the principles of Ayurveda to food and nutrition
1. Foundational Concepts in Ayurvedic Medicine
- Explain the principles and interrelationship of Prana, Ojas, Tejas, Doshas, and Chakras
- Evaluate the characteristics of the three Doshas and their corresponding elements
- Investigate the six tastes (Rasas) and their elemental associations in Ayurvedic nutrition
- Discuss the concept of individual constitution (Prakriti) and its influence on health
- Critically analyse Ayurvedic principles for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing
- Describe the concept of Vikruti (imbalance) and approaches to restoring balance through Ayurvedic practices
- Critically evaluate the principles of Ayurvedic food combining and their effects on digestion and health
- Discuss the healing properties and energetic qualities of foods within the Ayurvedic framework
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ▼
REPS NZ - 15.5 CPD
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"By eating sattvic food, one's life span increases,
the mind becomes pure, and strength, health, and happiness are enhanced.” Inspired by Gita 17.7 |
Fees
This unit is $350 AUD
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Testimonial
“I enrolled in this course to reconnect with my body and spirit—and it’s exceeded every expectation. I’m finally learning to live in alignment with nature and myself.”
WCG Diploma Student
“We created this course to bring the wisdom of Ayurveda into everyday life—in a way that feels accessible, nurturing, and deeply transformational.”
WCG Director, Leanne
WCG Diploma Student
“We created this course to bring the wisdom of Ayurveda into everyday life—in a way that feels accessible, nurturing, and deeply transformational.”
WCG Director, Leanne
Pathways from this Unit
Each of the options below include the DHNC513: Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Nutrition.
You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
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You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
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