Open to all students of Ayurveda from all schools.
Overview:
The Gurukul system of education in the Vedic scheme refers to a residential type of schooling where the shishyas (students) reside in or near the Guru's home and acquire knowledge from the teacher. Not only do students acquire important knowledge on various subjects taught, but also learn about this way of life.
Through the Gurukul system, students will have the opportunity to learn authentic Ayurveda under the direct supervision of a guide & mentor in a transformative, immersive, spiritual and traditional ashram environment.
Students will engage in a comprehensive Ayurvedic curriculum that facilitates competency through direct experience with a competent Ayurvedic practitioner.
Accommodation:
Our In-Person Gurukul Clinical Residency takes place at the beautiful Kashi ashram in Sebastian, Florida.
The Kashi campus offers 80 acres of natural landscapes along the St. Sebastian River where attendees can truly unwind and steep in the richness of Mother Nature.
While accommodation is not listed in our program price, Sebastian, Florida has a diverse selection of lodging options. Students may stay at the ashram in onsite accommodation ranging from shared dorms to camping, or opt to stay in a local hotel, resort or a private Airbnb.
There are several accommodation options within walking distance of the Ashram. Students are responsible to set up their own accommodations. Executive chef Swami Rudra Das lovingly prepares and serves three delicious, nourishing, vegetarian meals daily that are included.
Curriculum:
Visual examination, palpation, and the art of questioning; overview of the 8-fold diagnostic method with a focus on pulse reading, tongue, speech, and general form analysis; prakruti and vikruti assessment; how to assess the quality of the bodily tissues; and assessment of a person's digestive fire, undigested toxins in the body, their prana, tejas, and ojas.
Basic principles of Panchakarma, preparations of medicines needed for each process, their procedure and application according to the nature of the disease; facial, head massage (shiroabhyanga), foot massage (padabhyanga), powder massage with medicinal powder (udhwarthana), bolus bag massage with medicinal leaves, rice, and powder (elakizhi, navarakizhi, podikizhi), oil massage (abhyanga), oil bath (pizhichil), shirodhara, thailadhara, and ksheeradhara, traditional Kalari Marma massage, nasal instillation (nasyam), eye treatment using medicated oil (tharpanam), medicated oil in ear (karnapooranam), medicated oil over the neck, low back, and knee (greeva vasti, katti vasti, and janu vasti).
Daily Schedule & Contact Hours:
Saturday:
Orientation (3 Hours)
Gurukul Clinical Residency Mentorship (3 Hours)
Gurukul Clinical Residency Practicum (3 Hours)
Cooking Demonstration (1 Hour)
Sunday - Saturday:
Gurukul Clinical Residency Experience (10 Hours x 7 Days)
Sunday:
Final Theory & Practice (2 Hours)
Gurukul Clinical Residency Mentorship (3 Hours)
Final Ceremony & Graduation Celebration (5 Hours)
Sample Schedule:
6:00 - 8:00: Theory & Practice (2 Hours)
8:00 - 10:00: Breakfast & Free Time
10:00 - 13:00: Gurukul Clinical Residency Mentorship (3 Hours)
13:00 - 15:00: Lunch & Free Time
15:00 - 18:00: Gurukul Clinical Residency Practicum (3 Hours)
18:00 - 19:00: Ayurvedic Cooking Demonstration (1 Hour)
19:00 - 20:00: Supper
20:00 - 21:00: Satsang (1 Hours)
Please note:
The Yoga Veda Gurukul Clinical Residency programs have an intensive schedule (approximately 10 classroom hours per day) and curriculum that is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. To be admitted, you may be asked to demonstrate medical and mental health and readiness to fully participate in the demands of the program.