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19 March to 4 May, 2024

Advanced Ayurveda Dietetics

Join the Master Class on Ayurveda for nutritionists and dieticians! Explore physiology, dietary concepts, and management for clinical conditions over 30 hours. Fee: Rs. 6500. Earn 2 credits!

About the Course

Master Class on Select Topics

See FAQ for more info

Course Objectives

  • Introduction to physiology and metabolism in Ayurveda.
  • Ayurveda food classifications and principles of treatment
  • Dietary management in Ayurveda for selected clinical conditions – lectures by practicing vaidyas
  • Examining case studies and real-world examples to illuminate your own practice.

Course Logistics

  • An academically intense course with live sessions spanning 1.5 hours each session. Total duration: 30 hours. Credits: 2
  • All lecture recordings and PPTs will be shared.
  • Lecture recordings cannot be downloaded. They will be available till 10 Jan 2025.
  • PPTs will be available for download.
  • Pertinent articles will be provided where possible. Material has been specifically created to allow non-Ayurveda trained knowledge seekers to comprehend the content and a follow on to the "Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics" course.
  • Classes are expected to be discussion-based and hence, class size is limited to 30 participants only.
  • Enquiry based learning is encouraged, thus practicing nutritionists and dieticians are most likely to find the material more relevant.
  • Assignments and quizzes are compulsory as they will compliment your learning. They should be completed and submitted within the prescribed time limit.

Eligibility

  • Professional dieticians and nutritionists, who have been counselling patients or working in the nutrition field for at least 2 years. AND
  • Entry restricted to those who have completed our  Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics” online course.
  • If you are unclear about your eligibility please write to wellness@tdu.edu.in

Course output

  • You will receive a certificate for 2 credits. In line with NEP, this will be admissible in Indian universities and submitted to your credit bank.

Course Instructors

  • Dr Madhumitha Krishnan and Dt. Sonia Velarsan. See course information for brief bio.
  • Invited faculty of practising vaidyas for select diseases.

Contact

Course EligibilityCompleted 15 hrs, 1-credit, Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics course.Career PathFor practicing dieticians, nutritionists, Ayurveda vaidyas and those in allied healthcare fields.

Course Fee Details

Rs 6500 (No student discount available)

Information for "Select Topics" sessions that is is running as part of our Advanced Ayurveda Dietetics 2024 course.

  1. The final list will be shared by 2nd week of November.
  2. These sessions are open to all; however, the content is tailored to those who have completed our introductory course and, familiar with food and treatment concepts in Ayurveda. BAMS graduates are welcome.
  3. These sessions will NOT be informative for those with little to no knowledge of Ayurveda.  If you are confused about your eligibility, write to wellness@tdu.edu.in
  4. Participation certificates will be given for attendance of individual sessions. Attendees of individual sessions are exempt from assignments and quizzes that are being administered as part of the course.  
  5. You will have access to reading materials and PPTs for the sessions that you signed up for. You can download this information. These materials are for your personal use only and should not be shared with anyone else.
  6. You will receive a recording of the session you have signed up to attend. The recording will be available up to 10 Jan 2025. You cannot download the videos.

For more information

Official Contact

Sonia Velarsan, M.Sc., CDE, RD (Registered Dietitian)

Contact Info

wellness@tdu.edu.in

+91 7975651724