1. The art of healing through Ayurveda: syllabus
Tamika Phillips Ph.D
Professor, Health Sciences
School of Natural Health Studies

2. Instructor: Dr. Tamika Phillips
Office: Section C:201
Office Number: (401) Fax (401)
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am-9:30am & Tues –Thurs 1:00pm-3:00pm
Course web page:

3. Syllabus of Ayurveda medicine Fall 2011
Description
This course is on the ancient India medicine called Ayurveda that is over 5,000 years old. The holistic approach to Ayurveda has two meanings 1. Ayus and 2. Veda. Ayus is the meaning of lifespan and Veda is the knowledge to obtain from the practice. The basic principle of Ayurveda that is taught during the lecture is how to prevent and treat diseases to maintain balance in the mind-body-spirit.
Organization
This is a lecture course that will explain the history, healing, and diet in the Ayurveda practice. During the lecture students are require to take notes for projects, and self test to see how far you have come to the understanding of Ayurveda. The lecture will be given by the professor of the class and sometimes from former students who practice Ayurveda medicine.

4. Course objectives Lecture topics Text
To introduce students to Ayurveda Medicine history
To introduce students to the art of healing through Ayurveda practice
Show students how to use Ayurveda in everyday lives
Provide students a clear understanding to the practice of Ayurveda Medicine
Lecture topics
History of Ayurveda
The three basic energy types called Dosha
Treatments
Diet
Community Centers
Farmer’s Markets
Text
Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume one: Fundamental Principles
Vasant Dattatray Lad, M.A. Sc.
2002
ISBN: