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Shaun has been teaching courses in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking in Australia since 1993. In 1997 he founded the Ayurvedic Medicine Department at Nature Care College in Sydney where he still teaches currently. He is available to teach various aspects of Ayurveda whether as face-to-face or in an online weekly format and has taught seminars at Yoga schools and Ayurvedic Colleges all around Australia.

Courses taught include Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurveda for Self-Healing, Ayurvedic Psychology, Advanced Ayurveda, Ayurveda for Holistic Health and Wellbeing and Ayurvedic Therapeutics.

In 2023 Nature Care College is offering a one-year Certificate in Ayurvedic Healing. See below for a more detailed description of the course content.

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One year Certificate in Ayurvedic Healing.

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unit 1

Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine – Unit 1.

Description: This unit of study introduces students to the philosophy and principles of this fascinating energetic system of healing, first recognised by the rishi (seers) of ancient India. Students will learn about their unique Ayurvedic body type and how to balance the bodymind using practical tools such as food, kitchen herbs, daily routines and yogic practises. They will also be introduced to the principles and practice of Panchakarma – the five deep cleansing practices of Ayurveda.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
• One written assignment
• Online class participation
Pre-requisites: Nil

Ayurveda For Self-Healing – Unit 2.

Description: This course is particularly suited to students wishing to deepen their understanding of Ayurvedic principles and their practical use in a contemporary setting. Students will receive a more detailed grounding in Ayurvedic physiology and will develop skills in Ayurvedic self-diagnosis using the pulse and the tongue. They will also be introduced to Ayurvedic self-healing approaches using food, massage, kitchen herbs, holistic detoxing and rejuvenation practices.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
• One written assignment
• Online class participation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine

unit 2
unit 3

Ayurvedic Psychology – Unit 3.

Description: This course is designed to give you an understanding of Ayurvedic and Yogic approaches to working with the mind. You will be taught how to assess mental temperament and will then be guided through various practices used to promote emotional, mental and spiritual harmony in day-to-day living. Students will also be introduced to allied Vedic sciences such as Vedic Astrology and Vedanta.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
• One written assignment
• Online class participation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine

Advanced Ayurvedic Healing – Unit 4.

Description: This course builds on material covered and skills developed in Ayurveda for Self-Healing. It explores in greater detail the philosophies that underpin Ayurveda and how health imbalances and disease can develop in an individual. Students will also refine their understanding of how to use food as medicine through Ayurvedic food combining and the yogic diet. They will also be introduced to Ayurvedic Aromatherapy, yogic eye exercises to improve vision and oil gargle, known as gandush. Time will be devoted to how Ayurveda understands the ageing process and how to age more gracefully using Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation. The principles of Vaastu (Vedic Feng Shui) will also be explored.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:
• One written assignment
• Online class participation
Pre-requisites: Ayurveda For Self-Healing

unit 4