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I am a seasoned Ayurveda expert Vaidya Kanika, with 15 years of experience in Ayurveda practice and training. I am excited to welcome you to the world of Ayurveda and promote experiential learning!! Please watch free preview lectures. I am sure you will love them!

Welcome to "Find Your Ayurvedic Body Type: Diet & Lifestyle Guide," a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. This course is designed to help you discover your unique body type, or Dosha—Vata, Pitta, or Kapha—and provide personalized recommendations for diet and lifestyle to achieve optimal health and well-being.

In this comprehensive course, you'll start by learning the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, including the characteristics and functions of each Dosha. You'll then take an in-depth assessment to determine your specific body type. With this knowledge, you'll explore tailored dietary guidelines, including foods to favor and avoid, to maintain balance and harmony within your body.

The course also delves into lifestyle practices suited to each Dosha, covering daily routines, exercise, and stress management techniques that align with your unique constitution. You'll gain practical insights into seasonal adjustments, herbal remedies, and detoxification methods to support your health throughout the year.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of your Ayurvedic body type and the tools to create a personalized diet and lifestyle plan. Embrace the holistic approach of Ayurveda to boost your energy, enhance your well-being, and achieve lasting balance and vitality. Join us and unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier you.

Understand the Prakriti: Explore the meaning, functions and impact of dosha, the three primary body types (prakriti), how the body types form and much more.

Identify Your Prakriti: Understand your unique Ayurvedic body type—Vata, Pitta, or Kapha—through a detailed assessment.

Explore Body Type Traits: Understand your body type and how your body behaves physically, physiologically, and emotionally. Learn the major traits so you can control or navigate them effectively.

Dietary Guidelines: Learn specific dietary recommendations tailored to your Dosha to promote balance and optimal health.

Food Classes: Get a detailed understanding of how you should consume grains, dairy, fruits, vegetables, alcohol, and many more classes of foods according to your body type.

Lifestyle Practices: Discover daily routines, exercise regimens, and stress management techniques suitable for your body type.

Practical Application: Gain practical tips and tools to implement Ayurvedic principles into your daily life, leading to sustainable health and wellbeing.

Expand your Ayurvedic journey by exploring my other courses. Dive into "Dinacharya: Mastering Daily Routines for Optimal Health," get deeper understanding of Ayurvedic concepts with "Detailed Fundamental Course in Ayurveda," and enhance your dietary knowledge with "Ayurvedic Nutrition: Eating for Balance and Wellness."

Each course offers valuable insights and practical tools to further your understanding and practice of Ayurveda, empowering you to lead a balanced and healthy life. Join us and continue your path to holistic well-being!

Topics Covered -

Section 1: Introduction

Sneak Peek into Ayurveda

Classical aim of Ayurveda

Origin of Ayurveda

Animation: Ashtang Ayurveda - the Eight Limbs of Ayurveda

Assignment 1: Your Understanding of Ayurveda

Quiz 1: Ayurveda Basics

Section 2: Understanding the Three Energies: Triguna

Understanding the Three Energies: Triguna

The Satvic Person

The Rajasic Person

The Tamasic Person

Animation: Understanding the Three Energies: Triguna

Animation: The Way you see Things

Triguna - the Game of Life

Animation - The Game of Life

Assignment 2: The mind Type

Quiz 2: Quiz on triguna

Section 3: Introduction to the Guna

The 41 Guna (Essential Properties of the Substance)

Animation Gurvadi Guna - 20 Physical Properties

Animation Paradi Guna - 10 Comparative Properties

Animation Vishesha Guna - 5 Special Properties

Animation Adhyatmika Guna - 6 sublimel Properties

Quiz 3: Types of Guna

Assignment 3: Assess the Impact of Guna on Health

Section 4: The Five Great Elements

Short Animated Intro - The Five Elements

How do The Five Elements form

How do The Five Elements Combine

Quiz 4: Introduction to The Five Elements in ayurveda

Section 5: The Dosha

What is the meaning of “Dosha”

The Tripod of Tridosha

The Metabolic patterns

The Vata Dosha

Properties of Vata

Abodes of vata

10 prominent signs of Vata excess

The Pitta Dosha

Properties of Pitta

Abodes of Pitta

10 prominent signs of Pitta excess

The celestial equivalents of the doshas

Dosha in everything around you

Introduction to Tridosha

Assignment 4: Explore the dosha systems around you

Section 6: Agni - The Fire Inside

The Concept of Agni

The Concept of Koshthagni

How the Koshthagni works

Section 7: The Ayurvedic Tissue System

Short Intro - The Seven dhatu

Section 8: Ojas - The Life Force

The Concept of Ojas

Ojas 2

Ojas 3

Section 9: Prakriti: the Ayurvedic Body Constitution

What is Prakriti or the Ayurvedic Constitution

How does Prakriti forms

What are the types of doshas based Ayurvedic Constitution

Section 10: The Vata Body Type

What is the normal vata height

What is the normal weight for vata people

How is the face of a vata person

How is the skin of a vata person

Discover the hair type of a vata person

How is the normal respiration of a vata person

How the circulation of a vata person works

How the digestive system of a vata person works

How are the joints of a vata person

The normal excretion of a vata person

How the nervous system of a vata person works

How is the memory of a vata person

How is the normal behaviour of a vata person

How is the sleep of a vata person

Quiz: The vata quiz

Section 11: The Pitta Body Type

What is the normal pitta height

What is the normal weight for pitta people

How is the face of a pitta person

How is the skin of a pitta person

Discover the hair type of a pitta person

How is the normal respiration of a pitta person

How the circulation of a pitta person works

How the digestive system of a pitta person works

How are the joints of a pitta person

The normal excretion of a pitta person

How the nervous system of a pitta person works

How is the memory of a pitta person

How is the normal behaviour of a pitta person

How is the sleep of a pitta person

Quiz: The pitta quiz

Section 12: The Kapha Body Type

What is the normal kapha height

What is the normal weight for kapha people

How is the face of a kapha person

How is the skin of a kapha person

Discover the hair type of a kapha person

How is the normal respiration of a kapha person

How the circulation of a kapha person works

How the digestive system of a kapha person works

How are the joints of a kapha person

The normal excretion of a kapha person

How the nervous system of a kapha person works

How is the memory of a kapha person

How is the normal behaviour of a kapha person

How is the sleep of a kapha person

Quiz: The kapha quiz

Section 13: Find Your Body Type

The Three Body Types

How To find your Body Type

Assignment 5: Calculate your body type

Section 14: Rasa Panchak (5 Elements of Food)

What is Rasa Panchak

What is Rasa

Elements in 6 Rasa

Movement of Rasa

63 Combinations In Rasa

Quiz 8: Understanding Rasa

Section 15: The Ayurvedic Concept of Potency (Virya)

What is Virya

Primary Types of Virya

Heat Creating Potency and its impact 1

Heat Creating Potency and its impact 2

Coolness Creating Potency and its impact 1

Coolness Creating Potency and its impact 1

Section 16: Vipaka Post - digestion Taste Transformation

What is Vipaka or the transformed taste

What are the stages of Vipaka (Digestion)

What is the effect of Vipaka

What is the difference between Rasa and Vipaka

SECTION 17: THE SPECIAL EFFECT - PRABHAVA

1.What is the special effect Prabhava

SECTION 18: THE IDEAL VATA LIFESTYLE

Vata - General Dietary Choices

Vata - Consistent Schedule

Vata Self - care Practises

Vata Grounding Activities

Vata Mindfulness and meditation

Vata Social Connection

Ideal Vata Lifestyle - Short Notes

SECTION 19: THE IDEAL PITTA LIFESTYLE

Pitta - General Dietary Choices

Pitta- Daily Routine

Pitta- Work and Stress Management

Pitta- Emotional Well being

Pitta- Environmental Factors

Ideal Lifestyle Pitta - Short Notes

SECTION 20: THE IDEAL KAPHA LIFESTYLE

Kapha - General Dietary Choices

Kapha - Exercise and Movement

Kapha -Lifestyle and Routine

Kapha - Mental and emotional well being

Kapha - sleep and rest

Ideal Lifestyle Kapha- Short Notes

SECTION 21: AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR IDEAL VATA DIET

Grains for Vata

Legumes and Pulses for Vata

Fruits for Vata

Vegetables for Vata

Oils and Fats for Vata

Meat for Vata

Dairy Products for Vata

Sweetners for Vata

Dry Fruits for Vata

Alcohols for Vata

Spices for Vata

Tips for an Ideal Vata Diet- Short Notes

SECTION 22: AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR IDEAL PITTA DIET

Grains for Pitta

Legumes and Pulses for Pitta

Fruits for Pitta

Vegetables for Pitta

Oils and Fats for Pitta

Meat for Pitta

Dairy Products for Pitta

Sweetners for Pitta

Dry Fruits for Pitta

Alcohols for Pitta

Spices for Pitta

Tips for an Ideal Pitta Diet - Short Notes

SECTION 23: AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR IDEAL KAPHA DIET

Grains for Kapha

Legumes and Pulses for Kapha

Fruits for Kapha

Vegetables for Kapha

Oils and Fats for Kapha

Dry Fruits for Kapha

Alcohols for Kapha

Tips for an Ideal Kapha Diet - Short Notes