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Academy of Ayurvedic Studies, Amsterdam
offers
3 Week
Internship in Kerala, India
Vata
Vyadhi – Advanced level
Dates: January 13 – February 2 (2013)
Costs: €1600 (10% early bird discount, before November
15th)
Importance of Vata
Vata - listed as the first among Doshas - is said to be the leader of them.
Without it, everything is sedentary and dead. It is movement and sensation
which is the basic expression of life! There is no balance or imbalance
possible without the involvement of Vata. In the chapter of Diagnosis of Vata
diseases, Vagbhata (author of Ashtanga Hridaya) says – “Vata is the creator of
universe, and Vata itself transforms into the universe, it sustains the
universe and finally destroys it! It seems to be the merging point of trinity
into unity!!”
Pathology
Being so vital, the imbalance of it results in severe conditions – both
physically and mentally. Neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, motor
neuron disease, parkinsons disease, paralysis are few examples of it.
Degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, spondylosis, etc., also fall under
Vata Vyadhi. Many convulsive diseases like few kinds of epilepsies also come
under this group. We see a wide range of diseases from gastric irritation to
Alzheimers being listed here. It’s the same Vata in different intensities, in
different places, expressing different symptoms.
Treatments
It is interesting that the treatment of Vata became a part of wellness and
wellbeing treatment in Kerala in the history, and nowadays all over the world.
“Sukha S’eelata” – indulgence in soothing things – is explained as the basic line
of treatment of Vata. Oil massages, oil baths, poultices, shirodhara, sweet
sour & salty food, fresh wine, meat soup of fatty animals …. thus goes the
treatment principle. But oil Vasti & cleansing Vastis are the strongest
means of managing these conditions: these are serious interventions which could
be challenging as well! In the internship we will give ample attention to all
these treatments and interventions, their possibilities and their challenges.
Dr. Vijith and Dr. Vidya are great teachers of authentic Ayurveda – and it
is our personal experience that when you study with such teachers – your
understanding speeds up at least 3-fold. Also – and especially so – on a deeper
level! They teach straight from the Classic Texts, but in a way which is super-accessible
as well as modern in its applications. With depth and humor, and supported by a
team of very experienced Ayurveda experts.
The Academy of Ayurvedic Studies
will offer this program as a part of their long term study track, and this
retreat will be accredited with 120 contact hours towards the accreditation of
your Ayurveda studies at the AAS.
Maximum 12 students
Internship
Programma
Dr. Vijith:
“The first week (5 days) will
be used to teach theory of diagnosis & treatment of Vata Vyadhi.
Simultaneously we will prepare medicines used in Vata Vyadhi in our pharmacy.
Students can observe as well as participate in this during all possible hours.
So this week will look like:
- 5.30 am waking up, half an hour for morning
routine.
- 6 am morning lessons will start.
- 8 am first break for nasya & vyaayaama.
- 9 am shower
- 9.30 am breakfast
- 10.30- 11.30 am practical session
identifying & processing herbs used for Vata Vyadhi
- 11.30am - 12 pm break
- 12pm – 1 pm theory class.
- 2 pm lunch break
- 2-3 pm practical pharmacy training
- 3.30 pm tea break
- 3.30 -5.30 pm theory class or practical
training in practical methods used in Vata Vyadhi.
- 5.30- 6 pm refresh or shower
- 6- 7 pm dinner
- 7 pm visit to nearby Siva temple (optional)
- 9 pm bed time.
After the first weekend we
start medical camp for Vata Vyadhi in the 2nd week. We will do consultation for
10 patients per day. So appr. 50 patients in a week. We will divide students
into groups of 5 people. When one group sits in outpatient consultation room
with me, the other group will stay with Dr. Vidya to dispense medicine for the
patients. Both groups will get explanation from both of us. Consultation starts
from morning 10 to 1 noon. Then 2-5pm. We will interchange the batch from
morning to afternoon. We work with a software for clinical documentation. That
will give reports, which the students can take.
Third week also, we will do
follow up for the same patients, and in selected 10 cases we will do whatever
external therapies are needed. The same working hours will be spent on seeing
the follow up patients & also doing treatments for the patients.”
Weekends: optional excursions backwaters &
mountains in Kerala, time for assignments and integration.
AAS student internship in january/february 2013
For participants who are joining the
internship with Dr. Vijith in India, we have the following conclusive
registration requirements, rules and procedures:
1) The internship will be a three week
program, together with external students from Atreya and other schools. The
internship will consist of three weeks: i.e. 15 contact days of a minimum of 8
contact hours per day, which is a minimum of 120 contact hours total. You will
have to count on some work load extending into the weekends! It is also wise to
prepare well, and to work out all the information when back at home, in order
to get to another 240 self-study hours, required for this level of education.
2) Cost of three week internship: contact
hours and day program are included in the normal curriculum fee, other costs
such as travel, accomodation, board and excursions will have to be paid by
yourself. We, from our side, have done our utmost best to keep those costs as
low as possible. Room/board/excursion: €400 for the full internship to be paid
to Dr. Vijith, see below.
3) Travel, booking tickets and visa is
students/participants own responsibility. We advise you to book tickets ASAP.
We can provide you with information in order to help you with this.
4) Room and board go through Dr. Vijith, and
you will have to pay him directly upon arrival, through the coordinator on
location. Room cost based on two persons in one shared room for everyone! If
you NEED a single room, let us know ASAP and we can discuss options as well as
extra costs involved.
5) We ask for your full cooperation and
commitment, and for your understanding for the fact that an internship in India
is a fairly complex event to organise for the AAS and for Dr. Vijith.
Participation in the program in January/February
means that full commitment to that program, as it is presented to you, is
required. Personal adjustments are possible under exceptional circumstances
only.
Reread this information carefully and then, if
any questions remain, contact us ASAP.
Overview all costs
Costs
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Amount
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Remarks
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Internship India
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€1600/1440
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To be paid to AAS, 10% early bird discount,
registration and payment before November 15th
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Flight to India – return
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€800 (appr.)
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To be arranged by yourself
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Visa India
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€100
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To be arranged by yourself
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Food & Board Clinic Dr. Vijith, plus
excursion
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€400
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To be paid to Dr. Vijith
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Other costs:
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- souvenirs
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- ayurvedic products
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- meals restaurants
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- taxis
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- other
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Total:
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FILL OUT YOURSELF!!!
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Maximum 12 students
