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Din, in Sanskrit, means Day or Daily. Acharya means wisdom, or one who is learned. Dinacharya is the ayurvedic term for wisdom in knowing a lifestyle of how to live each day well. We will teach you how to navigate your life, at whatever pace you choose, to bring good living, in health and wellness into your life and the lives of those around you.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Dinacharya is to create a stronger ayurveda community in New York City through high-quality programs, abundant opportunities, promotion of self-awareness and demonstration of Integrity in education.
DINACHARYA - AYURVEDA HEALTH COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Presented by The Dinacharya Institute, New York
Director: Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD
Venues:
Courses - Prana Mandir Yoga Studio - 66 West 39th Street , NYC
Clinical - GoodMedicine Works, 95 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Faculty:
Aparna Bapat, BAMS
Yogi Dr. Amrit Raj, BAMS
HS Palep, MD, BFAM
Vasudha Gupta, BAMS
Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD, HC, CAPc
Lea Kraemer , ERYT
Sujata Ringawa, RYT
Ranjan Ranjan, BA
Uday Gupta, GG-GIA
Abha Lokhande, BAMS , MD
Lakshmi Chandra Mishra, MPharm, BAMS, PhD
Shekhar Annahambhotla, BAMS, RYT, CMT
Akhilesh Sharma, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)
Invited Faculty:
Robert Svoboda, BAMS
Bala Manyam, MD
Swarupa Nishar, BAMS, PT
Dinacharya is pleased to announce a formal training course for Ayurvedic Health Coach Counselor. The course is scheduled to begin October 26, 2007. It is the first course of this type being offered in New York City . Please contact us directly for an application and join us for the pilot year of this program!
This is an authentic course on ayurveda combined with practical instruction on CAM (complementary and alternative medicine), guidance on practice setup, clinical supervision, and self-care. Our focus is on the quality of instruction and the practical application of ayuvedic principles by students in the US upon graduation. This program is led by a board-certified, licensed MD, with vaidyas who have been teaching locally for years.
This program is designed for adult students wishing to integrate practical wellness instruction and quality holistic training in Ayurveda.
The course is divided into three levels. Level 3 is the full Ayurveda Health Coach Counselor Certification program. This level is designed for individuals with existing health care training. It aims to guide CAM practitioners, yoga instructors, and health care providers to integrate Ayurveda into clinical practice.
The Level 2 program is an Ayurvedic Yoga Teaching Certification course. This 200-hour course provides 100 hours of Hatha Yoga training and 100 hours of ayurveda training. For more complete information regarding this Level click here.
Level 1 is for the student interested in applying Ayurvedic lifestyle principles and practices to his/her own life as well as those of family and friends to restore and maintain a healthy life.
The Dinacharya Institute utilizes the best of academic instruction from authentic ayurvedic doctors, licensed physicians and health professionals; experiential learning; guided materials for proficiency in ayurveda; a place to gain practicum experience; resources for intellectual exploration; and a practical course in Ayurvedic Health and Medicine.
Please note there is an Application Fee of $50, payable to Dinacharya, to be paid for enrollment processing.
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Dinacharya Level 3 SHISHYA
Shishya is the Sanskrit word for dedicated student.
Ayurvedic Health Coach certification will be available to all certified, licensed, and registered health and medical professionals. Requirements for certification as a Health Coach include a bachelor's degree in any discipline, OR three years of experience in a health-related field, such as certification or license in Yoga, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Naturopathy, or Medicine. Medical students interested in holistic medicine are encouraged to attend.
Ayurvedic Health Coach Training and certification program to prepare the student for confident practice, integrating nutritional coaching, body/mind assessment, herbal practice, preparation of foods, yoga, pranayama, and lifestyle coaching.
Included:
(15) 17-hour weekend modules
Syllabus - A well-thought and meticulously prepared syllabus
A mentor who will work with you for the year on incorporation of ayurvedic principles of balance
into your life, your personal health and your studies
Clinical internship opportunities for 100 hours with ayurvedic doctors
Preferred status on (optional) journeys to India with faculty for intensives/ medical tourism/internships
(20) one-hour teleconferences on applied topics
(14) two-hour evening sangraha on relevant issues
Supervision for the required course mini-project
Opportunities to attend classes at PranaMandir
Enrolled students will receive guidance, access to faculty via email and teleconference, research and clinical faculty, 1:1 supervision, mentorship opportunities in US/ India , and discounts on ayurvedic products and services during the training.
Assessment.
Homework for each session will be guided and evaluated to assess your level of proficiency. There is one open-book mid-term and one final exam. Self-evaluation quizzes will be provided for proficiency assessment. A supervised course project is required for completion.
COURSE HOURS for LEVEL 3
255 hours classroom hours of modular weekend trainings: 17 hours per weekend x 15 weekends
175 hours assigned homework/self-evaluation quizzes/exams/self-care/community activities
28 hours evening sangraha x 14
20 one-hour teleconferences
100 hours supervised clinical internship with an ayurvedic physician
52 hours supervised course project
150h practice of self-care exercises
TOTAL = 780 hours
Detail of 175 homework hours
45h = 3 hours x 15 weekends of study hours
49h = 2h/ weekend each for 15 homework assignments + 15h for self-eval quizzes+4h for exams
56h = 1 hour per week of time on listserv/ internet)
25h = study groups, tutorials, teleconference study
TUITION Dinacharya LEVEL 3-SHISHYA :
$6000, payable monthly at $500 for 12 months
Administrative Fee: $295 includes diplomas + certification application fees |
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Dinacharya Level 2 - INTENTION
For the student whose goal is Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Certification For the student whose goal is Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Certification
Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training Certification through Dinacharya with PRANA MANDIR
Yoga Studio provides 200 hours of instruction for becoming a certified yoga instructor,
including 100 hours of hatha yoga instruction and 100 hours of the study of ayurvedic principles. This training is also excellent for students who are considering eventual certification as an Ayurvedic Health Coach. Certificates of Attendance will be issued for successfully completed modules.
Included :
- 100 hours of Vinyasa Yoga Training through attendance at (6) selected weekend modules
- 100 hours of core Ayurvedic lectures through attendance at (6) weekend modules
- 2 Classes per week at PRANA MANDIR
- Syllabus - The well-thought and meticulously prepared course syllabus is provided for the six weekends attended for the course.
- (20) one-hour teleconferences on applied topics
- (14) two-hour evening sangraha
- Supervision for the required course mini-project
Available:
- opportunities for Clinical Internship hours
- opportunity to attend the later (9) weekends
- Invitations to Journeys to India for intensives or medical tourism
- Participation as patient at clinical internship sites
- Limited guidance, access to some faculty via email and teleconference
- mentorship opportunities in US and India
Assessment.
Homework for each session will be guided and evaluated to assess your level of proficiency. There is one open-book final exam. Self-evaluation quizzes will be provided for proficiency assessment.
A supervised course project is required for completion.
COURSE HOURS for LEVEL 2
102 hours classroom hours of ayurveda weekend trainings: 17 hours per weekend x 6 weekends
102 hours classroom hours of yoga practice and instruction
2 hours (2) one-hour teleconferences or (1) evening
Over 200 hours of classroom training required for certification as a Dinacharya Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher. In addition, we estimate 168 hours for assigned homework/self-evaluation quizzes/exams/self-care/community activities
Detail of 168 homework hours
75 hours 3hours/week for 5 months of yoga practice and self-care
18h = 3 hours x 6 ayurveda weekends of study hours
10 hours supervised course project
20h = 2h/ weekend each for 6 homework assignments + 6h for self-eval quizzes +2h for exam 25h = 1 hour per week of time on listserv/ internet)
20h = study groups, tutorials, teleconference study
TOTAL = 368 hours
TUITION AND FEES
Dinacharya Level 2 - INTENTION :
$4200, payment options available
CLICK HERE for more complete course description and schedule |
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Dinacharya Level 1 VISITOR
For the student who is exploring ayurveda at an initial level and has less time to devote to study and instruction, whose goal is self-care and a basic understanding of Ayurveda. Attendance will be available to all students at any level of training.
Certificates of Attendance will be issued for successfully completed modules.
Course Format
- Attendance with permission at specific open lectures during the 15 weekend modules
- Invitation to attend any of the (20) one-hour teleconferences
- Invitation to attend any of the (14) two-hour evening sangraha
- Invitations to yoga classes at PranaMandir
- Invitations to Journeys to India for intensives or medical tourism
- Participation as a patient at clinical internship sites
- Students will receive certificates for attendance at each module
Students will receive some guidance and access to faculty via teleconferences and options for mentorship opportunities in US and India .
A course syllabus will be available at extra cost. Homework will be provided. Self-evaluation quizzes will be available for proficiency assessment.
TUITION AND FEES
Dinacharya Level 1 - VISITOR
TUITION - Attendance on per-module fee basis.
$300 per 17-hour weekend, by permission only
$35 for selected open lectures on weekends
$19 for one-hour teleconferences
$30 at evening sangraha |
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Please note there is an Application Fee of $50, payable to Dinacharya, to be paid for enrollment processing to the physicians who will be reading your application.
ADVANCED STANDING
Proficiency exams and interviews are available to determine whether your level of understanding can provide you with advanced standing in the certification course.
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DATES: October 2007 December 2008
certification in December 2008 for qualified students
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CLASS SCHEDULE: The weekend modules will provide 17 exciting hours of formal instruction on Saturdays and Sundays. Attendance will be taken. Some weekend schedules may vary slightly.
Saturday/Sunday: 8:30am 12:30pm, 1:30pm 6:00pm |
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| October 27-28, 2007 |
DIN 101: Introduction to Ayurveda: Philosophy, Cosmology and Holistic Lifestyle Counseling
Instructor: Bhattacharya |
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The focus is on terminology and philosophical underpinnings needed for a basic understanding of Ayurveda in the context of holistic lifestyle. Yoga concepts will be reviewed and an overview of the course will be provided. Basic concepts in CAM and the role of ayurveda in CAM in the US will be taught.
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| November 2-3 , 2007 (Friday eve and Saturday only) |
DIN 102: Ayurvedic Psychology, Mind-Body Medicine and Emotional Grounding
DIN103a: Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology
DIN 201: Introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda I
Instructors: Kraemer / Bhattacharya |
| The second weekend will be Friday evening and Saturday focusing on understanding the underlying assumptions and foundations of Sankhya and Nyaya philosophy, including terminology, epistemology and ontology that underly the way Ayurveda conceptualizes disease. |
| December 8-9, 2007 |
DIN 103b: Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology
DIN 108: Introduction to Sanskrit: Pronunciation, Devanagri and Roots
DIN 202: Yoga and Ayurveda II
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Kraemer |
| This module will introduce the concepts of dosha, dhatu, upadhatu, mala, srotas, prakruti and compare ayurvedic physiology with biomedical concepts of physiology, biochemistry and anatomy. Mentors will be assigned. |
| January 12-13, 2008 |
DIN 104: Dinacharya/Ritucharya Introduction to Swasth Vritta: Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle
DIN 203: Ayurvedic Yoga III
Instructors:
Nishar/Bhattacharya/Kraemer |
| The concepts of ojas, agni and aam will be expanded to explore how metabolism works and falls into imbalance in different bodies. Nutrition planning, food groups according to ayurveda, and
stages of digestion will be covered. |
| February 9-10, 2008 |
DIN 106: Dravya Guna: Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbology I
Instructors:
Gupta |
| This module will teach 20 commonly used herbs, basic botany, where to find them, how to prepare different formulations for different conditions with different vehicles, administration, and how to know what to use and not use. You will receive herbal samples. |
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| 2008 dates will occur on the 2 nd weekend of the month and will be confirmed after consultation with core student group |
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| March 8-9 2008
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DIN 109: Introduction to Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detoxification
DIN 403: Panchakarma hands on workshop
Instructors:
Gupta/Bhattacharya |
| This weekend will focus on detoxification therapies, including shodana, purvakarma, pradhanakarma, paschayatkarma, rasayana, vajikarana. The upakarmas will be introduced through video and through experiential. Detoxification of body and mind will be detailed.
The midterm will be given in March and due by April 1. Students who receive a passing grade may begin clinical internship hours. |
| April 12-13, 2008
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DIN 300: Roga Nidan: Ayurvedic Approach to Pathology and Diagnosis
DIN 500: Ayurveda in the Context of CAM Practice in the US
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Bapat |
| This module will introduce clinical concepts for understanding how to distinguish between sick and not sick, urgent vs. emergent, and healthy variant vs. diseased. Students will learn how to appropriately refer clients and how to detail observed pathology. Diagnosis using pulse, tongue and urine will be taught. Options for clinical practicum will be distributed. Course projects will be evaluated. |
| May 10-11, 2008
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DIN 301: Kayachikitsa I
DIN 401: Patient-Centered Care: Clinical Encounter/ Ethics/ Counseling
Instructors:
Gupta/Bapat/Bhattacharya |
| Pathophysiology and Medicine is approached by analyzing diseases according to the channels of the body that are affected. The 16 main channels will be analyzed for diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prevention of disease. Chronic diseases that are affected by lifestyle will be emphasized. The first section of Kayachikitsa will focus on the srota of breath, the srota of the alimentary canal, and the srota of liquid waste removal through kidneys and bladder. |
| June 14-15, 2008
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DIN 302: Kayachikitsa II
DIN 402: Patient-Centered Care II: Clinical Encounter/Ethics/Coaching
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Bapat |
| Continuing with pathophysiology and medical approaches to ayurveda, we will focus on the srota of 4 of the tissue levels where disease occurs. Skin diseases will also be featured, with hands-on treatments. |
| July 2008 |
| DIN 400: Journey to India : Panchakarma experiential (Optional) June 24- August 5, 2008
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Krishnakumar |
| Take a journey with 10 other students to south India , where ayurveda is integrated into daily life. We will be near the Nilgiri mountains where the air is swept cool from the coastal monsoons and live in 75 o weather. We will tour an herbal factory where one of India 's largest ayurvedic medicine manufacturers makes their products with Integrity and purity. Then we will check into a hospital for a minimum 15-day panchakarma program tailored to each individual. The cost for 28 days of PK is Rs.40,000, or USD$1000, plus airfare of $1500. |
| August 9-10, 2008
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DIN 303: Kayachikitsa III
DIN 501: Sustainable Practice: The Business of Practicing Ayurveda in the US
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Bapat |
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Using both biomedical pathophysiology and medical approaches to ayurveda, we will focus on the srota of the three deepest tissue levels where disease occurs and on the srota involving neurological, psychiatric, and endocrine disorders. |
| Sept 13-14, 2008
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DIN 304: Kayachikitsa IV: Women's Health
DIN 502: Research in Ayurveda
Instructors:
Gupta/Bhattacharya |
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The weekend will be devoted to women's diseases, women's health and pregnancy. We will focus communication, CAM modalities such as aromatherapy and nutrition, and an integrative approach to health coaching. You will learn also biomedical standards for evaluating the female patient so that you can integrate your care with a midwife or gynecologist. We will also focus on research done in the biomedical literature on ayurveda and major landmark studies that affect the mainstream world view on ayurveda. You will also learn basics of doing clinical research. |
| October 11-12, 2008
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DIN 107: Dravya Guna and Rasa Shastra: Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbology II
Instructors:
Gupta |
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This module will continue with the 20 commonly used herbs used in part 1, adding anupanas, carriers, and distinguishing features of herbs that aid with different diseases examined in the Kayachikitsa series. Case studies will be emphasized. Evidence-based clinical literature on herbs will be presented. |
| November 8-9, 2008
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DIN 105: Dinacharya/Ritucharya Swasth Vritta; Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle II
DIN 204: Ayurvedic Yoga IV
Instructors:
Nishar/Bhattacharya/Kraemer |
| This session will continue to integrate basic and advanced ayurvedic concepts with practical aspects of integrating ayurveda into American lifestyles. Swasta Vrutta, maintenance of health, will be integrated with biomedical concepts of Preventive Medicine, including dinacharya, vruttacharya, ratricharya, doshic cycles, sadvrutti, vegas natural urges. Course projects will be presented by students. |
| December 13-14, 2008
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DIN 404: Applied Dinacharya as an Ayurvedic Health Coach
Instructors:
Bhattacharya/Gupta/Nishar/Bapat/Kraemer |
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The final session will be a review and culmination of materials learned. Course projects will be presented by students. Case studies will be presented to ensure students have the confidence, knowledge base, and resources to provide counseling in their practice. Each student will be assessed for competence and clinical internship experience to date.
The final exam will be given and due by December 22, 2008. |
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