Training Courses

Health Management & Skill Development Program for International Ayurveda Participants - “Vidya”
The Holistic Medical Center presents Vidya - International Ayurveda / Panchkarma Training program to be conducted by Dr. Prerak Shah. This one month intensive residential training program is being held every year from August to April at The Holistic Medical Center, Ahmedabad, India.
Dr. Prerak Shah will share the practical experience and knowledge of ayurvedic counseling and panchkarma treatments with the participants of this program, which deals with day today health problems to some serious health status like arthritis, asthma, obesity, neurological conditions, G.I tract health problems, beauty problems and much more. This program will also include hands-on practical training in various aspects of Ayurvedic / Panchkarma treatments.
Course Syllabus :
 
   
Preparing Patrapinda Svedan
 
 
 
  • Ayurvedic Counseling, Diagnosis and Treatment
    Patient examination, knowledge of common herbs, formulations and their uses in home remedies. Preparing medicated ghee, oils. Traditional massage techniques.
     
    Program Highlights :
  • 150-hours of training program.
  • Hands-on, practical Ayurvedic / panchkarma training.
  • Traditional massages with oil - powder, fomentation, Shirodhara, Shiro-abhyang, Shiro-basti, Netra-tarpan, Facial massage, Face packs, Gandush-kawal, Virechan, Different kind of Basties (for Vata dosha, obesity, colitis, I.B.S. and other G.I. problems, arthritis and many more), Nasya, Kati-basti, Janu-basti, nabhi-puranam and more.
  • Guidance for vegetarian meals & lodging arrangements (optional)
  • Weekend site-seeing in and around city, visit to Ayurvedic Herbal Garden, Ayurvedic manufacturing Unit nearby city (optional).
  • Airport pick up and drop facilities on prior notification.
     
    Duration :
    Four week (with five days a week training schedule)
     
    The Holistic Medical Center presents Sneha – Traditional Ayurveda Massage Training program to be conducted by Dr. Prerak Shah. This one week intensive residential training program is being held every year from October to February at The Holistic Medical Center, Ahmedabad, India.

    Dr. Prerak Shah will share the practical experience and knowledge of ayurvedic traditional massage with the participants of this program, which deals with various aspects of massages in day today health problems like arthritis, joint pains, stiff joints, obesity, neurological conditions, abdominal distress, beauty problems and much more. This program will also include hands-on practical training in various aspects of Ayurvedic / Panchkarma treatments.

    Course Syllabus :

  • Introduction
  • Basics of ayurvedic principles of massage
  • Health Management through massage
  • Ayurvedic / traditional massage for different health conditions
  • Introduction to massage (Skill development program)
  • Basics of oil massage, powder massage, different kinds of lepams, knowledge of common herbs, formulations and their uses in massages. Preparing medicated ghee, oils. Traditional massage techniques.
     
    Program Highlights :
  • 30-hours of practical training program.
  • Traditional massages with oil - powder, fomentation, Shirodhara, Shiro-abhyang, Shiro-basti, Netra-tarpan, Facial massage, Face packs, nabhi-puranam and more.
  • Guidance for vegetarian meals & lodging arrangements (optional)
  • Weekend site-seeing in and around city, visit to Ayurvedic Herbal Garden
  • Airport pick up and drop facilities on prior notification
     
    Duration :
    One week (with five days a week training schedule, 30 hours)
     
    International Training Program in Traditional Ayurveda Beauty Concepts - “Saundarya”
    The Holistic Medical Center presents Saundarya – Traditional ayurveda Beauty Concepts training program to be conducted by Dr. Prerak Shah. This one week intensive residential training program is being held at The Holistic Medical Center, Ahmedabad, India.

    Dr. Prerak Shah will share the practical experience and knowledge of ayurveda beauty concepts with the participants of this program, which deals with day today beauty concepts, beauty problems and much more. This program will also include hands-on practical training in various aspects of Ayurvedic beauty treatments.
     
    Course Syllabus :
  • Introduction to the subject
  • Beauty with reference to Ayurvedic Physiology
  • Beauty enhancing aspects
  • Factors spoiling the beauty
  • Skin care
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Nail Care
  • Hair care
  • Care for other Body parts
  • General care in different health conditions
    Program Highlights :
  • 30-hours of training program.
  • Hands-on, practical Ayurvedic beauty procedures.
  • Traditional beauty procedures training : massages with oil - powder, fomentation, Shirodhara, Shiro-abhyang, Shiro-basti, Netra-tarpan, Facial massage, Face packs, Gandush-kawal, Virechan, Nasya, nabhi-puranam and more.
  • Guidance for vegetarian meals & lodging arrangements (optional)
  • Airport pick up and drop facilities on prior notification
    Duration :
    One week (with five days a week training schedule, 30 hours)
     
    Herbal Field Training Program in forest- “Aushadha”
    Field Training at Rajpipla, Gujarat, India Gujarat state is on the west coast of India, having fascinating archaeological sites, superb Jain and Hindu and Islamic architecture, exquisite crafts and rare wildlife, including Asiatic lion, are among Gujarat´s attraction. People are hard working and enterprising.
     
  • Our training is mainly located at Rajpipla, is district head quarter of Narmada district.
  • Rajpipla is surrounded by several forest areas, viz. Karjan forest area, Dediyapada forest area and Dang forest area. It is very interior part of the state and not considered as developed area.
  • Nearby forest area is consisting of aprox. 700 types of species. Out of them more then 200 kind of species are used for health. It can be divided in trees, shrubs, plants, screeprs etc.
  • People – tribal of this area is very poor and not enjoying modern facilities, but they are having traditional knowledge of herbs and their usages.
  • The faculty for your training may consist of very learned teachers from the fields of Ayurvedic, as well as modern pharmacognosy departments.
  • You will also enjoy the live experience with herbs, plants and trees with real practical knowledge about their usages and classical references.
  • Same way some time your visit will be scheduled at nearby Ayurvedic formulation production unit. Where one can personally watch and learn the formulations and production of various Ayurvedic classical products. This unit is producing several products. Viz, tablets, powders, oils, ghees, kwaths, extracts etc. Above all for your entertainment during this training program some activities can be planned. Like visit to dam site, visit to tribal people in nearby village, cultural programs like traditional dance, music etc.
     
    Duration :
    One week (with five days a week training schedule, 30 hours)
     
    Training in introductory Yoga program- “Yoga”
    Course Syllabus :
  • Introduction to the subject - yoga
  • Astang Yoga – Yam, Niyam, Asana, Pranayam, Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhyan, Samadhi.
  • Diet and Yoga
  • Therapeutic role of Yoga
  • Pranayam
  • Sun Salutation
  • Different asanas
     
    Program Highlights :
  • 60-hours of training program.
  • Practical training of more than different 40 asanas.
  • Practical training of pranayam, deep breathing.
  • Practical training of Sun salutation with mantras.
  • Guidance for vegetarian meals & lodging arrangements (optional)
  • Airport pick up and drop facilities on prior notification
     
    Duration :
    Four week (with five days a week training schedule)
     
    Training in Ayurveda / Indian cooking program - “Rasoi”
     
    Course Syllabus :
  • Introduction to Ayurveda – traditional Indian cooking
  • Three bio-energies – Vata, Pitta and Kapha & their role
  • Six tastes and their role
  • Introduction to kitchen spices & their effects
  • Classical text reference for different recipes
  • Healthy food & diet rules of ayurveda
     
    Program Highlights :
  • 30-hours of training program.
  • Practical training of more than different 30 recipes.
  • Knowledge with reference to classical ayurveda texts
  • Traditional Indian dishes – starters to dessert
  • Guidance for vegetarian meals & lodging arrangements (optional)
  • Airport pick up and drop facilities on prior notification
     
    Duration :
    One week (with five days a week training schedule, 30 hours)
     
    Training in Pain Management with Ayurveda – “Vedana”
    Course Syllabus :
  • Introduction
  • Basics of ayurvedic principles of pain
  • Pain Management through several external Ayurveda procedures
  • Problems in nervous system, muscular system, locomotors system, G. I tract, stress related conditions and other psychological conditions will be focused in the training
     
    Program Highlights :
  • 30-hours of training program 10 hours lectures and 20 hours practical
  • Practical training of more than different 20 procedures.
  • Knowledge with reference to classical ayurveda texts
     
    Duration :
    One week (with five days a week training schedule, 30 hours)
     
    Participants:
    Course is ideal for Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Physical trainers and Massage therapists.
    Course Fees + Accommodation Charges :

    Course Name

    Duration (Days)

    Course Fees*

    Accommodation

    Total Fees

    Vidya

    28

    1100

    400

    1500

    Sneha 

    5

    300

    100

    400

    Saundarya 

    5

    700

    100

    800

    Aushadh 

    5

    900

    Inclusive

    900

    Yoga 

    28

    300

    400

    700

    Rasoi 

    5

    500

    100

    600

    Vedana 

    5

    300

    100

    400

     
    * Does not include accommodation, food etc.. * Kindly note all prices are in Euro * Ask for Special concession offers for Groups and special other offers for individuals 
     
    Common Details for all courses
    Batches :

    Our courses are more individualized. Not in classroom, or not having lectures on board. We do not expect any batch for any course. This is individual / personal coaching. It can be designed according to need of the participant. One can start the course from any date. We suggest visiting our center during comfortable season, i.e. from October to February, every year.

     
    Accommodation and Food:

    *Guests will be offered accommodation (dormitory type) on basis of availability *All guests will share a hygienic triple room (with 3 beds), toilet and small kitchen * The center is on first floor of the commercial building and accommodation facility is on 2nd floor of that building. * For extra accommodaiton days,  € 20 per day will be charged extra*Guests will be served 100 % vegetarian, satvik food (for limited guests). Food (Lunch and Dinner) will be served upon Doctor’s recommendation * Food examples are  – Mung Dal, Khichari, Rice and Dal, Fruits, Rice soup, vegetable soup, Roti, Chapatis, Milk etc. * Guests are supposed to follow strict diet suggestions during entire course of treatments for better results.   * Food charges are  €10 per day. * The food and accommodation services are not compulsory. Guests are open to have their own choice of accommodation and food, in nearby hotel, in the city.

    Venue :
    PRERAK - The Ayurveda Training and Research Centre (ATRI), Silver Spring, B/h Xavier’s ladies hostel, Navrangpura, Ahmedadad – 380 009, Gujarat State, India.
     
    Eligibility :
    These programs are open for all, including ayurveda students, practitioners and teachers; alternative & conventional medical practitioners and massage therapists.
     
    Register :
    Please ask for our registration form at prerakayu@hotmail.com or info@ayulink.com , fill out and send it along with    50 % of course fees as the registration deposit. It is recommended to register your name 60 days prior to your desired batch.
     
    For late registration:
    Admission for the course will be solely dependent on seat availability
    Mode of Payment :
    Personal check / bank draft / Money order :
    :It takes about seven to ten days for your check/ bank draft / MO to reach us by normal post. We will confirm the receipt of the same by e-mail. Payment should be drawn in favour of " Dr. Prerak Shah".
    Swift :
    If you wish to transfer the money by SWIFT direct into our bank account, please inform us via e-mail. We will send you complete SWIFT instruction. Generally it takes ten days to realize. We will confirm the receipt of the same by e-mail. For information related to the program, please email us at prerakayu@hotmail.com or info@ayulink.com .
     
    Western Union Money Transfer :
    If you have a Western Union office nearby, please make payable to Dr. Prerak Shah. Inform us of the transfer code by e-mail at prerakayu@hotmail.com or info@ayulink.com

    More about us

    Ahmedabad is 7th largest city of India. It is in north to Mumbai, and takes aprox. 50 min flight time. Ahmedabad is having international airport. You can directly fly to Ahmedabad from NY, London, Paris, Singapore with Air India, Jet Airways, Singapore Airlines etc. If you fly to Mumbai first, then from Mumbai there are 6 airlines flying to Ahmedabad daily, nearly 25 flights daily.
    Our center is located in the middle of the city, near to main business area. Our small center and accommodation is neat and clean, offering treatments/ training with high standards by trained and experienced staff and doctors.  But is not having any star * accreditation.
     
         
     
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