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Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
HLT41202
This qualification covers the skills needed to be an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (Cert. IV -nominal 600 hours.)

This qualification is suited to New Apprenticeships pathways.
Course fees, GST inclusive, paid upfront are $5280. This excludes first aid as many students already have current first aid (1 day course $90) & student clinic fees which are charged @ $5/hour & Examination fee $200. Writing materials and text books are extra.

(Detox retreats on the Gold Coast are subsidised for the course students @$100/night for accommodation.
$10 B/fast $15 lunch $10 supper).
An Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant provides advice and assistance on living acccording to Ayurvedic principles which recognise the body1s innate ability to cure itself or regain balance through the most natural, non-toxic, non-invasive methods.

The emphasis will be on how to apply Ayurvedic philosophy to your own health, how to counsel clients on preventative health measures and the principles of healthy living using Ayurvedic philosophy and practices,
and Ayurvedic relaxation massage. This qualification does not cover Ayurvedic remedial or therapeutic care. The nationally recognised Cert IV qualification requires competencies in:

Core Ayurvedic Units:
HLLTAYV4A Provide Ayurvedic advice on nutrition
HLTAYV6A Ayurvedic Bodywork - Provide Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment
HLTAYV12A Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation
HLTAYV14A Work within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultation

Common Health Units:
HLTHIR1A Work effectively in the health industry
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTHSE1A Follow the organisation1s occupational health and safety policies
HLTCOM4A Communicate effectively with clients/patients
HLTCOM5A Practice management
HLTCOM6A Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM8A Specific/medical terminology to communicate
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others

I. UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE NATURE OF YOUR MIND AND BODY
Foundations of Ayurvedic medicine; Fundamentals & History (AVAT, AYPHIL)
a. Knowledge of life (veda)
b. History of Ayurveda (ithias)
c. Evolution of Ayurveda (avataran)
d. Philosophy of Ayurveda
e. Sanskrit and illustrate its calligraphy (practicum)

II. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COSMOS, WISDOM OF THE AGES
Basic Principles AYUPRIN
a. Central principles: Creation theory; Panchamahabhootas; Gunas; Doshas
b. Classical principles and practices

III. DISCOVERING YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE
Analysis (AYUPRKTI)
a. Prakruti
b. Ayurvedic Body types
c. 3- & 8-fold examination

IV. DEFINING THE AYURVEDIC BODY
Sharira: Ayur. Anat & Phys (SHAR)
a. Elements (mahabhoota)
b. Biological principles (doshas)
c. Sub-doshas
d. Seven tissues (dhatu)
e. Esssence (ojas)
f. Three wastes (trimalas)
g. Channels (srotas)
h. Digestive Fire (agni)
i. Toxicity (aama)
f. Embryology

V. CREATING HEALTH THROUGH BALANCE (SVRIT)
Balance and Self Health Care (swastha vritta)
Habits and moderation. Adjustment to natural forces
Health in relaion to colour, form, sensation and smell
Daily & seasonal routines (dinacharya, ritucharya, etc.)
Understanding the nature of Disease

VI. EATING RIGHT WITHOUT DIETING
Mastering the key to weight loss/gain; Using the power of your digestion to lose/gain
weight: Aahar: Ayur Nutrition (AHR)
Aahar 1: Fundamentals (Ayur & Western) AHR-1
Aahar 2: Eating for Health AHR-2
Aahar 3: Diet & Constitution AHR-3
Aahar 4: Kitchen Pharmacy. Properties of Ayur/West food items AHR-4
Aahar 5: Ayur Cooking AHR-5 (practicum)

VII. VIRILIFICATION, REJUVENATION, LONGEVITY (RASVAJ)
a. Rejuvenation (Rasayana) RASVAJ-1
b. Virilification and Aphrodisiacs (Vajikaran) RASVAJ-2

VIII. IMPROVING YOUR LIFE USING THE WISDOM OF THE AGES (practicum)
Exercise without strain YOG-1 (practicum)
Raising energy, raising consciousness PRAN-1 (practicum)
Stress management and deep relaxation NIDRA-1 (practicum)
The senses, mind, higher self, wellbeing and Meditation DHYANA-1 (practicum)
Secrets & principles for inner peace & success, MNTRA-1 (practicum)

IX. REVITALISATION THROUGH AYURVEDIC MASSAGE
Massage principles ABH1
Intro to marma points MARM-1
Relaxation Massage AYMAS1 (practicum)

X. TREATMENT: AYLIFCO
Chikitsa
Provide ALC (practicum)

XI. COMMON UNITS
Professional Development 1- People skills
€ Communication skills HLTCOM4A
€ Work effectively with others BSBCMN204A
€ Work effectively in the health industry HLTHIR1A
€ Professional Development 2 - Best practice
€ Introduction to Law & ethics
€ Developing professionalism
€ Ethical Practice Management HLTCOM5A
€ Professional Devbelopment 3 - Safe Practices
€ Medical terminology
€ Making referrals HLTCOM6A
€ Follow OHS policies HLTHSE1A
€ Infection control policies and procedures HLTIN1A

XII. CLINIC. CLNC-LC (practicum)
Clinic and practicum
Detox Retreats
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