Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Basic knowledge of Jatharagni, immune essence: (Ojas), twenty attributes (Gunas) Basic knowledge of: five forms of Vata (Air) - Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, Apana five forms of Pitta (Fire) -Sadhaka, Bhrajaka, Pachaka, Alochaka, Ranjaka five forms of Kapha (Water) - Tarpaka, Avalambaka, Kledaka, Bodhaka, Sleshaka Basic knowledge and understanding of components of food and food/dietary supplements Basic knowledge of ayurvedic counselling, ayurvedic psychology and spirituality Basic knowledge of the process of digestion, absorption and metabolism Abhyanga Appropriate dietary treatment of common disorders according to ayurvedic principles Ayurvedic assessment techniques Diet according to prakruti Diet according to vikruti Dietary impact on health and symptoms Ethical and legal implications of enquiry Philosophy of ayurvedic assessments Reduction and tonification therapies. Supplementary measures in the management of common conditions (dietary considerations, exercise, meditation) The legal and ethical requirements for confidentiality The principles of basic meditation and the means of teaching it The role of nutrition in health The six tastes (Raas) The use of basic yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation techniques The use of churnas Time management requirements during consultation Tridosha theory Types of diets (ominvore, vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, vegan, fruitarian, zen macrobiotic) |