HLT52615 Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation 

and Year One of HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

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Welcome Message from Shanti Gowans,
CEO Health Institute Australasia

Welcome aboard…

As we look around the world today, we could find ourselves thinking a great deal about a lost art … the art of living. Day by day, modern life takes your wellness away.

Many things blossom karmically for us in our lives, providing us with great feedback. What you can do as an antidote to challenges and obstacles, clearing the way ahead, is to engage in the wisdom practices of Ayurveda and yoga for yourself.

There is so much activity in the world, some of it very distasteful. People are suffering from devastating diseases and loneliness and are falling by the wayside as a result of war, drugs, gambling and pestilence. Peace and harmony are so wanted, so needed. If we want to rise out of this apparent chaos, we must change our own circumstances and move to another level of being. After which we will be available and capable to help others. But this message is to reassure you: that nature offers the answer. Do not despair. As with all mistakes, all is not lost if we don’t lose the lesson.

The founding visions from Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation, have transformed the holistic philosophy of wellbeing into my work and my writing. These have been amongst my best friends as I have moved along the path of life. They have lifted me up and supported me, and each step has provided me with a deeper knowing, arising from wisdom. 

These teachings, together with my published works, have sprung in great part, from rich and sacred associations with people and situations all over the world: saints, sages, yogis, rishis, the old, the young, the person with a hungry mind who has sought a new and better way to regain or maintain their health, and from life itself.

I feel truly blessed to invite you to share some time with me, in the healing heartland of Australia, which I now call home. Here, I look forward to you being involved with and engaged in continuing to nurture the essence and brand of our special piece of paradise.

Having been in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda for over five decades now, it has been more than a job. It’s been my calling… my sacred journey… and pure joy. I believe in the wisdom practices of Ayurveda and Yoga, and this belief continues to grow with every new student and practitioner I meet.

It is to this end, and in honour of all those who have served me along the way, that I share my life and my endeavours with you now.

All that I have learnt, I would like to share with you now. I trust that you will understand how invaluable this is to you because ignorance comes at a high price.

I wish you a very warm welcome, on this occasion of your first level of training in Ayurveda. It is my hope, that through this work, we will be good friends for life.

Ayurveda is unique, and different from any other path or system of healing that I know. It is widely accepted by the medical profession and the general public alike. Yoga provides its practitioners with many incredible tools to help balance your mind and body everyday. Meditation helps promote mental clarity and wellbeing. Pranayama, the conscious, deliberate regulation of the breath, assists in moving the body from high alert (the sympathetic nervous system) to a more grounded state of calmness (the parasympathetic nervous system). Many other complementary disciplines, have ‘borrowed’, ‘learnt’, and ‘cross-pollinated’ from the diverse aspects of Yoga and Ayurveda, thereby paying them the ultimate compliment.

Getting healthier is a consequence of eating right, moving right, breathing right and thinking right. Through your studies, you will learn how to do this, and become clearer, stronger, and healthier, by meeting your unique needs. You will then be able to share this with others. Be strong. You will meet people with bodies to fix, minds to quieten, broken spirits that need releasing, and lives that need healing. You will spend many precious hours teaching them how to address their circumstances, and not just mask their symptoms.

The intermediate objective is to overcome self-sabotage, dissolve mental impurities and clear the mind for Self-realisation. Currently, who you think you are, arises from the thoughts you have about yourself. You are not a thought or the object of any consciousness. You are the subjective consciousness itself. Only when you truly know who you are, and realise your uniqueness, will you know what is possible. It is your vantage point that you’re stuck in. In the bigger picture, you are a totally determined being.

Ayurveda and Yoga are a lifetime experience … and through them, you will discover the experience of a lifetime. For progress on such a holistic (i.e. holy) path, regular spiritual practice, sadhana, is essential. Learners require time for sadhana, in order to maintain their equilibrium and inspiration.

Be a leader

Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream.” Leaders are people who are in pursuit of a dream. They’re risk-takers, who don’t suffer from self-consciousness. They excite others about their vision, make it their mission, and encourage others to join them. As a true leader, you must come to accept that what others think about you is not really in the scheme of things, if you want to take on the world and make life the way it ought to be. Follow your dreams.

Your spiritual health lies in your ability to live in harmony with the external universe. Your mental health is dependent upon your ability to live in harmony with yourself. Your mental condition has both a physical and social impact. You are the guardian and custodian of this planet. Your own survival depends upon not disturbing the fragile balance between nature and living organisms. You must prevent wanton destruction and return to the equilibrium of nature. If you cut down a tree for your own use, plant another. Reduce your carbon footprint. Ensure the purity of water by not polluting the waterways and ocean, directly or indirectly. Ensure that the air and space are not poisoned, by your thoughts, words, or deeds.

To enjoy spiritual rewards and to be fit and healthy, you need to eat well, according to your unique constitution. Your body and mind need the best food, and your appetite, digestion, metabolism, and elimination to be functioning optimally, in order for them to provide you with the nutrition you require. The food you consume, becomes your appearance, your mode of expression and has a vital influence on your state of mind and happiness.

I know that we’re friends now. I welcome you to our community, sangha as a member of our Yoga and Ayurvedic family and ‘tribe’. I am both a friend and mentor to you. I trust that you will keep in touch. You will be the standard-bearers of this amazing teaching. I have given you the best material that I am able to give, a good clear, basic knowledge for those of you who will teach after me, so that you can carry on this work in a skilful manner. My personal vision is Living Peace. My mission has been to take this peace and healing from heart to heart, door to door, and shore to shore. It is up to you to apply the teachings in a way that will serve to uplift human beings physically, mentally, and spiritually. Let your vision include everyone to create raving fans, from the original telephone enquiry to the end-use client. I invite you to share this vision, so that we can continue together to evolve Health Institute Australasia’s offering of Shanti Yoga and Ayurveda into the world’s largest provider of wellbeing.

I wish you every success with your studies.

With my radiant blessings and namaste,

Shantiji

Your Course

Greetings and a warm-hearted welcome to you, as you enter this new chapter of your life.

We are incredibly delighted to embark on this exciting new journey together, and it is our great honour to celebrate new and exciting adventures with you.

You will continue to be inspired by meeting and working with some of the most amazing teachers, healers, staff and volunteers as you build such wonderful relationships with both new and familiar faces through this next chapter of your wonderful life.

We look forward to continuing your wellness journey as we continue to deliver bespoke experiences that you will love and obtain great benefits from.

THE COURSE

HLT52615 Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (200 clinic hours)
and Year 1, HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda (400 clinic hours)

 

The course has a fixed start and end date, which is registered in the government documentation, and is also on your Letter of Offer (LoO). If you need to extend beyond the offical course end date, fees apply. Please refer to the Student manual for details (Section 13) and your LoO.

The Diploma, and the first year of the Advanced Diploma course consists of 18 units of competency.

These comprise:

• Knowledge and Theory
• Skills Training
• Clinical Placement

 

5 CORE AYURVEDIC UNITS

HLTAYV001             Develop Ayurvedic practice
HLTAYV002             Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003             Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies
HLTAYV004             Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
HLTAYV005             Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition

Each of the Core Ayurvedic units has an Assessment Plan which you can review here.

In Course 12 you will be doing the practical component of conducting Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations and assessment will take place at that time.

DOWNLOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN: Develop Ayurvedic practice

 

DOWNLOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN: Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments

 

DOWNLOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN: Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies

 

DOWNLOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN: Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice

 

DOWNLOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN: Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition

 

13 UNITS FROM THE HEALTH TRAINING PACKAGE AND ELSEWHERE

The units in the Health Training Package are part of the hierarchy and pre-requisites before practicum. This is because the subject matter from these (listed below) must be incorporated into the practicals, as they are the underpinning Training Standards (in their various contexts) for the practicum. The sooner you complete these, the sooner you can embark on the practicum.

1.            HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
2.            HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety
3.            HLTINF004 – Manage the prevention and control of infection
4.            HLTMSG010 – Assess client massage needs
5.            CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
6.            CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
7.            CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
8.            CHCCCS001 – Address the needs of people with chronic disease
9.            CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
10.          CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
11.           CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
12.          BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
13.          HLTAID011 – Provide first aid

PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING

You will be required to travel to HIA Gold Coast campus, to do your practical training, which includes: Ayurvedic relaxation massage (abhyanga), lower back care (kati basti), Vata pacification (shirodhara), common units, and conducting Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations.

• 3 day practical training – Abyhanga (massage) Gold Coast campus (includes Common Unit Performance Tasks)
• 3 day practical training – Kati basti and Shirodhara Gold Coast campus (includes Common Unit Performance Tasks)
• 10 day retreat – Nirvana Wellbeing retreat – Clinical Practice
• 7 day practicum – Gold Coast campus – Ayurvedic consultations/treatments/assessment and Clinical Practice (for correspondence students)

 

Please note

If you are unable to attend Clinical Practice at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat, you will need to source a clinical placement where you are able to  complete these hours. 

 

Unit	Element	Performance	Task	Hours
HLTAYV001 Develop Ayurvedic practice	1. Establish foundations of Ayurvedic practice	1.3 Draw on Ayurvedic philosophy to interpret health issues and apply to own practice	Create a sustainable practice for personal health and professional development
	2. Represent the Ayurvedic framework	Represent the ayurvedic framework	2.3 Communicate information about Ayurveda at a level of depth appropriate to audience needs
	4. Develop and maintain own capacity to practice	4.1 Establish and monitor a personal health strategy that reflects the philosophies and principle of Ayurveda.	Attend classes  using the practices of meditation, pranayama, yoga relaxation, and yoga postures as practiced  in classes conducted by Shanti Gowans
	5. Develop approach to own practice.	5.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals.	Develop own practice using meditation, pranayama, yoga relaxation, and yoga postures as outlined in classes conducted by Shanti Gowans
HLTAYV002 Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments	1. Determine scope of client needs	Seek information and make assessment using ayurvedic tools	Conduct Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations
HLTAYV003 Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies	2. Prepare client, self and environment	Use Ayurvedic techniques	Conduct Ayurvedic Relaxation massage
HLTAYV004 Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice	1. Develop Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations	Evaluate client assessment information and imbalances that may be addressed through lifestyle changes	Discuss lifestyle changes
		1.3 Consider other lifestyle changes recommended within the Ayurvedic framework that may benefit both you and the client	Incorporating Yoga, meditation, pranayama and  yoga relaxation into lifestyle  routine, for self and clients
HLTAYV005 Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition	1. Develop nutritional recommendations	Evaluate client assessment information and imbalances that may be addressed through nutritional changes	Recommend nutritional changes to the diet according to ayurvedic principles
	2. Offer Ayurvedic nutritional recommendations	2.3 Provide client with resources to support the recommendations, including advice on preparation and cooking of food	• Prepare a meal based on Ayurvedic principles • Tend to organic herbs and vegetables in the Nirvana garden
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status	1. Obtain information about physical health status	Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems	Conduct Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety	1. Establish Work Health and Safety practices	3.2 Monitor hazard, incident and injury reporting processes to meet legislative requirements and to inform future prevention strategies	Conducting Ayurvedic Relaxation massage in a safe environment and reporting any hazards
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection	2. Establish procedures for hazard identification and risk control.	2.1. Establish hazard identification and risk assessment tools	• Conducting Ayurvedic treatments in a safe environment and reporting any hazards. • Safely working at Retreat in kitchen environment ensuring risk controls and hazard specific procedures are consistent with the hierarchy of control •Monitor day to day effectiveness of infection prevention and control procedures and address issues of concern
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people	2. Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness and their benefits	2.3 Use work practices that make the environment safe for all.	• Reporting incidents of racism • Remedy misunderstandings if they occur
	3. Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations	3.1 Show respect for diversity in communications with all people	Helping clients, retreatants, colleagues etc. solve problems
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships	1. Establish professional relationships with the client	1.1 Establish relationship with appropriate professional boundaries	•Building trust and respect while conducting Ayurvedic treatments • Using a collaborate, person-centred approach while conducting ayurvedic consultations • Working within scope of your role, referring when required
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance	2. Determine ethical responsibilities	2.4 Model ethical behaviour	Displaying ethical behaviour at all times at retreat
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease	2. Support the person in a holistic manner	2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through the provision of advice and resources	After Ayurvedic assessment, actively involving the person in the development of strategies to self-manage their chronic disease
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues	1. Establish respectful relationships with people with mental health	1.1 Communicate in a way that develops and maintains respect, hope, trust and self-direction	Providing ayurvedic consultation that promotes the achievement of the persons goals and uphold their rights.
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	1. Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people receiving support.	Work with the person using a person-centred approach	Providing ayurvedic treatments and consultations in a manner that acknowledges the person as their own expert.
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice	1. Reflect on own practice	1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and peers	Contributing to group discussion (Satsung with Shanti Gowans)

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HIA BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE

Health Institute Australasia delivers the 5 core Ayurvedic units of competency, which are:
HLTAYV001, HLTAYV002, HLTAYV003, HLTAYV004, HLTAYV005, in 12 Courses, outlined below.

COURSE 1 HIAAYU1 – Foundations of Ayurveda. $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 2 HIAAYU2 – Historical and Philosophical background of Ayurveda. $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.

COURSE 3 HIAAYU3 – Defining the Ayurvedic Body. $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 4 HIAAYU4 – Determining Constitution. (Prakruti) $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 5 – HIAAYU5 – Ayurvedic Pharmacology. Herbs. (Aushadi) $2550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 6 – HIAAYU6 – Ayurvedic Nutrition. (Ahaar) $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 7 – HIAAYU7 – Concept of Health and Disease in Ayurveda. (Swasthya Siddhanta) $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.

COURSE 8 – HIAAYU8 – Longevity, Rejuvenation, Virility. (Rasayana and Vajikarana) $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 9 – HIAAYU9 – Ayurvedic Massage therapy. (Abyhanga) PRACTICUM $2995
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.

COURSE 10 – HIAAYU10 – Allied Ayurvedic Bodywork therapies. (Shirodhara & Katibasti)  $1550
PRACTICUM
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.

COURSE 11 – HIAAYU11 – Stress Management and Self Care.  PRACTICUM $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

COURSE 12 – HIAAYU12 – Provide Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation. PRACTICUM $1550
HLTAYV001. Develop Ayurvedic practice.
HLTAYV002. Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments.
HLTAYV003. Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies.
HLTAYV004. Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice.
HLTAYV005. Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition.

 

LESSONS AND TOPICS

Each of the 12 Courses has Lessons with associated Topics that the student will need to complete before the next course can be commenced.
On completion of each course you are required to complete assessment requirements, which you then upload.
Please note, you will need to be graded and approved as competent before you can continue to the next level.

 

BELOW IS THE CHECKLIST OF ITEMS STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE. YOUR TUTOR WILL EXPLAIN THESE ITEMS IN TUTORIAL.

• 12 Course exams
• 50 Herb exams (quizzes in Learn Dash)
• 1 Herb chart (inclusive of 50 herbs)
• 12 Course Assignments (including audio summaries from the Ayurvedic Doctors)
• 100 Pulses
• 10 Prakrutis
• 5 Core Ayurvedic unit assessments (conducting consultations and treatments)
• 25 Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations (inclusive of all paperwork, including final recommendations)
• 3 Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations – Assessments
• 25 Massages
• 3 Massage assessment
• 1 Kati Basti assessment
• 1 Shirodhara assessment
• 12 Common Units (including Knowledge Questions and Performance Tasks)
• Current First Aid certificate – HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE 1 – HIAAYU1 – FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA
Course 1 has 10 lessons to complete

LESSON 1.01         Introduction to the Science of Life (AYURVEDA)
Topic 1.1.1                  Introduction to Ayurveda
Topic 1.1.2                  Definition of Ayurveda
Topic 1.1.3                  History of Ayurveda
Topic 1.1.4                  Features of Ayurveda

LESSON 1.02              Purpose and aims of Ayurveda
Topic 1.2.1                  Purpose of Ayurveda
Topic 1.2.2                  Aims of Ayurveda

LESSON 1.03              Central Principles of Ayurveda
Topic 1.3.1                  The 5 Basic Elements (pancha mahabhootas)
Topic 1.3.2                  Constitutional types (doshas)
Topic 1.3.3                  Constitution (prakruti)
Topic 1.3.4                  The 3 prime qualities (gunas)
Topic 1.3.5                  The Digestive Fire (agni)
Topic 1.3.6                  The Seven Body Tissues (sapta dhatus)
Topic 1.3.7                  Life Force (prana)
Topic 1.3.8                  Spiritual Beings

LESSON 1.04              What is life (ayus)
Topic 1.4.1                  Definition of life (ayus)
Topic 1.4.2                  Types of Life
Topic 1.4.3                  Life Span (Ayu pramana)
Topic 1.4.4                  Stages of Life

LESSON 1.05              The body in Ayurveda (sharira)
Topic 1.5.1                  Body (sharira)
Topic 1.5.2                  The Self (atman)
Topic 1.5.3                  The Senses (indriyas)
Topic 1.5.4                  The Mind (manas)

LESSON 1.06              Spirituality, the life-centre of Indian culture
Topic 1.6.1                  Indian civilisation
Topic 1.6.2                  Indian Philosophy
Topic 1.6.3                  Vedic philosophy and references to Ayurveda
Topic 1.6.4                  Freedom (moksha)
Topic 1.6.5                  Indian philosophy (advaita etc.)

LESSON 1.07              Eight limbs of Ayurveda (Astanga Ayurveda)
Topic 1.7.01                  Outline of the 8 limbs in Ayuveda
Topic 1.7.02                  Internal medicine (kaya chikitsa)
Topic 1.7.03                  Surgery (shalya tantra)
Topic 1.7.04                  Paediatrics and Gynaecology ( kaumara bhritya tantra)
Topic 1.7.05                  Psychiatry (bhuta vidya)
Topic 1.7.06                  Ear, nose, throat and eye (shalakya tantra)
Topic 1.7.07                  Toxicology (Agada or visha tantra)
Topic 1.7.08                  Geriatrics, rejuvenation, immunity, anti-aging, (rasayana tantra)
Topic 1.7.09                  Sexology, eugenics and aphrodisiac therapy enhancing sexual power (vajikarana)
Topic 1.7.10                 16 specialities of Ayurveda

LESSON 1.08              The 50 principles of Ayurveda
Topic 1.8.1                  The 50 principles of Ayurveda

LESSON 1.09              The 10 Pairs of Opposites
Topics 1.9.01                Introduction to the 20 Properties (gunas)
Topics 1.9.02               Heavy (guru)                           Light (Laghu)
Topics 1.9.03               Slow (Manda)                        Sharp (Tikshna)
Topics 1.9.04               Cold (Shita)                           Hot (Ushna)
Topics 1.9.05               Oily (Snigdha)                      Dry (Ruksha)
Topics 1.9.06               Slimy (Shlakshna)               Rough (Khara)
Topics 1.9.07               Dense (Sandra,)                   Liquid (Drava)
Topics 1.9.08               Soft (Mrudu)                       Hard (Kathina)
Topics 1.9.09               Static (Sthira)                     Mobile (Chala)
Topics 1.9.10               Subtle (Sookshma)             Gross (Sthula)
Topics 1.9.11              (Pichchila)/Cloudy (Avila) Clear (Vishada)

LESSON 1.10         Assessment – COURSE 1: HIAAYU1

Topic 1.10.1              Audio Lecture 1 – Dr. Swapnil BAMS
Topic 1.10.2             Assignment
Topic 1.10.3             Exam

 

 

 

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