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Vedic Health Science is a comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary course rooted in the classical teachings of Caraka Saṁhitā, presenting the complete science of human health, conduct, longevity, and cosmic order. Drawing from the original Sanskrit foundations, this course integrates dietetics, lifestyle science, sleep physiology, ethics, epidemics, environmental health, psychology, rebirth theory, and spiritual healing into one unified system.
Learners will explore how body, mind, senses, environment, conduct, and destiny interact to create health or disease. The course emphasizes Svasthavṛtta (daily health regimen), Sadvṛtta (ethical conduct), Daiva‑Vyapāśraya (spiritual therapy), Yukti‑Vyapāśraya (rational therapy), and Satmya‑Vyapāśraya (habitual adaptation), enabling students to understand Ayurveda not merely as medicine but as a complete science of life.
This program is ideal for students of Ayurveda, yoga practitioners, wellness professionals, researchers, and all individuals seeking a holistic, Vedic lifestyle grounded in authentic śāstric knowledge.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand Ayurveda as a complete Vedic science of life, not merely medicine.
  • Master classical principles of diet, sleep, conduct, environment, and ethics.
  • Gain insight into rebirth, karma, destiny, and lifespan.
  • Learn practical tools for daily health, seasonal adaptation, and mental wellbeing.
  • Acquire knowledge of spiritual healing methods for karmic disorders.
  • Be able to apply Vedic health principles to modern life with clarity and confidence.

Ideal For

  • Students of Ayurveda
  • Yoga teachers and practitioners
  • Wellness professionals
  • Researchers in Indic knowledge systems
  • Individuals seeking a complete Vedic lifestyle
  • Institutions teaching traditional health sciences
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9 Modules · 0 Topics
1. Foundations of Health, Disease & Human Constitution Free preview
1 Wholesome and Unwholesome Food Substances 2 Nature of Food 3 Rules of Food Intake 4 Description of Incompatible Food (Viruddha Āhāra) 5 Food Procedure (Āhāra Vidhi) 6 Qualities of the Grain Category 7 Qualities of Pulses (Dālās) 8 Qualities of the Vegetable Category (Śāka Varga) 9 Qualities of Flower Leaf Vegetables 10 Qualities of Various Fruits 11 Qualities of the Green Herb Category (Harita Varga) 12 Qualities of Products of the Fermented‑drink Category (Madya Varga) 13 Qualities of Sugarcane Products 14 Qualities of Food Items Prepared in the Kitchen (Kṛtānna Varga) 15 Qualities of Various Oils 16 Types of Salt and Their Qualities 17 Qualities of Waters 18 Qualities of Milk and Its Products
1 Seasonal Regimen (Ṛtu‑caryā) 2 Exercise (Vyāyāma) 3 Svasthavṛtta (Measures for Maintaining Health) 4 Sadvṛtta (Principles of Good Living)
1 Is Lifespan Fixed or Not Fixed 2 Rebirth and the Afterlife
1 Causes of Epidemics and Their Treatment 2 Habitable Land (Nivāsa‑yogya Bhūmi)
1 Method of Study and Teaching (Adhyayana Adhyāpana Vidhi) 2 Method of Homa (Havana Vidhi) 3 Daiva‑Vyapāśraya Therapy
1 Sleep and Health (Nidrā and Svasthya)
1 Integrating Food Science with Doṣa, Dhātu and Agni Theory 2 Integrating Lifestyle with Seasonal Regimen: Svasthavṛtta, Ṛtu‑caryā, and the Art of Living in Harmo 3 Sleep Science & Mental Health Integration 4 Designing Complete Vedic Health Plans 5 Integrating Destiny, Karma & Health: Daiva, Puruṣakāra, Rebirth, Lifespan, and the Karmic Foundation 6 Environmental Health & Personal Wellbeing 7 Designing Holistic Vedic Lifestyle Programs 8 Integrating Spiritual Therapy with Rational Treatment
1 Advanced Doṣa–Dhātu Case Studies 2 Designing Vedic Health Programs for Modern Life 3 Advanced Seasonal Case Studies 4 Dhātu Regeneration & Rejuvenation (Rasāyana)
Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya
Indian Foundation of Vedic Science
@IFVS
Certified instructor
Note: Participants of the course are free to join Live Zoom Saturday Discussion Sessions starting every Saturday at 9:30 AM  (New York time) to Ask Questions related to the Course or any question on Hinduism from an Expert. This is free of cost.

Zoom Link: join Live Zoom Saturday Discussion Session

Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3077 7352

Zoom Passcode: shantihi

  1. Assessment is optional for those wishing to receive a Completion Certificate (about half our participants go for it). Assessment is based on a quiz or an essay.

  2. Quizzes or essays are usually due one week after the course ends. We encourage our tutors to assist where possible with extensions when needed.

  3. Completion Certificates are awarded by Indian Foundation for Vedic Science on successful assessment.

Please note that these are informal non-accredited courses to enhance efficiency in Vedic Studies. Some students have used them towards degree courses, yoga training, and even Masters degrees, but that was by individual arrangement.

Assessment details
Assessment type
Quiz
Total marks
100
Pass percentage
70%
Attempts allowed
3
Duration
60 min
Course

Vedic Health Science

Vedic Health Science is a comprehensive course based on Caraka Saṁhitā, integrating various disciplines to present a holistic view of human health an…

3 hrs/week ~150 hrs total
Choose how you want access

This course only — enroll or buy access to Vedic Health Science alone, or go monthly with Unlimited / Unlimited+ for all courses and curricula.

Unlimited Unlimited+
* No certification. Unlimited does not include practice.

Vedic Health Science is a comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary course rooted in the classical teachings of Caraka Saṁhitā, presenting the complete science of human health, conduct, longevity, and cosmic order. Drawing from the original Sanskrit foundations, this course integrates dietetics, lifestyle science, sleep physiology, ethics, epidemics, environmental health, psychology, rebirth theory, and spiritual healing into one unified system.
Learners will explore how body, mind, senses, environment, conduct, and destiny interact to create health or disease. The course emphasizes Svasthavṛtta (daily health regimen), Sadvṛtta (ethical conduct), Daiva‑Vyapāśraya (spiritual therapy), Yukti‑Vyapāśraya (rational therapy), and Satmya‑Vyapāśraya (habitual adaptation), enabling students to understand Ayurveda not merely as medicine but as a complete science of life.
This program is ideal for students of Ayurveda, yoga practitioners, wellness professionals, researchers, and all individuals seeking a holistic, Vedic lifestyle grounded in authentic śāstric knowledge.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand Ayurveda as a complete Vedic science of life, not merely medicine.
  • Master classical principles of diet, sleep, conduct, environment, and ethics.
  • Gain insight into rebirth, karma, destiny, and lifespan.
  • Learn practical tools for daily health, seasonal adaptation, and mental wellbeing.
  • Acquire knowledge of spiritual healing methods for karmic disorders.
  • Be able to apply Vedic health principles to modern life with clarity and confidence.

Ideal For

  • Students of Ayurveda
  • Yoga teachers and practitioners
  • Wellness professionals
  • Researchers in Indic knowledge systems
  • Individuals seeking a complete Vedic lifestyle
  • Institutions teaching traditional health sciences
9 Modules · 0 Topics
1. Foundations of Health, Disease & Human Constitution Free preview
1 Wholesome and Unwholesome Food Substances 2 Nature of Food 3 Rules of Food Intake 4 Description of Incompatible Food (Viruddha Āhāra) 5 Food Procedure (Āhāra Vidhi) 6 Qualities of the Grain Category 7 Qualities of Pulses (Dālās) 8 Qualities of the Vegetable Category (Śāka Varga) 9 Qualities of Flower Leaf Vegetables 10 Qualities of Various Fruits 11 Qualities of the Green Herb Category (Harita Varga) 12 Qualities of Products of the Fermented‑drink Category (Madya Varga) 13 Qualities of Sugarcane Products 14 Qualities of Food Items Prepared in the Kitchen (Kṛtānna Varga) 15 Qualities of Various Oils 16 Types of Salt and Their Qualities 17 Qualities of Waters 18 Qualities of Milk and Its Products
1 Seasonal Regimen (Ṛtu‑caryā) 2 Exercise (Vyāyāma) 3 Svasthavṛtta (Measures for Maintaining Health) 4 Sadvṛtta (Principles of Good Living)
1 Is Lifespan Fixed or Not Fixed 2 Rebirth and the Afterlife
1 Causes of Epidemics and Their Treatment 2 Habitable Land (Nivāsa‑yogya Bhūmi)
1 Method of Study and Teaching (Adhyayana Adhyāpana Vidhi) 2 Method of Homa (Havana Vidhi) 3 Daiva‑Vyapāśraya Therapy
1 Sleep and Health (Nidrā and Svasthya)
1 Integrating Food Science with Doṣa, Dhātu and Agni Theory 2 Integrating Lifestyle with Seasonal Regimen: Svasthavṛtta, Ṛtu‑caryā, and the Art of Living in Harmo 3 Sleep Science & Mental Health Integration 4 Designing Complete Vedic Health Plans 5 Integrating Destiny, Karma & Health: Daiva, Puruṣakāra, Rebirth, Lifespan, and the Karmic Foundation 6 Environmental Health & Personal Wellbeing 7 Designing Holistic Vedic Lifestyle Programs 8 Integrating Spiritual Therapy with Rational Treatment
1 Advanced Doṣa–Dhātu Case Studies 2 Designing Vedic Health Programs for Modern Life 3 Advanced Seasonal Case Studies 4 Dhātu Regeneration & Rejuvenation (Rasāyana)
Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya
Indian Foundation of Vedic Science
@IFVS
Certified instructor
Note: Participants of the course are free to join Live Zoom Saturday Discussion Sessions starting every Saturday at 9:30 AM  (New York time) to Ask Questions related to the Course or any question on Hinduism from an Expert. This is free of cost.

Zoom Link: join Live Zoom Saturday Discussion Session

Zoom Meeting ID: 813 3077 7352

Zoom Passcode: shantihi

  1. Assessment is optional for those wishing to receive a Completion Certificate (about half our participants go for it). Assessment is based on a quiz or an essay.

  2. Quizzes or essays are usually due one week after the course ends. We encourage our tutors to assist where possible with extensions when needed.

  3. Completion Certificates are awarded by Indian Foundation for Vedic Science on successful assessment.

Please note that these are informal non-accredited courses to enhance efficiency in Vedic Studies. Some students have used them towards degree courses, yoga training, and even Masters degrees, but that was by individual arrangement.

Assessment details
Assessment type
Quiz
Total marks
100
Pass percentage
70%
Attempts allowed
3
Duration
60 min
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Foundations of Health, Disease & Human Constitution Free preview Module 1 of the Vedic Health Science course covers the theoretical foundation of Ayurveda, focusing on the causes of disease, constitutional doṣas, body channels (srotas), and dhātu disorders. It explores the role of agni, the use of opposite treatment, and the importance of timing in medicine administration. The module also examines the classification of substances and their therapeutic applications.
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Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition (Āhāra Vijñāna) Module 2 of the Ayurveda course focuses on the classical science of food (Āhāra) as presented in the Caraka Saṁhitā. Students will learn to classify foods based on rasa, guṇa, vīrya, vipāka, and prabhāva, and understand their impact on doṣas, dhātus, agni, and overall health. The module covers various food categories, including grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, herbs, oils, salts, waters, milk products, fermented drinks, and prepared foods, providing a comprehensive Ayurvedic nutritional framework.
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Lifestyle Science: Svasthavṛtta & Seasonal Regimen Module 3 of the Ayurvedic lifestyle program covers seasonal regimen, exercise, daily regimen, and ethical conduct. Students learn to live in harmony with nature, manage doshas, and prevent disease through lifestyle choices.
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Lifespan, Destiny & Rebirth Module 4 of Vedic Health Science explores the Ayurvedic understanding of lifespan, destiny, karma, and rebirth. Students learn how past-life actions (daiva) and present-life efforts (puruṣakāra) influence lifespan, health, and life circumstances. The module delves into the philosophical foundations of rebirth, showing how Ayurveda integrates metaphysics with practical health science.
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Public Health, Epidemics & Environmental Science Module 5 explores Ayurveda’s understanding of public health, epidemics, and environmental science, focusing on how environmental imbalances, arising from adharma and errors of judgment, lead to widespread disease. Students learn about the causes of epidemics, the impact of habitable land on health, and classical preventive strategies like pañcakarma and sadvṛtta. The module emphasizes Ayurveda as a holistic ecological science, highlighting the interconnectedness of human health, environmental harmony, and societal ethics.
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Study, Teaching & Ritual Systems Module 6 explores the traditional educational and ritual foundations of Ayurveda, emphasizing its sacred lineage and the integration of spiritual practices. Students learn about the classical educational system, initiation rituals, and the role of homa in sanctifying the learning journey. The module also introduces Daiva-Vyapāśraya Therapy, highlighting the spiritual dimension of healing in Ayurveda.
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Sleep Science & Mental Health Module 7 explores the Ayurvedic science of sleep, emphasizing its importance for physical health, mental clarity, and longevity. Students will learn about the causes, types, and effects of sleep, including proper and improper sleep patterns, daytime sleep, and insomnia. The module covers Ayurvedic methods for inducing and preventing sleep, highlighting its role as a biological, mental, and spiritual phenomenon.
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Integration & Application Module 8 of the Vedic Health Science course integrates all major Ayurvedic disciplines into a practical framework. Students learn to design holistic health plans considering body, mind, environment, and spiritual factors, applying knowledge from doṣa theory, dhātu science, lifestyle, and more. The module equips learners to teach and practice Ayurveda as a complete science of life.
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Advanced Integrative Vedic Health Science Module 9 is the capstone module that develops advanced clinical reasoning, seasonal intelligence, dhātu‑focused treatment planning, and modern adaptation skills. It transforms students from theoretical learners into clinical practitioners capable of designing personalized, holistic Vedic health programs.