INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA

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Deemed the “Sister Science of Yoga,” and translated as the “Science of Living,” Ayurveda is a holistic healthcare system that has been practiced for over 5000 years. This course provides an overview of Ayurveda's historical roots, globalization, and modernization while introducing students to the foundational principles and key practices. Emphasis will be on the use of an ayurvedic approach to examine how nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices, as well as behavior, social, and environmental interactions, play a role in one's overall health, performance, and well-being. This course will also investigate how ayurveda can be integrated into various fitness and wellness professions.