Certificate Course in Ayurveda Psychology

Ayurveda is a holistic science that acknowledges the body-mind correlation. Ayurvedic psychology focus on prevention, gentle intervention and do not stigmatize mental health. In Ayurveda, overall dosha imbalances are corrected through palliative measures like herbs and modifications in lifestyle and nutrition as well as cleansing with therapies like Abhyanga, Shiro dhara and Panchakarma. Spiritual therapies like prayer, mantra and chanting based on one’s own belief system, psycho-behavior therapy and mental hygiene practices are advised. At the same time, Ayurveda relies heavily on Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama and Marma to enhance mental health. Most of the foreigners prefer these practices related with Ayurveda psychology to boost their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Hence, popularizing Ayurveda psychology among them and showing fruitfulness may indirectly enhance the tourism industry of Sri Lanka. In addition, as a government sector institute, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo can increase the generated funds which support the government economy. Thus, the Certificate Course in Ayurveda Psychology is created to gain the above- mentioned benefits recognizing the fact that our ultimate strength lies within our own consciousness.