Basic Course in Vedic Psychology

Duration: 2 weeks (30 hours) Theory + Practical

1) Physiological considerations of the Mind

– Etymology and Definition

– Synonyms

– Origin

– Existence

– Attributes

– Functions

– Location

– States of Mind

– Psychic constitution

– Sattva in reference to Manas

2) Anatomical considerations of the Mind

– Structure of the mind

– Nature of Mind

– Mind as matter

– Mind as an instrument of perception

– Manovahasrotas

– Mastishka (Brain) – Playground of mind

– Factors influencing mental faculty of progeny

– Mental traits of foetus

3) The associates of the Mind

– Soul and Mind

– Mind &Buddhi

– Ego and Mind

– Mind & Senses

– The body-mind phenomenon: Physical body and Subtle body

– The five sheaths (Panchakosha)

4) Mind and Dosha (Vata,Pitta and Kapha)

5) Mind and Dhatu( Tissues )

– Mind and Oja

– Mind and different physiological stages in a women”s life

– Mind and children

– Psychological diseases/disorders

– Causes: Prajnaparadh , shad ripu ( emotions ) , diet related and lifestyle related

– Diseases :Unmad , Apasmar , Atatvabhinivesha , Mada , Murcha , Sanyas , Insomnia

– Herbs for the mind

– Treatments for the mind

– Ethical regimen/Code of conduct/Acharrasayan

– Sola sanskar

– Daily regimen and Mind