Why train at Sitaram?
Academy based education is but an initiation into the art of healing. At Sitaram, with a legacy of 100+ years in nurturing and propogating authentic Ayurveda, you have a unigue opportunity to observe, interact with and learn from our accomplished Senior Physicians. Hone your diagnostic skills, get well versed in deciphering the compendiums, get hands on training in the treatment procedures, equip yourself to be a competent Ayurvedic Physician through our short-term fellowship programmes in Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Prasutitantra & Striroga (Obstretics & Gyaneacology) and Panchakarma.
We also provide Internship and Therapists training programmes to cater holistically to the needs of the Ayurveda fraternity.
Courses Offered
Certified Fellowship in Panchakarma
Programme type: Self paced
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 3 – 6 months
Who can apply?
Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners
What do you learn?
Panchakarma – Through the Sastras, a theoretical review.
Diagnostic and Treatment aspects; the Why and How of Panchakarma.
Hands-on training in Classical and Keraleeya Panchakarma procedures
| Valuka sweda (Manal kizhi) |
| Choornapinda sweda (Podi kizhi) |
| Kaadi kizhi |
| Patrapotali sweda (Ila kizhi) |
| Jambeerapinda sweda (Naranga kizhi) |
| Kukkutanda sweda (Mutta kizhi) |
| Kanthari kizhi |
| Shashtika pinda sweda ( Njavarakizhi) |
| Shashtikaannalepana (Njavartheppu) |
| Dhanymla Dhara |
| Takra Dhara |
| Kayaseka (Pizhichil) |
| Ksheeradhooma |
| Thalapothichil |
| Januvasti |
| Kativast |
Certified Fellowship in Kayachikitsa (General medicine)
Programme type: Self paced
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 3-6 months
Who can apply?
Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners
What do you learn?
Concept of Kaya, Agni and Chikitsa
Understanding Nidana (Aetiology) & Samprapti (Pathology) in the context of common ailments presented to the general practitioner
OP based prescription oriented training
Practical considerations of OP and IP based treatments, with hands on training in various procedures
Review of important Yogas (single and polyherbo-mineral combinations) used in general practice
Certified Fellowship in Prasutitantra & Striroga
( Obstretics & Gyaneacology)
Programme type: Self paced
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 3-6 months
Who can apply?
Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners
What do you learn
Theoretical and practical review of common Gyneacological and Obstretic ailments presented to the Ayurveda Practitioner
Understanding Nidana ( Aetiology) and Samprapti (Pathology) in the light of Chikitsa (Treatment), in the purview of Prasootitantra & Striroga
OP based prescription oriented training with special reference to Infertility and PCOD treatment
Practical considerations of OP and IP based treatments, with hands on training in various procedures.
Review of the significant Yogas used in this Specialty
Certified Intership training for UG students
Programme type : Participants are assigned on rotation to all departments under Senior Consultant Physicians
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: As instructed by associated Academic institutions or as per requirement of the Intern
Who can apply?
Undergraduates and Registered Interns in the field of Ayurveda
What do you learn
OP based detailed assesment of Patient
Practical aspects of diagnostics in the field of Ayurveda
How to interact with a patient, considerations of patient safety and ethics in clinical practice
OP and IP based exposure in the departments of Kayachikitsa, Prasutitantra & Striroga, Shalakyatantra, Shalyatantra, Manorogachikitsa and Panchakarma
Ayurveda Therapists Course
Programme type : Curriculum based
Start date: Immediately upon enrollment
Duration: 6 months
Who can apply?
Minimum qualification : 10 th Standard pass
What do you learn
Module 1 – Ayurveda sastraparichaya – introduces the candidate to the basics of Ayurveda including the Tridosha siddhanta, definition of Swasthya (Health), Roga (Disease), technical terms used, treatment procedures including Panchakarma
Module 2 – Panchakarma therapy room – introduces him to the workings of a Panchakarma theatre, how best to set it for maximum efficiency and patient comfort
Module 3 – Ayurveda Karma parichaya – intends to give him hands on training in the various therapeutic procedures, administering medication and general patient care and assistance
14 Days Intensive training program for Doctors
Program type: Curriculum based, with Pre-scheduled Sessions
Start date: Kindly email us to know of the next start date
Duration: 14 days
Who can apply: Regisitered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners
What do you learn
Syllabus Outline :
Kayachikitsa (General Medicine) & Manoroga Chikitsa ( Clinical Psychiatry) – 3 days
Panchakarma – 2 days
Prasootitantra & Streeroga – 2 days
Shalakyatantra -2 days
Shalyatantra & Physiotherapy -2 days
Balachikitsa – 1 day
Ayurvedic Cosmetology & Therapeutic Yoga -1 day
Hospital management & Allied Aspects, Pharmacy Visit-1 day
Detailed Course Structure
Kayachikitsa/ General Medicine & Manoroga Chikitsa
Module 1: Acute & Chronic GIT disorders like Colic, Diarrhoea, Peptic ulcer, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease; Anemia; Liver and spleen pathologies; Anemia etc
Module 2: Inflammatory joint disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout, Systemic lupus erythematosus etc; Non-inflammatory Joint disorders like Osteoarthritis
Module 3: Hypertension; Hyperlipidemia; Hyperinsulinemia; Thyroid disorders; Obesity; Hormonal dysfunction ; Metabolic syndrome; Autoimmune disorders
Module 4: Acute and Chronic Allergic conditions; Cough; Asthma; Skin conditions; General immunity, Male & Female Infetility; Chronic fatigue; Sleeplessness
Module 5: Mood disorders, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, Psychosimatic disorders, Sleep Disorders, Learning disabilities in Children etc
Panchakarma & Other Ayurvedic Therapeutic Procedures
Module 1: Theoretical aspects of Panchakarma; Indications, Contra-indication, Benefits, Practical Aspects ( Nasyam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashayavasti, Tailavasti and special Keraleeya procedures)
Module 2: Demonstration classes and Practical Sessions
Prasootitantra & Streeroga (Obstretics & Gyneacology)
Module 1: Common gyneacological complaints presenting in the Ayurveda OP – UTI & Pelvic Inflammatory diseases; Infection of Vagina, cervix and uterus; Prolapse of pelvic organs; Amenorrhoea; Dysmenorrhoea; Menorrhagia; Incontinence; Pre-menstrual syndrome; Post-menopausal syndrome
Module 2: Infertility with PCOD/ Endometriosis/ Fibroids; Pre & Post Natal Care
Module 3: Demonstration classes and Practical sessions ( Uttaravasthi, Douche and Local procedures)
Shalakya tantra and Nethra roga (ENT & Eye diseases)
Module 1: Common ENT presentations in the Ayurveda OP, Minnier’s disease, Hearing loss, recurrent laryngitis, tonsilitis, nasal polyp etc
Module 2: Commom Eye pathologies presenting in the Ayurveda OP like Myopia, Hypermetropia, Cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma, CVO, CAO, CSR, Optic nerve pathologies etc
Module 3:Demonstration classes & Practical Sessions ( Application of Ophthalmological diagnostic tools, Anjanam, Aschyotanam, Sekam, Pindi, Bidalakam, Karnapoornam, Sekam etc)
Shalyatantra & Physiotherapy
Module 1: Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory joint disorders; Varicose veins; Heamorrhoids; Fistula; Fissure; Warts and Corns; Wound management; Dislocations & Fracture Management
Module 2: Demonstration Classes & Practical Sessions ( Jalookavacharanam, Prachanam, Agnikarma, Ksharasootra application)
Module 3: Marma manipulations & Physiotherapy
Balachikitsa (Peadiatrics)
Module 1: Common ailments presenting in the Ayurveda OP like Fever, HFMD, Breathing difficulty , Wheezing & Asthma, Chest congestion, Cough, Skin conditions like atopic eczema, Fungal infections, Worms, Anemia, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Constipation etc
Module 2: Congenital Anomalies, Developmental disorders and Delay in milestones, Nutritional deficiencies, Learning disabilities and Behavioral disorders.
Ayurvedic Cosmetology & Therapeutic Yoga
Module1: Cosmetology, Ayurvedic perspective Application of Ayurvedic fundamental principles in Cosmetology; Skin care; Hair ,Teeth & Nail care; Acne; Pigmentation; Callosity etc
Module 2: Demonstration classes & Practical Sessions
Module 3: Basic Yoga Postures and their therapeutic benefits
Hospital management & Allied Aspects
Module 1: Patient Care, Safety and Assesment of Quality; Management of Medication & Procedures; How to start & manage your own practice.
Module 2: Infrastructure & Human Resource Mangement; Information Management and Documentation including case sheet management, obtaining consent, patients’ right education,
Pharmacy visit
The participants shall have a guided tour of the Sitaram factory premises, gain first hand knowledge about the various aspects of production, quality control, marketing and management.