Capsule Course: Ayurveda for Daily Living (Dinacharya & Ritucharya)
FACILITATOR / INSTRUCTOR GUIDE
Capsule : Ayurveda for Daily Living (Dinacharya & Ritucharya
Duration: 6 Hours (3 sessions × 2 hours)
Course Description
This capsule offers a practical immersion into Ayurvedic lifestyle science—constitution (prakṛti), daily routine (dinacharya), and seasonal rhythms (ṛtucharya). Participants learn to design simple, sustainable wellness routines.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the tridoṣa model and conduct a basic prakṛti self-assessment.
- Design a personalized daily routine (dinacharya) for balance and vitality.
- Plan seasonal adjustments (ṛtucharya) and simple home remedies.
- Cultivate mindful eating and sleep hygiene aligned with Ayurveda.
Curriculum
- Session 1: Tridosha Theory and Prakriti Self-Assessment
- Session 2: Dinacharya – Daily Health Routine
- Session 3: Ritucharya – Seasonal Adaptations & Home Remedies
Learning Outcomes
- Understand personal constitution and basic Ayurvedic health principles
- Create a customized daily routine for physical and mental well-being
- Identify simple seasonal adjustments for preventive care
Course Structure Overview
Session. Title Duration Delivery Mode Key Focus
1 Tridoṣa & Prakṛti 2 hrs Live / Recorded Constitution & imbalance patterns
2 Dinacharya 2 hrs Live / Recorded Daily routine design
3 Ṛtucharya & Home Remedies 2 hrs Live / Recorded Seasonal care & kitchen pharmacy
Session 1: Tridoṣa & Prakṛti
Focus: Constitution & imbalance patterns
Materials Required
- Slide deck
- Prakṛti self-assessment sheet
- Diet & lifestyle handout by doṣa
Session Flow (120 minutes)
Time Segment Activity Method
0-10 Opening Invocation/centering; intention setting Om/Shanti mantra
10-30 Foundation teaching Concept overview with examples Mini-lecture + Q&A
30-50 Core Theory Application to daily life; contraindications Case vignettes
50-65 Contemplation Journaling: ‘What 2 habits can I change this week?’ Individual writings
65-90 Practical Activity Design your dinacharya / seasonal checklist Worksheet + peer feedback
90–110 Group Sharing Reflections; challenges; peer tips Facilitated circle
110–120 Closing Summary & homework Homework brief
Homework / Practice
- Track daily routine adherence for 7 days; note energy and mood shifts.
- Prepare one simple home remedy suitable to your doṣa (guided sheet).
- Attempt LMS quiz (8–10 items).
Session 2: Dinacharya
Focus: Daily routine design
Materials Required
- Slide deck
- Prakṛti self-assessment sheet
- Diet & lifestyle handout by doṣa
Session Flow (120 minutes)
Time Segment Activity Method
0-10 Opening Invocation/centering; intention setting Om/Shanti mantra
10-30 Foundation teaching Concept overview with examples Mini-lecture + Q&A
30-50 Core Theory Application to daily life; contraindications Case vignettes
50-65 Contemplation Journaling: ‘What 2 habits can I change this week?’ Individual writings
65-90 Practical Activity Design your dinacharya / seasonal checklist Worksheet + peer feedback
90–110 Group Sharing Reflections; challenges; peer tips Facilitated circle
110–120 Closing Summary & homework Homework brief
Homework / Practice
- Track daily routine adherence for 7 days; note energy and mood shifts.
- Prepare one simple home remedy suitable to your doṣa (guided sheet).
- Attempt LMS quiz (8–10 items).
Session 3: Ṛtucharya & Home Remedies
Focus: Seasonal care & kitchen pharmacy
Materials Required
- Slide deck
- Prakṛti self-assessment sheet
- Diet & lifestyle handout by doṣa
Session Flow (120 minutes)
Time Segment Activity Method
0-10 Opening Invocation/centering; intention setting Om/Shanti mantra
10-30 Foundation teaching Concept overview with examples Mini-lecture + Q&A
30-50 Core Theory Application to daily life; contraindications Case vignettes
50-65 Contemplation Journaling: ‘What 2 habits can I change this week?’ Individual writings
65-90 Practical Activity Design your dinacharya / seasonal checklist Worksheet + peer feedback
90–110 Group Sharing Reflections; challenges; peer tips Facilitated circle
110–120 Closing Summary & homework Homework brief
Time Segment Activity Method
0-10 Opening Invocation/centering; intention setting Om/Shanti mantra
10-30 Foundation teaching Concept overview with examples Mini-lecture + Q&A
30-50 Core Theory Application to daily life; contraindications Case vignettes
50-65 Contemplation Journaling: ‘What 2 habits can I change this week?’ Individual writings
65-90 Practical Activity Design your dinacharya / seasonal checklist Worksheet + peer feedback
90–110 Group Sharing Reflections; challenges; peer tips Facilitated circle
110–120 Closing Summary & homework Homework brief
Homework / Practice
- Track daily routine adherence for 7 days; note energy and mood shifts.
- Prepare one simple home remedy suitable to your doṣa (guided sheet).
- Attempt LMS quiz (8–10 items).
Suggested Readings & Resources
- Selections from Caraka Saṃhitā / Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdayam (accessible translations).
- WHO benchmarks for training in Ayurveda (orientation).
- Contemporary guides on diet, sleep, and lifestyle in Ayurveda.
Facilitator’s Spiritual Grounding
- Invoke your lineage (Guru-parampara) or personal Ishta Devata before the session.
- Anchor the session with a brief sankalpa: ‘May this knowledge serve the welfare of all beings.’
- Maintain a compassionate, non-judgmental tone; honor śraddhā (faith) and viveka (discernment).
Learner Engagement Tips
- Begin with a short invocation or 3 rounds of Om; end with a Shanti Mantra.
- Use Sanskrit terms with clear English gloss; invite questions with humility.
- Incorporate dyads (pair-sharing) and brief journaling to deepen reflection.
- Leverage breakout rooms (for live) or forum prompts (for LMS) for peer learning.
Assessment Plan
Type Method Purpose
Reflection Short journal entry or verbal check-in Gauge insight and personal integration
Quiz MCQ (8–10 items) per course Check understanding of key concepts
Certificate Attendance + quiz ≥ 60% + assignment Eligibility for e-Certificate
Post-Course Wrap-Up
- Share slides, recordings (if any), and reading list PDFs.
- Collect feedback via LMS form; compile insights for course improvement.
- Suggest next-step pathways (advanced capsule or full program).
Course Fees:
- All live online (Zoom Class) courses are offered free of charge. Participants are welcome to make voluntary donations at our donation page during or after the course to support its continuation and delivery. For live online course, one can enroll here.
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Commencement of Course:
- Live Online Courses: Once 60 registrations are received for a particular course, the start date of live online free course will be announced on the portal. We encourage you to regularly check the portal for updates.
- Available Digital correspondence and Pre-recorded Video course can be started at any time by the Members.