Trip to India 2018

Bachelor of Health Science Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Medical Systems.

I was delighted to travel to India with a group of Australian Naturopaths and Nutritionists from Charles Sturt University in 2018. 
We were hosted by Beyond Borders for a Traditional Medicine Service and Learning Program as the overseas experience subject of the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Medical Systems). ​

Health Professionals and the Medical System in India

We observed Ayurvedic Doctors working with patients and visited hospitals, community health centres and local Practitioners of Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Allopathic Medicine.  

Master Classes in Ayurvedic Medicine

We learnt about Herbal Medicines unique to the Indian Subcontinent.  Naturopathy incorporates herbal medicines from Europe and other Traditional Medicine systems and corners of the world.
The masterclasses covered all the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic Medicine including the consultation and diagnostic process. 

Ayurvedic Medicine has a methodical approach that is holistic, considering mind, body, spirit and each persons unique body compositions.​

Panchakarma Therapies

​Dr Prafu guided us through the Fundamentals of Ayurveda and the core concepts and philosophies as well as the practical application of Ayurvedic  therapeutics and treatments.​
​
We learned two Panchakarma techniques, making the treatments as well as practicing giving and receiving the warm oil therapies.
Panchakarmas are natural medicated body work treatments that are integral to Ayurvedic Medicine.​

Community Service Project

After observing health care in this region of India and learning Ayurvedic principles and techniques, we designed, prepared and implemented a community health project.  Many of the patients were advised by all modality Practitioners to increase their intake of vegetables in order to prevent illness and to improve nutritional status.  We created a cooking demonstration with locally sourced vegetables that incorporated vegetables into meals that were commonly prepared.  Similar to Australian diets meals often revolve around meat and grains with little attention to vegetables and easy access to processed sugary treat food and beverages.  A group of influential women in the community joined us to prepare and enjoy a luncheon of vegetables, chicken and coconut rice.  The cooking demonstration was a success and the accompanying laminated recipes and health tips is an ongoing reference material within the communtiy.  
​

Incorporating Ayurvedic medicine into Naturopathic Health Care

As a Naturopath which is the European system of Traditional Medicine I draw knowledge from the Traditional Medicine practices of many cultures.

I have always been drawn to the philosophy of Ancient India and can integrate the Ayurvedic life science principles, diagnostics and a few therapeutics into your health care consultations if you share an interest in the Indian-Subcontinent. 

The fundamentals are the same in all Traditional Medicine: Eat well, Sleep well, Think well, Exercise, Contemplate and exist in harmony with the natural cycles of life.

We also visited Cultural Heritage Sites...

Free Community Health Clinic

We also assisted in a community health clinic run free of charge by Dr Prafu and Kundalini Clinic.

Hosting Dr Prafullata in Australia ...

Shairin Hosted Dr Prafullata for a introduction to Ayurveda Morning, an Accredited* two day Shirodhara training course & Yoga/Pranayam sessions on 30th September and 1st of October  2023 at Nature's Vibration Suburban Clinic/Retreat in Brisbane

Ayurvedic Medicine Course - Panchakarma - Shirodhara

*For Accreditaiton of the Shirodhara Training Course with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and Insurance to practice ​IICT requires prerequisite qualifications in Ayurveda, Massage Therapy or Yoga.
A portion of Course Fees and 100% of the Yoga/Pranayam Session fees will go directly to Community Health Care, Community Building and Community Aid programs in India, Shri Lanka and Nepal. 

Academic Director - Dr Prafullata Rajput.

Dr. Prafu is a Doctor of Medicine and Ayurveda in Southern Goa, India at her Kundalini Ayurveda Clinic and provides free womens health clinics to socioeconomically challenged communities, teaches Hatha Yoga, performs Traditional Vedic Dance and recently won an award for her poetry book.
You can join an online Yoga Pranayama Class by contacting Shairin or booking through Dr Prafullata's website ....