Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means 'the science of life'. It is an ancient art of healing which has been continuously practised throughout India for over 5,000 years. It is recognised as a holistic healthcare system by the World Health Organisation and is practised worldwide by practitioners to enhance their practice.

Ayurvedic science, although ancient, is extremely relevant to today's medical needs. The principles of many natural healing systems now familiar in the western world, such as Chinese medicine, Homoeopathy, Tibetan healing and Yoga, all have their roots in Ayurveda.

Ayurveda looks at every person as a unique individual. It seeks to understand and to correct imbalances and to restore the innate intelligence and harmony of the person. The chief objectives set down for this science are preservation of health and prevention of disease.

Ayurvedic consultants, therapists and practitioners will stand strong in the future as representatives of this timeless system.

For those practitioners trained by AIAS, the range of healing tools is practically unlimited. Their training will be thorough and their usefulness in holistic healing will be invaluable.

The scope for personal development is unparalleled, as students are encouraged to first practise what they preach.

It is crucial therefore that Ayurvedic consultants are trained authentically and traditionally with rigorous assessment by those who themselves have the qualifications, clinical expertise and ability to pass on this living system.

All teachers at AIAS hold a B.A.M.S Ayurvedic Qualification obtained from reputable and respected Ayurvedic Universities and who have substantial and documented histories of professional Ayurvedic practice. This is your guarantee of quality.

Furthermore, AIAS is an active member of the International Council of Ayurvedic Medicine and Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association. Our teaching methods are based on the guidelines of the Central Council of Ayurvedic Medicine (India).

It is our continuing dedication to the advancement of knowledge in traditional and modern Ayurvedic Sciences that sets our Institute apart.

Goals:

It is the dream of Dr. Ajit and the dedicated team of the Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies to be able to offer an in-depth programme of Ayurvedic study. This programme is comparable in content to those taught in the traditional Ayurvedic colleges in India.

AIAS is dedicated to promoting a philosophy of prevention, cure and rejuvenation at the physical, mental and emotional levels. It is the aim of the AIAS to provide an environment through which students may develop an awareness of living by example.

AIAS is committed to providing authentic and unaltered Ayurvedic principles and philosophy to enhance ones self knowledge and self realisation through the AIAS courses and clinical practice to become dedicated, caring and committed Practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine

Aims

AIAS aims to:

• provide high quality and authentic Ayurvedic teaching
• enhance relationships with our students, the community and other institutions in New Zealand and overseas
• meet the educational needs of a changing market
• Contribute to the development of quality training outcomes and the maintenance in training standards through active participation in professional associations

Values

AIAS adheres to the following values:

• Communication: An open process involving listening and responding aimed at a mutual understanding
  
  
• Diversity: providing a richness of experience based on a belief that different viewpoints are considered with respect
  
  
• Caring: empowering people to achieve personal and group aspirations
  
  
• Excellence: ensuring achievement for all that is at the highest level, through quality programs, through identifying and enhancing individual and group potential and through the quality of service provided.
  
  
• Equity: accepting and expressing principles of fairness that can ensure positive outcomes for all people in the AIAS community.
  
  

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