Course Description: Foundations of Ayurveda

The concept of Ayurveda as a scientific, natural medical system will be explored. Students will be introduced to foundations of Ayurveda and explore in-depth dosha theory as applied to physical and psychological constitutions, refining self-care for the holistic body along with relationships to nature. Recommended preparation: Massage Therapy certificate, Licensed Massage Therapist or have equivalent core competencies in massage therapy. This course combines experienced professionals with advanced students, enhancing learning for both.

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Schedule: This is an in-person course on the Bend campus. The course runs from 1/5/2026 to 3/22/2026. This class meets every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3:50pm in HCC, room 170. Instructor will provide final exam date/time for the week of March 16, 2026.
Times: 01:00pm-03:50pm PST
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Class Price : $679.00

Additional Course Information

The concept of Ayurveda as a scientific, natural medical system will be explored. Students will be introduced to foundations of Ayurveda and explore in-depth dosha theory as applied to physical and psychological constitutions, refining self-care for the holistic body along with relationships to nature. Recommended preparation: Massage Therapy certificate, Licensed Massage Therapist or have equivalent core competencies in massage therapy. This course combines experienced professionals with advanced students, enhancing learning for both. Required materials: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing: A Practical Guide (ISBN: 0914955004), yoga mat and/or cushion. Recommended text: Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol. 1: Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda (ISBN: 1883725070).

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Emma Thompson

Facility Detail

COCC Health Careers Center
HCC 0170
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.