NOURISH TO FLOURISH
The Ayurveda Dietetics Program was founded in 2020 at TDU to educate health professionals on the Ayurvedic knowledge framework on foods and their effects on the body. This knowledge is presented in the context of modern nutrition, dietary pattern and nutrition research, so as to bridge the evidence gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary practice. This program also undertakes research and consultancy on diets that integrate evidence backed nutrient guidelines and Ayurvedic advise. Course instructors include: Megha, PhD, Associate Professor, Biochemistry | Madhumitha Krishnan, BAMS, MD, Ayurveda Physician | Sonia Velarsan, Gold Medalist MSc (Nutrition & Clinical Dietetics), RD
Offered by TDU, Bangalore, this university-certified foundational course is for health professionals to gain authentic information on Ayurveda in the context of current evidence in nutrition science. Held over 10 sessions (1.5hr each), participants will learn Ayurvedic food classification, principles of personalised diet planning, and how Ayurveda nutrition relates to modern dietetics. Price includes reading material and access to recorded lectures. The 37th batch of this course runs from 9 Mar - 25 Mar 2026.
30 hour, 2 credit course for clinical dietitians, nutritionists and knowledge-seekers interested In learning advanced concepts in Ayurveda regarding treatment principles and diets for selected clinical conditions. This course is divided into three modules; Module 1 - Ayurveda Therapeutic principles in the context of aahar (nourishment) Module 2 - Ayurveda culinary science Module 3 - Dietary strategies for select diseases (masterclasses). The entire course is only open to those who have completed our basic 1 -credit "Introduction to Ayurveda Dietetics" course OR possess a BAMS / formal Ayurveda degree. Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/m3Q4nzM77Uzw15i78 Masterclasses are open to all. Visit the masterclasses course page.
1.5hr lectures for clinical dietitians, nutritionists and knowledge-seekers interested In learning ayurvedic dietary management for selected clinical conditions. These classes are part of the Advanced Ayurveda Dietetics course. Visit https://www.tdu.edu.in/courses/advanced-ayurveda-dietetics to learn about previous sessions. Link to Register: https://forms.gle/GoXRY34qsP16YWfA9 Rs 6000 for 13 Sessions or Rs 600/ session
