COURSE

Ayurveda: The Science Of Self-Healing

Ayurveda is an ancient healing modality from India that traces its origins to the Indus valley civilization approximately 6000 years ago. As a system of medicine, Ayurveda’s perspective on health is holistic. It considers our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to be interconnected. This means that for us to heal, we must do so simultaneously in all these dimensions of the self. While Ayurveda is considered a system of medicine, it is first and foremost a lifestyle. The worldview it carries is that good health is the outcome of a good lifestyle. Medicine is at best a supporting pillar to a good lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle uses medicine as a crutch. Building a good lifestyle requires an understanding of circadian rhythms, what our unique bodies can digest easily, what kind of exercise routine fits our constitution, and so on. Through this course, I wish to present to you the Ayurvedic lifestyle in an easily accessible and straightforward manner. You will understand the basic tenets well enough to be able to craft your own process toward better health. My goal is to empower you to be less dependent on others or the healthcare system for your well-being and longevity.

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Meet your Teacher

Rohil Jethmalani

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Rohil Jethmalani is a passionate and inspiring teacher from India. He has been deeply immersed in the Yoga and Ayurveda traditions since childhood. His teachings are non-dogmatic and context-relevant. Rohil is very curious, seeking to constantly push his own boundaries of knowledge, he recently completed a Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience. His Sankalpa (intention) is to help others become the best versions of themselves by finding mental peace and physical vitality.

21 Days

7.8k students

4.9 stars

12 min / day

Health & Happiness

English

Lesson 1

The Ayurvedic Worldview On Health

In this session, you will receive a brief background about Ayurveda, its history, and some key concepts. Additionally, I will also provide you with a roadmap of all that we will cover in these 21 days together.

Lesson 2

Herbal Medicine & Plant Intelligence

In this session, you will receive an understanding of herbal medicine, and how plant intelligence features in the Ayurvedic worldview. We will also understand the importance of eating foods according to their seasonal availability. Last but not the least, we will also become acquainted with the individually tailored approach to health that is the foundation of Ayurveda.

Lesson 3

The Gut Microbiome & Body Constitutions

In this session, I explain the gut microbiota and the role it plays in physical and mental health. Additionally, I also introduce the concept of body constitutions or Doshas. I explain how one's body constitutions are a mixture of Prakriti (nature) and Vikriti (changing nature).

Lesson 4

The Vata Dosha (Body Constitution)

In this session, we gain an in-depth understanding of the Vata Dosha. I cover the mental and physical characteristics of Vata, and what a balanced and aggravated Vata dosha looks like. I conclude the session with dietary and lifestyle tips that are useful for an imbalanced Vata dosha.

Lesson 5

The Pitta Dosha (Body Constitution)

In this session, we gain an in-depth understanding of the Pitta Dosha. I cover the mental and physical characteristics of Pitta, and what a balanced and aggravated Pitta dosha looks like. I conclude the session with dietary and lifestyle tips that are useful for an imbalanced Pitta dosha.

Lesson 6

The Kapha Dosha (Body Constitution)

In this session, we gain an in-depth understanding of the Kapha Dosha. I cover the mental and physical characteristics of Kapha, and what a balanced and aggravated Kapha dosha looks like. I conclude the session with dietary and lifestyle tips that are useful for an imbalanced Kapha dosha.

Lesson 7

The Upasthambas (Supporting Pillars)

There are three Upasthambas or supporting pillars in Ayurveda. These are Aahara - diet, Nidra - circadian rhythms, and Brahmacharya - the expression of our sexual energies. These three supporting pillars are also indications of a healthy and robust system. In this session, I cover food combinations, our internal body clocks, and the importance of cultivating healthy sexual energy.

Lesson 8

Dinacharya (Daily Routine)

In this session, I shall cover oral cleansing, nasal cleansing, and other good Ayurvedic habits that are easily incorporated into our daily lifestyle.

Lesson 9

The Six Tastes

The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent bitter, and astringent. Each of the tastes have a combination of two elements. According to Ayurveda, we must have all the six tastes within our diet. However, the proportions in which we consume the different tastes should differ based on our body/ mind composition or dosha. Each food is composed of one or more tastes. Some foods are composed of even three to four tastes. However, most foods will have a dominant taste. Learn all about the six tastes in this session.

Lesson 10

Stress & Hormones

In this session, I explain the physiological process of stress. We explore how the nervous system functions and interacts with the endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for the production of hormones. Ayurveda posits that we cannot heal our body when it is in a state of chronic stress.

Lesson 11

Stimulants

Each stimulant brings various effects which differ based on our predominant dosha. Thus stimulants too must be understood through the framework of the doshas. Stimulants are an essential part of our modern productivity-oriented culture. Today, I explain how we can use stimulants in a way that can best support our overall health and longevity.

Lesson 12

Healing Our Metabolism

In this session, I will explore various lifestyle tips, practices, and dietary recommendations to heal our metabolism. If you suffer from low energy, low libido, a lack of appetite, and insomnia, an underperforming metabolic process might be to blame.

Lesson 13

The Process Of Aging

Aging is a complex process that has multiple variables involved. Some of these variables have been discussed in previous sessions - lifestyle, diet, and stress. Today, we are going to understand another variable known as lipid peroxidation. I know it can be quite a mouthful but lipids are basically organic compounds that are insoluble in water. These include all fats and hormones. I also introduce the different kinds of fats in our diet and what Ayurveda has to say about each of them.

Lesson 14

Fasting

In Ayurveda, fasting is used as the primary detoxification method. In this session, I explore the benefits and contraindications of fasting as per Ayurveda. Additionally, we will look at recommended types of fasting for the different doshas.

Lesson 15

Detoxification Practices (Panchakarma)

In this session, I will introduce the Ayurvedic perspective on toxins and then move on to explain Panchakarma in Ayurveda or the five procedures for detoxification. Most of the practices that I explain should be done under the supervision of an experienced Ayurvedic doctor. That said, I am presenting these practices so that you have a wide perspective on what Ayurveda has to offer and can seek out doctors near you for any of these treatments.

Lesson 16

Rejuvenation Practices (Rasayana)

In this session, I introduce the difference between detoxification and rejuvenation, followed by some common rejuvenation treatments. Most of the practices that I explain should be done under the supervision of an experienced Ayurvedic doctor. That said, I am presenting these practices so that you have a wide perspective on what Ayurveda has to offer and can seek out doctors near you for any of these treatments.

Lesson 17

Aromatic Herbs & Olfaction

In this session, I speak about the different uses of aromatic herbs in Ayurveda. Aromatic herbs are ingested through the nasal passages, usually in the form of incense or essential oils through water vapor diffusion. I first introduce the olfactory area or the primary receptors in the body that pick up on various scents. After that, I go on to speak about some aromatic herbs and their application to produce a large gamut of mental states like concentration, relaxation, and to combat anxiety and depression.

Lesson 18

Ayurveda & Mental Health

In this session, I speak about the Ayurvedic perspective on mental health. Mental health is a very broad subject, and I will primarily focus on depression and schizophrenia (or non-normal states of consciousness). By now, we are all well aware that our mental and emotional states are greatly interlinked with our physical states. Thus, arriving at a state of good health that lasts well into old age requires us to address our mental, emotional, and physical needs.

Lesson 19

Benefits & Side Effects Of Restrictive Dieting

In this session, I speak about different dietary regimens or restrictions - their benefits and pitfalls. I speak about the keto diet, the vegan diet, intermittent fasting, the carnivore diet, and the low fat diet. Though Ayurveda doesn’t recommend any form of dieting, these can be useful for short periods of time in specific cases. Most dietary restrictions when applied for general health, do well in the short run but cause damage in the long run. I also speak about the doshas and how each diet affects the doshas differently. Some diets might work better for certain body constitutions than others.

Lesson 20

Home Remedies & Herbal Supplements

In this session, I speak about various Ayurvedic home remedies and herbal supplements. I cover common stomach issues, respiratory problems, skin issues, UTI, and other kinds of infections. Additionally, I speak about a handful of herbs that should be a part of everyone’s kitchen.

Lesson 21

Collective Health: The Way Forward

In this session, I speak about our collective health - the health of our species and ecosystems - and how it is linked to individual health. In Ayurveda, there is an understanding that all life on earth is interconnected. If a part of the ecosystem is affected or polluted, it is a matter of time before the entire ecosystem is affected. Human health is based on symbiotic relationships. Life thrives on life.

Ask your teacher

This course includes 122 community questions and 62 audio replies from Rohil Jethmalani. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

Heather

January 10, 2026

This course was beautiful and deeply informative! ❤️💕 I’ve been on a gentle learning journey with Ayurveda, and much of the mainstream content focuses narrowly on doshas and “right vs. wrong” foods. This training went far beyond that. Rohil shares those foundations, then expands into a much richer, more human view of Ayurveda. The content is both broad and deep—covering our relationship with the planet, fad diets, sex drive, fasting, cleanses and even how to adjust caffeine intake based on personal goals and ambition. I walked away with practical insights I could apply immediately. Just as importantly, the guidance was clear without ever feeling rigid or dogmatic. Nothing felt black-and-white. That balance made the course feel thoughtful, empowering, and truly generous. I would love to go even deeper and I’d encourage this wonderful teacher to keep teaching!!!!

Michelle

November 14, 2025

I am grateful to have found this course. I often wondered how to find healing versus treatment, and this course has given me hope that this is possible. I am encouraged to take a deeper dive in Ayurveda for long term lifestyle and health benefits. Thank you and Namaste 🙏🏽

Jeff

October 28, 2025

My wife and I are just learning about Ayurveda and this course provides a wealth of information and practical guidance for us. This was an excellent course and Rohil did an amazing job developing and teaching the lessons. We will return to these lessons often as we continue our journey. Thank you!

Samantha

September 11, 2025

Thank you! This course was very informative and I was quite surprised to realize that I already practice quite a bit of this lifestyle. Taking ownership of your own life and health needs to be promoted more rather than all the quick fixes that are constantly in advertisements.

Kestra

July 11, 2025

I so appreciate this course. It is comprehensive, science based, and full of ancient knowledge. Thank you for this course!

Sheila

June 21, 2025

Clear pacing. Great overview. I learned quite a bit.

Anja

May 16, 2025

Thank you so very much for sharing this very high quality information in such an accessible manner. I am very grateful! I intend to listen to the whole course again. This is fascinating and I also loved the balance, the wisdom and insight conveyed.

Angie

May 14, 2025

This was so wonderful, thank you!

Mary

May 5, 2025

Fantastic course! You provided great content. I am grateful for you!

~love

May 3, 2025

Rohil is generously sharing and knowledgeable The course offers many insights and will broaden your Ayurvedic Innerstanding!

Malin

April 14, 2025

Amazing course, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏

Barbara

March 28, 2025

I really enjoyed this course. I certainly hope you will delve into more specifics in other courses or talk

Aurora

March 24, 2025

Thank you for this interesting and informative offering. I'm thinking more about my dosha and Ayurvedic practices. I'm identifying and practicing ways to bring what I've learned into practice.

Rachana

March 14, 2025

What an illuminating course! Thank you so much Rohil for giving an overall view of Ayurveda in such an easy to understand manner. Being a microbiome scientist, I particularly enjoyed the way you incorporated the findings about gut bacteria into the knowledge that already exists in Ayurveda. I find myself eager to apply the lifestyle principles suggested in this course. I also see that it is just the beginning, understanding the basics. I think I need to listen to this course a few more times to fully appreciate what it can do to our health. But as Rohil mentions, this is a great start to bringing the agency of own health back to ourselves. Personally, I was always under the impression that I was a pitta body type, but only after listening to this course and taking some dosha quizzes, I realised I could be vata-pitta body type. This revelation explains so many other aspects I couldn’t fit in before. I’m very excited to be on this self-discovery journey and I’m thankful to Rohil for helping me on it. Last but not the least, it was truly a pleasure listening to Rohil’s soothing and gentle voice! Will be coming back to this from time to time!

Bernadette

March 4, 2025

Amazing. So much information that I will use in my everyday life. Loved it! Thank you kindly Nameste 🙏✨

Sam

February 18, 2025

Thank you so much for creating this course. You are an excellent teacher. As I slowly incorporate lifestyle changes, I'm already seeing benefits.

Paresh

February 11, 2025

What a lovely introduction to Ayurveda. It truly whets one's appetite to know more. There's a lot to absorb Will listen to it again. Thank you so much and Namaste 🙏🏻

Silke

January 17, 2025

It was a pleasure and an inspiration to Listen to these lessons, thank you very much! Namaste🙏

Anita

December 21, 2024

Fantastic course! Thank you! Great teacher! I had a basic understanding of Ayurveda before I started, but didn't really understand it, now I do.

Susan

December 4, 2024

Best course I have done on Insight Timer

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