Study the Heart of Ayurveda, One Verse at a Time The Ashtanga Hridayam — the “Heart of the Eight Branches of Ayurveda” — is one of Ayurveda’s most important classical texts and remains a foundational source for Ayurvedic philosophy, diagnosis, and treatment. In this immersive series, Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath guides students through the text word by word, illuminating the deeper principles of Ayurveda while bringing the ancient teachings to life through traditional sloka chanting. Whether you are new to Ayurveda or deepening an existing practice, this course offers a strong foundation and a rare opportunity to study directly from one of Ayurveda’s essential root texts. Select the topics most relevant to your interests, or begin at Part 1 and journey through the text step by step Each part includes approximately 22 hours of in-depth recorded teachings and guided study Access hundreds of hours of in-depth recorded teachings at your own pace Learn directly from an Ayurvedic scholar and master clinician Discover the layered meaning within each Sanskrit sloka and its application to Ayurvedic understanding Build an authentic foundation in traditional Ayurvedic knowledge Continue your studies live with new parts added regularly as this ongoing series unfolds in real time