Module 5: Ayurveda Foundations Certification

The Energetics and Intelligence of Plants

🌿 Module 5: Herbal Science
The Energetics and Intelligence of Plants

Plants are not random remedies. In Ayurveda, they are intelligent.

In this immersive module, we explore herbal science through an energetic lens — learning how plants influence the body, mind, and doshas based on their inherent qualities.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The energetic principles of plants in Ayurveda
• Rasa (taste), Virya (heating or cooling energy), Vipaka (post-digestive effect), and Prabhava
• The gunas and elemental qualities of herbs
• How herbs influence the doshas and the seven tissues (Dhatus)
• Individualized herbal selection based on constitution
• Observational and self-assessment practices for integration

This module builds discernment and foundational herbal literacy — rooted in personalization rather than symptom-matching.

✨ Considering the Full Certification Path?

Module 1 is part of our larger 45-Hour Ayurveda Foundations Training.

Students may enroll in individual modules for focused study, or complete all eight modules to earn the designation:

SHINE-Certified Ayurveda Wellness Educator

The full certification pathway includes:
• All 8 modules (45 total hours)
• A final integration assignment
• A private session with Lorraine Williams
• Cohort-based learning and recognition

Enrollment in the full program offers the greatest depth, continuity, and overall value.

If you feel drawn to Ayurveda beyond a single topic, we encourage you to explore the complete certification experience.

Learn more about the full training here:
https://www.shineakron.com/learn-ayurveda

📍 Location:
Shine Ohio
5190 Cline Rd
Kent, Ohio

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About your instructor:

Lorraine Williams is an Ayurvedic Consultant whose work is shaped by lived practice, cross-cultural study, and a deep respect for traditional healing systems as they are meant to be lived—not extracted or oversimplified.

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Her studies in Ayurveda span both India and Thailand, including training at the Yogamu Institute in Rishikesh, India, and continued practice and consultation in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Lorraine approaches Ayurveda not as a set of rigid rules, but as a living system—one that honors daily rhythm, personal constitution, and the intelligence of the body over time.

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Ayurveda entered Lorraine’s life through both formal study and lived experience, shaped by ongoing inquiry and integration. Her teaching is practical and accessible, emphasizing foundational understanding and lifestyle awareness rather than diagnosis or prescription. She teaches Ayurveda because she has seen how small, informed shifts in daily living create lasting change, guiding students to build a real relationship with the teachings—not just gather information.

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