Education that Liberates
Since 1978, Mount Madonna has provided theoretical and practical professional education and training in classical systems of Yoga, Āyurveda, and Community.
Each School emphasizes self-learning, service, and continuing life-long learning, as well as teaching the ethical and professional standards necessary for developing high-level, meaningful careers.
Special Retirement Announcement 2021
From MMI President, Savita Brownfield and Chairman of the Board, Swarup Wood Ph.D sharing appreciation of the President's many accomplishments and the new MMI Presidential formal search.
Read MoreWeekly Community Classes | Donation-Based
Bring ancient wisdom into your daily life with weekly donation-based Āyurveda & Yoga classes.Your regular practice of āsana, meditation & kīrtan will create balance, resilience, and connection to nurture your spirit.
May 12th, 2021 - Yoga & Āyurveda Programs: Virtual Open House Q&A
Join us for a virtual Open House to learn about upcoming Yoga and Āyurveda Programs including YTT 200, Advanced Yoga Studies, Ayurveda Yoga Therapist (AYT) and our esteemed Masters of Arts -Āyurveda Degree, all offered online in 2021.
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College of Āyurveda
Originating within the ancient cultures of the Indus Valley and the Vedic tradition, Āyurveda is the longest surviving, complete system of healthcare in continuous use for 5,000 years! Today, this timeless "science of life" has become a holistic complement to modern medicine and is recognized as such by the National Institute of Health. Choose from three levels of professional training.
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School of Yoga
Our in-depth trainings have developed and grown since they began in 1978. Today our teacher training programs are among the most comprehensive of their type. Students are guided and supported by a faculty of 30 senior teachers, mentors, and an entire intentional community. Our programs expand your personal study and practice of yoga, and offer foundational skills needed for teaching a well-rounded class.
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School of Community Studies
Join our Yoga, Service, and Community (YSC 1 & 2) residential service learning program and be part of a vital community of practice thriving for nearly 40 years. Spend three or six months in experiential learning, while deepening self-awareness, interpersonal and practical life skills, and cultivating connections within a small group and our greater community.
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Yoga
Apr 19 - Dec 31, 2021
Weekly Community Classes | Donation-Based
Join Our Online Community. Your regular practice of āsana, meditation & kīrtan will create balance, resilience, and connection to nurture your spirit.
Apr 29, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
Āyurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification - Study Online
Unite the sister sciences in this IAYT accredited course. Explore the practices of yoga & of Āyurveda to work with clients on the path of self-healing.
Apr 29 - Dec 5, 2021
Advanced Yoga Studies YTT 300 - Study Online
Delve deeper and integrate Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras , Sāmkhya, Subtle Body theory, Āyurveda, Sanskṛit and Mantra, Tantra, Ritual, Bhakti Yoga, and Yoga Psychology into your practice and teaching, furthering your knowledge in each area through practice and student teaching practicums. This is a path to become an Āyurvedic Yoga Therapist.
May 7 - Dec 31, 2021
Yoga en Español
Disfruta una clase completa, para cualquier nivel, de practica de āsana (posturas), prāṇāyāma (respiración) y meditación.
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January 20, 2021
Why Yoga Therapy Needs Āyurveda
Why Yoga Therapy Needs Āyurveda - written by Kamalesh Ginger Hooven
October 11, 2019
The Mount Madonna Experience
Ever wondered what it would be like to live, serve, and learn at Mount Madonna? Join us for the Mount Madonna Experience this Winter.
September 13, 2019
Fall Happenings at MMI
MMI is thrilled to present three Open House dates this Fall along with two additional workshops: Herbal Creation and Healing with Āyurveda!