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.
Support for India
The Mount Madonna extended family is deeply saddened by the devastating impact of the Covid pandemic currently being experienced in India and surrounding nations. Should you wish to help, please see below for a list of some organizations working in India to mitigate the suffering being caused by this virus.
Learn 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.
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
~Our YSC program is currently paused along with all other on-site programs. We look forward to hosting you in 2022!~ Yoga, Service, and Community is a residential service program with a focus on experiential learning, deepening self-awareness, interpersonal and practical life skills, and cultivating connections within a small group and our greater community.
Learn MoreAugust 25th, 2021 - Yoga & Āyurveda Programs: Virtual Open House Q&A
Join us for a virtual Open House to learn about upcoming Yoga and Āyurveda Programs offered in 2022.
Learn MoreMMI Upcoming Courses & Programs
Yoga
Āyurveda
Aug 3 - 6, 2021
High Sierra Herb Gathering Trip
Join MMI and Āyurveda World Herbs on an herb gathering excursion into the high Sierras!
Aug 14 - 15, 2021
Āyurveda Internship Consultations
Limited Time Offer | Supervised Student Internships. Take a personalized approach to your health and wellness by following an Āyurvedic nutritional and lifestyle plan created specifically for you!
Aug 25, 2021 • 6:30 - 7:30pm
2022 Yoga & Āyurveda Programs: Virtual Open House Q&A
Join us for a virtual Open House to learn about upcoming Yoga and Āyurveda Programs offered in 2022.
Jan 12 - Jun 5, 2022
YTT 200 Modular Series
This comprehensive training supports students as they delve deeply into understanding the practice and study of Yoga as explained in the traditional Yoga Scriptures. Guided by approximately 30 senior teachers, a personal mentor, and an entire community, students develop the fundamental skills needed to teach a well-rounded and safe yoga class.
MMI News & Knowledge
May 12, 2021
Āyurveda Internship Consultations
Take a personalized approach to your health and wellness by following an Āyurvedic nutritional and lifestyle plan created specifically for you!
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.