College of Ayurveda in California
Integrating Classical Training with Supervised Clinical Experience
January 8th
College of Ayurveda Information Session
Join us on January 8th for an online Information Session to learn about our upcoming Ayurveda programs.
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Mini-Courses in Yoga and Ayurveda
Mini courses are the perfect introduction to Ayurveda or an opportunity to dive deeper into a specific subject. For beginners, we offer a free Ayurveda: The Basics online class. Advanced learners can try a weekend of the Practitioner level courses (online or in-person).
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Foundations of Ayurveda
Get a good taste of Ayurveda with our Foundations program. Commit to the first three months of our Ayurvedic Educator program and dive into the basic principles, diet and lifestyle choices and yoga. Online classes once a month.
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Ayurveda Educator
Become an Ayurveda Educator within 6 months through monthly online classes. Learn to educate your clients on appropriate diet and lifestyle choices. This is a perfect complement to someone who is already in the healthcare field. (No clinical work required.)
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Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Study foundational principles and theory, diagnosis, & clinical application of this ancient science. Spend the first 6 months in online classes and over the next 6 months, integrate your knowledge with two 10-day practicums with clinical experience. This NAMA recognized training focuses on preventive, mind-body healthcare.
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Ayurvedic Practitioner
Deepen your knowledge as you study to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP). This professional training focuses on both lifestyle medicine & clinical disease management, with a scope of practice well beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. If you have a BA or a BS degree, you are eligible to apply for the MA program and earn an AP along the way.
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Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
Unite the sister sciences in this IAYT accredited and NAMA recognized program. Explore pathology through the lens of Ayurveda & offer therapeutics from the limbs of yoga with clients on the path of self-healing.
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Master of Arts: Ayurveda
Master of Arts-Ayurveda is a graduate level degree program combining advanced clinical & academic training with an integrative approach to modern healthcare. *Students must have BA or BS degree from another institution.
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Yoga & Ayurveda: The Essentials
View yoga through the lens of Ayurveda: asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, & shat karma! Integrate these foundational concepts through study & practice.
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Mission
The mission of Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda in California is to educate and train future health professionals and empower them to use Ayurveda to transform individual health and community well-being.
Vision
We envision Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda as a premier Ayurveda academic institution offering clinical and research education.
Goals
- Integrate traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern health sciences
- Preserve, protect, promote and practice classical Ayurveda
- Develop authentic resources for education and research in the field of Ayurveda
- Establish Ayurvedic clinic and wellness center for community health
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Our three progressive programs provide students with ancient knowledge and wisdom relevant for today’s world. Learn more about the transformational nature of our courses.
Tuition & Fees
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Upcoming Courses and Programs
Jan 18 - Dec 31, 2024
2024 Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Professional Training in lifestyle medicine that prepares students for careers focused on preventive mind-body healthcare, this 12-month educational program prepares students for a professional career as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. This is a path to certification as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist or a Masters of Arts - Ayurveda.
Jan 18 - Mar 24, 2024
Foundations of Ayurveda
Get a good taste of Ayurveda with our Foundations program. Commit to the first three months of our Ayurvedic Educator program and dive into the basic principles, diet and lifestyle choices and yoga. Online classes once a month.
Jan 18 - Jun 16, 2024
Ayurveda Educator
The Ayurvedic Educator program prepares students to educate clients on appropriate diet and lifestyle choices. Ayurvedic Educators motivate, educate, and support students in learning the importance of Ayurvedic practices in their daily lives.