Foundations of Ayurveda
Foundations of Ayurveda
Courses in this program may be applied towards the Ayurvedic Health Counselor certificate.
Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom and foundational principles, history, and philosophy of Ayurvedic medicine.
Foundations - Mini Courses
*One at a time, no coursework; does not apply to AHC Certificate
- Each course focuses on a unique aspect of Ayurveda. Learn, discuss, and take away practical applications of these subjects that can be practiced in daily life.
- Professionals can deepen their knowledge base and expand their skill sets.
- Courses are open to anyone who is interested in learning about Ayurveda.
Each topic or course can be studied on its own, though our AY 101 Introduction to Ayurveda is recommended as a way to learn the primary concepts that are built upon in subsequent courses.
Foundations - Pathway to AHC
*Apply your coursework to an AHC Certificate
- Weekend modules include course content, Sanskrit, and Integration
- Attend Tuesday night follow up and Integration courses
- Complete the coursework and assessments
Students can attend and complete 'Pathway to AHC' Modules 1-4 in succession, with the option to apply to the full Ayurvedic Health Counselor program at the end of Module 4.
This program offers over 200 hours of training including fundamentals of Ayurvedic theory, nutrition, lifestyle management, yoga, Sanskrit, and more with our master faculty.
Gain the knowledge to move towards higher levels of learning.
Mini Courses
- Introduction to Ayurveda (AY 101)
- Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology (AY 102)
- Yoga and Ayurveda (AY 104)
- Ayurvedic Nutrition (AY 105)
- Ayurvedic Herbology (AY 107)
- Lifestyle Management (AY 103)
- Ayurveda and the Mind (AY 106)
Pathway to AHC Modules & Dates
Module 1
- Introduction to Ayurveda (AY 101)
Module 2
- Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology (AY 102) & Yoga and Ayurveda (AY 104)
Module 3
- Ayurvedic Nutrition (AY 105) & Ayurvedic Herbology (AY 107)
Module 4
- Lifestyle Management (AY 103) & Ayurvedic Psychology (AY 106)
Tuition Information
| Mini Courses | Cost per course |
| AY 101 | $495 |
| AY 102-107 | $395 |
| Pathway to AHC | Cost per Module |
| $995* |
Paid in full at the time of registration.
*Covers tuition and registration fee.
Total does not include Meals and Lodging. See Meals & Lodging options for additional fees not included in the total tuition costs Minimum of $62 per day Commuter Rate required for all students for on-site classes.
Please note that textbooks and pre-reading are required for this course. Textbook list provided upon application completion.
Refund Policy:
Refund available minus $75.00 cancellation fee if course is dropped prior to 48 hours before course start date.
No refund available if course is dropped within 48 hours of start date, or after course has started.
The state of ill health is a moment to moment happening. Healing is moment to moment balance, bringing awareness to our thoughts, feelings and emotions and how we respond. -Dr. Vasant Lad-
Next Dates TBA
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Program Overview
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