Mini-Courses in Yoga and Ayurveda
Expand your Knowledge
Are you interested in learning more about a particular area of yoga or Ayurveda? Check out our mini-course offerings. Mini-courses are available to anyone with an interest in the subject matter. For some courses, background knowledge is necessary for participants to engage with and benefit from the material presented. Please review course descriptions and course learning objectives for a more detailed understanding of the concepts that will be discussed in each course.
For the more advanced courses, suggested pre-reading may be recommended to familiarize students with concepts in advance. The advanced Ayurveda courses are eligible for NAMA PACE credits. At the conclusion of these courses, students complete an assessment and receive a certificate of completion.
Any questions still remaining can be directed to our admissions director, Lizzy Gamberdella, at admissions@mountmadonna.org or 408-846-4060.
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Online | April 16, 2023Yoga Course - Yoga Sutra: The Internal Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga Join Bhavani and the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) students to explore the internal limbs of the ashtanga (eight-limbed) system as laid out in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Chant the sutras, delve into its meaning and examine the differences between concentration, meditation and a trance-state. 90 minutes - $27 Sun. 4/16 - 9:30-11:00am Instructors: Bhavani Siegel - View Bio |
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In-Person | May 5-7, 2023Ayurveda Course - Handcrafted Herbalism This dynamic hands on course will provide you with the necessary skills to become confident in traditional herbal practices. The goal of this class is to teach participants to select good quality herbs for the imbalance they would like to correct, and produce high quality herbal products for common health ailments to improve the wellness of friends and family. 12 hours - $495* (does not include meals & lodging) Fr. 5/5 - 12:30-8:30pm | Sat. 5/6 - 7:30am-8:00pm | Sun. 5/7 - 8:30am-1:30pom Instructor: Jackie Christensen, Ph.D. - View Bio |
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Hybrid | May 11-12, 2023Ayurveda Course - Allopathy, Functional Medicine and Collaboration 2 This course will review common diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of allopathic and functional medicine, for infectious disease, GI, hormones, ENT, neurology, inflammation and radiation including lab analysis, imaging, pharmaceuticals and surgery. 12 hours - $549 Thu. 5/11 - 2:00-5:00pm; 6:00-8:00pm | Fri. 5/12 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:30pm Instructor: Dr. Renee Rossi - View Bio |
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Online | May 13, 2023Yoga Course - Sanskrit & Sacred Sound Join Bhavani and the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) students to explore the history and importance of Sanskrit and shed light on why it is used in yoga practice. You will practice the basic sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet through mantra and chanting the names of the asana poses. 90 minutes - $27 Sat. 5/13 - 2:00-3:30pm Instructor: Bhavani Siegel - View Bio |
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Hybrid | May 13-14, 2023Ayurveda Course - Introduction to Scientific Research This course provides the students a basic understanding of the scientific research process and an introduction to steps involved in scientific research models, methods, and analysis. Students will learn how to critically understand and evaluate scientific research presentations and literature and begin to practice the methodology. 12 hours - $549 Sat. 5/13 - 11:00am-2:00pm, 2:30-5:30 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm | Sun. 5/14 - 9:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-2:30 pm |
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Hybrid | June 8-9, 2023Ayurveda Course - Ayurveda for Women’s Health This course explores in detail women’s health from the Ayurvedic perspective. It includes how to promote a healthy menstrual cycle and transition into menopause. Students learn the causes, signs, symptoms, and pathogenesis of the disorders such as PMS, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and yeast infections. Diet, lifestyle, herbal formulas and other therapies to support women's health will be covered. 12 hours - $549 Thu. 6/8 - 2:00-5:00pm; 6:00-8:00pm | Fri. 6/9 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:30pm |
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Hybrid | June 10-11, 2023Ayurveda Course - Prenatal, Postnatal & Pediatrics This course explores in detail the Ayurvedic approach to promoting fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Students learn the causes, signs and symptoms, and pathogenesis of the disorders, as well as diet, lifestyle, herbal formulas and other therapies. Assessment and appropriate intervention for children are examined per different age groups from infants to adolescence. Diet and lifestyle to promote health as well as herbs suitable for children are presented. 12 hours - $549 Sat. 6/10 - 11:00am-2:00pm; 2:30-5:30pm; 6:30-8:30pm | Sun. 6/11 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-2:30pm |
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Hybrid | July 13-14, 2023Ayurveda Course - The Musculoskeletal System This course explores in detail the musculoskeletal system from the Ayurvedic perspective including the assessment and treatment. Students learn the causes, signs and symptoms, and pathogenesis, as well as diet, lifestyle, herbal formulas, and other therapies. Disorders explored include Sciatica, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Low back pain, Cervical Spondilytis, Fibromyalgia, Aneurysm and Goiters. 12 hours - $549 Thu. 7/13 - 2:00-5:00pm; 6:00-8:00pm | Fri. 7/14 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:30pm |
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Hybrid | July 15-16, 2023Ayurveda Course - Exploring the Nervous System and Metabolic Disorders This course explores in detail the nervous system and metabolic disorders in Ayurvedic Medicine including the assessment, and treatment. Students learn the causes, signs and symptoms, and pathogenesis, as well as diet, lifestyle, herbal formulas, and other therapies. Disorders explored include Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Sciatica, Hemiplegia, Autism, Alzheimer’s, Convulsions, Epilepsy, Paralysis associated with stroke, and weight gain. 12 hours - $549 Sat. 7/15 - 11:00am-2:00pm; 2:30-5:30pm; 6:30-8:30pm | Sun. 7/16 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-2:30pm |
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Hybrid | September 14-15, 2023Ayurveda Course - Herbology 3 This course explores in detail the Ayurvedic principles of Herbology and Pharmaceuticals, functions, indications and contraindications of various medicinal herbs, use of single and compounded herbs, and various methods of combining herbs into formulas to restore physio/mental equilibrium and management of various imbalances. Students will learn how to make individual formulas, calculate dosages, and recommend herbal interventions for each of the disease systems investigated. 12 hours - $549 Thu. 9/14 - 2:00-5:00pm; 6:00-8:00pm | Fri. 9/15 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:30pm |
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Hybrid | September 16-17, 2023Ayurveda Course - Pancha Karma- Ayurvedic Bodywork & Sense Therapies This course is a hands-on experiential demonstration of various Ayurvedic bodywork techniques including abhyanga, Ayurvedic massage, shirodhara, basti, Marma Therapy, and herbal swedana. Students learn the techniques and put them into practice in the classroom. Students explore and practice various Sense Therapies. Because this is a survey course and does not provide in- depth training in these therapies, students will generally apply the knowledge to refer clients out to qualified practitioners. 12 hours - $549 Sat. 9/16 - 11:00am-2:00pm; 2:30-5:30pm; 6:30-8:30pm | Sun. 9/17 - 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-2:30pm |
Course Dates & Syllab
Yoga Sutra: The Internal Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
- Online | April 16th, 2023
Allopathy, Functional Medicine and Collaboration 2
- Hybrid | May 11-12th, 2023
- Online | May 13th, 2023
Introduction to Scientific Research
- Hybrid | May 13-14, 2023
- Hybrid | June 8-9, 2023
Prenatal, Postnatal & Pediatrics
- Hybrid | June 10-11, 2023
- Hybrid | July 13-14, 2023
Exploring the Nervous System and Metabolic Disorders
- Hybrid | July 15-16, 2023
- Hybrid | September 14-15, 2023
Pancha Karma- Ayurvedic Bodywork & Sense Therapies
- Hybrid | September 16-17, 2023
*Hybrid courses can be taken online or in person at our Mount Madonna campus.
Tuition Information
Ayurveda Courses:
$549* for 2 day AP courses (12 hours)
$495* for Handcrafted Herbalism weekend course
Paid in full at the time of registration.
*Total does not include Meals and Lodging. See Meals & Lodging options for additional fees not included in the total tuition costs. Minimum of $66 per day Commuter Rate for all students that choose to come on site for classes.
Please note that textbooks and pre-reading are recommended for this course and are listed in the syllabus.
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.
Yoga Courses
$27 for 90 min. yoga courses
Refund Policy:
No refund is available if the course is dropped, but the video recording will be available via Populi/Lessons for two weeks.