WELCOME TO YOGA VEDA INSTITUTE
Student-centered, affordable, distance education programs for current and future Ayurvedic Professionals.
Certification, Accreditation & Licensure
Professional Recognition
Yoga Veda Institute is a supporting member school of the The National Ayurvedic Medical Accreditation Council (NAMAC) and our Ayurvedic Health Counselor & Ayurvedic Practitioner programs are NAMAC Recognized. The National Ayurvedic Medical Accreditation Council (NAMAC) provides oversight over all recognized professional Ayurvedic educational programs. NAMAC recognition status indicates that programs administer an approved course of study, thus ensuring well-trained professionals, and provides greater transparency for consumers and the general public. Graduates of this program qualify to sit for NAMACB Certification Exams. For more information on NAMAC program recognition, please visit: https://www.ayurvedicaccreditation.org/recognized-programs
Yoga Veda Institute is listed as a private, post-secondary religious institution with the Florida Department of Education and meets the requirements found in Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes and Rule 6E-5.001, Florida Administrative Code and is not under the jurisdiction or purview of the Commission for Independent Education and is not required to obtain licensure.
Yoga Veda Institute offers students educational programs in the areas of Ayurveda and Yoga that prepare students for vocations such as minister of yoga (Siromani of Yoga), Ayurvedic counselors or professionals (Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Practitioner), Vedic educators (Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist) or otherwise as Ayurvedic social workers in a related field.
Yoga Veda Institute is a supporting member school of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Lifelong Experts & Passionate Instructors
Our curriculum brings experts with decades of experience in their specific area of expertise to a global audience. Each teacher is as unique as their subject matter and brings not only experience but a lifelong passion for their subject.
At YVI we become the best by learning from the best.
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D.
Ayurvedic Herbalism
Terra Raffael
Women's Health
Dr. Resmi BAMS
Panchakarma
Dr. Poilan BAMS
Ayurvedic Sciences
Kate O'Donnell
Ayurvedic Nutrition
Andy Betancourt
Philosophy
Kaya Mindlin
Mantra & Vedic Philosophy
Dr. Scott Roos ED.D
Sanskrit
Shreejan Sita
Yoga Chitiksa
Curated Educational Experiences
Our dedicated team of Ayurvedic professionals carefully curates the most conscious & meaningful educational experience for our students through conscious connection and authenticity.
Conscious Global Community Network
At YVI we are more than a school. We are a global network of likeminded Ayurvedic enthusiasts from around the globe who come together to learn, grow, and share in our passion for Ayurvedic healing.
Expert Instructors in our Live Virtual Classroom
Decades of passion and experience are hallmarks of each member of our carefully selected faculty. We connect experts to students in our interactive virtual classroom for a personal educational experience.
Lifetime Career Support & Guidance
A career in Ayurvedic Medicine is as unique as you are. Just like everything in Ayurveda – your unique Dharma (calling) is no different. All students receive lifetime career support & guidance to help you pave a unique path.
Study from Anywhere at Anytime
Take as many or as few classes as you like each trimester. Watch live, or savor the recorded lessons later. At Yoga Veda Institute you can study at your own pace, in your own time, no matter where your life takes you. We are here.
Affordable Tuition & Flexible Payment Options
Where others place roadblocks – we build bridges. We offer the most affordable tuition in the nation, with additional flexible payment options and a robust Scholarship Initiative. The faster the student progresses through the program, the more affordable the certification.