The Āyurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) is a professional that is trained in preventive healthcare as well as health-promotion with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic medical science principles and practices.

In addition to the subject courses outlined in our Course Catalog, students can engage in a weekly virtual classroom to complete a portion of their patient encounters. Our Clinical Theater & Internship classes provide students with the opportunity to present a portion of their patient encounters in a round table format under the supervision of an Experienced Ayurvedic Practitioner.  This class is ongoing and meets weekly for the duration of the program.

Get Started Right Away: Within 24-48 hours after enrollment,  our support team will send you your login information, instructions on accessing your student dashboard, and our pre-recorded foundation modules.

Download our Course Catalog for a comprehensive overview of the entire program.

1. Live Web Conference Classes
2. Lesson Recordings in case you miss a class
3. Exclusive Online {Members Only} Student Portal
4. Audio Lectures & Presentation Slides
5. PDF Resources, Lecture Notes & Bonus Resources
6. Workbooks {Download}
7. Weekly Discussions inside our Private Community
8. A Supportive Community Alumni
9. Ongoing Career Support
10. *Live & in-person training in our designated Ashram facility in Sebastian, Florida.

*Please note that onsite “live in-person” training is not included in the tuition price. For a full breakdown of tuition rates for the current academic year please refer to our course catalog.

The Ayurvedic Health Counselor program is 660+ hours of primarily live classroom study.  The full program has been designed to be completed in 4 trimesters, approximately 1.5 years.

Each trimester program is approximately 12 Weeks in length.  There are 3 trimesters offered each year.

Students may choose to take between 1 – 3 classes per trimester, depending on their schedules.

Students should plan to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to each class.

6 college-level credits of Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent

Click here to view our Anatomy & Physiology course requirements PDF.

This program is 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

Graduates in good standing are eligible to sit for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board exam at the Ayurvedic Health Counselor level and upon passage may apply for NAMA professional membership.

At Yoga Veda Institute we value clear and accurate communication.  As an organization we recognize that prospective students seek out programs that have been reviewed and recognized by a recognition body.   The leading body that recognizes Ayurvedic programs in the USA is the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

We work hard to make sure that our program remains in compliance, and will continue to do so so you can relax, and enjoy your Ayurvedic Studies.

Latest Update: 

Published June 30, 2021 (click here to view update)

For students enrolled in a NAMA-recognized program beginning on or after January 1, 2022, live in-person classes are required to be offered unless state and local public health guidelines mandate otherwise. In the instance that any further pandemic complications should arise, the program format may be adjusted accordingly. See our published schedule for details.

Past Updates:

Published May 25, 2021 (click here to view update)

NAMA Program Hours Requirement for Programs beginning on or after July 1, 2021

Published May 11, 2021 (click here to view update)

New Client Encounter Requirements Effective July 1, 2022

Published May 4, 2021 (click here to view update)

For students enrolled in a NAMA-recognized program beginning on or after July 1, 2021, live in-person classes are required for Ayurvedic Health Counselor students. 

Published April 3, 2021 (click here to view update)

New Scope of Practice Finalized March 2021

Published August 10, 2020 (click here to view update)

New Onsite Training Requirements Compliance Requirements

Web Conference Classes are offered both Live and Recorded for later viewing.  Classes are scheduled at times that can best accommodate all students enrolled in each module.  Please check the Course Catalog for specific class dates.

Click here to download the Course Catalog and view the full class calendar by term.

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Our mission at Yoga Veda Institute is to make quality Ayurvedic education accessible, regardless of financial ability.  If you need financial assistance you may Apply for a Scholarship.

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Above and beyond all subject matter in this program, this is a lifestyle dedicated to mindful, conscious and compassionate living. We expect these primary principles to be applied to all aspects of the students’ learning experience inside and outside of the classroom.

Due to the nature of the subject of this course and to the high regard we put on living with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and compassion, Yoga Veda Institute expects students to understand and maintain high standards of academic integrity. Breaches of academic integrity are subject to review by the Admin Board and may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including requirement to withdraw from the School and suspension of registration privileges or revocation of certification.

Students are expected to conduct themselves responsibly, honestly, and with due consideration for others while enrolled at Yoga Veda Institute as well as in all of their interactions and communications with members of the Yoga Veda community. 

Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their own assignment submissions and tracking, knowing class dates and times of class, understanding their personal track program, and requesting curriculum updates as needed.  Yoga Veda Institute expects students to be active and engaged participants. Students registered in a course must attend all classes and participate online, take all exams, and complete all coursework on time.

Students are expected to treat web-conference class meetings as if attending class on campus, which includes behaving professionally, treating others with courtesy and respect, refraining from using profanity or socially offensive language, wearing appropriate clothing, and avoiding inappropriate surroundings. 

Students are required to have and use a camera and microphone when attending web-conference class meetings unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

Students may not join a class while driving or riding in a car. Students are expected to join from a suitable, quiet location, with a device that permits full participation in the class activities. Many courses include activities that cannot adequately be performed on a mobile device. 

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Yoga Veda Institute staff take great care to provide students with information and advice on courses, degrees, and policies. We want you to succeed in your academic and professional goals, so we strive to be accurate at all times. However, in the event that there is a discrepancy between written and/or oral staff communications and this website, please contact us so we can clarify right away. We encourage you to regularly review the website and to take ownership of your educational journey by familiarizing yourself with relevant policies, which may change.  In the event there is a discrepency between oral or written communication and this website, Yoga Veda Institute Directors, Staff, and Teaching team are not able to modify or adjust program policies, structure, requirements, guidelines or any other part of the program for any reason.  Guidelines are strictly set by the National Ayurvedic Medical Accreditation Counsel and will not be modified for any student for any reason whatsoever regardless of circumstance.