LEVEL 1 | AYURVEDIC WELLNESS COUNSELOR

1 YEAR | 600 HOUR DIRECT ENTRY CERTIFICATION

 

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At Yoga Veda Institute, the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) program offers a flexible yet immersive learning experience—allowing you to choose the pace that best fits your life.

For those ready to fully immerse themselves, the program can be completed in one year of full-time, intensive study, combining 50% live classes and 50% pre-recorded lectures from past teachings. This structured path provides a rigorous, guided experience for those seeking deeper engagement and faster completion.

Others may prefer to find ease in the unfolding of Ayurveda, allowing her wisdom to reveal itself in divine timing. With up to three years to complete the coursework in Level 1, you can take live classes as they unfold, move through the material at your own rhythm, and integrate Ayurveda into your life in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

You are exactly where you are meant to be. Whether you choose an accelerated path or a slower, more reflective approach, this program is designed to support your transformation, self-discovery, and embodiment of Ayurveda’s sacred teachings.

With a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on learning, and a supportive community, you’ll not only study Ayurveda—you’ll embody it, integrating its principles into your daily life and practice. Whether you seek personal growth or a path to professional practice, this is where your Ayurvedic journey begins.

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What You'll Study

The Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) program provides a comprehensive foundation in Ayurvedic wisdom, equipping you with the tools to cultivate balance, vitality, and holistic well-being. Your studies will cover the core principles of Ayurveda, blending ancient tradition with modern application.

      • Foundational Theory & Philosophy – Explore the roots of Ayurveda, its guiding principles, and how this ancient system understands health and disease.
      • Ahara (Ayurvedic Nutrition) – Learn how food is medicine, using diet to restore and maintain balance.
      • Vihara (Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practices) – Discover the daily and seasonal routines that promote harmony and longevity.
      • Ayurvedic Darshanam Pariksha – Study traditional assessment techniques, including face and tongue.
      • Subtle Body Anatomy– Understand the body’s systems through both Ayurvedic perspectives.
      • Becoming a Clinician – Develop the skills to guide clients in wellness consultations and participate in weekly student clinic sessions.
      • Sanskrit & Ayurvedic Sutra Chanting – Connect with the vibrational wisdom of Ayurveda through sacred language and sound.
      • Ayuryoga – Integrate Ayurvedic principles with yoga to support balance in body, mind, and spirit.

The Scope of Practice Increases

CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION

Completing the program earns you a Certificate of Completion from Yoga Veda Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (YVIAM), a mark of excellence in Ayurvedic education. This certification reflects the depth and quality of your training, positioning you as a knowledgeable and credible Ayurvedic professional.

Your certificate is a testament to the comprehensive and authentic training you’ve completed, rooted in the integrity and tradition of Ayurveda.

 

Ayurvedic Certification

Beyond Graduation:

Your Path to NAMACB Board Certification

To meet the standards set by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC) and qualify for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) Exam, students and graduates of all Ayurvedic Studies Programs must complete an in person Preceptorship. This in-person, hands-on training is the final step in completing Yoga Veda's AAC Recognized Ayurvedic Health Counselor & Ayurvedic Practitioner Programs.

This step is not just about fulfilling requirements—it’s about upholding the integrity of this ancient science, showing reverence for its lineage, and ensuring that the healing power of Ayurveda is carried forward with truth and purpose. Whether or not you pursue board certification, your journey is one of transformation, service, and deep connection to Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom.

Truth in Ayurvedic Education: Integrity Matters

Ayurveda is rooted in truth, authenticity, and the wisdom of ancient traditions—but in the U.S and abroad., a troubling trend has emerged. Pseudo-credentials, misleading claims, and self-created titles are distorting Ayurvedic education, deceiving students, and undermining the integrity of this sacred science.

Some schools—and the individuals who lead them—boast false credentials from non-existent programs or claim titles from unrecognized institutions, using flashy marketing, large social media followings, and loud spiritual branding to manufacture trust. These programs often lack the depth, rigor, and honesty that Ayurveda—and you as a student—deserve.

Be cautious of “pay-to-play” registries, which sell titles with no oversight, competency assessment, or true professional recognition. Whether someone has taken a one-hour workshop or a year-long course, the same meaningless title is granted—making these credentials nothing more than a marketing tool.

Likewise, if someone claims to hold advanced degrees or certifications from institutions that don’t offer such programs, this is not just misleading—it’s a clear breach of trust. These false credentials create an illusion of credibility, deceiving students into believing they are learning from a legitimate source when, in reality, they are not.

This isn’t Ayurvedic education—it’s appropriation, exploiting an ancient healing tradition for personal gain.

Many students invest thousands of dollars, only to discover too late that their credentials hold no real academic value. These certificates cannot be transferred to reputable institutions, and the education they received barely scratches the surface of Ayurveda.

Rather than offering a comprehensive, structured curriculum, these programs provide brief introductions—often covering in a single two-hour lecture what a legitimate Ayurvedic program would teach over an entire semester or more.

This isn’t just disappointing—it’s a betrayal of trust. It’s a disservice to students and to Ayurveda itself. True Ayurvedic education requires time, dedication, and a commitment to depth. Before enrolling, ask hard questions. Seek depth, not shortcuts. Ayurveda deserves it—and so do you.

Even more deceptive are schools that create their own “professional organizations” to validate themselves. If a school touts recognition from a professional body, always check who is leading it. Far too often, the director of the school is also the president of the so-called “board”—a dishonest practice designed to mislead. This isn’t education; it’s a marketing scheme that exploits Ayurveda’s sacred lineage for profit.

Because Ayurveda is unregulated in the U.S., these deceptive practices continue unchecked. This is why the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC) is critical—it is the only organization ensuring Ayurvedic education meets rigorous, ethical, and professional standards.

How to Recognize a Quality Ayurvedic Program

Authentic Ayurvedic education in the U.S. is upheld by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC)—the only accrediting body ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) further reinforces these standards by requiring graduates to pass a rigorous board exam, ensuring competency and credibility. Together, these organizations provide a meaningful, respected pathway to professional recognition.

At Yoga Veda Institute, we are committed to preserving the sacred lineage of Ayurveda by aligning our 1300+ Hour Ayurvedic Sciences Program with AAC standards. Through our required 180-hour Gurukul Clinical Preceptor Experience, students fulfill AAC-recognized clinical training requirements, preparing them to sit for the NAMACB Board Exam.

Ayurveda Deserves Better. So Do You.

True Ayurvedic education demands integrity, depth, and commitment—not shortcuts, false titles, or marketing gimmicks. Seek programs that are transparent and rooted in authenticity.

Ayurveda is a calling, not a commodity. Honor it with truth.

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Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor

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