One living Ayurvedic curriculum
Yoga Veda Institute offers one unified Living Ayurvedic curriculum—a single body of teachings that every student shares. What changes is not what you learn, but how and why you choose to walk with it.
One LIVING CURRICULUM, Many PathWAYS
Each course is intentionally designed with academic rigor and clear purpose. This program is more than a checklist of competencies—it is a living curriculum, where teachers and students meet weekly to study, apply, and integrate Ayurveda into real life.
The structure follows a university-style model: one core curriculum, many pathways. All students study the same material. Your Pathway determines assessment, accountability, and professional outcomes. Classes run in 12-week trimesters with one 90-minute live session per week and recordings available. Each course includes a midterm and final evaluation. New trimesters begin in January, April, and September.
Scroll below to view the full course catalog and click “Learn More” for syllabi, outcomes, schedules, and instructor details.
Health Coaching with Functional Medicine
Ayurvedic & Western Medicine
Dr. Sheila Patel
Root causes of disease through personalized care plans that combine Ayurvedic & Western medical principles.
Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Treatment
Chikitsa: The Art of Ayurvedic Healing Therapies
Dr. Pratibha Shah
Master the transformative therapies of Ayurveda restoring balance and address imbalances.
Ayurveda for Skin Care
Ayurvedic Dermatology: The Science of Healthy, Glowing Skin
Dr. Resmi V. Rajagopal
Learn to recommend herbal treatments and therapies tailored to individual skin types.
Design Your Ayurvedic Practice
Conscious Business Design: A Blueprint for Impact & Growth
Jessica Oker
Discover the tools to create a mindful, mission-driven business that resonates with your values.
Study Key Ayurveda & Yoga Sutras
Sanskrit - The Art of Mantra
Dr. Scott Roos
Dive into the ancient language of Sanskrit and explore the transformative power of mantras for healing, focus, and spiritual growth.
Nutritional Therapy
Āhāra Chikitsa: Healing Through Ayurvedic Nutrition
Dr. Pratibha Shah
Support digestion, balance the doshas & create personalized, healing diets for a wide range of health concerns using Ayurvedic nutrition.
Ayurveda for Mental Health
Bhūtavidyā / Manovijñāna: Ayurvedic Psychology & the Art of Healing
Gia Lisa Krahne
Dive deep into the principles of Ayurvedic psychology to cultivate emotional well-being and spiritual clarity.
Nourish & Strengthen with Ayurveda
Bṛṁhaṇa: Ayurvedic Strategies for Strength & Vitality
Dr. Resmi V. Rajagopal
The art of Ayurvedic tonification to rejuvenate, nourish the body and mind.
Learn Ayurvedic Herbalism
Dravyaguna: The Ayurvedic Approach to Materia Medica
KP Khalsa
Explore the profound world of Ayurvedic herbs and their role in supporting physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Treat Disease with Ayurvedic Herbs
Dravyaguna: The Healing Science of Ayurvedic Herbalism
KP Khalsa
Unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic herbs to restore balance, promote vitality, and support natural healing.
Use Herbs in Ayurveda
Dravyaguna: Therapeutic Wisdom of Ayurvedic Plants
KP Khalsa
Uncover the principles of herb application for therapeutic use, cultivating wellness through Ayurvedic tradition.
Discover Vedic Astrology
Jyotish: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Stars
Dr. Scott Roos
Introduction to the science of Vedic astrology, bridging ancient celestial knowledge with practical applications.
Ayurveda For Children's Health
Kaumarabhrtya: Modern Pediatric Care
Dr. Pratibha Shah
Bridge tradition & modernity Ayurvedic insights to support children’s health, immunity, and well-being.
Human Anatomy from an Ayurvedic Perspective
Pañcamaya Koṣaḥ: Anatomy Beyond the Physical
Marek Sawicki
Uncover the mysteries of the subtle body through Ayurveda and Yoga, exploring the interconnected koshas.
Ayurvedic Clensing & Detoxification
Panchakarma Theory: Science of Ayurvedic Detoxification
Dr. Resmi V. Rajagopal
Delve into the theory behind Panchakarma, uncovering its role in cleansing the body and the mind.
Ayurvedic Assessment
Prakṛti Vikṛti: Decoding Balance & Imbalance
Marek Sawicki
Explore the Ayurvedic framework of assessing one’s innate nature and current imbalances to guide effective healing.
Prepare the Body for Ayurvedic Detoxification
Purva / Pacat Karma: Preparatory & Cleansing Therapies
Corinna Maharani
Preparatory and therapeutic procedures that cleanse the body and healing.
Postpartum Care with Ayurveda
Sacred Window: Embracing Motherhood with Ayurveda
Christine Devlin Eck
Support new mothers through Ayurvedic traditions for birth and postpartum.
Wound Care & Recovery with Ayurveda
Śalya Tantra: Healing Through Removal & Recovery
KP Khalsa
Reimagine Śalya Tantra for modern Ayurveda, clearing toxins, managing injuries, and supporting recovery.
Yoga for Spiritual Wellbeing
Spiritual Health & Healing
Burkhard Langemann
Master the principles of yogic lifestyle coaching to inspire holistic healing and spiritual awakening in yourself.
Complete Your Research Thesis
Tarka Tarang: Research Thesis
YVIAM
Explore Ayurveda through scholarly research.
Standards & Ethics for Ayurvedic Practitioners
Vaidya Dharma: Ayurvedic Medical Ethics
KP Khalsa
Unravel the code of ethics and professional practices that define the sacred duty of the Ayurvedic vaidya.
Discover Vedic Architecture
Vastu: The Art of Sacred Design
Gia Lisa Krahne
Discover the principles of Vedic architecture to create harmonious spaces that align with cosmic energies and promote well-being.
Foundations of the Ayurvedic Lifestyle
Vihāra: The Art of Ayurvedic Living
Dr. Pratibha Shah
Explore the foundations of Ayurvedic lifestyle design to cultivate balance, vitality, and a deeper connection to nature.
Structural & Reproductive Pathology Using Ayurveda
Vikriti Vijñāna: Structural & Reproductive Health
KP Khalsa
Discover the muscular, skeletal & reproductive systems through Ayurvedic pathology.
Understand Disease Using Ayurveda
Vikriti Vijñāna: Mapping Disease Through Ayurveda
KP Khalsa
Learn the Ayurvedic framework of disease progression to address chronic disorders with clarity and precision.
Understand Pathology Using Ayurveda
Vikriti Vijñāna: Pathology & Healing of Digestive, Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems
KP Khalsa
Analyze disease in digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular.
Ayurveda for Women's Health
Women’s Health: Ayurveda for Hormonal & Emotional Balance
Dr. Resmi V. Rajagopal
How Ayurveda balances hormones and supports fertility.
“Balance Ayurvedic education with your life. Their well-rounded program is thoughtfully designed to serve students, featuring top-notch Ayurvedic teachers with years of expertise in the field. The administration is kind, supportive, and always willing to tailor the program to meet your needs. Thank you!”
— Bettina Jonsef