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Each trimester offers fresh opportunities to deepen your Ayurvedic knowledge. Our 14-week courses include 24 hours of live instruction from expert faculty and are offered live once per 9-trimester cycle. All classes are also recorded, giving you the flexibility to join live or watch at your own pace.
Whether you’re part of the Professional Ayurvedic Studies program, our Membership, or taking a standalone course, these interactive, authentic learning experiences empower you to engage with Ayurveda in a way that fits your journey—live, on-demand, or both.
Bhūtavidyā / Manovijñāna: Ayurvedic Psychology & the Art of Healing
Dive deep into the principles of Ayurvedic psychology to cultivate emotional well-being and spiritual clarity.
This course provides in-depth knowledge of yoga perspectives on the mind's structure, states, and conditions, such as citta (consciousness), buddhi (intellect), and manas (mind). Learn to assess and treat mild mental pathologies using diet, lifestyle, herbs, and sensory therapies. Understand how to balance doshas, prana, tejas, and ojas, while incorporating positive conduct and mindfulness practices. This course empowers you to design and implement comprehensive treatment plans for mental and emotional health.
Dravyaguna: The Healing Science of Ayurvedic Herbalism
Unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic herbs to restore balance, promote vitality, and support natural healing.
This course focuses on using herbs to treat disease and pathology. Learn to recommend custom herbal formulations that balance agni, eliminate āma, and support ojas and malas. Gain an in-depth understanding of herb classification, energetics, and therapeutic actions. Explore the preparation of various herbal formulations, considering proper dosage, vehicle, and timing. This course equips you to manage specific disease conditions effectively, ensuring you can provide nuanced and informed recommendations for your clients.
Sacred Window: Embracing Motherhood with Ayurveda
Support new mothers through Ayurvedic traditions, cultivating strength and harmony during birth and postpartum.
This course equips you with the knowledge to support the health of pre-natal, natal, and post-natal women, as well as newborns. Learn to design and manage effective diet, lifestyle, herbal, and treatment plans tailored for each stage of pregnancy and beyond. Gain skills in applying supportive food and lifestyle practices, treating pregnancy-related illnesses, and providing care for newborns. Understand the impact of doshas, agni, and seasonal routines, and explore the use of herbs to enhance fertility, support lactation, and promote overall well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.
Vikriti Vijñāna: Mapping Disease Through Ayurveda
Learn the Ayurvedic framework of disease progression to address chronic disorders with clarity and precision.
Vikriti Vijnana: Mapping Disease Through Ayurveda is a 14-week program featuring 24 hours of live, interactive classes that delve into Ayurvedic pathology. You will explore dosha movement (Dosha Gati), disease pathways (Vyadhi Marga), blockages (Avarana), and conditions affecting the mind, nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. With a focus on chronic and systemic imbalances, the curriculum also includes hereditary and geriatric disorders, pain pathology, and reproductive health. Guided by expert faculty, you will gain the tools to identify root causes of disease, restore balance, and confidently integrate Ayurveda into your practice and daily life.
Kaumarabhrtya: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Pediatric Care
Bridge tradition and modernity with Ayurvedic insights to support children’s health, immunity, and emotional well-being.
This course equips you with the skills to offer comprehensive care for children of all ages, focusing on balancing the srotas (pathways) and addressing imbalances. Learn to create and implement personalized treatment plans that include herbal formulas, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and Ayurvedic therapies. Gain in-depth knowledge of common pediatric disorders, the signs of dosha imbalances, and how family dynamics influence a child's health. Master the art of monitoring and adjusting treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes for young patients.
Women’s Health: Ayurveda for Hormonal & Emotional Balance
Uncover the transformative power of Ayurveda to harmonize hormones, enhance fertility, and embrace vibrant health at every stage of life—from menarche and motherhood to menopause and beyond.
Women’s Health: Ayurveda for Hormonal & Emotional Balance provides practical tools to address women’s health at every stage of life—from childbearing to menopause. You’ll learn to take reproductive histories, understand hormonal transitions through Ayurvedic and Western perspectives, and manage conditions like fibroids, PCOS, and endometriosis. With expert guidance, Q&A sessions, and access to recordings, this course empowers you to deliver holistic and personalized care with confidence.
Ayurvedic & Western Medicine: The Functional Coaching Blueprint
Combine timeless Ayurvedic insights with cutting-edge Western practices to support clients on their wellness journeys.
This course focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease through personalized care plans that combine Ayurvedic and Western medical principles. Learn to empower clients with diet and lifestyle changes, behavioral motivation, and evidence-based strategies to achieve optimal wellness. Gain expertise in educating clients, assessing nutritional and health statuses, and collaborating with healthcare providers. This course prepares you to guide clients towards sustainable health by addressing both physical and psychological factors.
Chikitsa: The Art of Ayurvedic Healing Therapies
Master the transformative therapies of Ayurveda to restore balance, address imbalances, and promote holistic well-being.
This course delves into the essential aspects of agni (digestive fire), āma (undigested material), and malas (waste), teaching you to assess and balance these critical elements for optimal health. Through comprehensive questioning and observation techniques, you'll learn to recognize the signs of digestive imbalances and effectively address them. Additionally, the course covers prāṇa (vital energy), tejas (radiance), and ojas (essence of life), offering insights into their assessment and management. You'll also explore the appropriate use of the senses in healing, various treatment categories, and specialized therapies like rasayana and vajikarana.
Conscious Business Design: A Blueprint for Impact & Growth
Discover the tools to create a mindful, mission-driven business that resonates with your values and drives change.
This course guides you in strategic planning, helping you craft a mission statement that aligns with Ayurvedic values and the NAMA Code of Ethics. Develop leadership skills to uphold the honorable traditions of Ayurveda and gain financial acumen for ethical and accurate practice management. Learn the fundamentals of accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and master management practices, including marketing and advertising, to effectively promote your Ayurvedic business.
Pañcamaya Koṣaḥ: Anatomy Beyond the Physical
Uncover the mysteries of the subtle body through the lens of Ayurveda and Yoga, exploring the interconnected koshas that shape our being.
Explore the intricate frameworks of health and disease through Yoga and Ayurveda. Learn about the pancamaya kosha (five sheaths), the tri-dosha, and the tri-guna, and their impacts on the physical and subtle bodies. Understand the dynamics of agni (digestive fire), āma (undigested material), and prana vayus (vital energies). Discover the methods of darśana (observation), sparśana (palpation), and praśna (questioning) to assess the state of doshas, dhatus (tissues), and srotas (pathways), ensuring a holistic approach to client care.
Purva / Pacat Karma: Preparatory & Cleansing Therapies
Discover the essential preparatory and therapeutic procedures of Ayurveda that harmonize the doshas, cleanse the body, and pave the way for profound healing and rejuvenation.
Learn to design and manage personalized preoperational procedures, including dietary plans, oil applications (abhyanga), dry powder massages (udvartana), and sweating therapies (swedana). Gain expertise in specialized treatments like shirodhara (oil on the forehead), katibasti (oil well on the lumbar region), and others. Master the ability to monitor signs of over and under oleation, assess the state of agni, āma, and ojas, and adjust the program for optimal patient care and preparation for the main Panchakarma procedures.
Vikriti Vijñāna: Pathology & Healing of Digestive, Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems
Analyze disease progression in the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems through the lens of Ayurvedic wisdom, uncovering pathways to balance and restoration.
This course explores the Ayurvedic perspective on pathology, focusing on how imbalances in the doshas, agni (digestive fire), and ama (toxins) affect the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Through the lens of Ayurvedic principles, students will study the root causes of disease, the interplay between bodily systems, and how these imbalances manifest as specific conditions, offering a holistic understanding of systemic health and wellness.
Dravyaguna: The Ayurvedic Approach to Materia Medica
Explore the profound world of Ayurvedic herbs and their role in supporting physical, mental, and spiritual health.
This comprehensive course equips you with the skills to safely recommend and administer individualized herbal formulas and predesigned medicines. You'll learn to balance agni, eliminate āma, support malas, and protect and build ojas. Gain in-depth knowledge of herb classification, energetics, and actions, and understand how to prepare and dose herbal remedies for various conditions. Discover the art of combining herbs, minerals, and natural substances to treat diseases while navigating herb-drug interactions and adhering to regulatory standards.
Panchakarma Theory: Science of Ayurvedic Detoxification
Delve into the theory behind Panchakarma, uncovering its role in cleansing the body, harmonizing doshas, and rejuvenating the mind.
Learn to design, implement, and manage personalized Panchakarma programs, focusing on the elimination of aggravated doshas through classical treatments such as basti (medicated enemas), nasya (medicated nasal drops), and rakta moksha (bloodletting). Gain in-depth knowledge of the preparatory (pūrva karma), main (pradhāna karma), and rehabilitative (paścāt karma) procedures. Master the use of specialized traditional body treatments and the application of diet, lifestyle, and rejuvenative herbs to restore and maintain balance and health.
Prakṛti Vikṛti: Decoding Balance & Imbalance
Explore the Ayurvedic framework of assessing one’s innate nature and current imbalances to guide effective healing.
This course provides you with the skills to assess both physical and mental prakṛti (individual constitution) and vikṛti (pathological conditions) using the trividha, aṣṭavidha, and daśavidha parīkṣā diagnostic methods. You'll learn to utilize observation, palpation, and questioning techniques, and gain in-depth knowledge of pulse, urine, stool, tongue, and other assessments. Develop your ability to interpret client information, assess vital signs, and understand etiological factors to provide accurate, personalized care for optimal health outcomes.
Bṛṁhaṇa: Ayurvedic Strategies for Strength & Vitality
Discover the art of Ayurvedic tonification to rejuvenate, nourish, and strengthen the body and mind for holistic well-being.
Learn to design, implement, and manage comprehensive tonification programs using dietary and herbal therapies, as well as internal and external snehana (oil therapies). Gain expertise in pacifying the doṣas and eliminating āma (undigested material) through targeted interventions like dīpana (increasing agni), pācana (digesting āma), sensory therapies, exercise, and heat treatments. This course equips you with the skills to assess and balance agni, āma, and ojas for optimal well-being.
Dravyaguna: Therapeutic Wisdom of Ayurvedic Plants
Uncover the principles of herb application for therapeutic use, cultivating wellness through Ayurvedic tradition.
This course emphasizes the treatment of complex diseases and pathologies using herbal combinations and compounds. Learn to recommend herbal medicines that target different doṣas and dhātus. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the impact of herbs on dhātu, srota, and the states of agni and āma. Explore advanced preparation techniques and formulations, equipping you to handle intricate disease conditions with confidence and precision. This course ensures you can provide sophisticated and effective Ayurvedic herbal treatments.
Jyotish: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Stars
An introduction to the timeless science of Vedic astrology, bridging ancient celestial knowledge with practical applications for modern life.
This course offers an insightful overview of Vedic astrology, empowering you to refer clients to a qualified Vedic or Medical Jyotisa for specialized assessment and education. Gain familiarity with the core concepts and therapeutic tools of Vedic astrology, and understand its scope and practice. Learn how Vedic astrology can complement and enhance client care, providing a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Agada Tantra: Managing Modern Toxins with Ayurvedic Wisdom
Bridge ancient Ayurvedic toxicology with contemporary challenges, addressing environmental toxins, pollutants, and chemicals while promoting natural detoxification and restoring balance.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of classical teachings on toxicology and their application to contemporary environmental and occupational challenges. Learn to take comprehensive occupational and environmental histories, assess potential toxin exposures, and provide appropriate treatments. Gain knowledge of the qualities and categories of poisons, food-borne diseases, vegetable poisons, insect bites, and heavy metal poisoning. The course also covers the Ayurvedic management of zoonotic diseases such as Lyme disease, malaria, and toxoplasmosis, bridging classical insights with modern contexts.
Vastu: The Art of Sacred Design
Discover the principles of Vedic architecture to create harmonious spaces that align with cosmic energies and promote well-being.
This module provides a foundational understanding of Vāstu Śāstra, focusing on its principles and therapeutic applications. Learn what Vāstu is, what a Vāstu doctor does, and how this practice complements holistic client care. Gain insight into the scope of Vāstu Śāstra, its significance in creating harmonious living spaces, and the therapeutic tools used by practitioners.
Vikriti Vijñāna: Ayurvedic Insights into Structural & Reproductive Health
Discover the interwoven nature of the muscular, skeletal, nerve, and reproductive systems through the lens of Ayurvedic pathology and healing.
This course examines the pathology of the muscular, adipose, skeletal, nervous, and reproductive systems from an Ayurvedic perspective. Students will investigate the role of doshas, dhatus (tissues), and chikitsa (therapeutics) in the development of structural and functional disorders, uncovering the intricate connections between tissues and systemic health.
Ayurvedic Dermatology: The Science of Healthy, Glowing Skin
Delve into Ayurvedic dermatology to understand the root causes of skin issues and create personalized solutions for lasting beauty.
Learn to recommend herbal treatments and therapies tailored to individual skin types and conditions. Gain a deep understanding of how to balance the doshas through diet, lifestyle, and herbal applications to achieve healthy skin. Explore the Ayurvedic approach to treating common skin issues such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and premature aging.
Vihāra: The Art of Ayurvedic Living
Explore the foundations of Ayurvedic lifestyle design to cultivate balance, vitality, and a deeper connection to nature.
This course provides you with the knowledge to recommend and prescribe personalized daily (dinacharya) and seasonal (ritucharya) routines tailored to individual constitutions (prakṛti) and imbalances (vikṛti). Learn to support clients with lifestyle adjustments, proper oral hygiene, eye care, self-massage (abhyaṅga), and morning practices like drinking cooked water (uṣāpāna). Gain in-depth understanding of how doshas, agni, and the seasons impact health. Enhance well-being through devotional and spiritual practices, and guide clients in creating balanced, mindful lifestyles.
Spiritual Health & Healing: Transforming Lives with Yoga
Master the principles of yogic lifestyle coaching to inspire holistic healing and spiritual awakening in yourself and others.
This course focuses on learning key yoga techniques, including asana (postures), pranayama (regulated breathing), and meditation practices such as bhavana (visualization) and mantra (recitation). Explore the therapeutic benefits of yama and niyama, and understand how lifestyle modifications and yogic dietary concepts support spiritual and physical well-being. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their personal practice, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of holistic health techniques to enhance overall wellness.
Āhāra Chikitsa: Healing Through Ayurvedic Nutrition
Unravel the secrets of Āhāra Chikitsa to use food as a powerful tool for restoring balance and vitality.
This comprehensive course equips you with the skills to practice evidence-based nutrition, grounded in Ayurvedic principles. You'll explore the physiological changes across life stages, understanding their impact on nutrient requirements, absorption, and metabolism. Gain insight into the biochemical pathways of macronutrients and micronutrients, and learn to identify and address nutritional imbalances. Dive deep into the six tastes, food preparation, and the significance of proper eating behaviors to enhance digestive health and overall vitality.
Vaidya Dharma: Ayurvedic Medical Ethics for Practitioners
Unravel the code of ethics and professional practices that define the sacred duty of the Ayurvedic vaidya.
This course covers the scope of practice for nutrition professionals, emphasizing collaboration with other healthcare providers and compliance with national regulations, including HIPAA. Learn to identify potential workplaces and credentialing requirements, and understand the roles of professional organizations. Gain practical knowledge in setting up a private practice, including business planning, marketing, and financial management. Enhance your ability to maintain ethical principles and develop strong professional relationships, ensuring a successful and integrative practice.
Śalya Tantra: Healing Through Removal & Recovery
Reimagine Śalya Tantra for modern Ayurveda, emphasizing techniques for clearing toxins, managing injuries, and supporting holistic recovery.
Gain basic knowledge of Ayurvedic surgical techniques, their historical significance, and current applications in India. Understand common surgical procedures and familiarize yourself with medical terminology relevant to yoga therapy. Learn to support patients before and after surgery, ensuring comprehensive care. This course also covers how to reference and utilize current healthcare information, including pathologies, disorders, and drugs, to enhance your practice and provide holistic support to your clients.
Clinical Internship: Bridging Theory & Practice
Learn to translate Ayurvedic theory into real-world application by engaging in case studies and building essential clinical skills.
Journey through our three-stage Online Gurukul to build your expertise in Ayurvedic practice. Begin by observing advanced students present case studies and develop treatment plans. Progress to active participation, collaborating with practitioners to refine your skills. In the final stage, take the lead in case presentations and treatment planning, demonstrating your readiness for professional practice. Throughout the program, you will submit 180 client encounters.
Foundation Suite
Build a foundation in the principles and practices of Ayurveda
Discover the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda in our comprehensive Foundations program, designed to ground you in the essential principles and practices of this ancient science. Students will explore key concepts such as Sāṁkhya philosophy, the framework that underpins Ayurvedic thought; Agni (digestive fire) and Ama (toxins), essential for understanding health and disease; the Dhatus (body tissues) and their role in maintaining balance; and the Mahagunas (universal qualities) that influence the mind and body.
Sanskrit - The Art of Mantra
Dive into the ancient language of Sanskrit and explore the transformative power of mantras for healing, focus, and spiritual growth.
This course focuses on the study of Ayurvedic sutras, allowing students to join any lesson and gain valuable insights. Each session explores key sutras, offering a deep understanding of classical texts and their application in modern Ayurvedic practice. The course is designed to be accessible and flexible, welcoming students from all backgrounds to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Ayurvedic principles.
Tarka Tarang: Research Thesis
Explore Ayurveda through scholarly research.
Tarka Tarang guides students through the process of developing and completing a research thesis in the field of Ayurveda. This asynchronous module empowers you to explore a topic of your choice, combining traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern research methodologies. You’ll learn how to design a research framework, analyze data, and present your findings in a scholarly format. This self-paced module is designed to enhance your critical thinking and academic writing skills, culminating in a thesis that reflects your depth of understanding and contribution to the field of Ayurveda.
“The Yoga Veda Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (YVIAM) offers the freedom to 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 YVIAM administration is kind, supportive, and always willing to tailor the program to meet your needs. Thank you!”
— Bettina Jonsef
Meet Teachers Who Truly Care About Your Success Beyond the Classroom
Our faculty is a circle of deeply experienced practitioners, Ayurvedic doctors, and specialists who live and breathe the true essence of Ayurveda. With decades of wisdom in Ayurvedic medicine, yoga therapy, and integrative healing, they bring not only expertise but also heart to every course. Their mission is to share Ayurveda in a way that is accessible, meaningful, and profoundly transformative for all who feel called to this ancient tradition.
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D.
Khalsa is President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, Director Emeritus of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and your mentor in Ayurvedic Herbalism for Self Healing.
Dr. Sheila Patel, M.D.
Dr. Sheila Patel, M.D., is renowned for her expertise in integrative medicine, blending the wisdom of Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga with modern medical practices. With years of experience and a dedication to holistic health, she offers a unique and personalized approach to healing.
Dr. Resmi V. Rajagopal
Dr. Resmi practices Ayurvedic Gynecology & Pregnancy Care and has published research papers in renowned journals. She specializes in Yoga & Naturopathy and is your mentor in Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Detoxification.
Dr. Scott Roos ED.D
Teacher Scott studied upper division Sanskrit at UC Berkeley and Ayurveda at the Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in New Zealand and the Ayurvedic Institute under Dr. Vasant Ladd. Teacher Scott is your mentor in Sanskrit and Mantra for Ayurvedic Practitioners.
DR. Pratibha Shah, BAMS
Pratibha Shah is an internationally renowned Ayurveda expert. Intensely trained in Traditional Health Sciences as well as Public Health, Pratibha Shah distils Eastern wisdom with an understanding of Western principles, for the best care of her clients.
Christine Devlin Eck
Christine is the Director Sacred Window Center founded by the late Ysha Oaks. She has a background as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Educator, Group Facilitator and Birth and Postpartum Doula and is your mentor in Ayurvedic Pregnancy, Birth and the Sacred Window.
Burkhard Langemann
Sri B (aka Burkhard) is the founder of the Akasha Yoga Academy. He has dedicated three decades to the academic & practical research of the Art of Living. Having studied with the most profound sages & experts of our times, Sri B also holds a German Masters Degree in Psychology & Education.
Gia Lisa Krahne
Gia is a practitioner and professor of Āyurveda, jyotiṣa, Sanskrit, tantra and yogic philosophy at NYC Vedic Center. With a background in neuroscience and the performing arts– her primary research interests are consciousness, meditation, and sexuality.