One program: the Āyurvedic Program. Twenty-four modules. You move through it and study for as long as it calls you.

That depends on you. Every recorded lesson is yours from the day you enrol, so you can move as fast or as slow as your life allows. If you mix live and recorded classes, most students take at least two years — though some move faster. Others treat this as a lifelong study and never really finish, and that's fine too. All our live classes rotate through a four-year cycle, so however long you take, you'll catch everything. This is full, professional-level Āyurvedic education, not a short course.

No. All 24 modules are open to you from day one. Study what calls to you first, or follow the live trimester classes as they happen. There's no required sequence.

None. No prior knowledge of Āyurveda. No anatomy credits. Everything you need is taught inside the program.

A certificate of completion for the coursework you finish. The depth of learning is the same as any professional-level program — this is real, full Āyurvedic education.

Graduates go into private practice, wellness clinics, yoga studios, retreat centres, and alongside other health professionals. What's legally allowed varies by country and region, so check the rules where you live. What doesn't vary is how much you'll actually know.

Yes. Students join from every continent. Classes are in English, taught online, and recorded — so time zones aren't a barrier. Once you're ready to practice, check the rules in your own country, since they vary.

Write to us and tell us what you've already studied. We'll look at it honestly and let you know what fits.

Active clinicians and scholars — Āyurvedic doctors, a medical doctor, BAMS-trained physicians, a Sanskrit scholar, and specialists in women's health, postpartum care, and bodywork. See the full list on our Faculty page.

Yes. Live classes are taught by them directly, not assistants. You can ask questions in real time, every session.

Twice a week during each trimester. Plus Sanskrit twice a month and clinical immersion once a month. See the full schedule at the academic calendar — days and times across time zones are always current there.

Three times a year: September, January, and April. Summer is a full stop — no live classes, no new modules. Join today to start the foundation modules right away, then join live classes the next trimester.

Every class is recorded. If you can't attend live, the recording is there. You won't fall behind and you won't miss the material. The only thing you miss is the live moment itself — worth protecting when you can, but life happens.

A full stop. No live classes, no new modules, June through August. All recordings stay accessible. Students who actually take the break tend to come back in September with more depth, not less.

A live session, twice a month, in the language Āyurveda is written in. Many Āyurvedic terms carry more meaning than any English translation holds. Students who resist it early are often the ones who love it most by year two.

A monthly live roundtable, open to every student in the program — no certification required. Bring your own questions and cases. It's where the material stops being something you study and starts being something you do.

No — different things. Clinical immersion is the monthly class above, open to everyone. Clinical hours are the in-person hours you complete one-on-one with a preceptor, specifically for the NAMACB board track. See "Clinical Hours & Preceptors" below.

You get immediate access to the curriculum the day you enrol. Your first live orientation is the first Monday of the following month. If live classes are on summer break, you start with the recorded foundation modules and join live classes when the next trimester opens. You're not waiting — you're starting today.

AHC stands for Āyurvedic Health Counselor. AP stands for Āyurvedic Practitioner — the deeper of the two, with more case studies, more clinical hours, and a longer path. AP is a dual certification: choosing it earns you both the AHC and AP credentials, not just AP. Most students choose based on how deep they want to go, not which one is "better."

Finishing the program gets you a certificate of completion — proof you did the coursework. Certification is a separate, optional step: your case studies are reviewed by a real person, and you receive the AHC or AP credential.

Certification is a track you choose when you enrol — AHC (75 case studies) or the AP dual track (150 case studies, plus one capstone, which earns you both the AHC and AP certificates). A deposit secures your place, with the rest paid alongside your progress, or you can pay in full and save. Full pricing lives on our Tuition page, and program details are on the Certification page.

A case study is a real situation — your own, or someone you're helping — written up the way a clinician would, showing you can actually use what you've learned. A capstone is one final, complete case study that pulls everything together at the end.

Our registrar team, directly. If something needs work, you get free revisions — it isn't pass-or-fail on the first try.

The National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board — the group that runs the national board exam for Āyurvedic professionals in the U.S. Passing it is the most widely recognized clinical credential in the field.

No. It's optional. Most of our students don't pursue it and go on to real, meaningful practice anyway. It's there for students who specifically want that credential.

In-person clinical hours with a preceptor, plus case studies and a capstone, for AHC or the AP dual track (which includes AHC). This path takes the place of regular certification — it doesn't stack on top of it. If you choose NAMACB, you don't pay the separate certification fee. Instead, you pay your preceptor directly, and your membership keeps going the whole time, since this is a clinical track, not a replacement for your classes. Full pricing is on our Tuition page — see the NAMACB page for the full picture.

Āyurveda doesn't have one single accrediting body recognized everywhere the way some other fields do. We focus on giving you a complete, real education — and for students who want it, a path to the NAMACB national board exam, the most recognized clinical credential in the field. Write to us if you have specific questions about how this applies to where you live or plan to practice.

Only if you're pursuing the NAMACB board track. Base certification (AHC or AP) is case studies only, reviewed remotely — no clinical hours required.

A practicing Āyurvedic professional who supervises your in-person clinical hours and signs off on your case studies for the NAMACB track. You work with them directly, on their schedule, in their setting — and you pay them directly for that work, too.

Browse the professional registry — every listed practitioner is a graduate and a member. Or, if you already work with an Āyurvedic professional you trust, ask if they're open to it.

It depends on your path — AHC and AP each have their own number of hours, and your preceptor will walk you through exactly what's needed once you start.

Go to learn.instituteofayurvedicmedicine.com/apply-now. Access is immediate. Orientation is the first Monday of the following month. Full pricing is on our Tuition page.

The moment you complete enrolment. The curriculum opens immediately. Start today.

The first Monday of every month. A live session welcoming new students, introducing our leadership, and answering every question you have. You'll meet people from around the world who started the same day you did.

No interview. No admissions committee. No waiting to hear back. You join, your access opens immediately, and you begin. It takes a few minutes.

A device with internet access — laptop, tablet, or phone. The platform works in any browser. A stable connection helps for live classes; if it ever drops, the recording is still there.

English. All live classes, recordings, and materials are in English. Sanskrit is taught as part of the curriculum — you'll learn it alongside everyone else, from the beginning.

One school, one path — full access to the curriculum, live classes, student support, and the community. No tiers, no hidden costs. Full pricing is on our Tuition page.

Yes, two — and both are optional. Certification (AHC, or the AP dual track which includes AHC) begins with a deposit at enrolment, with the rest paid alongside your progress. Some students choose the NAMACB board track instead of regular certification — it's not an extra cost on top, it replaces the certification fee, and that one is paid directly to your preceptor, not to us. Either way, your membership keeps going in the background. Neither cost is required to join, learn, or practice. Full pricing for both is on our Tuition page.

For membership, yes — the monthly plan spreads the cost with no commitment beyond each month, while the annual plan is a single yearly payment. For certification, a deposit secures your place at enrolment, with the rest paid across the program as you go, or you can pay in full and save. Full pricing for every option is on our Tuition page.

You can cancel your membership anytime — you simply stop at the end of your billing period. Write to hello@yogavedainstitute.com and we'll help you cancel.

We do have some financial assistance available for students who need it. Write to hello@yogavedainstitute.com and we can talk through what might be possible.

Pause or cancel your membership anytime. No process, no explanation required. When you're ready, rejoin and pick up right where you left off.

There's no falling behind here — only where you are. The curriculum is structured but not punishing. Recordings wait. Come back to it when you can.

Yes. Live classes give you structure and rhythm each trimester. Outside those sessions, you move through the recorded curriculum at whatever pace your life allows.

Yes. The program assumes no background and starts at the beginning. Many students arrive with nothing more than real curiosity. That's enough.

Students from every continent, studying alongside each other across time zones — a place where a question asked from Ghana unlocks something for someone in Amsterdam. Many graduates stay, mentor newer students, and carry the school forward. The community is part of the education, not an add-on.

Write to us at hello@yogavedainstitute.com. If life is pressing in and the study feels impossible, tell us — we've seen every version of this and we'll help you find a way through.

Yes. Many return to sessions, stay in the community, and mentor newer students for years afterward. The person you study with today may be the colleague you call in ten years.