Preceptorships

Pre-Approved Preceptorship Retreats for Personal & Professional Growth

AP Series #1 Manas Vigyan, Satvavaja Chikitsa

With Preceptor Kim Povey


Explore Ayurveda’s profound wisdom for mental well-being in our immersive retreat. Discover psychological disorder assessment, Sattva-Rajas-Tamas balance, and the healing power of Sattvavajaya chikitsa. Uncover psychosomatic imbalances and trauma-informed counseling techniques. Experience the therapeutic potential of sound with Shabda Pariksa. Join us for a transformative journey towards holistic health.

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AHC Series #1 Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda

With Preceptor Kim Povey


Immerse yourself in the very essence of Ayurveda as we embark on a deep exploration of its fundamental concepts. During this retreat, we will delve into a range of enriching topics, including a comprehensive review of Sankhya philosophy and its practical applications in Ayurveda. Discover the significance of the doshas and gain a profound understanding of how they specifically influence physiology. We will also examine the intricate structure and vital functions of Ayurvedic anatomy, providing you with a comprehensive overview. Explore the various types of Agni (digestive fire) and grasp their impact on the body, enabling you to understand digestion and metabolism at a deeper level. Develop the skills to identify and evaluate ama (toxins) and comprehend its effects on the body, equipping you with valuable knowledge for health and well-being. Finally, unravel the profound wisdom of the Vital Essences: Prana (life force), Tejas (metabolic fire), and Ojas (immunity), and unlock their potential for vitality and balance. Join us on this enlightening journey as we immerse ourselves in the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.

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AHC Series – Full Academic Year 1 (4 retreats)

With Preceptor Kim Povey


Your AHC didactic learning, clinical observations, and independent client encounters have prepared you for these supervised internship retreats. Each week is dedicated to building greater confidence as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. You will develop counseling skills, refine your counselor toolkit, take practice exams and prepare for the NAMA board exam by studying terminology, selecting classical references, and working with selected ausadhas from the AHC herbal formulary.

Each residential week offers you the opportunity to be in community. Cultivating sattva under the guidance of Kim Valeri Povey is a transformative theme throughout these weeks. She will guide you in sattvic practices that begin each day at yoga practice and are woven during meals and throughout the day, both in and out of the classroom.

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