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“Yoga Veda Institute offers affordable pricing and an incredible team of dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable staff and teachers. They share age-old teachings and practices in a uniquely tailored way, nurturing each individual’s mind, body, and spirit with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.”— White Pearly
Busy Life Holding You Back From Your Calling? Learn Ayurveda on Your Terms.
Each trimester, students have the opportunity to join live, expertly guided courses that provide a structured and immersive Ayurvedic education. With a 14-week duration and interactive two-hour sessions, these courses offer a dynamic learning environment designed to deepen understanding and practical application.
Spring 2025 Trimester
This trimester, deepen your Ayurvedic expertise with three specialized live courses designed to expand your knowledge and clinical skills. Explore the Ayurvedic framework of disease progression in Vikriti Vijñāna with KP Khalsa, gain essential insights into hormonal and emotional balance in Women’s Health with Dr. Resmi, and learn to support children’s well-being through Kaumarabhrtya with Dr. Shah. Each course runs for 14 weeks, offering a structured and immersive learning experience.
“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.