Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D., D.N.-C., R.H., is an herbalist, nutritionist, yoga teacher and educator who has been making holistic health approaches palatable to the modern mind for over 40 years. He was the herbal apprentice of an Ayurvedic master, Yogi Bhajan, for thirty-two years, and the first person to be professionally certified in both herbalism and Ayurveda in the U.S. He is president emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, and director emeritus of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

Purva Karma (Preparatory procedures)
o Diet
o Oleation
o Herbs
Shehana Karma (Therapeutic use of oil)
Pradhana Karma (5 cleansing actions)
Paschat Karma (After care)
Dosha and ama analysis for panchakarma
Herbs for panchakarma procedures
o Types
o Formulations
o Preparations
o Administration
Non-herbal remedies in panchakarma
Doses, duration and scheduling
Vomiting procedure
Laxative procedure
Enema procedure
o Niruha (Detoxifying) Enema
o Anuvasana (Tonifying) Enema
o Nutritive (Brimhana) Enema
o Snehana (Oil) Enema
o Lekhana (Scraping) Enema
o Madhu (Honey) Enema
Nasya treatments (numerous methods and formulas)
Shodana (Cleansing) Enema
Bloodletting (numerous methods)

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2. Live Web Conference Classes
3. Lesson Recordings if you miss a live class
4. Exclusive Online {Members Only} Site
5. Audio Lectures & Presentation Slides
6. PDF Resources, Lecture Notes & Bonus Resources
7. A Supportive Community of other students from around the world to provide support – network – connect – and share your experience.
8. Ongoing Support – Personal Guidance – Career Support - Internship Opportunities

Students should plan to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to each lesson of study (2 hours of lecture + 8 hours of outside study).  Panchakarma is composed of 10 lessons.  

Each student is on a unique journey of discovery.

While anyone is welcome to begin our program and will benefit from the spiritual teachings we highly recommend that new students download our program brochure to view an up to date list of educational requirements for each course. 

In addition, variables such as educational background, desired career path, and the state or country of origin all impact potential future requirements.  The very best way to be sure you are on the correct path is to schedule a call with our enrollment advisor.

Yoga Veda Institute is listed as a private, post-secondary religious institution with the Florida Department of Education and "meets the requirements found in Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes and Rule 6E-5.001, Florida Administrative Code and is not under the jurisdiction or purview of the Commission for Independent Education and is not required to obtain licensure."

Yoga Veda Institute offers students educational programs in the areas of Ayurveda and Yoga that prepare students for vocations such as minister of yoga (Siromani of Yoga), Ayurvedic counselors or professionals (Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Practitioner), Vedic educators (Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist) or otherwise as Ayurvedic social workers in a related field.   

Yoga Veda Institute is a supporting member school of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Yoga Veda Institute is a supporting member school of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and our program has been reviewed and is recognized as providing training at the professional membership level of Ayurvedic Practitioner.

Upon successful completion students will be presented with an official certificate from Yoga Veda Institute in their area of study.  

A Yoga Veda Institute Certification will allow graduates to begin practicing within their area of study without any additional requirements within the USA.  

Graduates of our program have the option to register with the below listed orgainizations, however are not required to do so by law as both Ayurveda and Yoga are currently legal & unlicensed practices within the USA, meaning no additional registration is necessary following our program.

National Ayurvedic Medicial Association (NAMA): United States based graduates of our Ayurvedic Health Counselor and/or Ayurvedic Practitioner and/or Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program may sit NAMA's certification exam and register within the appropriate professional category.

Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA): International graduates of our Ayurvedic Health Counselor and/or Ayurvedic Practitioner and/or Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program may register within the appropriate professional category.

International Yoga Alliance (YA): International graduates of our Ayurvedic Yoga Diploma program may choose to register with the International Yoga Alliance.

For more information regarding certification, legal requirements by country and/or state, and various orgainizations please schedue a call with an enrollment advisor.

Web Conference Classes are offered both Live and Recorded for later viewing. Class are scheduled at times that can best accommodate all students enrolled in each module. Please check the course calendar for specific class times and dates.

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Browse our Student Testimonials or better yet, ask them yourself inside our Private Sister Science Community.

While we do not award refunds for previous monthly tuition payments or for payments made in full, there is no student contract and students may cancel or pause their payment plans at any time. 

Certificates will not be issued until tuition has been paid in full. 

Our mission is to make quality Ayurvedic education accessible regardless of financial ability.  If you would like to apply for a scholarship based on financial need please fill out the application here.

Payment options include ALL required courses for each level.  Course texts are not included in the tuition cost.  

Payment plans, scholarships and discounted options are available for students who choose to pay in full.  To view an up to date list of our current tuition rates download our program brochure.

To set up a tuition plan that works within your budget, connect with our enrollment advisor.

Above and beyond all subject matter in this program, this is a lifestyle dedicated to mindful, conscious and compassionate living. We expect these primary principles to be applied to all aspects of students learning experience inside and outside of the classroom.

Due to the nature of the subject of this course and to the high regard we put on living with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and compassion Yoga Veda Institute expects students to understand and maintain high standards of academic integrity. Breaches of academic integrity are subject to review by the Admin Board and may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including requirement to withdraw from the School and suspension of registration privileges or revocation of certification. 

Students are expected to conduct themselves responsibly, honestly, and with due consideration for others while enrolled at Yoga Veda Institute as well as in all of their interactions and communications with members of the Yoga Veda community. 

Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their own assignment submissions and tracking, knowing class dates and times of class, understanding their personal track program, requesting curriculum updates as needed.  Yoga Veda Institute expects students to be active and engaged participants. Students registered in a course must attend all classes and participate online, take all exams, and complete all coursework on time.  

Students who are registered for a course and miss the first class meeting risk losing their place in the course. The Institute reserves the right to prohibit or cancel late registration by students who do not attend first class meetings. 

Students are expected to treat web-conference class meetings as if attending class on campus, which includes behaving professionally, treating others with courtesy and respect, refraining from using profanity or socially offensive language, wearing appropriate clothing, and avoiding inappropriate surroundings. 

Students are required to have and use a camera and microphone when attending web-conference class meetings unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

Students may not join a class while driving or riding in a car. Students are expected to join from a suitable, quiet location, with a device that permits full participation in the class activities. Many courses include activities that cannot adequately be performed on a mobile device.

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Yoga Veda Institute staff take great care to provide students with information and advice on courses, degrees, and policies. We want you to succeed in your academic and professional goals, so we strive to be accurate at all times. However, in the event that there is a discrepancy between written and/or oral staff communications and this website, please contract us so we can clarify right away. We encourage you to regularly review the website and to take ownership of your educational journey by familiarizing yourself with relevant policies, which may change.