Description and Teaching Approach – The Foundations of Ayurveda Yoga & Vedic Sciences Certificate course is an overview of Ayurveda, Yoga, & Vedic Sciences. We teach using the ancient, yet highly applicable to today’s needs, Vedic Gurukulam approach, which includes apprenticeship, internship, theory, practicum, memorization, and thorough understanding of course contents, in a supportive, patient, and motivational environment. This course is the foundation for other certificate programs.
Course Contents – In this you will learn an overview of the following:
Ayurveda Overview and Introduction
Ayurveda Dinacharya (Daily Hygienic Routine)
Ayurveda Nutrition & Lifestyle (Ahar / Vihar)
Ayurveda Cooking, Food Combinations, and Use of Spices (Food as Medicine)
Ayurveda Digestion
Ayurveda Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction
Ayurveda Psychology and The Mind, Introduction
Astrology Basics
Vastu Basics
Yoga Teacher Training*: including, but not limited to, the eight (8) limbs of yoga, philosophy, postures, pranayama and meditation based on Vedas, Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and our spiritual lineage of Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar Yoga.
Attendance: In person or virtual
Timing – Co-Horts Form Every 6 Months – July and January; Course is just over 5 months
Hours – Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 2pm-5pm (Pacific Standard Time) plus 3 floating hours
Certificates – You will receive two certificates from this program: 1) Foundations of Ayurveda Yoga & Vedic Sciences and 2) Yoga Teacher Certificates. (NOTE: For existing Yoga teachers there is an option to complete course less the Yoga Teacher training portion and instead increase the hours in all other areas)
Investment -$3,100 (USD); may be made in 4 installments; 1st installment due on 1st day of class
Prerequisites and How to Apply – High School Diploma or equivalent. Email your curriculum vitae or resume to ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com and ask for brief introductory call
Contact us for more information at 323-702-1211 or ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com