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YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED

100-HOUR CONTINUED EDUCATION COURSE

Can be applied towards a 300hr certification under the Yoga Alliance
for qualified teachers

AYURVEDA FOUNDATIONS TRAINING

Rooted in tradition. Informed by care.
Carried forward with integrity.

This Is Not Just a Course.

It Is a Cycle of Study, Integration, and Embodied Practice.

Ayurveda was never meant to be learned through information alone.
It was meant to be lived, practiced, and transmitted in relationship.

Ayurveda Foundations is a 100-hour teacher training module designed for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and devoted students seeking a culturally rooted, trauma-informed, and ethically transmitted introduction to Ayurveda.

Rooted in the Vedic traditions of India, this training honors Ayurveda as a living lineage—not a wellness trend—while offering practical tools for modern life. The course is designed with care for the nervous system, cultural integrity, and the realities of living in a post-colonial world.

This is not a certification to diagnose or treat illness. It is an invitation into relationship, reverence, and responsibility.

The training combines:

  • Biweekly online study over 2–3 months

  • A 7-day in-person immersion retreat in Puerto Rico

  • A curriculum grounded in Vedic philosophy, ethical transmission, and embodied learning

This course is educational and preventative in nature and may be applied toward a 300HR certification through SMA.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (100 HOURS)

  • Foundations of Ayurveda & the Vedas

  • Ayurvedic History, Philosophy & Cosmology

  • The Doshas & Individual Constitution

  • Trauma-Informed & Embodied Ayurveda

  • Dinacharya, Ritucharya & Lifestyle Medicine

  • Causes of Disease and Self-Diagnosis Principles

  • The 6 tastes and Ayurveda in the Kitchen

  • Intro to Ayurvedic Herbalism & Home Medicine Making

  • Ethics, Lineage & Integration

DECOLONIAL & ETHICAL COMMITMENTS

This training is committed to:

  • Honoring Ayurveda as an Indigenous knowledge system

  • Naming colonization, erasure, and commodification where relevant

  • Avoiding extractive or diluted teaching

  • Centering context, lineage, and credit

  • Teaching in ways that are accessible without being reductive

We believe Ayurveda can be shared without being stripped of its roots.

A TRAINING FOR TEACHERS WHO WANT DEPTH

This 100-hour module is designed for those who want to:

  • Understand Ayurveda beyond surface-level trends

  • Study within cultural and philosophical context

  • Integrate trauma-informed teaching methods

  • Carry this knowledge forward with responsibility

Resources You’ll Receive:

  • Facilitator Manual with scripts & safety protocols

  • Student Workbook with prompts & practice logs

  • Audio & Video Library for guided Ayurvedic practices

  • Retreat Toolkit with peer practice guides & closing rituals

required Reading List:

  • Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha — with Chakrapani commentary

  • Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide — Dr. Vasant Lad

  • The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies – Dr. Vasant Lad

  • The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook — Kate O’Donnell

  • The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care — Kate O’Donnell

Training Structure

Phase 1: Live Online Classes
(September - November)

  • 6 live, 2-hour interactive sessions

  • Biweekly Study | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–9pm

  • Trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical training

Phase 2: Self-Paced Learning & Mentoring
(December)

  • Pre-recorded classes for flexible learning

  • Reflection prompts, worksheets, and self-practice tools

  • Mentor Sessions & Case Study Research

Phase 3: Immersive Retreat & Certification Completion
(January 2027)

  • One-week in-person all inclusive retreat in Puerto Rico

  • Ayurvedic lifestyle immersion and cleanse

  • Hands-on facilitation, peer feedback, and certification ceremony


THIS TRAINING IS ELIGIBLE towards a YOGA ALLIANCE 300-Hour RYT Certification, or as CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS

TO INQUIRE ABOUT CEU’S PLEASE CONTACT PROGRAM DIRECTOR IRAIMER RUIZ HERE

Embodied In-Person Practicum

7-Day Ayurveda & Yoga Immersion Retreat

Puerto Rico | Jan 9–16, 2027

This retreat is the culmination of your Ayurveda Foundations Training, where learning becomes lived experience. Over seven days, you will fully immerse in Ayurvedic lifestyle and practice, integrating the principles you’ve studied into your body, mind, and daily rhythms. Each day unfolds with thoughtfully designed routines, including yoga, meditation, reflection, and nourishment, supported by intentionally prepared Ayurvedic meals to balance doshas and guide a gentle cleanse. You will explore herbal medicine and self-care rituals, practice teaching in a supportive cohort, and live within a community that embodies the rhythms, rituals, and philosophy of Ayurveda. The retreat closes with a ceremony honoring lineage, learning, and personal transformation, giving you the confidence and clarity to carry this wisdom forward.

This training is unique because it is grounded in Vedic lineage, trauma-informed, and designed to integrate theory, lifestyle, embodiment, and teaching practice. You will not only learn Ayurveda—you will experience it fully, preparing to guide others with depth, reverence, and authenticity.

DATES & CLASS SCHEDULE

ONLINE CALLS

TuesDAY & Thursday ONLY
Sept 8th & 10th | 22nd & 24th
Oct 6th & 8th | 20th & 22nd
Nov 3rd & 5th | 17th & 19th

Schedule: 6-9pm ET | 3-6pm PT

Retreat Immersion

Anasco, Puerto Rico
January 9th - 16th, 2027


Enrollment Closes August 1st, 2026


Pricing

Early Bird: $3,300

Ends May 1st, 2026

Regular Pricing: $3,700

Take the Next Step

If you’re feeling called to this work and want to explore whether this training is the right fit, I invite you to book a clarity call with me. This is a complimentary, no-pressure conversation where we can talk through your intentions, answer your questions, and ensure the program supports you—personally, professionally, and energetically.

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Clarity calls are designed to support informed, aligned decisions. There is no obligation to enroll.