INSTITUTE
COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA & SCHOOL OF YOGA
at Mount Madonna, California
Accreditation & Affiliations
Mount Madonna Institute
Mount Madonna Institute is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). This academic recognition of excellence helps ensure future growth, legitimacy and a respected voice for Ayurveda and Yoga within the expanding national Integrative Health Science professions.
Accreditation
WASC Senior College & University Commission
Mount Madonna Institute (MMI) was granted Initial Accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) in November of 2019. MMI hosted a special visit by the WSCUC team in spring of 2023.
The Commission commended Mount Madonna Institute in particular for:
- Creation of a strong community committed to the mission of MMI and the Master of Arts in Ayurveda program and their academic and spiritual foundations;
- Developing an initial program assessment plan, providing faculty with assessment workshops to implement that plan, and using results to support student success; and
- Implementing some professional development opportunities during the pandemic, including training on assessment, technology, and pedagogy for faculty and staff.
In addition, the team placed MMI on a Notice of Concern. The accredited status of MMI continues during the Notice of Concern.
Affiliations
IAYT
International Association of Yoga Therapists
IAYT promotes yoga as a healing art and science since 1989 and its mission is to advance yoga therapy as a recognized health profession. Membership is open to yoga practitioners, teachers, therapists, healthcare providers integrating yoga, and researchers sharing this mission.
Yoga Alliance
Yoga schools & teachers registry
Since 2002, Mount Madonna’s Yoga Teacher Training has been approved by the Yoga Alliance, the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community, with over 7,000 Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) and more than 100,000 Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) as of April 2020.
Offered Studies
Master of Arts, Ayurveda (degree)
A Degree Program accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, phone: (510) 748-9001. The Ayurvedic Practitioner certificate, earned as you complete a Master of Arts (M.A.), is candidate of accreditation by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC), 351 Pleasant St, Paxton, MA 01612.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy (certificate)
The Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Ayurvedic Practitioner (certificate)
The Ayurvedic Practitioner program is offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 and candidate of accreditation by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC), 351 Pleasant St, Paxton, MA 01612.
Ayurvedic Health Counselor (certificate)
The Ayurvedic Health Counselor program is offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 and candidate of accreditation by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC), 351 Pleasant St, Paxton, MA 01612.
Ayurvedic Educator (certificate)
The Ayurvedic Educator program is offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Foundations of Ayurveda
The Foundations of Ayurveda program is an introduction to Ayurveda and it is comprised of the first three months of the Ayurvedic Educator program offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Foundational Yoga Studies YTT 200 (certificate)
The Foundational Yoga Studies YTT 200 program is approved by the Yoga Alliance, the National Yoga Registry headquartered in 4201 Wilson Blvd #605, Arlington, VA 22203 and offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Advanced Yoga Studies YTT 300 (certificate)
The Advanced Yoga Studies YTT 300 program is approved by the Yoga Alliance, the National Yoga Registry headquartered in 4201 Wilson Blvd #605, Arlington, VA 22203 and offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (certificate)
The Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is approved by the Yoga Alliance, the National Yoga Registry headquartered in 4201 Wilson Blvd #605, Arlington, VA 22203 and offered at Mount Madonna Institute, which is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
More Information
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Schedule a conversation with us, plan a personalized visit, or call our Admissions Counselors directly at (408) 846-4060 for the College of Ayurveda, or (408) 846-4095 for the School of Yoga.
FAQS AYURVEDA
Frequently asked questions about our Ayurveda programs.
FAQS YOGA
Frequently asked questions about our Yoga programs.
