INSTITUTE
COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA
at Mount Madonna, California
College of Ayurveda
Study Ayurveda at The Source
The mission of Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda in California is to educate and train future health professionals and empower them to use Ayurveda to transform individual health and community well-being.
We envision Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda as a premier Ayurveda academic institution offering clinical and research education.
Our goals are to:
- Integrate traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern health sciences
- Preserve, protect, promote and practice classical Ayurveda
- Develop authentic resources for education and research in the field of Ayurveda
- Establish an Ayurvedic clinic and wellness center for community health
Stackable Programs
Choose the level of education to fit your goals
Foundations
of Ayurveda
The first three months of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program.
Ayurveda
Educator
The first six months (online only) of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program.
Ayurvedic
Health Counselor
A 12-month program: 9 monthly online modules and coursework, one 7-day in-person student clinic/integration practicum, and 3 months to complete clinical consultations online.
Ayurvedic
Practitioner
A 19-month program: 15 modules of coursework, 11 modules are hybrid (option to choose online or in-person), 4 modules are required to be in-person and 3 months to complete clinical consultations online.
Master of Arts
Ayurveda
A 20-month program: 15 modules of coursework, 13 modules are required to be in-person, 2 online modules and 4 months to complete supervised clinical consultations online, plus a Clinical Apprenticeship and Research Journal Club. You must have a BA or BS to enroll in this program.
Ayurvedic
Yoga Therapy
After completing the Ayurvedic Health Counselor program and the Advanced Yoga Studies (YTT 300) program, attend six months of online Yoga-Ayurveda Integration, one 6-day in-person practicum, and one year of clinical practice.
Student Clinics
PERSONALIZED CONSULTATIONS
Take a deep look into your emotional and physical health and receive individualized recommendations to meet your current needs.
- Ayurvedic Practitioner / Master of Arts
- Ayurvedic Health Counselor
- Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
More Information
For more information regarding our programs and admissions, please email us at info@mountmadonna.org or call (408) 846-4060.
Ayurveda Tuition & Fees
Academic Year 2025-2026
Estimated total does not include meals and lodging. Your meals and lodging cost is based upon your housing selection and length of stay.
Ayurvedic Foundations (AF)
Tuition
$1,800
Application Fee *
$150
Estimated Textbooks
$500
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$2,450
Ayurveda Educator (AE)
Tuition Cost Only
$3,850
Application Fee*
$150
Estimated Textbooks
$500
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$4,500
Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC)
Tuition Cost Only
$9,000
Application Fee*
$150
Estimated Textbooks
$500
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$9,650
Ayurvedic Pracitioner (AP)
Tuition Cost Only
$18,000
Application Fee (New Student)*
$150
Application Fee (Continuing Student)*
$50
Estimated Textbooks
$500
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$18,700
Master of Arts - Ayurveda (MA)
Tuition Cost Only
$22,500
Application Fee (New Student)*
$150
Application Fee (Continuing Student)*
$50
Estimated Textbooks
$500
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$23,200
*Application fees are non-refundable
Ayurveda Faculty & Staff
Rucha Kelkar,
BAMS, DPT,
Chair - Ayurveda
Jackie
Christensen,
PhD
Lizzy
Gamberdella,
MA, RYT 500
Populi
Secure and Intuitive
Populi is a web-based learning management system (LMS). It covers academics, admissions, billing, people, reporting, library, integrated email and calendar. MMI uses Populi as its student information and learning management system, where all student and classroom activity is recorded. Application, enrollment, course work, lessons, assignments, quizzes, grades, transcripts, and financial balances are all located in Populi.
Upcoming Events
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Open House & Info Sessions
Join us for an In-Person Open House or an Online Information Session to learn about upcoming Yoga & Ayurveda Programs.
More Information
Contact Us
For more information regarding our programs and admissions, please email us at info@mountmadonna.org or call
(408) 846-4060.
FAQS AYURVEDA
Frequently asked questions about our Ayurveda programs.
