INSTITUTE
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ANCIENT WISDOM
at Mount Madonna, California
INSTITUTE
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ANCIENT WISDOM
at Mount Madonna, California
Get a taste of Ayurveda and immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom and foundational principles of Ayurvedic medicine. Foundations comprises the first three months of the Ayurveda Educator (AE) program. If you wish to further your education, the courses may be applied towards the AE program or the Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) certification.
Future dates will be announced.
Estimated Total: $2,450
See full details below.
For more information regarding our programs and admissions, please email us at info@mountmadonna.org or call (408) 846-4060.
Thursday Evening | ||
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Integration | 2 hr |
Friday - Sunday | ||
7:00 am - 8:30 am | Yoga | 1.5 hr |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lecture | 3 hr |
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Lecture / Integration | 4 hr |
Tuesday Evening | ||
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Lecture / Integration | 2 hr |
Thursday Evening (1 per month) | ||
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Sanskrit | 2 hr |
* Pacific Time Zone |
The first six months (online only) of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program.
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.
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 a year of clinical practice.
Course No. AY 100 Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the practice of yoga. Students are required to learn and perform yoga postures, breathing practices, and meditation practices. This course is taken concurrently with AY 101, AY 102, AY 103, AY 104, AY 105, AY 106, AY 107, AY 109, AY 111, AY 112, AY 113, AY 115, AY 130, AY 150.
No. AY 101
Description: This course introduces students to the 5,000-year-old tradition of Ayurveda, its aims and objectives, basic principles, concepts of health and disease, methods of examining patients, and treatment methods. Students gain a solid foundation in the science, history, and philosophy of Ayurveda. They are introduced to the concepts of individual nature and dosha imbalance as the basis for diagnosis of health and disease, as well as the five-element theory.
Course No. AY 102
Description: This course examines the disease process in Ayurvedic medicine, including Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, the cause of disease, the stages of disease, formation of tissues, and classification of disease. Students learn the process of constitutional analysis.
Course No. AY 103
Description: This course introduces the student to Ayurvedic recommendations for creating healthy lifestyles, daily and seasonal routines, yogic cleansing practices, and self-care. Students also learn therapies focusing on the five senses.
Course No. AY 104
Description: This course teaches yoga philosophy and practice and its benefits in health and disease prevention. Students learn the Ayurvedic effects of different styles of yoga practice, yogic cleansing for disease prevention, and meditation and breathing practices to restore healthy balance to mind and body.
Course No. AY 105
Description: This course introduces the principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and digestion. Students will learn the use of diet and nutrition programs in health and disease, individual guidelines for diet, and a balanced diet for the seasons, while exploring the Ayurvedic approach to the energetics of food.
Course No. AY 130
Description: This course introduces the student to the ancient Vedic language of Sanskrit. Students learn to read, write, and chant Sanskrit. This course is taken concurrently with AY 100, AY 101, AY 102, AY 103, AY 104, AY 105, AY 106, AY 107, AY 109, AY 111, AY 112, AY 113, AY 115, AY 150.
Course No. AY 150
Description: Students spend time integrating the content of the courses of the weekend while engaging in practical applications of the principles covered. This course is taken concurrently with AY 100, AY 101, AY 102, AY 103, AY 104, AY 105, AY 106, AY 107, AY 109, AY 111, AY 112, AY 113, AY 115, AY 130
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For more information regarding our programs and admissions, please email us at info@mountmadonna.org or call
(408) 846-4060.
Frequently asked questions about our Ayurveda programs.