College of Ayurveda in California

Integrating Classical Training with Supervised Clinical Experience

April 27th

College of Ayurveda Information Session

Join us on April 27 for an online Information Session to learn about our upcoming Ayurveda programs.

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Choose Your Level of Education

Mini-Courses in Yoga and Ayurveda

Mini courses are the perfect introduction to Ayurveda or an opportunity to dive deeper into a specific subject. For beginners, we offer a free Ayurveda: The Basics online class. Advanced learners can try a weekend of the Practitioner level courses (online or in-person).

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Foundations of Ayurveda

Get a good taste of Ayurveda with our Foundations program. Commit to the first three months of our Ayurvedic Educator program and dive into the basic principles, diet and lifestyle choices and yoga. Online classes once a month.

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Ayurveda Educator

Become an Ayurveda Educator within 6 months through monthly online classes. Learn to educate your clients on appropriate diet and lifestyle choices. This is a perfect complement to someone who is already in the healthcare field. (No clinical work required.)

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Ayurvedic Health Counselor

Study foundational principles and theory, diagnosis, & clinical application of this ancient science. Spend the first 6 months in online classes and over the next 6 months, integrate your knowledge with two 10-day practicums with clinical experience. This training focuses on preventative mind-body healthcare and makes you eligible to take the test and become a board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in the United States through the National Certification Board (NAMACB).

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Ayurvedic Practitioner

Deepen your knowledge as you study to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP). This professional training focuses on both lifestyle medicine & clinical disease management, with a scope of practice well beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. If you have a BA or a BS degree, you are eligible to apply for the MA program and earn an AP along the way.

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Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy

Unite the sister sciences in this IAYT accredited and NAMA recognized program. Explore pathology through the lens of Ayurveda & offer therapeutics from the limbs of yoga with clients on the path of self-healing.

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Master of Arts: Ayurveda

Master of Arts-Ayurveda is a graduate level degree program combining advanced clinical & academic training with an integrative approach to modern healthcare. *Students must have BA or BS degree from another institution.

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Yoga & Ayurveda: The Essentials

View yoga through the lens of Ayurveda: asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, & shat karma! Integrate these foundational concepts through study & practice.

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Study Ayurveda at the Source

Mission

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.

Vision

We envision Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda as a premier Ayurveda academic institution offering clinical and research education.

Goals
  • 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 Ayurvedic clinic and wellness center for community health

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Our three progressive programs provide students with ancient knowledge and wisdom relevant for today’s world. Learn more about the transformational nature of our courses.

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Tuition & Fees

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Ayurveda Faculty

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Upcoming Courses and Programs

Apr 5 - 7, 2024

Ayurveda Seasonal Retreat: Moving from Winter into Spring

Step into a weekend retreat where the essence of spring wellness takes center stage! Immerse yourself in blissful moments, indulging in delightful cleansing foods and detoxifying teas that effortlessly guide you from the depths of winter into the vibrant embrace of spring!

Apr 19 - 20, 2024

Ayurveda Mini-Course | Ayurvedic Psychology

This course introduces the student to the energetics of consciousness, the Ayurvedic description of the mind, and therapies to support the mind. Fundamental concepts of manas, prakruti and vikruti, the effects of sensory input on the mind, and approaches to managing mental health are explored.

Apr 20 - 21, 2024

Ayurveda Mini-Course | Women’s Health, Pre & Post Natal, Pediatrics

This course introduces students to the foundations of women’s health including fertility, menstrual cycle and menopause, offering recommendations to support imbalances. The course also covers Ayurvedic recommendations for supporting healthy conception, prenatal and postnatal care for expectant mothers, and care for young children.