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Narayana Institute is a religious college that offers accredited Ayurveda classes & other Vedic classes both online and in person. We also operate a Sliding Scale Ayurvedic Wellness Center for women (all ages) and elderly (above 60 years) in Gainesville, & Alachua offering low cost herbs and monthly free events. Our online classes and Ayurveda courses are affordable, flexible, and designed for busy individuals. Read More
OM KRISHNAYE NAMAH
Vedic Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach
Pre-requisites- High School Diploma
Level 1- Course

Teachings from classical Vedic texts declare that balance comes from syncing our mind, body, and spirit to nature during the cycles of the sun, moon, and change of seasons (dinacharya, ratricharya and ritucharya ). However, our modern imbalances are partly due to our modern living practices where we move less, spend a lot of time in front of screens and do not follow a balance lifestyle for our body and mind constitution (Dosha).
The Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach is a holistic program based on foundational Ayurvedic principles and Vedic beliefs. Modifications in lifestyle and routine can have a profound positive impact on the mind, body, and spirit. Student will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, principles, theory, of Ayurveda, Vedic cooking and Nutrition and basic breathing and yoga theory for balance. Students will be offered 25 hours of mentorship with 5 client observations and 5 independent client encounters.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Conduct Dosha tests, determine prakrti or basic constitution (Mind-body), and basic agni test for 10 clients
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Support your clients in daily routine (Dinacharya) and Basic doshic diet as well as nightly routine (ratricarya)
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Offer basic Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations by assisting your clients in harmonizing mind-body-spirit
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Offer some basic herbs and recipe guidance to your clients.
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Educate client on lifestyle modifications based on Ayurvedic principles.
NOTE_ Classes are offered in both synchronous via zoom and asynchronous. (pre recordings).

CURRICULUM
MODULE 1
This 50 Hour course is is a birds eye view of the foundation of Ayurveda from our vedic texts. By the end of this course, the student shall be able to create a daily routine and seasonal routine for fall and spring for their vata, pitta and kapha clients.
SCHEDULE- 2025 (Time is Eastern)
ONLINE LECTURES
Sundays Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 1
Time- 6 PM on Jan 12, 9 am to 1 pm apx. on Jan 19th and 26th..
Thursdays Jan 16, Jan 23 and Jan 30 at
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm apx. Eastern.
MODULE 2
This 50. hours course covers a lot of ground in plant based Ayurvedic cooking theory with online cooking lab offerred. Student will also learn meal planning, agni pariksha, and balancing the agni (digestive fire).
Online Lectures
Feb 8, Feb 22 2025 (Sunday mornings at 9 am Eastern)
Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 Thursdays at 7 pm Eastern
Online Lab- Feb 2, 2025 10 AM Eastern
OPTIONAL onsite mentorship SUNDAY FEB 16 & MONDAY Feb 17
Onsite Mentorship/sliding scale center Free Ayurveda Day Gainesville
MODULE 3
This 25 Hours yoga for Ayurveda counselors covers the theory of yoga chikitsa, some basic pranayama, and meditation techniques for the doshas. You will learn basic nadi pariksha of the chakras as well as self-ayurvedic nadi.
Sundays at 9 AM March 8, March 15, March 29
Lab- Nadi Pariksha during Sunday session
Labs/Practicum
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MENTORSHIP- 25 Hours
Thursdays- March and April 2025 at 6 PM and/or 7 PM Central on zoom. Mentorship and coaching offered for10 clients. This will include 5 client observations, and 5 independent client encounters secured by the student under the guidance of a teacher. Thursday evening at 7 pm eastern. Some Saturdays at 11 am eastern.
Books
Books are NOT included
in the tuition and must be bought
separately. These books are available on amazon.
1. Ayurveda and the Feminine by Monica B Groover
2. Essential Guide to Ayurveda by Monica B Groover
3. Eat Taste Heal by Thomas Yarema MD
FEES
Application fees- $25 (payable separately)
Electronic Materials- $100 (payable separately)
ONLINE Tuition Fees- $865 if paid by four installments of $216 and 25 cents.
Or $775 if paid if paid in advance (a $90 discount)
Total- $900 if paid in advance OR $990 if paid by installments.
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Note: If you would like to attend an in-person workshop or mentorship, the cost is extra and not included in the above tuition. The student also need to pay for their travel, and lodging when traveling to attend our onsite workshop.
Payment Schedule
1 Students pay the Application fees when they register for the course.
2 The Electronic Materials can be paid within 3 weeks of the class starting or with the tuition fees.
These electronic materials include manuals, slideshows, handouts, notes but do not include books. You will receive the electronic materials only after these fees is paid via Google Drive or DROPBOX but never by email.
3 Tuition Fees are due 1 week before the course starts. The students can pay the tuition fees by 4 installments of $216.25 cents. Or, pay the full fees $900 in advance for a discount.
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SCHEDULE

Sundays at 9 AM Eastern- ZOOM
THURSDAYS at 7 PM Eastern ZOOM
optional in person mentorship on Presidents Day Weekend- Feb 15th and Feb 16th 2025

January 2025- April 2025
Please pay the first installment or a minimum of $25 registeration to secure your spot. Application form will be available on November 16, 2024.
Admissions FORM
Form
Pay application fees


Required Texts
*Emanual and Slideshows provided by school
*Essential Guide to Ayurveda-Monica B Groover
*Ayurveda and the Feminine- Monica B Groover
*Eat Taste Heal- Thomas Yarema MD