Ayurveda Practitioner Program

Let us support your path to becoming a highly skilled Ayurvedic Practitioner. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders in Ayurvedic medicine.

At The Mahatma School of Ayurveda, we believe that immersive, in-person study at this level offers a more profound, effective, and transformational learning experience. Our curriculum is rooted in the intellectual, clinical, and spiritual foundations of Ayurveda.

WE REMAIN IN DHARMA BY CONTINUING TO UPHOLD AND SPREAD THE TEACHINGS OF DR. VASANT LAD IN A PURE, AUTHENTIC AND TRUSTHWORTY WAY

We invite you to join our in-person and live streamed Ayurvedic Practitioner Program—an advanced 900-hour training designed for certified Ayurvedic Health Counselors who are ready to deepen their clinical scope and expertise.

This program is ideal for those seeking to expand their skills in:

  • Ayurvedic clinical assessments and treatment protocols

  • Ayurvedic pathology and diagnosis

  • Herbal medicine formulation

  • In-depth Ayurvedic and Western anatomy and physiology

    Our program is actively working toward recognition by the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC) and will prepare you to sit for the Ayurveda Practitioner Certification Exam through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB).

Program Highlights

  • Small, intimate cohort of committed students

  • Personalized attention and deep student-teacher engagement

  • Heart-centered teachers who care about your journey

  • Training takes place in a thriving Panchakarma clinic

  • Curriculum aligned with AAC standards

  • Faculty includes experienced Ayurvedic Practitioners and Doctors, Western-trained MDs, and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Core Curriculum

  • Advanced Ayurvedic diagnostic methods

  • Clinical herbology and custom formulation

  • Panchakarma and Rasayana therapy

  • Advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathology

  • Vedic astrology for clinical application

  • Disease management by body system (digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, nervous, reproductive, etc.)

  • Pediatric and geriatric care

  • ENT care

  • Advanced study of classical Ayurvedic texts

  • Supervised clinical internships

  • Advanced yoga, meditation, and pranayama

  • Hands-on herbal medicine making

  • Advanced pulse assessment

PROGRAM DETAILS 

Start Date: October 2026
Length: 18 months
Total Hours: 900
Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont
Tuition: $14,995 (Payment plans available for a fee; VSAC grants accepted for Vermont residents)

Format:

  • 8 weekends in person - Friday 3-7pm, Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm

  • 6 winter weekends on Zoom - Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm

  • 1 weekend elective - Friday 5-7pm, Saturday/Sunday 9am - 4pm

    • Shirodhara Training

    • Netra, Hrid, and Kati Basti Training 

    • Abhyanga Training

    • Marma Training

    • Postpartum Doula for an additional cost (Monday-Friday)

  • 4 weeklong - M-F, 9am-4pm

  • Virtual Zoom class 2-3 Wednesdays a month from 4-6pm 

  • Sadhana every other Friday, 7-8am

Prerequisites

Transfer Students

Students who have completed their Ayurveda Health Counselor certification, or equivalent at another Ayurveda program are welcome to our AP program. Applicants are required to follow the admission process below.

Admission Process

1. Submit an online application

2. Wait to hear back from Admissions if you are accepted

3. If you are a transfer student please set up a phone interview with Program Director and send transcripts from AHC school

4. Make a payment to reserve your space 

Attendance and Participation Requirement

Students are expected to attend all sessions unless excused by our Program Director. Arriving late, leaving early and/or missing a class more than 10 times during the school year may result in not receiving a certificate of completion.  Additional assignments may be required to ensure you pass the class and this will be at an additional cost.  All assignments must be handed in no later than 2 months after graduation.  If a student fails to do so and would like a certificate of completion, this will be at an additional cost. 

PAYMENT PLANS

Pay in Full $14,995 

3 Payments Plan $500 cost $5165 automatically billed every 5 months

5 Payments Plan $700 cost $3,139 automatically billed every 3 months

10 Payments Plan $900 cost $1589 automatically billed monthly

PAYMENTS MUST BE IN FULL BEFORE THE START OF THE PROGRAM, PAYMENT PLANS WILL BE ADJUSTED TO MEET THIS BASED ON TIMING OF SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE.