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Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Training

Embark on a journey of holistic wellness with our Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist program. Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, delves into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit with the world around us. Our unique 100-hour certification program blends yoga with ayurvedic principles, offering a comprehensive curriculum through on-demand lectures and classes. This program is divided into four sections covering philosophy, psychology, nutrition, and clinical applications.

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Kathryn Templeton

Hybrid Learning

Engage in 82 modules encompassing 100+ hours of study, practice, office hours, assessments, and final certification, ensuring a thorough and well-rounded learning experience. Qualifies for 100 Yoga Alliance CE Credits.

Private Study Group

Gain access to exclusive learning groups designed specifically for AYS students and graduates, offering dedicated support to help you understand and integrate course material into your teaching.

Unlimited Access

Enjoy lifetime access to the course, allowing you to study at your own pace and revisit materials anytime for continuous learning and growth.

Lowest Tuition Plus Practice Journal with Every Course ($89 value)

Become an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist!

This course is for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and healthcare practitioners

Embark on a journey of holistic wellness with our Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist program. Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, delves into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit with the world around us. Our unique 100-hour certification program blends yoga with ayurvedic principles, offering a comprehensive curriculum through on-demand lectures and classes. This program is divided into four sections covering philosophy, psychology, nutrition, and clinical applications.

In this training, you’ll master core concepts of modern ayurveda which are rooted in ancient wisdom. Discover how simple ayurvedic practices and routines can make way for profound transformation. Understand the role your personal constitution (dosha prakriti) plays in daily life. Find balance for yourself and students by honoring the natural rhythms of the seasons, life stages, and daily cycles.

As a Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, You’ll Gain the Skills to:

Design Ayurvedic Yoga Classes: Create and implement yoga sequences tailored to address specific dosha imbalances, enhancing physical and mental well-being.
Offer One-on-One Sessions: Incorporate ayurvedic practices into personalized sessions with your yoga clients to offer a holistic approach to their health.
Provide Ayurveda Education: Conduct introductory programs on ayurveda to educate clients and communities about its benefits and applications.
Develop Individual Treatment Plans: Create customized treatment plans for clients, integrating ayurvedic principles to meet their unique health needs.
Plan Seasonal Programs: Design seasonal ayurvedic cooking and cleansing programs to support clients in aligning with nature’s rhythms and maintaining balance throughout the year.

Program Benefits

By enrolling in this comprehensive ayurveda program, you will gain the skills to:

Design dosha-balancing asana sequences tailored for different seasons, times of day, and age groups.
Utilize ayurvedic recipes and food combinations to address imbalances and enhance health and vitality.
Develop personalized lifestyle plans based on individual needs and goals.
Offer one-on-one ayurvedic consultations with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle.
Teach ayurvedic wellness principles confidently in the classroom.
Integrate ayurvedic diet and lifestyle principles to support and enhance yoga practices.

Course Topics

The Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training covers the following areas:

Cultivating prana (life force) and ojas (vitality) to regulate agni (digestive fire) for optimal health.
An in-depth exploration of doshas (constitutions), gunas (psychological tendencies), vayus (movements of prana), and koshas (layers of being).
Teaching asana and pranayama techniques to skillfully balance dosha .
The overlapping theory and application of yoga and ayurveda..
Identifying and addressing vikriti (imbalances) using asana, pranayama, deep relaxation, meditation, lifestyle, and diet.

Continue your education today to become a Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and offer the transformative tools of yoga and ayurveda to you students.

Kathryn Templeton, MA, RDT/ MT/LPC, E-500 RYT, C-IAYT, NAMA-CAP

Ayurvedic practitioner Kathryn Templeton has devoted her life to the health of others. A psychotherapist for 30 years, Kathryn is a master teacher in the field of drama therapy and continues to work both clinically and as an educator specializing in the treatment of individuals with anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. As a C-IAYT, NAMA-BC board certified registered ayurvedic practitioner and senior ParaYoga teacher, Kathryn has worked to develop specialized treatments integrating the principles of yoga, ayurveda, and clinical psychology. Kathryn is a faculty member at the Himalayan Institute and the founder of the Himalayan Institute Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist program (HIAYS), Torchbearer Mentorship program, AYS Grad School, and The Three Wisdom Traditions: Integrating Yoga, Ayurveda, and Psychology (3WT). She is an adjunct professor of human development and general psychology, a contributing writer and educator for Yoga International, and a Banyan Botanicals ambassador.

FAQs

Who is this course for?

This training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, mental health and healthcare professionals as well as dedication and curious yoga students.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take this training?

You do not need to be a yoga teacher to participate in this training, but you do need to be a yoga teacher to receive final certification from Kathryn Templeton. If you complete your 200hr Yoga Teacher Training after completing this course, you will still be able to collect your Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification.

Can I get CEUs for Yoga Alliance?

Yes, currently Yoga Alliance is accepting all continuing education completed online. This includes both contact and non-contact hours. In order to receive continuing education hours for the training, you will need to complete all sessions. This course qualifies for 100 credits.

Is there required reading?

Students are required to read the Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume One: Fundamental Principles by Dr. Vasant Lad and Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by David Frawley. It is also suggested you read Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema.

Where can I find the required reading books?

You can find these books at most major book distributors including: Amazon, Thrift Books, and more.

I’ve already taken some of the AYS program, can I complete my training here?

Yes! However you will be required to complete all sessions and assessments in the online training regardless of which you had completed in person or online previously.

What is the breakdown of the course hours?