PACE Credit:
2 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)

Course Dates:
On Demand

Course Delivery Method On Demand

Course Description
This course is a comprehensive guide to understanding vaccines and vaccine reactions through both modern medical science and traditional Ayurvedic principles, created and hosted by Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD - a board-certified physician with extensive training in Ayurvedic medicine. The course subtitle, "Carefully Considered Contemporary Care" reflects the thoughtful integration of ancient toxicological wisdom (Agada Tantra) with current vaccine science. Ayurvedic medicine has employed principles of immunization for centuries, recognizing that the best antidotes to many infectious agents often derive from the agents themselves, applied through careful dosing and constitutional consideration. Dr. Matt's intention for this course is to provide healthcare practitioners, parents, and individuals with balanced, evidence-based tools for navigating vaccine decisions while honoring both scientific rigor and traditional healing wisdom. Rather than advocating for or against vaccination, the course emphasizes informed consent, individualized assessment, and the prevention and treatment of adverse reactions through Ayurvedic approaches. This course offers valuable knowledge for anyone seeking to understand vaccine reactions through the lens of traditional medicine, healthcare professionals interested in integrative approaches to immunization support, and individuals wanting to make informed decisions about vaccination while having practical tools for supporting their body's natural resilience and healing capacity.

Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course, participants will gain: understanding of vaccine science and production methods; familiarity with Ayurvedic assessment tools for identifying reaction patterns; comprehensive prevention and treatment protocols using nutrition and lifestyle medicine; proficiency in traditional Ayurvedic practices like pranayama and herbal medicine for immune support; and a framework for making individualized immunization decisions based on personal constitution and informed consent. Through detailed video lectures, case studies, and practical guidance, you'll discover: Scientific foundations in vaccination history, development, and mechanisms; assessment tools for identifying and understanding vaccine reactions; Ayurvedic principles applied to immune system support and toxicology; prevention strategies using nutrition, lifestyle, and traditional practices; treatment approaches for managing mild to severe vaccine reactions; and decision-making frameworks for informed consent and individualized care.

Registration:
https://www.thebuddhasmedicine.com/offerings-events/courses/vaccines

Provider Name Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD
Provider Bio: 
Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM - Triple board-certified Ayurvedic physician bridging ancient wisdom with modern medicine. 15+ years integrative practice experience.

PACE Credit:
3 credits TIS (Topics in Sister Sciences)
13 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)

Course Dates:
February 5, 2026 - February 8, 2026

Course Delivery Method: Live (In Person)

Course Description
Fill your Ayurvedic cup with this four-day festival packed with high-level Ayurvedic workshops, Ayurvedic connections, and sattvic fun!We’re gathering the Ayurvedic community in the “pueblo mágico” or magic town of Malinalco, Mexico; a land rich with Aztec history and its own traditional natural medicine wisdom and herbal apothecary, where tulsi and gotu kola grow in abundance.Connect with some of your favorite (or soon-to-be new favorite!) Ayurvedic doctors: Manjusha Vinjamury, Prasad Vinjamury, Jayagopal Parla, and Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, who will be sharing their decades of knowledge in a packed lineup of Ayurvedic workshops.This is a fantastic opportunity to make connections and create community with your fellow Ayurvedic colleagues, classmates, and others who follow this way of living. In this niche and tiny industry of Ayurveda, it can get a little lonely and isolating, which is why we want to bring us all together for an event that’s not only educational, but fun!Pack your bag and get ready to marinate in Ayurveda in a traditional Mexican town that you’re going to adore!

Course Objective:
Understand and implement the proper techniques for pregnancy and baby massage- Identify Ayurvedic herbs in person and know their unique applications- Gain insight into guiding clients through spiritual treatment- Understand usages and application of classical Ayurvedic formulations

Registration:
https://www.trueayurveda.com/retreats/ayurvedafest-mexico-2026

Provider Name/Bio:

Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda), DACM, MPH
Dr. Prasad has over thirty years of clinical experience in integrating Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and western diagnostic methods to evaluate, assess, and manage patients. He is a Professor at Southern California University of Health and Sciences in California, teaching both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Dr. Prasad graduated from the University of Kerala, India earning a Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda degree. He then received his Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences, his Master of PublicHealth degree from Cal State Fullerton, and the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science. Dr. Prasad is also deeply involved in clinical research in complementary and integrative medicine. He has been a Principal Investigator of studies on Fibromyalgia, Hypertension, Insomnia, Cancer and Osteoporosis.
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Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, L.Ac, CMT, Ph.D.
Dr. Anu is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, licensed acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and Professor and Program Director of Ayurvedic Medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Her many contributions to the eld of complementary and alternative medicine include extensive travel to propagate Ayurveda worldwide, numerous research presentations at national and international conferences, frequent publication in various peer-reviewed research journals, and regular participation as a peer reviewer at conferences as well as journals. She currently serves on the Research Working Group of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health and is Co-Principal Investigator for an NIH-funded research study. She has received a number of awards for her work on Ayurveda and complementary and alternative medicine.
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Manjusha Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda)
Dr. Manjusha is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Licensed Acupuncturist with more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience both in India and in the U.S. She is the founder and director of Acuveda Holistic Health Center in La Mirada, CA, where she helps her patients through both Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Prior to moving to the US, she was a professor and head of the department of Kaya Chikitsa at Goa Ayurvedic Medical College. Dr. Manjusha is a pancha karma expert, and has been teaching both pancha karma and Sanskrit for over a decade at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in California. She’s the author of the Ayurvedic Terminology Pocketbook for Students, a go-to manual for all Ayurvedic students with the most common Sanskrit terms in Ayurveda and their translations.
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Vaidya Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, Masters in Ayurveda, CMT, MAOM
Dr. Jay is a world-renowned speaker, professor of Ayurvedic medicine and a NAMA registered practitioner with more than 23 years of experience in Ayurvedic practice and teaching. He is a professor of Ayurvedic medicine at American University of Complementary Medicine in Beverly Hills and a visiting faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences in California and Japan School of Ayurveda in Tokyo. Dr. Jay is an herb expert and co-founder of the Ayurvedic herb company Athreya. He’s a master “Ayurvedacizing” western foods, herbs, and lifestyle for the western world, making Ayurveda accessible for all. In his podcast “Wellness Through Ayurveda”, Dr. Jay dissects cuisines from around the world through the lens of Ayurveda for a fascinating discovery of Ayurvedic principles in non-Indian cultures.
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Rosemary Atri
ROSEMARY ATRI is an educator and therapist with over 20 years of experience. In addition to her extensive background in yoga, she has studied the Fascia System, Chinese Medicine, and BodyMind Movement, among others. Her main goal as a teacher is to motivate practitioners to nd a creative and ever-evolving path in yoga. Rosemary will be leading our morning yoga classes. She will both guide our students through yoga and layer in an educational component on pranayama
and vagus nerve regulation, yoga for balancing the doshas, and asanas and the lymphatic system.
https://www.instagram.com/rosemaryatri/

PACE Credit:
5 credits TIS (Topics in Sister Sciences)
50 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
5 credits TIW (Topics in Wellness)

Course Dates:
May 27, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)

Course Description
This Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ training focuses on the ancient healing art of Abhyanga. It includes a 20-hour online training and a 5-day live, hands-on practicum. Rooted in lineage, precision, and Marma touch, this 60-hour training empowers you to bring Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic warm oil massage, into your hands, your practice, and your service to others. Whether performed solo or in the traditional synchronized two-therapist style, Abhyanga stands as a powerful, stand-alone healing therapy that enriches any bodywork or healing practice.

Course Objective:
Participants will learn the essential historical context, theoretical foundations, and core principles of Abhyanga during the online portion of the training, gaining a deep understanding of this classical Ayurvedic oil therapy. In the 5-day hands-on practicum, students will both give and receive the nourishing warm-oil massage, developing refined touch, proper body mechanics, and confidence in delivering a complete 1-hour (or longer) Abhyanga treatment sequence. They will also learn the art of preparing herbalized oils, the basics of marma therapy as applied within Abhyanga, and the subtle awareness needed to work with prana, set-up and flow of Abhyanga treatment, and how to personalize a session for the clients needs. Through guided practice and skilled supervision, participants will embody the therapeutic presence and fluidity essential to authentic Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™. By the end of the training, students will be equipped to offer a beautiful, grounded, and professionally structured Abhyanga session. Some States require additional licensing to touch, regulations and scope of practice will be discussed with each participant.

Registration:
https://www.maharaniacademy.com

Provider Name Corinna Maharani
Provider Bio: 
Corinna Maharani is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner, PanchaKarma expert, and visionary educator with over 35 years of experience teaching and practicing Ayurveda in the USA and Germany. A graduate of one of the first Ayurveda programs at Maharishi International University in 1989, Corinna has devoted her life to advancing the wisdom of Ayurveda.

During her studies, Corinna met her lifelong teacher, Vaidya R.K. Mishra, one of the most brilliant minds in Ayurveda, whose lineage of healers spans 126 generations. Deeply rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) tradition, Corinna brings this living knowledge into her practice, passionately sharing Ayurveda’s ancient principles in a way that resonates with modern lifestyles.

In 2000, Corinna established Maharani Ayurveda, her thriving clinic in Santa Barbara, California, where she offers comprehensive Ayurvedic consultations, authentic PanchaKarma therapies, retreats, and specialized Ayurvedic treatments. Her work combines a mastery of classical Ayurveda with innovative approaches, reflecting her dedication to restoring balance and vitality to her clients.

Corinna is also the founder and director of the Maharani Academy, an internationally recognized school offering a 300-hour certification program in Ayurvedic Bodywork and PanchaKarma techniques. Since 2018, the Academy has trained students worldwide through online and inperson programs, earning recognition as a gold-standard program by NAMA and an AABCapproved school.

Her influence extends beyond her clinic and academy. For over 15 years, Corinna served as the PanchaKarma Director at Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga School in Wisconsin, where she developed the curriculum, co-authored training manuals, and mentored aspiring PanchaKarma technicians. She has also worked as Spa Director at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in Palo Alto, overseeing operations and training therapists. Corinna is a published writer, speaker, and herbalist, known for her compassionate approach and extensive expertise. She has collaborated globally to promote the Ayurvedic vision, including creating signature treatments implemented by sister spas. Her goal is to deepen understanding of Ayurveda as a holistic science and empower others to apply its timeless wisdom to modern health challenges.