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:
25 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)

Course Dates:
March 24-June 2

Course Delivery Method Live (On Line)

Course Description
This foundational module is designed for students to deepen their knowledge of the classical science of Āyurvedic herbology through the lens of Dravya Guṇa Vijñāna — the systematic study of substances (dravya), their qualities (guṇa), and their actions (karma). Students will broaden their understanding of how and herbs and formulas produce their specific and dynamic medicinal effects.The course begins with the Rasādi Pañcakam — the fivefold pharmacodynamic profile of any substance — covering rasa (taste), vīrya (potency), vipāka (post-digestive effect), guṇa (qualities), and prabhāva (special action). Students will learn to apply this framework to both classical and customized formulas, developing the discernment needed for effective clinical decision-making and herbal selection.From this foundation, the module moves into applied Āyurvedic pharmacology: the five classical preparation methods (Pañca Vidha Kaṣāya Kalpanā), additional preparation forms including s iddha ghṛtams (medicated ghees), tailams (medicated oils), and fermented preparations, routes of administration, and the role of anupāna (carrier substances) and yogavāhī (catalytic agents) in enhancing therapeutic outcomes.Participants will take a deep dive into two major clinical categories — agni dīpana/pācana (digestive stimulants) and virechana/vibandaghna (purgatives and laxatives) — with in-depth study of individual traditional herbs and key classical formulations alongside their Western herbal correlates.Building on this materia medica, students will be introduced to the art and logic of herbal formulation — exploring how individual herbs are skillfully combined into highly individualized custom formulations. Students will examine traditional cūrṇas and compound preparations and begin developing their own capacity to think formulaically rather than herb by herb.Upon completion, students will be able to more effectively: identify and apply the Rasādi Pañcakam to a broader array of herbs and substances; select appropriate preparation methods and vehicles for clinical use; understand key digestive and eliminative herbs, their profiles, indications, and contraindications; apply foundational formulation principles to clinical practice; and develop Chikitsā (treatment plans) that thoughtfully integrate herbs, diet, and lifestyle.

Course Objective:
Upon successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:Define and explain the three pillars of Dravya Guṇa Vijñāna: Dravya (substance), Guṇa (qualities), and Karma (actions)Describe the Rasādi Pañcakam — the fivefold pharmacodynamic profile — including Rasa, Vīrya, Vipāka, Guṇa, and PrabhāvaIdentify and differentiate the six Rasas (tastes) and their associated Mahābhūta compositions and doshic effectsExplain the two primary and eightfold classifications of Vīrya (potency)Describe the three types of Vipāka (post-digestive effect) and their long-term metabolic significanceApply the 20 Guṇas and their opposites to understand a substance's physiological behaviorUnderstand Prabhāva as a unique therapeutic action that operates beyond rasa, vīrya, and vipākaIdentify and explain the three classical origins of Dravya: Jaṅgama, Vanaspatika, and PārthivaClassify substances by anatomical part used: mūla, patra, puṣpa, phala, bīja, and stemRecognize the five classical Āyurvedic preparations (Pañca Vidha Kaṣāya Kalpanā): Svarasa, Kalka, Kvātha, Hima, and PhāṇṭaIdentify key additional preparation forms including Āsava/Ariṣṭa, Cūrṇa, Vaṭī/Baṭī/Gulikā, Siddha Ghṛta, Siddha Taila, Bhasma, and PiṣṭīExplain routes of administration including oral, nasal, enema, topical, localized topical, smoking, ear filling, and eye preparationsDescribe the roles of Anupāna (vehicle) and Yogavāhī (catalytic carrier) with clinical examplesIdentify common Agni Dīpana herbs and their key properties: Ginger, Citrāka, Mustā, Fennel, and PippalīIdentify common Virecana and Vibandhaghna herbs: Triphalā, Eraṇḍa Taila, Bhūmi Āmalakī, Niśotha, Sennā, and ĀragvadhaCompare Āyurvedic and Western laxative approaches by mechanism: bulk-forming, stimulant, emollient, and demulcentApply the guiding principle of "for who, when, and how much" in herbal administration.

Registration:
https://bluelotusayurveda.com

Provider Name: Vishnu Dass
Provider Bio: 
Ayurvedic Doctor, herbalist, educator & author. 25+ years clinical experience. Founder, Blue Lotus Ayurveda, Asheville NC. Faculty, Ayurvedic Institute. Author, Ayurvedic Herbology East & West.

PACE Credit:
35 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
12 credits TIS (Topics in Sister Sciences)

Course Dates:
May 12, 2026 - May 19, 2026

Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)

Course Description
Marma (acupressure) points are energy pathways for profoundly healing the body, mind and consciousness.Through extensive hands on practice students will become acquainted with 117 vital energy points (marma) and understand their relationship with the organs, tissues and channels. Learn the connections between the marma points in your body and your organ health and body functionality. Learn about the basic principles of Ayurveda, as well as how to analyze the tongue, hands, and face. You will practice on yourself and others to understand the various types of constitutions and how to use different methods of analysis. Practice and learn a detailed dinacharya (daily routine) as well as aromatherapy for relaxation and healing. Practice Sivananda yoga with an Ayurvedic emphasis.Marma therapy is easily incorporated into bodywork and healing arts therapy.

Course Objective:
Basic principles of Ayurveda. Knowledge of marma points - their location and functions. Practical applications of marma chikitsa(treatment). Daily routine (dinacharya), essential oils and aromatherapy.

Registration:
sivanandabahamas.org/course/ayurveda-marma-therapy-course-may-2026/

Provider Name: Denise Chapman (Vidya) Mary Ann Johnson (Isvari)
Provider Bio: 
Denise Chapman(Vidya) is a certified Sivananda Yoga Instructor since 2003, Ayurvedic Practitioner(CAP NAMA),licensed massage therapist, panchakarma therapist and a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad’s Ayurvedic Institute.  She is passionate about integrating Vedic sciences, teaching yoga, and sharing Ayurveda for well-being.  She is the director of Ayurveda Studies at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY.

 Mary Ann Johnson (Isvari) has been a sincere and dedicated practitioner of Ayurveda and yoga for more than 20 years.  She is an advanced Sivananda Yoga Teacher and a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad’s Ayurvedic Institute where she is on the faculty.  Isvari travels internationally, lecturing, consulting, and facilitating panchkarma purification programs.  She is the director the Ayurveda at the Sivananda Yoga Ranch.

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

Course Dates:
May 26, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)

Course Description:
Join in a special group for a deep dive into the Ayurvedic postpartum healing techniques. Referred to as the “sacred window” in ancient texts, this is a crucial time in a woman and newborn’s life. Learning tools for supporting women during this time is a great gift to yourself, your family and your community. You will learn how to cook deeply nourishing meals, herbal tonics and infusions. You will learn how to give pelvic steams for postpartum, bind the belly and Marma massage techniques to support deep and lasting healing. You spend 5 days with an intimate cohort, laughing, sharing, learning and healing together. You will learn business tools to offer this to your community and continue to lean and share in the mentorship cohort. Each day is filled with hands on learning techniques to support a new mother and family. You’ll learn Marma therapy for early postpartum healing, belly binding and pelvic steaming for postpartum. We have a hands on cooking day to learn traditional Ayurvedic recipes for postpartum healing. You’ll be served fresh herbal teas and elixirs daily throughout the course to sample and experience the different herbal energetic and effects.

Course Objective:
Gain a deep understanding of the Ayurvedic perspective of healing during postpartum- learn restorative touch techniques including Marma points to support healing- during our cooking day in the kitchen, students will have hands on experience learning how to make nourishing ayurvedic recipes for postpartum healing (ghee, almond milk, kitchari, herbal infusions, herbal ladhus and more)- experience hands-on and learn how to apply abdominal lepana (belly plaster) to encourage healing- experience receiving and facilitating a pelvic steam for postpartum healing

Registration:
https://www.pilarswellnesscollective.com/ayurvedic-postpartum-doula-training

Provider Name: Pilar Chandler, AD
Provider Bio: 
Pilar is the founder and lead practitioner of Pilar’s Wellness Collective. A single mom, village Auntie, cultural midwife, artist and activist, throughout her career she has brought innovative healing strategies and integrative modalities while serving as a practitioner and teacher throughout Southern California for over two decades. She founded Indigo Healing in 2001, infusing therapeutic bodywork with shamanic healing where she developed a subtle body / energy work technique; Shri Prana. In 2004 she formed Gaia Girls, a Goddess / Earth Based Spirituality after-school program for girls that connected childhood creativity with ritual, mystery and the turning of the seasons. Weaving her love and knowledge of Ayurveda with herbal healing and massage therapy, she founded Shri Veda Wellness in 2009. She has been a speaker and presenter around the U.S. and internationally and has developed courses in various topics such as Pelvic Steaming, Breast Care, and Herbal Healing for Women, and Ayurvedic Prenatal and Doula Care. A desire to share herbal formulas beyond in-person consultations came in 2017, when she created Shri Alchemy, an organic herbal line of teas, elixirs and body care products. Wanting to offer more to the community the idea of The Collective was born and a new home in 2020 was created; a place where other gifted practitioners could practice in a collaborative setting and share their healing knowledge, housed within Orange County’s only organic herbal apothecary. In 2023 she was awarded board certified Doctor of Ayurveda by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for her years of clinical practice, research and study.

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.

PACE Credit:
18 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
22 credits TIS (Topics in Sister Sciences)
20 TIW (Topics in Wellness)

Course Dates:
June 25, 2026 - June 29, 2026

Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)

Course Description
ĀyurSoul® Ayurvedic Meditation & Prāṇāyāma Facilitator Training is a 60-hour continuing education program designed for Ayurvedic Professionals, Ayurvedic Health Counselors, and integrative wellness practitioners seeking advanced competency in meditation and prāṇāyāma within a classical Ayurvedic framework. Rooted in the wisdom of the Upanishads, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, this training integrates elemental theory (pañca mahābhūta), doṣic assessment (prakṛti and vikṛti), the five vāyus, and the kosha model to support constitutionally appropriate meditation and breath prescription. Participants are trained to assess respiratory patterns, nervous system presentation, and constitutional tendencies in order to design and facilitate individualized and group-based sessions. The curriculum includes both classical prāṇāyāma techniques (e.g., Nāḍī Śodhana, Anulom Vilom, Bhrāmarī, Kapālabhāti, ratio breathing) and elemental meditation methodologies progressing through dhāraṇā (concentration), dhyāna (meditation), and non-dual awareness practices.The program further integrates evidence-informed respiratory physiology, including gas exchange principles, oxygen–hemoglobin dynamics, CO₂ tolerance, and diaphragmatic mechanics. Participants examine the role of breath in autonomic regulation, stress response modulation, and polyvagal-informed trauma-sensitive facilitation. Contraindications, scope of practice, and ethical referral standards are emphasized to ensure safe application within professional boundaries. Learning objectives include: Applying Ayurvedic elemental and doṣic theory to meditation and prāṇāyāma prescription. Assessing prakṛti/vikṛti and respiratory presentation to select appropriate techniques. Demonstrating competency in classical prāṇāyāma instruction and ratio progressionIntegrating kosha and vāyu models into session designFacilitating trauma-informed meditation and breathwork within scope of practice. The course consists of online theoretical modules and supervised live practicum hours, including case-based application, sequencing development, and assessed teaching demonstrations.ĀyurSoul™ strengthens the practitioner’s ability to integrate meditation and prāṇāyāma as clinically relevant tools within Ayurvedic consultation, lifestyle counselling, and holistic health practice. This program deepens classical understanding while equipping professionals with practical, physiology-informed skills suitable for contemporary clinical and wellness settings.

Course Objective:
Core Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of the ĀyurSoul™ Vedic Meditation & Prāṇāyāma Facilitator Training, participants will be able to:1. Conduct Ayurvedic Breath & Meditation AssessmentsEvaluate an individual’s prakṛti and vikṛti alongside observable respiratory patterns to design constitutionally appropriate meditation and prāṇāyāma sequences, including elemental and doṣa-based therapeutic applications.2. Facilitate Professional Meditation & Prāṇāyāma SessionsLead structured one-on-one and group meditation and prāṇāyāma sessions using clear instructional language, appropriate pacing, and effective facilitation techniques that support participant engagement and safety.3. Apply Classical Yogic and Ayurvedic PracticesIntegrate a range of traditional practices - including classical prāṇāyāma techniques (e.g., Nāḍī Śodhana, Bhrāmarī), mantra, mudra, and kośa-based meditation frameworks—to support restoration of balance within the mind-body system.4. Implement Safety, Ethics, and Trauma-Informed FacilitationApply safety screening, contraindication awareness, and trauma-informed facilitation principles informed by respiratory physiology, stress response science, and ethical scope of practice guidelines.

Registration:
https://www.ayurvedaalchemist.com.au/courses/%C4%80yurSoul

Provider Name: Jasmine Grace
Provider Bio: 
Jasmine Astra-elle Grace & Harmony Robinson-Stagg - Learn more here https://www.ayurvedaalchemist.com.au/pages/book-now

PACE Credit:
10 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
4 TIW (Topics in Wellness)

Course Dates:
July 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026

Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)

Course Description
This is an immersive weekend devoted to remembering your relationship with the natural world and experiencing the five great elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—as profound sources of healing. Through hands-on experiences, contemplative practices, and embodied learning, you’ll reconnect with the living landscape around you and bring this wisdom back to your families, communities, students, and clients.

Course Objective:
Connection to Land and the Five Great Elements as Medicine- as a way to then lead clients and community in nature based meditation practicesLavender Distillation as a way to understand the medicinal constituents of plants- this also empowers one to understand the relationship between dhatu formation/nutrition through observation of plants becoming hydrosol and essential oils. Students leave with product information to then share with future clients on medicinal benefits of lavender hydrosol, plant and essential oil. Foraging Wild Plants as a way to learn the to identify and medicinal uses of local wild plants of New England - student will leave with a basic understanding of plant ID as a way to forage wild food/medicines for self and future clients/community.Weave a small, functional berry basket: Ideal for foraging berries, nuts, and mushrooms- sattva boosting practice, connection with ancestral skills, creating a tool for wild foraging.

Registration:
https://kripalu.org/experiences/pace-land-medicine?sku=18445026

Provider Name: Erin Casperson, Katie Hagel, Hannah Morano
Provider Bio: 
https://kripalu.org/experiences/pace-land-medicine?sku=18445026