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MASTER FOUNDATIONS
OF ĀYURVEDIC MEDICINE
Gain knowledge and skills for clinical practice in the
Svastha Āchārya (SA) Certificate Program.

SVASTHA ĀCHĀRYA (SA)
ĀYURVEDIC HEALTH COACH
What is a Svastha Āchārya, and why is it different?
ROOT CAUSE RESOLUTION
TARGETED DIET & LIFESTYLE CORRECTIONS
617 hours (28 credits), 12 months
The Svastha Āchārya (Āyurvedic Health Coach) Certificate Program is an accelerated, career-focused program to practice Āyurvedic Medicine internationally. The SA Program is for students who intend to practice Āyurveda professionally in a clinical setting or continue with advanced, professional training.
Learn extensive core principles of Āyurvedic Medicine and their application methods for multicultural environments. Develop assessment skills to identify risk factors, individual constitution, deviation, external and internal factors that impact holistic health. Perform root cause analysis for individuals, confirm with scientific testing methods and correct deviations using diet, lifestyle, targeted single herbal protocols and self-care treatments.
Read key portions of four, major classical Āyurvedic medical texts and correlate knowledge with current scientific developments. Students review the Charaka Saṁhitā, Suśhruta Saṁhitā, Aṣhṭāṅga Hṛdaya and Bhāva Prakāśha in detail, well beyond any other Āyurvedic programs outside of India.
Graduates work independently and collaboratively to identify appropriate clients, assess and quantify health, identify potential causative factors, create a custom health improvement plan and follow-up with patients and clients to maximize positive results.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SA PROGRAM
Review minimum and preferred requirements, plus pre-requisites
STEP ONE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WHEN: Confirm by May
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Minimum requirements
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Be 18 years of age or older by August 15th.
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Provide a true, electronic copy of government-issued photo identification.
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Provide a true, electronic copy of completion of high school, GED, equivalent or higher.
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Preferred candidates
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Bachelor's of science or higher
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Background in medicine, nursing, healthcare, science, technology or similar
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Multi lingual
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Relevant professional experience
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Skills in critical thinking, logic and complex problem-solving
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Aptitude for study, memorization, focused attention and consistent self-discipline
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Online Participation
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Gmail address, or compatible email account
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High-speed internet
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Minimum 13" screen
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Headset and microphone
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Equipment that supports real-time audio and video
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Gmail, Meet, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets
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Comfortable with online learning and technology
STEP TWO
PRE-REQUISITES
WHEN: Complete by August
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FOR 2022 - 2023
Prerequisites, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Clinical Term
PRE-REQUISITES
HUMAN A&P, AYU-100, ESSENTIAL SANSKRIT
WHEN: Complete by August 15th
Preparatory Study
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Start early
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Complete by August 15th
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College-level Human Anatomy & Physiology, I and II
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30 hours of Essential Sanskrit, in three workshops, additional study
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30 hours of AYU-100 (Introduction to professional Āyurveda), additional study
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Watch lectures, read, attend live class, complete homework and exams
Optional early start
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Students who enroll early can access all recorded lectures and begin studying.
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Highly recommended for all students who want to complete the program successfully on time
ORIENTATION
ONLINE CLASSROOM & RESOURCES
WHEN: August, third week
Welcome and Orientation
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Wednesday August 24th, 2022 at regular class time
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With Dr. Jessica Vellela, BAMS
SEMESTERS ONE & TWO
ACADEMIC TRAINING
WHEN: Sept to Dec 2022 (SEM1), Jan to Apr 2023 (SEM2)
Semester Format
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15 weeks per semester
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Each week
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6 hours recorded lecture
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50-minute Mentoring Session with Katerina Nestorovska, SA
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Monday or Tuesday
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Morning or evening, recurring schedule
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120-minute Live Class with Dr. Jessica Vellela, BAMS
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Wednesdays
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US Eastern, 10am to 12pm
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US Central, 9am to 11am
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US Mountain, 8am to 10am
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US Pacific, 7am to 9am
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Semester One Timeline
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Monday, August 29th to Saturday, December 10th, 2022
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Midterms, Sunday, October 16th to Saturday, October 23rd, 2022
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Finals, Sunday, December 4th to Saturday, December 10th, 2022
Semester Two Timeline
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Monday, January 2nd to Saturday, April 15th, 2023
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Midterms, Sunday, February 12nd to Saturday, February 18th, 2023
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Finals, Sunday April 9th to Saturday, April 15th, 2023
CLINICAL TERM
SUPERVISED CLINICAL TRAINING
WHEN: Apr to Jun 2023
Clinical Term, Internship
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10 weeks total
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27+ hours/week
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Monday, April 17th to Friday, June 23rd, 2023
First week: Clinical Orientation
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Monday, April 17th to Friday, April 21st, 2023
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One hour mentoring at regular time
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Two hour class at regular class time
Second week: Intake Sessions
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Monday, April 24th to Friday, April 28th, 2023
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Live class, 6 - 7 hours daily, with breaks
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Class schedules will be announced during Spring 2023
Third week to end: Clinical Practice
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Monday, May 1st to Friday, June 23rd, 2023
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27+ hours per week
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Flexible schedules for SA client sessions, documentation, research
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Live class, twice per week for case presentations
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Wednesdays and Fridays, at regular class time
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CURRICULUM
ACADEMIC & CLINICAL
345 hours of academic instruction, 272 hours of clinical training
ACADEMIC, PRE-REQUISITES, 60 HOURS
SANSKRIT & AYU-100
ACADEMIC, SEMESTER ONE, 135 HOURS
FOUNDATIONS OF ĀYURVEDA
AYU-110
Prof Āyurveda for the SA
15 hours, 1.0 credits
Ethics, legalities and professional practice

AYU-111
Sanskrit for the SA
15 hours, 1.0 credits
Śhloka analysis and memorization

AYU-120
Core principles (Siddhānta)
30 hours, 2.0 credits
Core principles of Āyurvedic medicine

AYU-121
The human body (Śhārīra)
30 hours, 2.0 credits
Fundamentals of Āyurvedic anatomy

AYU-122
Holistic living (Svastha vṛtta)
30 hours, 2.0 credits
Comprehensive principles of healthy living

ACADEMIC, SEMESTER TWO, 150 HOURS
FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL ĀYURVEDA
AYU-130
Therapeutic management
45 hours, 3.0 credits
Foundations of pathology and therapeutics

AYU-131
Classical study I
45 hours, 3.0 credits
Review of four, key Āyurvedic medical texts

AYU-132
Clinical Āyurveda for the SA
45 hours, 3.0 credits
Principles of management, 15 primary pathologies

CLINICAL TERM, 272+ HOURS
SUPERVISED PRACTICE, ĀYURVEDIC MEDICINE
AYU-150
Supervised clinical intakes
30 hours (lab), 1.0 credit
Preparation, presentation, intake, review

AYU-151
SA clinical presentations
34 hours (lab), 1.0 credit
Presentation, discussion, feedback

AYU-152
SA clinical practice
208 hours (internship), 4.5 credits
Sessions, documentation, research

INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTION & MENTORING
Exceptional academic and clinical instruction and one-on-one mentoring
PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR
ACADEMIC & CLINICAL INSTRUCTION

Vaidya (Dr.) Jessica Vellela, BAMS is the first American-born woman to become a Doctor of Āyurvedic medicine and practice independently in India. Since graduating at the top of her class in 2012, she has been working with patients, clients and students in 10+ countries.
Jessica teaches the principles of Āyurvedic medicine clearly and deeply to help students grasp the complexity of the full science.
She restructured the BAMS curriculum into an efficient, thorough and comprehensive training program starting at Level 1: SA.
PRIMARY MENTOR
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING

Katerina Nestorovska is a graduate of the Svastha Āchārya Program (2021). She holds double Bachelor degrees in Health Sciences (Homeopathy), along with a double major in Criminology and Psychology. Katerina has an extensive background in diagnostics, assessment and holistic counseling through allied healthcare practices.
Katerina provides students with highly personalized support in the rigorous training of the SA program. She helps students maximize their efforts to learn efficiently and correctly.
COSTS & BOOKS
FOR THE PROGRAM
Ongoing access to training materials, lectures and resources included
Svastha Āchārya (SA) Certificate Program | Amount (USD) |
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Admissions interview fee | $ 75 |
Essential Sanskrit workshops (AYU-020, 021, 022) | $ 477 |
Introduction to professional Ayurveda (AYU-100) | $ 400 |
Semester One tuition | $ 2,500 |
Semester Two tuition | $ 2,500 |
Clinical term tuition | $ 1,000 |
Books, technology equipment | variable |
Total Program Cost | $ 6,877 |
International students (outside the US) are encouraged to apply and request a tuition rate conversion to their local currency. We cannot guarantee that all requests will be approved, but we always work with serious students to make the knowledge and training accessible.
Additional costs that are the responsibility of the student include
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Personal computer equipment
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Internet and connectivity costs
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Books and other learning tools not listed above
Credits and Refund Policy
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Payments made can be credited toward future education
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No refunds for any payments
Admissions interview fee
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Pay in advance to schedule the interview appointment
Essential Sanskrit Workshops
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Paid separately, prior to enrollment
Introduction to professional Ayurveda (AYU-100)
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Paid separately, prior to enrollment
Program Tuition
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Includes Semester 1, Semester 2 and Clinical tuition (if applicable)
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Semester 1 tuition is due at the beginning of the semester
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Semester 2 tuition is due at the beginning of the semester
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Clinical term tuition is due at the beginning of the term
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Students can withdraw from the program at any time
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Paid tuition can be applied to any future program if unable to complete in the registered year
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Students maintain access to all program materials including lectures, digital media and more until completion of the program, or three years of inactivity.
Books and equipment, Variable
Textbooks, computer equipment, internet connectivity and other study materials are the sole responsibility of the student.
Multiyear fee, $300 per year
Students who complete the program over multiple years pay tuition once. From the second year onward, an additional $300 annual administrative fee is required to continue enrollment.
Late fee, $100 per incident
Late tuition payments for any portion of the program (beyond the grace period) are subject to a $100 late fee. Students can email in advance to request a payment extension and waive the late fee.
Special circumstances and options
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Students can request alternate payment plans
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International students can request tuition conversion to local currency
PAYMENTS
FOR THE PROGRAM
Electronic payments only, single or payment plan in USD
Total program cost, $6,877
Interview fee, Sanskrit, AYU-100, paid separately
FAQ
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Contact us if you have additional questions.