Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate
Program Details
The Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate program is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of Ayurveda and holistic medicine while empowering themselves and others to lead healthier, more balanced lives. The curriculum includes:
- Basic principles of Ayurveda.
- Preventive healthcare practices, including daily, nightly, and seasonal routines.
- Yoga and meditation to support health and wellness.
- Ayurvedic approaches to diet and gut health for optimal well-being.
- Motivational interviewing and coaching approaches.
- Tools for promoting health and preventing disease through mindful diet and lifestyle practices.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Foundational Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic foundational principles.
- Assessment Skills: Assess body and mind constitution and identify imbalances in doshas, dhatus, malas, and agni.
- Health Promotion: Apply Ayurvedic principles to recommend lifestyle, nutrition, and yoga practices that promote health and prevent disease.
- Professionalism and Communication: Exhibit professionalism and communicate effectively with an awareness of ethical practices.
Class Schedule
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach online interactive class sessions are typically held at the following times, for students in the 2-term schedule (subject to change; students are responsible to attend class when scheduled):
- Online interactive (synchronous) class sessions take place on weekday evenings
- Online interactive (synchronous) class sessions are also held two weekends in Term 1 and Term 2
Program Sequences – 2-Term Schedule
Term 1
Course Number |
Course Name |
Modality | Hours | Credits |
AY1105 | Ayurvedic Basic Principles I | Online Interactive | 45 | 3 |
AY1205 | Ayurvedic Nutrition | Online Interactive | 60 | 4 |
AYWC51 | Ayurvedic Wellness Clerkship I | Online Interactive | 30 | 2 |
Total Hours and Credits (Term 1) | 135 | 9 |
Term 2
Course Number |
Course Name |
Modality | Hours | Credits |
AY1355 | Ayurvedic Preventive Science | Online Interactive | 45 | 3 |
AY1705 | Yoga I | Online Interactive | 45 | 2 |
AY1950 | Motivational Interviewing and Coaching | Online Interactive | 30 | 2 |
Total Hours and Credits (Term 2) | 120 | 7 | ||
TOTAL | 255 | 16 |
Curriculum
Course Number |
Course Name |
Modality | Hours | Credits |
AY1105 | Ayurvedic Basic Principles I | Online Interactive | 45 | 3 |
AY1205 | Ayurvedic Nutrition | Online Interactive | 60 | 4 |
AYWC51 | Ayurvedic Wellness Clerkship I | Online Interactive | 30 | 2 |
AY1355 | Ayurvedic Preventive Science | Online Interactive | 45 | 3 |
AY1705 | Yoga I | Online Interactive | 45 | 2 |
AY1950 | Motivational Interviewing and Coaching | Online Interactive | 30 | 2 |
TOTAL | 255 | 16 |