Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners

Date and Time (CST)

• 5-Day

April 24 (4:30 pm - 6pm), April 26 - 27 (10am - 6pm), May 10 (10am - 6pm), May 31 - June 1(10am - 6pm) (with 1.5-hour lunch break)

• + 7 webinars

June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 (Wednesdays, 1 - 4 pm)

✅ Attend classes in a combination of Livestream and/or Replay. 

✅ Video Replay Access: April 25 through August 24, 2025

Bridging Yoga and Ayurveda: A Transformative 50-Hour Journey to Balance and Wellness

Ayurveda and Yoga: A Powerful Partnership

Ayurveda and Yoga are sister sciences, each offering unique yet complementary tools for healing and wellness. While Yoga emphasizes physical, mental, and spiritual practices, Ayurveda focuses on balancing the body and mind through doshas, guna, prana, agni, and marma. Together, they form a complete system for achieving optimal health. However, integrating the two can often feel overwhelming or confusing. This course bridges that gap, providing practical insights into using Yogic techniques like asana, pranayama, and mudra through the lens of Ayurvedic wisdom.

Empowering Yoga Practitioners and Ayurveda Counselors

This training empowers Yoga practitioners to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into their practice, broadening their skill set with confidence. Similarly, it enables Ayurveda counselors to deepen their understanding of Yoga. Like two eyes offering different perspectives, Ayurveda and Yoga illuminate each other, revealing a holistic approach to health. You’ll explore how concepts like doshas, prana, and agni enhance Yoga practices and how marma and gunas can be applied to daily life and therapeutic settings.

Making Ayurveda and Yoga Accessible

This course transforms the theory of Ayurveda and Yoga into practical tools for self-care, Yoga therapy, and teaching. By understanding Ayurveda as the thesis on Yoga and Yoga as the practicum on Ayurveda, you’ll bridge the gap between the two sciences, integrating them seamlessly into your life and work.

A Transformational Journey

The 50-hour Essential Ayurveda Training is designed to enrich your knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda while inspiring personal growth. Learn to live Ayurveda in day-to-day life, walking the path of the Rishis and Yogis. Join me on this journey to deepen your practice, empower yourself, and inspire others through your own transformation. What is Ayurveda? How does the 5 elements come about? Learn the concept of Tridosha as it applies to your body. There are specific markers of dosha balance and imbalance at the physical, mental, emotional and pranic level. This day will focus on all of this and the concept of self-care in Ayurveda. We will explore a special 10 step Ayurvedic sacred ritual and routine to maintain health for the solar and lunar cycles. A must first step into Ayurveda as it applies to you and Yoga.

April 24, Day 0 (4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Introduction and Welcome

In the first session of this training, we will establish the foundation for our journey together. You’ll be introduced to the structure of the program, the daily schedule, and your fellow participants, giving you a clear understanding of how the course will unfold. We’ll also provide important details about replays, resources, and recommended tools to support your learning. Additionally, we will begin with an introduction to essential Ayurveda, setting the stage for how this foundational knowledge will enhance your Yoga practice.

April 26, Day 1 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Ayurveda, Dosha and Self-Care Rituals

On this day of training, participants will dive into the foundational principles of Ayurveda, focusing on the Tri-dosha theory, the Five Elements, and Ayurvedic self-care rituals. You will learn how the Five Elements manifest in the body and explore the concept of Tri-dosha—how the doshas influence your physical, mental, emotional, and pranic states. This session will emphasize how to recognize dosha balance and imbalance. We will also cover key Ayurvedic daily rituals, including a special 10-step sacred routine for maintaining health in sync with the solar and lunar cycles. Expect three practice sessions and two Q&A opportunities to deepen your understanding of Ayurveda’s practical application in Yoga. This day is an essential first step into integrating Ayurveda with your Yoga practice.

• Tri Dosha Theory
• Five Element Theory
• Ayurvedic Daily Morning Rituals for Self-Care
• Ayurvedic Daily Night Rituals for Self-Care

April 27, Day 2 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Dwadasha (12) Prana and Triangles of 5 Prana, 5 Pitta, and 5 Kapha in Practice

In this session, we will dive deep into the core of Ayurveda by exploring the Tri-dosha theory and its relationship with the 12 Pranas, 5 Pitta, and 5 Kapha. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how these elements influence one another and how they apply to your Yoga practice. Through practical exercises, we will explore the role of these concepts in Asanas, Pranayama, Shat Kriyas, and Mudras. We will also examine the connection between the 5 pranas in each breath, their influence on specific Asanas, and their relationship to natural urges and cravings. This session is designed to deepen your understanding of how Ayurvedic principles enhance and inform your practice.

• What are Dwadasha Pranas (12 Pranas)
• 5 Pranas in each breath
• Relationship between 5 Prana and 5 Apana
• 5 Transformational Pittas
• 5 Holding Kaphas
• Prana, Pitta and Kapha in Practice

May 10, Day 3(10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Yoga for Seven Tissues, 40 Agni and 14 channels

The issues are in our tissues. We hold the experiences (good and bad, pleasant, unpleasant, desirable and undesirable) in our body as cellular memory. How we digest, suppress, process or repress these experiences affects our cellular intelligence, tissue health and digestive fire. This day is dedicated to bringing about a clear understanding of body from the lens of Ayurveda, understanding the 7 tissues which makes up the body as discussed in Ayurvedic texts, the practices to address imbalances related to the tissue, the 40 types of Agni and 14 channels. Learn how the practices of asana, pranayama, mudra, relaxation and mediation adds to ojas, tejas and soma.

• Concept of Physical Body in Yoga and Ayurveda
• Role of digestion in Yoga and Ayurveda
• What are Seven Tissues
• Meaning of Agni and its Types
• Introduction to 14 Main Channels in the Body
• Yoga Practice for Seven Tissues
• Yoga Dectox Practices
• Yoga for Boosting Metabolism
• Yoga Practices for Soma, Tejas, and Ojas

May 31, Day 4 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Samkhya Philosophy and Yoga Practices

Samkhya Darshan is the foundational philosophy that underpins both Yoga and Ayurveda. Understanding, respecting, and applying this philosophy is essential for staying true to the essence of these practices. Without it, we risk diluting or misinterpreting the teachings. In my 20 years of studying Yoga, Ayurveda, and wisdom traditions, Samkhya has kept me grounded, focused, and sincere in my pursuit of deeper wisdom. I often describe Samkhya with a simple phrase: “If you don’t mind, it does not matter.” This philosophy offers clarity and direction, ensuring we stay aligned with our true purpose in practice and life.

• What is Samkhya?
• Phsycial, Subtle, and Causal Body in Samkhya
• Samkhya in Yoga and Ayurveda
• Role of Samkhya in Dosha
• Tattvas of Samkhya
• Embodied Samkhya in Yoga Practice

June 1, Day 5 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): Marma Points in Yoga Philosophy and Practice

Marma points serve as the bridge between the subtle and physical body, revealing the divine wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra within us. By incorporating Marma awareness into your practice, the power of asana, pranayama, and relaxation deepens significantly. On this day, participants will be guided through three practice sessions designed to help you embody and understand the theory of Marma points in asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, meditation, and shavasana. You’ll also have two Q&A sessions to clarify any questions and ensure a deeper understanding of how Marma points enhance your practice.

• What is Marma
• Role of Marma in Yoga Practice
• Role of Marma in Dosha pacification, Agni , and Prana Balance.
• Marma Points in Important Asanas, Pranayama and Shat Kriyas
• Marma Points in Mantra, Mudra, Shavasana, and Dinacharya

+ 7 webinars (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays)

WEBINAR FLOW AND TOPICS (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays)

June 11, Webinar 1: The 3 Principles of Living Ayurveda
June 18, Webinar 2: Concept of Sensory Therapy through Yoga: Tanmatra Chikitsa
June 25, Webinar 3: Revision + Q and A
July 2, Webinar 4: Case History: Intake process, Suggestion process, Q and A
July 9, Webinar 5: Ayurveda and Yoga for Seasonal Change
July 16, Webinar 6: Ayurveda and Diet Principles

July 23, Webinar 7: Graduation and Summarization

10 Main Course Objectives:

• Living Ayurveda Through Yoga and Yoga Therapy: Learn how to integrate Ayurvedic wisdom into Yoga and Yoga Therapy for a holistic approach to wellness.

• Making Ayurveda Accessible: Discover practical tools and techniques to incorporate Ayurveda into daily life.

• Recognizing Dosha Imbalances: Identify markers of dosha balance and imbalance in yourself and others.

• Applying Ayurvedic Concepts in Yoga: Understand dosha, guna, and agni and their impact on Yoga practice.

• Essential Self-Care Practices: Learn 10 crucial Ayurvedic self-care rituals for daily health and wellbeing.

• Diet and Lifestyle for Dosha Balance: Explore how to eat and live in harmony with dosha, seasons, time of day, and agni.

• Enhancing Sleep and Digestion: Use Yoga techniques to improve sleep quality and strengthen digestion.

• Sensory Wellness: Understand the role of sensory input, its imbalances, and how to improve the health of the five sensory organs.

• Personalizing Practices: Learn how to choose and modify Yoga practices based on dosha, time of day, season, and individual goals.

• Empowering Yoga Teachers and Therapists: Gain the confidence and clarity to lead Yoga practices rooted in Ayurvedic principles, balancing doshas and enhancing ojas through asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation.

12 Main Takeaways from the Training:

1. Vedic Meditation: Techniques to live fully in the present moment.

2. Understanding Imbalances: How to identify dosha and guna imbalances in yourself and others.

3. Practical Ayurvedic Foundations: A personalized approach to understanding your constitution, including the 20 qualities, 3 doshas, 5 elements, and 3 gunas.

4. Essential Self-Care Practices: Learn 10 crucial daily rituals (Dinacharya and Ratricharya) for health and wellbeing.

5. Prana-Based Practices: Engage in 5 Prana Meditation and Mudras to balance the 5 elements and 5 pranas.

6. Strengthening Vital Energies: Practices to cultivate ojas, tejas, and prana for optimal health.

7. Balancing Agni: Use asana, pranayama, and diet to regulate digestive fire and metabolism.

8. Targeted Yoga Practices: Learn asanas for metabolism, 7 tissue health, and practices tailored to different times of the day.

9. Specialized Techniques: Explore the polarity of prana and apana, guided relaxation for tissues, and Nishreni Pranayama for agni balance.

10. Marma and Meditation: Experience 18-point Marma Meditation, Surya Namaskara with Marma points, and Body as Yantra meditation.

11. Ayurvedic Diet and Spices: Understand the principles of diet, seasonal adjustments, and dosha-balancing nutrition.

12. Applied Learning Tools: Gain practical resources, including case discussions, worksheets, a Yoga practice log chart, and 15 Yoga sessions aligned with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate from Yogsadhna/Indu Arora. CEUs are available from Yoga Alliance, NAMA, IAYT for registered members from respective organization.

Cost: 

$1,500 (Regular, beginning March 23, 2025) 

$1,350 (Early bird, before March 23, 2025) 

Email us with payment plan or scholarship inquiry!

P.S.: Apply for Partial Scholarship, Installment Payment Plan, 50% Indian Resident Discount, or Returning Student* Discount by sending an email here.

*Returning students of the same program are eligible for a 50% discount.

Interested students may enroll in the training at any time after the course begins and access missed live sessions through the replay option. Even if the first class has been missed–or the entire live portion of the training—you are still welcome to join as long as you do so before the end of the course replay window.

Date and Time (CST)

• 5-Day

April 24 (4:30 pm - 6pm), April 26 - 27 (10am - 6pm), May 10 (10am - 6pm), May 31 - June 1(10am - 6pm) (with 1.5-hour lunch break)

• + 7 webinars

June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 (Wednesdays, 1 - 4 pm)

✅ Attend classes in a combination of Livestream and/or Replay. 

✅ Video Replay Access: April 25 through August 24, 2025

Please read our Cancellation Policy below before registering.

Pre-requisites (any one of the following):

• Current student in a Yoga teacher training program
• Completed a Yoga teacher training program
• Regular Yoga practice
• Sincere Interest in Yoga Philosophy

Required Books:

• Yoga Ancient Heritage Tomorrow’s Vision
• SOMA 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
• Mudra The Sacred Secret

Required Tools:

• Tongue Scraper bundle
• Marma Stick
• Yogis Glow Herbal Powder 

Suggested Tools:

• Copper Neti Pot
  
• Dosha balancing bracelet/mala

Bring Along:

• Cold Pressed Sesame Oil/Almond Oil (12 oz)
• Clarified Butter/Ghee (2 Oz)
• Dropper Bottle

Props: One medium bolster, Blanket, Shawl, Eye Cover

POLICIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

• “No shows” will receive no refund and forfeit full payment
• Fees, once paid (in partial or full), can neither be refunded nor transferred
• No verbal commitments will hold your spot

Cancellation and refund policy: No refunds, no transfers

1. Are there any prerequisites for this training?

Any one of the following:

• Current student in a Yoga teacher training program

• Completed a Yoga teacher training program

• 3 years of Yoga practice

• A seeking heart is the most important requirement. Come and fill your cup.

2. Who is this training for?

This course is for anyone seeking insight into Ayurveda, deepen Yoga Studies, and have a better understanding of the role of Ayurveda in Yoga Therapy. It will benefit anyone from a yoga seeker, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Ayurveda counselor, energy healer, or curious learner.

3. Is this course suitable for all levels of physical ability?

Yes, most of the practices are simple to do and do not require extreme physical flexibility, strength, or even a large amount of time. This course is designed for current times where time is of the essence and accessibility is a must. Apart from this, the participant will learn a variety of techniques and have access to diverse tools. This is to make sure that we start from where we are comfortable and ready. The trainer’s philosophy is “The participant is welcome at their own pace.”

4. Is it a specific style of Yoga that will be taught in the course?

Indu Arora, the trainer of the course, is equipped with the knowledge and practice of Kriya Yoga, Himalayan Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, Bhakti Yoga, and Yoga Therapy. She combines the wisdom of all these streams in her trainings, workshops, and courses.

5. Will I be able to apply this information to my classes or sessions if I am a yoga teacher or yoga therapist?

Absolutely, you can. That is the goal—to learn, apply for self-practice, and share in this order. It is crucial and suggested that we first apply the teachings to understand and support our own growth and emotions. This allows us to share with integrity, truthfulness, and from a place of realization.

6. How much time do we dedicate to practice versus theory in this course?

Each day’s session will include 3 practice sessions, the morning session is typically 60 minutes, mid-day and afternoon sessions are about 30 minutes each. The remaining time is divided between theory and real-time Q and A.

7. Will this training accommodate different time zones?

We’ve selected times (central time zone) that will hopefully accommodate participants in various time zones, though it’s impossible to make the time ideal for everyone. If you are unable to attend the live sessions, you can watch each session’s replay.

8. Can I get contact continuing education hours if I’m a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance?

Yes! Currently, Yoga Alliance is accepting all continuing education completed online. This includes both contact and non-contact hours.

9. What tools will I need for attending this course?

Yoga mat, any props (as needed), journaling notebook, and mediation cushion. Check the required books and tools in the course description section.

10. Are any books suggested as a part of the course?

There are three books suggested as required reading by Indu Arora. The titles are Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision, Mudra: The Sacred Secret and SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care. These books are available for purchase at the author’s website (www.yogsadhna.com).

11. Will there be any handouts, reading material, resources included in the price of the course?

Participants will be provided with handouts/worksheets as a part of the course. Indu Arora will also guide the participant toward important resources for reading, watching, and listening.

12. Is there any test/assessment involved?

Worksheets may be provided to the participants as a guideline. There is no formal submission of assignments required.

13. Are there any scholarships or discounts that I can apply for to attend this training.

Yes, Yogsadhna offers 50% discount to Indian Residents and for students repeating a course. Apart from this, you can also apply for partial scholarship, installment payment options. No two discounts can be combined. Partial scholarships are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Email info@yogsadhna.com for details and to check if you are eligible.