Program Structure & Educational Pathway
Aloha Ayurveda offers a structured educational pathway designed to guide students from foundational study through professional training and clinical application.
Students may begin with introductory coursework or progress through the full Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program, including the required in-person clinical intensive.
Students may begin with introductory coursework or progress through the full Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program, including the required in-person clinical intensive.
STEP 1
Introductory Ayurveda Program
A six-month foundational course introducing the philosophy, principles, and lifestyle teachings of classical Ayurveda.
This program serves as an entry point for students new to Ayurveda and fulfills the initial portion of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor training pathway.
This program serves as an entry point for students new to Ayurveda and fulfills the initial portion of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor training pathway.
STEP 2
Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training
A comprehensive professional training program in Ayurvedic assessment, diet and lifestyle counseling, herbal principles, and clinical reasoning
This program provides the primary didactic foundation for students pursuing applied Ayurvedic study.
This program provides the primary didactic foundation for students pursuing applied Ayurvedic study.
STEP 3
In-Person Clinical Intensive
The in-person clinical intensive provides supervised, hands-on training in a structured educational setting, allowing students to apply foundational knowledge through observation, guided practice, and clinical discussion.
Completion of this component is required for students pursuing the Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification pathway.
Completion of this component is required for students pursuing the Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification pathway.
STEP 4
NAMA Certification Eligibility
Completion of the required didactic coursework and in-person clinical training allows students to become eligible to apply for Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA).
Certification is determined independently by NAMA.
Certification is determined independently by NAMA.
Pathways for Different Students
Aloha Ayurveda welcomes students from both healthcare and non-healthcare backgrounds.
All students share a common foundation in classical Ayurvedic principles. Toward the completion of the program, additional sessions are offered for healthcare professionals interested in case-based learning and the thoughtful integration of Ayurvedic principles within contemporary clinical practice.
All students share a common foundation in classical Ayurvedic principles. Toward the completion of the program, additional sessions are offered for healthcare professionals interested in case-based learning and the thoughtful integration of Ayurvedic principles within contemporary clinical practice.
Program Structure & Educational Pathway
Aloha Ayurveda offers a structured educational pathway designed to guide students from foundational study through professional training and clinical application.
Students may begin with introductory coursework or progress through the full Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program, including the required in-person clinical intensive.
Students may begin with introductory coursework or progress through the full Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program, including the required in-person clinical intensive.
STEP 1
Introductory Ayurveda Program
A six-month foundational course introducing the philosophy, principles, and lifestyle teachings of classical Ayurveda.
This program serves as an entry point for students new to Ayurveda and fulfills the initial portion of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor training pathway.
This program serves as an entry point for students new to Ayurveda and fulfills the initial portion of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor training pathway.
STEP 2
Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training
A comprehensive professional training program in Ayurvedic assessment, diet and lifestyle counseling, herbal principles, and clinical reasoning
This program provides the primary didactic foundation for students pursuing applied Ayurvedic study.
This program provides the primary didactic foundation for students pursuing applied Ayurvedic study.
STEP 3
In-Person Clinical Intensive
The in-person clinical intensive provides supervised, hands-on training in a structured educational setting, allowing students to apply foundational knowledge through observation, guided practice, and clinical discussion.
Completion of this component is required for students pursuing the Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification pathway.
Completion of this component is required for students pursuing the Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification pathway.
STEP 4
NAMA Certification Eligibility
Completion of the required didactic coursework and in-person clinical training allows students to become eligible to apply for Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA).
Certification is determined independently by NAMA.
Certification is determined independently by NAMA.
Pathways for Different Students
Aloha Ayurveda welcomes students from both healthcare and non-healthcare backgrounds.
All students share a common foundation in classical Ayurvedic principles. Toward the completion of the program, additional sessions are offered for healthcare professionals interested in case-based learning and the thoughtful integration of Ayurvedic principles within contemporary clinical practice.

