Are you interested in studying Ayurveda? The worlds most advanced form of medicine for immunity and longevity.
Special Note: This program is being offered live and in-person in the San Francisco area November 6th - 10th 2026 at Prana Yoga & Wellbeing. All participants will also have complete access to the ondemand (pre-recorded) course in case you cannot attend the enitre live course. The content of the pre-recorded course will be identical to the live course except for subtle nuances that arise from questions and other insights as Mas presents his lectures. The cost for this in-person 5-day course is $850.
Join Mas Vidal (Maheshananda), director & founder of Dancing Shiva for a comprehensive 50-hour course on the Foundations of Ayurveda.
The 50-hour Ayurveda Foundations course provides the essential education for students, yoga teachers, medical practitioners, or natural healers looking for a comprehensive introduction to Ayurveda, and for individuals interested promoting longevity and wellness.
This online immersion includes in-depth review and study of:
~ The Sankhya & Vedanta philosophies.
~ The system of tri-dosha
~ The gunas (attributes in nature).
~ Prakriti (individual nature) and Vikriti (imbalance).
~ Ayurvedic dietetics
~ Ten pairs of opposites in Ayurveda
~ Daily and seasonal routines
~ Introduction to Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology)
~ Key elements of Yoga Therapy Key based on the yogic lineages of Yogananda and Sivananda with roots in Patanjali's scriptures as connected to Ayurveda.
~ How Ayurveda is combined with Integral yoga.
~ Introduction to Vedic Astrology and its sacred and practical relationship to Ayurveda.
The Live Course Structure also includes:
A. Six Consecutive Weekly Online Meetings
B. Scheduled Q & A which includes live mentoring.
C. Email support for questions regarding program studies.
D. Students get a discounted consultation with Mas Vidal for a complete analysis and astrology chart review.
E. After completing the Foundations program, the credits of 50 hours is applied to the 600 Hour Ayurveda Counselor Course.
*This online immersion provides you with innumerable life enhancing benefits, experience in Integral Ayurveda & Yoga through practical demonstrations, classical hatha yoga to balance the doshas and all the core foundations to integrate Ayurveda into one's career or continue on to our 600 Ayurveda Counselor Program. This is a mini lifestyle enhancement course that will leave you inspired about health and wellness.
*The Ayurveda Foundation’s course will provide you with a clear and comprehensive understanding of Ayurveda and how its principles and practices can be applied into a modern lifestyle and the sacred relationship Yoga and Ayurveda share. Your yoga practice will never be the same when you learn how ayurveda influences yoga for your min-body type.
*Each day begins with mantra, meditation, and pranayama, followed by lectures and practicums throughout the day. Homework is assigned with reading, exercises and soothing self-care practices.
*Ayurveda and Yoga together, provide for the ultimate foundation for healing and attaining true inner happiness. Are you considering a career in Ayurveda or Yoga? This course is ideal for yoga teachers, alternative wellness practitioners, healers, meditation teachers, and anyone interested in enhancing their lifestyle and health.
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