Graduate Degrees in Ayurveda and Yoga

Take your Ayurvedic knowledge to the next level.

We're excited to announce our Integral Ayurveda Graduate Programs, a unique opportunity to pursue advanced studies in this ancient healing science.

Here's what you can expect:

• Master the Core Principles of Ayurveda: Based on the groundbreaking work of Mas Vidal, Dancing Shiva founder, this program delves deep into the foundational principles of Ayurveda, mirroring the first two years of study at leading Ayurvedic universities in India.
• Expand Your Ayurvedic Horizons: Our curriculum encompasses wisdom from not just Ayurveda, but also its sister sciences: Yoga, Jyotish (Vedic astrology), Vaastu (original Feng Shui), and Vedanta, India's premier spiritual philosophy.
• Transform Your Life and the Lives of Others: Learn how to apply Ayurvedic principles to enhance your own well-being and guide others towards optimal health and harmony. Explore disciplines like Ayurvedic daily and seasonal routines, positive psychology from the Yoga and Vedanta traditions, and effective counseling techniques.
• Gain Practical Experience: The ACP provides a comprehensive education that covers counseling, therapeutics, herbology, diet, lifestyle, and even an introduction to clinical Ayurveda. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience through classes and an internship at India's esteemed D.Y. Patil University (DPU).
• Immerse Yourself in the Authentic Ayurvedic Tradition: Deepen your understanding through a 15-day intensive program at our affiliate institutes in Pune, India.

Complete the 600-hour Ayurveda Counselor Program (ACP) at Dancing Shiva, and gain the skills to:

• Analyze your clients' unique constitutions (prakriti) and imbalances (vikriti) to craft personalized roadmaps to health.
• Develop expert skills in client interviews, health history intake, and ongoing counseling sessions.
• Recommend holistic dietary changes aligned with Ayurvedic principles for optimal internal balance.
• Prescribe and integrate daily and seasonal practices from both disciplines to guide your clients towards physical and mental harmony.
• Advise on the effective use of herbs, spices, and superfoods as natural complements to their well-being journeys. Provide insightful counseling on strengthening the mind-body connection for long-lasting well-being.
• Teach natural beauty care practices that enhance skin, digestion, hair, and overall radiance.

Are you ready to begin your Ayurvedic journey?

REGISTER NOW

Please complete our registation form to receive: The course catalog with detailed curriculum, plus our program coordinator will be available for questions.

Contact us today for questions about the Ayurveda Graduate Programs.

Students who have enrolled in or completed the 250 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Certification will be eligible for graduate degrees in Yoga and Ayurveda.

Why take Dancing Shiva's comprehensive 250-hour Yoga and Ayurveda certification program?

• Experiential Learning: Immerse yourself in daily Yoga practice, philosophy, wisdom lectures, and meditation that solidify your knowledge.
• Teaching Expertise: Learn to teach an integral approach to yoga that incorporates breath, mantra, meditation, and Ayurveda.
• Ancient Wisdom: Ground your practice in an lineage of enlightened masters, accessing timeless knowledge.
• Empowered Guidance: Offer support on Ayurvedic diet, herbs, lifestyle, and yoga integration.
• Tri-Doshic Wisdom: Discover the wisdom of the doshas and know how to tailor a Yoga practice for optimal results.
• Holistic Education: Learn about integrating yoga asana with Ayurvedic principles for deep mind-body understanding.
• Global Expertise: Register with respected third party organizations, like Yoga Alliance.

The program is offered on an annual basis in southern California and other affiliate locations in USA, Mexico, and Asia.

Are you ready to begin your Yoga and Ayurveda journey?

REGISTER NOW

Please complete our registation form to receive: The course catalog with detailed curriculum, plus our program coordinator will be available for questions.

Contact us today for questions about the Ayurveda Graduate Programs.

Plan your path to success! 
All applicants for degree programs, please follow these steps:

Application Process:

• New Students: Register with Dancing Shiva for coursework and confirm registration with Ubiquity, cc'ing Dancing Shiva in the email.
• Alumni: If you have completed the Ayurveda & Yoga training, submit your certificate of completion.
• Documentation: Upload your resume/CV, Personal Statement Letter, and diploma/transcript to the Ubiquity website. Once you complete these steps, you will receive an acceptance letter to officially begin your program.

Course Requirements by Degree:

• Master's Degree (MA): Complete the 5-day, 15-hour "Creative Journey to Dissertation Writing Course" with mandatory attendance.
• Doctoral Degree (PhD): Complete the MA requirements above, plus:
  • Enroll in Chartres Academy (online or in-person).
  • Take the 3-credit "Great Books" course encompassing 6 books across 3 bundles.
• Combined MA/PhD Program: Complete all requirements above, plus 8 credits of elective courses.

Thesis/Dissertation Phase:

After completing coursework, select a Major Advisor and enter the thesis/dissertation phase. Dr. Gyorgyi Szabo, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Veronica Saldias, Registrar, will guide you.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need to schedule a call to discuss these details, contact us today for questions about the Ayurveda Graduate Programs.

We look forward to welcoming you to our program!