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The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner certificate can be a great benefit for licensed professional nurses, naturopaths, colonic therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, nutritionists, or anyone who is dedicated to improving health.
At the AWP level, you can be confident that you will have the background necessary to be truly affective when you apply Ayurvedic wisdom in your practice. Efforts are currently underway to meet the demand to have Ayurveda be accepted in the West as a recognized, licensed, alternative health science.
The addition of the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner's certification will distinguish your practice. It will provide you with a whole new set of tools to aid in understanding your client’s issues, and an effective, non-invasive, integrated system with which to bring about healing.
Level 2: Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program
1000 Hour Certification Program
The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program is based on the second goal of Ayurveda –Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam (Disease management). At this level, the emphasis is on gaining a deeper understanding of the disease process and management techniques at its various stages. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Ayurvedic concepts and techniques.
Course Descriptions
KAA 201 – Advanced Physiology & Other Topics (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Agni, Srotas, Nidan Panchak, Samprapti Vigyan)
In-depth discussion of doshas, subdoshas, dhatus, malas, agni, dhatu agni and srotas. Greater emphasis on srotas, kala and marmas; Definition of health and disease according to Ayurveda; The five tools of disease identification: Nidan, Purvaroop, Roopa, Upashaya, Samprapti; The six stages of the disease process: Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthanasamshraya, Vyakti, Bheda; Signs of Dhatu and Srota Dushti.
KAA 202 – Client Examination (Rogi Pariksha)
Detailed coverage of threefold client examination: Darshana, Sparshana, and Prashana; Eightfold clinical evaluation using pulse, tongue, sound, touch, physical stature, vision and examination of malas.
KAA 203 – Advanced Herbology (Dravya Guna Rasa Shastra and Oushadhi Nirman)
Ayurvedic energetics, actions, uses and preparations of over thirty important herbs; Rasa Shastra; Popular Ayurvedic formulas and their clinical application: Pills, powders, oils, ghees, jams and many others, as well as their dosage, times of administration and anupanas; PThe preparation ofdecoctions, herbal oils, ghees, pastes, poultices and many other Ayurvedic formulations.
KAA 204 – Ayurvedic Detoxification and Marma Therapy (Panchakarma)
Hands-on; Detailed theory of Panchakarma; Giving and receiving abhyanga, kati basti, and other Keralaeeya therapies. Detailed coverage of important Marmas and Marma therapy.
KAA 205 – Advanced Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)
The nature and qualities of the nine planets, twelve zodiac signs and twenty-seven constellations as well as their significance; Different diseases and their correlation with the planets; Mahadashas (major periods), Antardashas (minor periods); Various gemstones and their proper usage; Preventive astrology; Yagyas; Mantras for the different planets; How to read a horoscope.
KAA 206 – Herbology, Disease Pathology & Management I (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Roga Nidan & Kayachikitsa I)
Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and signs of digestive diseases such as GERD, acid reflex, ulcers, diarrhea, IBS, hepatitis, fatty liver, ulcerative colitis, gallbladder stones, high cholesterol, as well as anemia, thyroid problems, herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.
KAA 207 – Herbology, Disease Pathology & Management II(Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Roga Nidan & Kayachikitsa II)
Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of asthma, bronchitis, chronic cough, migraine, hypertension, chronic heart diseases, varicose veins, diabetes, as well as rosacea, acne, psoriasis, pigmentations, aging signs, detailed herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.
KAA 208 – Herbology, Disease Pathology & Management III (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Roga Nidan & Kayachikitsa III)
Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of arthritis, osteoporosis, sciatica, multiple sclerosis, fibromyelgia, low back pain, urinary stones, UTI, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, PMS, menopause, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, yeast infection, female infertility, their Shodhana & detailed herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.
KAA 209 – Herbology, Disease Pathology & Management IV (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Roga Nidan & Kayachikitsa IV)
Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, autism, ADHD, peripheral neuralgia, as well as obesity, enlargement of prostate, male infertility, ED, detailed herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.
KAA 210A & 210B – Internship
Students will evaluate a minimum of 12 new clients and 20 follow-ups in the following areas: Potential treatments, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, Ayurvedic herbal formula recommendations, Pranayama & Meditation techniques, daily routines and seasonal changes.
KAA 211 – Trip to India
Receiving and learning Panchakarma therapies; Additional studies in eye diseases (Netra Vigyan); Prenatal management (Garbha Vigyan); Current Ayurvedic research in India; Visitations to Ayurvedic Hospitals and Pharmacies; Rounds with the Doctors; Client evaluations; Cultural programs.
Clinical Internships
Clinical Internship may be done at any of the Kerala Ayurveda Clinics across the US. At Kerala Ayurveda, each student intern is under the guidance of a clinical supervisor who supervises individual cases, monitors progress and assures completion of all required hours and reporting. Student interns who live at a distance from any of the Kerala Ayurveda locations may complete the Clinical Internship in their home community while being supervised by a clinical supervisor. Supervisory case discussions may be scheduled in person or by phone at the student’s expense. Any student intern who does not complete the internship program in the allotted six month time frame may register for an internship extension with a fee of $300 per six-month extension.
Total Hours for the AWP Program
Classroom Hours: 380
Special Projects: 100
Internship: 120
Trip to India: 200
Home Studies: 150
Total 1000 Hours
Internship, through the eyes of a student. . .
While the classes were fantastic… the internship allowed me to put this information into action…Spending this time with many different clients allowed me to expand my knowledge of diet, lifestyle, herbs and exercise and how they affect each individual differently. This knowledge will stick with me my whole life. ~SS
