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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY

State Approved Programs

Level 1: Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC)—500 hours March/April 2008—February/March 2009

Level 2: Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP)—1000 hours September 2008— December 2009

Course Catalog

Foster City, CA • Los Angeles, CA • San Francisco, CA • San Diego, CA

New York, NY (Pending) • Austin, TX (Pending)

www.ayurvedaacademy.com


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission, Purpose and Commitments 3

The Future for KAA Students 4

What Our Graduates Say 5

Program Overview 6 Distance Learning Program 7

Teaching Format 8

Training Program Highlights 8

Level 1 – Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program 9

Level 2 – Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program 11

20-Day Advanced Training in India 14

Recommended Reading 15

The Faculty of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy 16 Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program Faculty 16

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program Faculty 18

Kerala Ayurveda Academy Board of Advisors 19

Academy Policies and Frequently Asked Questions 20

Application Process 25

Enrollment Agreement 26 Admissions and Requirements 26

Examinations and Graduation 27

Tuition and Fees 27

Refund Policy 29

Attendance Policy 30

Graduation Requirements 31

Application Form 32

Branch Schedules 35 Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program 35

Foster City, CA 35

Los Angeles, CA 36

San Francisco, CA 37

San Diego, CA 38

New York, NY(Pending) 39

Austin, TX (Pending) 40

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program 41

Foster City, Los Angeles 41

Lord Dhanvantari The original teacher of Ayurved.


Kerala Ayurveda Academy

Mission, Purpose and Commitment Our Mission is to integrate traditional Ayurvedic wisdom & healing with scientific research.

Our Purpose is to serve as an authentic source of Ayurvedic education, research and community health care.

Our Commitment is to academic excellence and an ongoing goal of providing the highest level of Ayurvedic training

outside of India.

WELCOME

The Kerala Ayurveda Academy (KAA) invites you to embark on a journey into the world of Ayurveda, where you

will discover a profound potential for health and well-being offered by a time-proven, harmonious and holistic

healthcare system.

Healthcare in the United States is changing. Health science has evolved enough to encompass our beliefs, our

emotions, our behavior, our thoughts, our family and cultural systems, as well as the environmental context in

which we live. All of these elements are relevant to our health. Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian system of

healing that encompasses these aspects while offering solutions to achieve harmony of the Body, Mind and

Spirit. Join us and get involved in this pioneering work that is transforming and reshaping our healthcare industry to a newer model of holistic health care for the 21st century.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy is committed to offering the highest quality of education and services to our students

so that they become the finest Ayurvedic health practitioners and educators in the future. KAA proudly offers the

same course available in our classrooms via Distance Learning to accommodate a larger number of students

around the country. Our aim is to maintain the authenticity of Ayurveda in the United States.

The KAA curriculum is based on an Ayurvedic educational curriculum from Indian universities and is very

challenging academically. Students will find studying at KAA intellectually stimulating and competitive. The

programs encompass all fields of Ayurveda including Ayurvedic Philosophy, Herbology, Psychology, Ayurvedic

dosha imbalance management, research, clinical practice, and clinical application.

We have assembled the most qualified and experienced faculty to teach Ayurvedic principles. Most faculty

members have Ayurvedic degrees from prestigious universities in India and 15 to 30 years of clinical experience.

So, feel assured that you will receive an authentic Ayurvedic education. The program coordinators at each

location are also very supportive and eager to assist students in any way they can.

We at KAA congratulate you for your decision to join us and be a part of an inner circle of Ayurvedic practitioners

who promote healing, Wellbeing and Wellness.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Jay Apte,

Director


Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar Executive Director

Kerala Ayurveda, US


Objectives

• To maintain the authenticity and highest integrity of Ayurvedic Principles

• To teach the Student to discern between Health and Disease and offer true holistic practices in

healthcare to their clients

• To maintain a highly competent and experienced faculty of Clinical Practitioners who are committed to

upholding the highest standard of education

• To offer a rich facility for clinical practice and research to our students during their term at KAA

• To offer students the opportunity to serve the wellbeing of their clients using the powerful tenets of

Ayurvedic Nutrition, Life Style, Herbology and Ayurvedic Psychology, as well as Meditation, Pranayama

and the disciplines of Yoga

• To give students the wisdom and principles of Ayurvedic Prognosis, Pathogenesis and Psychology

along with a variety of cleansing and health building techniques (including Panchakarma and Rasayana)

that they are equipped to make knowledgeable recommendations to balance the Body, Mind and Spirit

The State Approved Institute Kerala Ayurveda Academy (KAA) is approved in California and Washington and is pending approval in New

York State and Texas. Our academic programs meet the standards set in terms of facility, faculty qualifications,

financial stability and student records in the states where we are approved. KAA is dedicated to spreading

Ayurvedic knowledge and wisdom across the United States. The majority of our facilities include an Ayurvedic

clinic, Panchakarma center, library, herb room and classroom.

The Future for KAA Students This is the era of complementary medicine. According to a report developed by the Institute for Alternative

Futures—Today, complementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine are among the fastest

growing aspects of health care. In 1990, one-third of the U.S. population used some form of alternative approach

to health care. By the year 2010, at least two-thirds will.

Health science has reached a point where it is no longer accurate to discuss psychology versus biology, the mind

versus the body or nature versus nurture. These processes are inextricably linked. Our beliefs, our emotions, our

behavior, our thoughts, our family and cultural systems, as well as the environmental context in which we live,

are all as relevant to our health as our genetic inheritance and our physiology.

Interestingly, complementary and alternative approaches such as Ayurveda, oriental medicine and homeopathy

already have extensive knowledge of the individual differences built into their diagnostic and therapeutic

systems. We must expect these complementary modes of analysis to become integrated into conventional care.

This is the perfect time for Ayurvedic graduates. They have a unique opportunity in this day and age to create

very successful careers. Licensed health care practitioners can utilize their Ayurvedic knowledge to enhance their

current practice. Massage therapists and body workers can open Panchakarma centers. Students interested in

health and beauty might start Ayurvedic spa and beauty centers, or wellness centers. Freelance writers may start

Ayurvedic publications. Research savvy students may get involved in Ayurvedic research projects—The Office of

Alternative Medicine funds many research projects in holistic health care. Business entrepreneurs might

develop Ayurvedic herbal products, food packages, or even Ayurvedic cosmetics. Students in academics may get

into teaching or may want to deepen their education so they might pursue in-depth studies. It is really up to the

graduating student to invent or discover new avenues. KAA offers advanced classes to further their education

and also offers programs at our Kerala Ayurveda Academic Facilities in Cochin and Bangalore, India.


What Our Students Have to Say

I am thrilled to be having this experience...it is way more "moving" then I could

have anticipated and I wish to thank you and everyone who is helping me

along the way. I embrace the gift and always wish to communicate the

gratefulness when it shines so brightly. Best to you.

~Suzanne Tugman, Current Student

The certified practitioner program offered by the Kerala Ayurveda Academy in

Seattle has been very informative, and professionally delivered. The

instructors have been outstanding and the program overall is of very high

quality. The quality of the DVD's is excellent and provides a great alternative

to attending class in person.

~Diana Lurie, Current Student

Professor, University of Montana

Why wasn’t I born in India? I sat through class the entire weekend and all I could think about was how happy I was

that I’ve finally found what I’ve been looking for after so many years. I just kept saying to myself how this “fits” me.

I woke up yesterday thinking about my Constitution and all I want to do is cry from experiencing such a joy in finding

this program. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your vision and bringing it to me.

~ T. J., 2007 Graduate

My experience at the Academy has been nothing short of wonderful in each and every regard. In conversation related

to KAA, I repeatedly find myself using the same adjectives… educational, enjoyable, practical and indispensable. Over

the past year and a half, I have sincerely enjoyed not only learning the philosophy and practice of Ayurveda, but also

witnessing firsthand its benefits as I began applying that, which I learned in school. As this practice progressed, I

watched my relationship with family, friends and myself blossom to levels I never could have imagined. KAA has

taught me that Ayurveda is truly a way of life, a balanced life and a better life. It is with excitement that I graduate,

eager to begin educating and healing others just as I’ve been educated and healed over the past 18 months.

~ Kari Jansen, 2006 Graduate

I feel that I want to share it, that my year with the Academy was really fantastic. I brag about your program any

chance I am given because people are asking me how I can be doing as much as I am doing. The only way I could do it

was because of the truly quality teaching that I received at the Academy from Dr. Apte and the others of course. I am

happy to and would love to give recommendations for your program, to any perspective student.

~ Patricia Callahan, 2004 Graduate


Program Overview

Learn Ayurveda—Experience Wellness—Help Others Kerala Ayurveda Academy represents the integration of several national Ayurvedic Institutions, including the

Ayurveda Institute of America (AIA), the Aloha Ayurveda Academy (AAA) and the AYU Ayurvedic Academy. It is

the first institute in US to provide authentic Ayurvedic programs throughout the country. We currently offer

programs in San Francisco CA, Foster City CA, Los Angeles CA, San Diego CA and Seattle WA and are awaiting

approval for locations in both Austin TX and New York NY.

Ayurveda, the wisdom (Veda) of life (Ayu), is a part of the world's oldest Vedic spiritual system. According to

Ayurveda, harmony at the level of the Body, Mind and Spirit is true health. Ayurveda emphasizes a focus on the

individual rather than a disease. The concept of Body Constitution distinguishes Ayurveda from many other

healing sciences. Knowledge of Ayurvedic science in today’s world is essential. Conventional medicine has its

strength in dosha imbalance management and treatment. Ayurvedic science is aimed at the preservation of

health and prevention of disease by establishing balance and harmony through nutrition, herbs, meditation, and

daily routines. Conventional medicine is a science that takes care of the physical body and its systems. Ayurvedic

science provides knowledge to unfold the reality beyond the physical body and achieve harmony of Body-Mind-

Spirit. The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as a complete natural health care system.

How will Ayurvedic training help me?

If you are seeking improvement of your health or looking to find alternative remedies to manage your disease,

learning Ayurveda is valuable. If you are a Yoga teacher, massage therapist, chiropractor, nurse or physician

wanting to serve your clients better, training in Ayurveda can provide significant benefits. The training offered

by KAA will help you integrate Ayurvedic wellness principles and practices into your personal and professional

lives. Unlimited opportunities await the Ayurvedic Practitioner in the field of natural holistic health care, public

education, research and writing. As an Ayurvedic practitioner you will help others in their healing process as a

teacher, wellness coach, doctor and/or healer.

Why Choose Kerala Ayurveda Academy for My Ayurvedic Training?

Authenticity: We offer the highest level of Ayurvedic training outside of India.

Comprehensiveness: Includes course manuals, lectures, practical workshops, and clinical internship.

Leading Experts: Several of the world’s leading academicians and physicians.

Convenience:

Option 1: One 2-day weekend per month for 11 months

Option 2: Correspondence Course by receiving class DVDs and course manuals by mail

Option 3: Distance Learning through Web-Ex Live Virtual Classroom.

Various levels of training: Level 1—Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program—500 Hours

The Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program is based on the first goal of Ayurveda—Swasthasya

Swasthya Rakshanam. At this level the emphasis is on preservation of health and prevention of diseases through

Ahara, Vihar and Vichara. After completing this program, students will be able to do Body Constitution analysis

and recommend dietary and life style modifications, teach meditation, Pranayama and offer simple Ayurvedic

therapies.

•••• Option 1: One 2-day weekend per month for 11 months


•••• Option 2: Correspondence Course by receiving class DVDs and course manuals by mail

•••• Option 3: Distance Learning through Web-Ex Live Virtual Classroom.

•••• Course Project

Level 2—Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program—1000 Hours

The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program is based on the second goal of Ayurveda – Aaturasya

Vikara Prashamanam.. At this level, Kerala Ayurveda Students will gain a deeper understanding of Ayurvedic

concepts and learn Ayurvedic analysis and management of various disease states.

• Option 1: One 3-4 day weekend per month—Thursday/Friday through Sunday—for 11 months

• Option 2: Correspondence Course by receiving class DVDs and course manuals by mail

• Option 3: Distance Learning through Web-Ex Live Virtual Classroom.

• Course Project

• Clinical Internship

Distance Learning

To honor numerous requests received from prospective students, Kerala Ayurveda is now proud to offer

Distance Learning capabilities to interested students, who are unable to attend our on-campus classes. This will

allow a larger number of prospective students to learn about Ayurveda. With a high-speed (DSL, Cable or

Broadband) internet connection and a PC, students will be able to learn about Ayurveda from an expert faculty.

Both programs will be offered through distance learning.

Utilizing interactive presentations, two-way voice and text communications, and robust testing/grading tools we

have created a powerful online classroom. Through dynamic e-learning environment, Kerala Ayurveda will

present class material “live” so that students can participate and interact with faculty as well as other students on

a real-time basis. Every session will be recorded and will be made available online 24/7 so that students can

access the training material at their convenience.

Benefits of Distance Learning

1. You can learn comfortably from your own home, avoiding traffic hassles, airline tickets and/or hotel

expenses

2. You will save commute time, allowing you to concentrate on learning Ayurveda at your convenience

3. By learning the benefits of Ayurveda and incorporating them in your daily life, you will improve your

health and happiness

4. You will be able to spread the wisdom of Ayurveda and create greater health and happiness among

your family, friends and community

Computer Requirements

PC or Workstation Any Windows, Mac, Linux or Solaris based PC or Workstation

Operating System Versions

• Windows – 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista

• Mac OS - 10.2, 10.3, 10.4

• Linux – Red Hat EL WS3, SuSE 9

• Solaris – v 9, 10

Processors Intel, AMD, PowerPC or UltraSPARC Processors

Memory 256 MB RAM – 512 MB recommended

Internet Connection DSL or Cable broadband connection

Browser • Internet Explorer v 6/7, 5.2 (Mac 10.2)


• Mozilla 1.7

• Firefox 1.5 /2.0

• Netscape 8.1

Other Java Script and Cookies enabled

Teaching Format

Each student receives a workbook outlining the description of the topic to be covered. This workbook is a

skeleton of the program. The teacher will follow the notes for the proper flow of understanding. After each class,

additional reading material will be suggested. The classes are taught in English in a seminar format. Overhead

projector is used for transparencies and the white-board for additional writing.

Training Program Highlights

• The most authentic Ayurvedic training available outside of India based on the curriculum offered by

leading Indian Ayurvedic Universities

• Experienced faculty of more than 20 leading Ayurvedic Physicians & Professors with decades of clinical

and teaching experience in the US, Europe and Asia

• Highest level of training in Ayurvedic healing. Our comprehensive program includes course manuals,

lectures, practical workshops, and clinic internship. Additional/optional Internship offered in India

• Enrolled students include patients following Ayurvedic treatments as well as Yoga Instructors,

LMP/CMT, RN, Nutritionist/RD, MD, ND, LAc, DC and others with advanced interests in Ayurvedic healing

and wellness

• Convenient class schedule: Only 1 two- or three-day weekend per month for 11 months

• Approved by the State of California Bureau of Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education

and licensed to do business in the state

• All classes are held on site


Level 1—Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program 500 Hour Certification Program

The total duration of the program is approximately one year. The program will begin in the Spring and Fall.

Classes will be offered on one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. After completing this program,

graduates will receive a certificate of completion and will be able to help themselves and others focus on

prevention of disease and preservation of health. Ayurveda’s emphasis on diet and lifestyle has a profound

positive impact on our health. Graduates will be able to spread this wisdom around.

This 500 Hour Course Includes:

• Option 1: One 2-day weekend per month for 11 months

• Option 2: Correspondence Course by receiving class DVDs and course manuals by mail

• Option 3: Distance Learning through Web-Ex Live Virtual Classroom

• Course Project/Research Paper

Tuition Cost

The tuition for the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor program is $5,000. Please see our Enrollment Agreement

regarding flexible tuition plans.

Course Description

KAA 101—Essence of Ayurveda (Tarka Sankhya and Sharir) We will begin with an engaging introduction to the history and philosophy of Ayurveda. Learn the foundations

of the three Gunas, five elements and the three Doshas. Understand the concepts of Constitution (Prakruti),

Imbalance (Vikruti) and Dynamic Balance. Review the components of comprehensive and individualized

Ayurvedic Treatment Plans & Health Programs. Learn about Cosmology, Sankhya Philosophy and the Ayurvedic

view of the human body such as Doshas, Dhatus, Malas, Marmas, Asthis, Sandhis, Srotas, etc.

KAA 102—Ayurvedic Physiology (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyan) This session discusses in detail the fifteen Sub-Doshas, seven Dhatus, three Malas, sixteen Srotas, Marmas and

the role of these in health and disease. Explore the depth of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and how

they govern the mind and emotions. Other topics: The Definition of Life; Dosha characteristics, their primary

location and signs of balance & imbalance; Agni, its types, its function and its importance in health and disease;

Ojas, its function and signs of increase or decrease.

KAA 103—Ayurvedic Nutrition & Cooking (Ahara Vigyan) Learn the principles and application of Chaturvidha Ahara, Shatrasas, Ahara Vidhi Vishesha and Guna Karma of

spices and Ayurvedic cooking. This practical workshop will focus on how to use the six tastes of food to

nutritionally balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Learn how to evaluate a client’s diet diary and how to use that

information to prescribe an individualized diet plan. Other topics: Definition of Health; Understanding digestion.

KAA 104—Ayurvedic Psychology (Manasa Shastra) Principles of the mental Doshas, their function, location and origin; Aspects of the mind; Principles of the five

sheaths; Kundalini; The seven charkas and their importance; The three gunas and their characteristics; Mental

Constitutions.

KAA 105—Ayurvedic Prevention Science (Swastha Vritta) Ayurvedic disease prevention science is wisely and practically incorporated in Dinacharya (Daily Routines) and

Ritucharya (Seasonal Routines). Learn how to use these techniques and procedures to maintain optimum health

and prevent common diseases resulting from seasonal changes. Other topics: Epidemic diseases; The immune

system.


KAA 106—Ayurvedic Herbology (Dravya Guna Shastra) This practical workshop will focus on the application of Ayurvedic herbological energetics—Rasa, Virya, Vipaka

and Prabhava. The clinical application of important Ayurvedic herbs will be discussed. We will also explore the

science of the Synergetic combination of healing herbs. Spices have been largely misunderstood and misused in

today’s day and age. This informational session will explain the scientific purpose of using spices in cooking.

Learn how to wisely use popular spices to prevent imbalance, heal disease and promote health. We will also

study the various methods of herbal preparation.

Mid-Term Exam

KAA 107—Yoga Therapy (Yoga Vigyan) This course will focus on the essence and application of Ashtanga and Therapeutic Yoga. It will delve into the

complimentary systems of Yoga and Ayurveda, look at Yoga asanas for various systems and explore the many

spiritual aspects of Yoga.

KAA 108—Introduction to Ayurvedic Bodywork This practical workshop will explore such Ayurvedic Therapies as Snehana, Swedana, Shirodhara, Padabhayanga,

Shiroabhyanga, Kati basti, Lepas, Udvartana and Soundarya shringar.

KAA 109—Introduction to Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) Gain an introduction to the Fundamentals of Jyotish, the Jyotish Chart (Vedic horoscope), how to read a Vedic

Jyotish Chart, the nature & qualities of the nine planets, the twelve Zodiac signs, 27 Constellations and their

significance. Students will gain information on different diseases and their correlation with the planets, as well as

an understanding of Mahadasha (Major periods), Antardasha (Minor periods), various gemstones and their

proper usage.

KAA 110—Management of Dosha Imbalances (Roga Nidan and Kaya Chikitsa) Ayurvedic Diagnostics, client examination, Ayurvedic etiology, symptoms and signs of various respiratory and

digestive disorders, their diagnosis, prognosis, signs of aggravation of Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas, herbal

treatment and dietary management.

KAA 111—Review, Clinical Management, Final Comprehensive Examination Review of course materials, Principles of Ayurvedic Practice, management of legal issues, hands-on clinical

workshop on patient evaluation and case management, questions and answers on the course. Students will be

able to participate in various herbal preparations and Ayurvedic cooking.

Course Project/Research Paper

Students will be required to complete a research paper on a topic to be agreed upon by their instructor. This

paper is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

Total Hours for the AWC program

Classroom hours 220

Electives (Refer to side column) Optional

Special projects 130

Home studies 150

Total 500 Hours

Electives

1. Sanskrit

2. Aromatherapy

3. Puja & Rituals

4. Skin & Beauty Care

5. Subtle Therapies (Sound, Color & Light)

For more information about upcoming electives and

pricing, contact our offices at (650) 341-8400.


Level 2: Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP)

Students will get involved in a deeper learning of advanced herbology, pharmacology, pathology, diagnostics

and therapeutics. They will study patient history taking, physical observation and examination. Students will

understand detailed evaluation of imbalance (Vikruti). They will learn how to design individualized Ayurvedic

treatment plans consisting of customized diet plans, herbs and Panchakarma. Students will also learn how to

prescribe Rasayana rejuvenation, daily and seasonal routines for disease prevention. The course includes

detailed theoretical and practical training in Panchakarma.

This 1000 Hour Course Includes:

• Option 1: One 3-day weekend per month—Friday through Sunday—for 11 months

• Option 2: Distance Learning by receiving class DVDs and course manuals by mail

• Option 3: Distance Learning through Web-Ex Live Virtual Classroom.

• Advanced Intensive in India

• Course Project/Research Paper

• Clinical Externship

Course Description

KAA 201—Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Agni, Srotas Vigyan This class will revise Ayurvedic Physiology by discussing Doshas, Subdoshas, Dhatus, Malas, Agni, Dhatu agni

and srotas in depth.

KAA 202—Roga Samprapti (Ayurvedic Pathology)

Students will learn: Definition of Health and Disease according to Ayurveda; The five tools of Dosha Imbalance

Diagnosis—Nidan, Purvaroop, Rupa, Upashaya, Samprapti; The six stages of the disease process—Sanchaya,

Prakopa, Prasara, Sthanasamshraya, Vyakti, Bheda; Signs of Dhatu and Srota Dushti.

KAA 203—Rogi Pariksha (Client Examination) Ayurveda has a unique method of client evaluation which relies on the thorough observation of a client to

recognize signs on the body that offer an in-depth understanding of dosha imbalance and its manifestation.

Students will learn threefold examination: Darshana, Sparshana, and Prashana in detail. They will also learn to

perform an eightfold clinical evaluation—Pulse, urine, feces, tongue, sound, touch, physical stature and vision.

KAA 204—Panchakarma and Marma Therapy (Ayurvedic Detoxification)

This will be more hands-on class. Along with a detailed theory of Panchakarma, students will learn to give and

receive abhyanga, shirodhara, kati basti, and other Keraliya therapies. Students will also learn important Marmas

and Marma therapy in detail.

KAA 205—Roga Nidan and Kayachikitsa, Part 1 (Dosha Imbalance Diagnosis and Management) Students will learn: Basic principles of Ayurvedic dosha imbalance management, types of chikitsa, Ayurvedic

etiology and pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of common cold, pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis,

high blood pressure and atherosclerosis as well as their Shodhana & detailed herbal treatments, dietary

management and lifestyle changes to alleviate these imbalances.

KAA 206—Roga Nidan, Kayachikitsa and Herbology, Part 2 (Dosha Imbalance Diagnosis and

Management) Students will learn: Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of neuralgia, muscle atrophy,

fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression and insomnia, as well as their Shodhana &

detailed herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.



Management) Students will learn: Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of Food Intolerance, gastritis, Peptic

ulcers, IBS, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal gas, Colitis, Rosacea, acne, pigmentations, wrinkles, aging signs,

their Shodhana & detailed herbal treatments, dietary management and lifestyle changes.


Management) Students will learn: Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of prostatitis, urinary stones, UTI,

Enlargement of prostate, male infertility, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, PMS, Menopause,

Endometriosis, Ovarian cyst, Yeast infection, Female infertility, their Shodhana & detailed herbal treatments,

dietary management and lifestyle changes.


Management) Students will learn: Ayurvedic etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms & signs of Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,

Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Conjunctivitis, Ptosis, Cataract, Glaucoma, Ear infection, Ringing in the ears, etc their

Shodhana & 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 under the supervision of Ayurvedic

Doctors. They will discuss potential treatments and recommend dietary and lifestyle changes to clients. They will

also learn to recommend Ayurvedic herbal formulas and teach Pranayama & Meditation techniques. They will

discuss daily routines and seasonal changes, etc. and perform follow-up consultations once a month.

KAA 211—Trip to India • Additional studies in Netra Vigyan and Garbha Vigyan

• Current Ayurvedic research in India

• Rasa Shastra

• Visit to Ayurvedic Hospitals and Pharmacies, rounds with the Doctors/client evaluations

• Cultural programs

Clinical Externships

Clinical Internship may be done at the Kerala Ayurveda Clinic. At Kerala Ayurveda, every 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 timeframe may register

for an internship extension with a fee of $300 per six-month extension.

Internship Client Testimonial

The past three months have been quite an experience. I really feel that I am becoming the same person I was 6-7 years

ago. We all have much to learn from one another and I learned to be much more mindful in my daily practices from

these students of Ayurveda. The consultation from the intern was the first time I heard the word Ayurveda. They did an

excellent job of explaining what Ayurveda is and how it works and I can’t believe I started following all the diet

guidelines recommended and started taking herbs. I not only lost 15 pounds but I started enjoying each moment of my

life even going to grocery store. Instead of telling my students what to do I started asking them ’How can I help you.’ I

feel great.

~D.D., A Happy Client


Internship, Through the Eyes of a Student

Of all the multitudes of information I learned while studying at the Academy, I got the most out of my internship. While

the classes were fantastic and taught me many of the Ayurvedic basics, the internship allowed me to put this

information into action. By doing this, I got to see first hand, just how to read a client. It was also helpful to be with

other students. It's so easy to read about a client on a piece of paper and have all of the important information given

to you, so you can decide how to treat the client, but when you actually see them, you have to be able to gather the

useful information. The most exciting part of the internship was the follow-up consultation. It was very interesting to

hear the outcome of client’s hard work over the course of a month. 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. I have to say, I felt very nervous the first time I went in, to have a consultation with a client, but as time

went on, even in my nervousness I was able to gain confidence. This knowledge will stick with me my whole life. Thank

you so much for offering this.

~S.S., Former Student

Total Hours for the AWP program

Classroom hours 380

Special projects 100

Externship 120

Trip to India 200

Home studies 200

Total 1000 Hours


KAA 211—20-Day Advanced Training in India

Also Included is a Field Trip to: Ayurvedic College, Ayurvedic Clinic, Ayurvedic Manufacturing Unit,

Panchakarma Center, Ayurvedic Herb Plantation, Naturopathy & Yoga Institute.

Advanced Training at Ayurvedagram, Bangalore, India

Ayurvedagram in Bangalore is a 30-acre Ayurvedic herb plantation. Along with a

luxurious resort, there is an Ayurvedic clinic, Panchakarma center, Ayurvedic kitchen

and restaurant. On site, you will also find an herb manufacturing pharmacy, library

and training hall. For twenty days, students lead a completely Ayurvedic lifestyle.

Every morning, they participate in Yoga sessions. After an Ayurvedic breakfast, they

attend lectures and practical demonstrations from expert Ayurvedic professors. In

the afternoon, they undergo practical training in performing various treatments,

pulse diagnosis, evaluation of Ayurvedic body-type, diagnosing imbalance and putting together treatment plans.

They work on each other to practice the various skills and Panchakarma treatments. The practical training helps

the students become very confident as Advanced Ayurvedic practitioners.

Course Description: Learn the science of Ayurvedic Patient History Taking. Practice the skills of Physical Observation and Examination.

Understand how to evaluate mind-body constitution (Prakruti) & Imbalance (Vikruti). Learn how to design

individualized Ayurvedic treatment plans consisting of customized natural diet plans, healing herbal and

nutritional supplements, detoxification with Panchakarma cleansing therapies, Rasayana rejuvenation therapy

and Ayurvedic daily and seasonal routines for disease prevention. The course includes detailed theoretical and

practical training in Panchakarma detoxification therapies. With the help of learning aids such as handouts,

slides, DVDs, and by participating in experiential exercises, students will understand how to integrate Ayurvedic

principles/practices in various treatment plans.

Make your reservation & pre-register by September 1, 2008 Full Package Cost Includes: 20 Night Stay at Ayurvedic Resort

Ayurvedic breakfast, lunch and dinner for 20 days

Course Manuals & Tuition Fees for 20 Day Intensive Training

Field Trip

Full Package Cost: $3000

Pre-registration deposit of $1000 required by September 1, 2008.

Balance of $2000 required before October 31, 2008. For information about Payment Plans, please call Foster City

at (650) 341-8400 or (888) 3-KERALA. Round trip airfare from your city of departure to Bangalore is not included

in the above cost and may be purchased from your travel agent or from the

Kerala Ayurveda Academy at a group rate.


Recommended Reading The following is the list of books for additional reading. These books are beneficial but not mandatory.

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWP) Program

Frawley, Dr. David Yoga and Ayurveda; Ayurveda and the Mind; The Yoga of Herbs

Joshi, Dr. Sunil Ayurveda and Panchakarma

Lad, Dr. Vasant Secrets of the Pulse; Textbook of Ayurveda (Two volumes)

Lele, Dr. Avinash Secrets of Marma; Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Massage

Ranade, Dr. Subhash Health and Disease in Ayurveda and Yoga; Natural Healing through Ayurveda

Svoboda, Dr. Robert Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution

Apte, Dr. Jay Delicious and Healthy - Cuisine of Ayurveda

Yarema, Dr. Thomas (Co-Author) Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWP) Program

Charaka Samhita

Sushrut Samhita

Ashtanga Rhidaya


The Faculty of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy

The goal of Kerala Ayurveda Academy is to offer authentic Ayurvedic courses by experienced Ayurvedic Doctors.

Many of our faculty members are established Ayurvedic physicians who have received degrees from renowned

Universities in India—the "Holy Land” of Ayurveda—and have more than 15 years of experience in Ayurvedic

practice and teaching. They are eager to share and hand over this ancient wisdom to our enthusiastic students.

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program Faculty

Teri Adolfo, MTCM, LAc, CAP

Teri Adolfo holds a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and

Oriental Medicine (NIAOM), and is also a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She has

worked in clinics specializing in women’s health, detoxification, drug rehabilitation, mental health, and chronic

fatigue/fibromyalgia. She is currently the Clinic Director at the Kerala Ayurveda Clinic, Seattle.

Dr. Vaijayanti (Jay) Apte, BAMS, MS

Dr. Apte is the Director of Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She holds an integrated BAMS degree in Ayurvedic and

Allopathic (conventional) medicine from the University of Poona, India (1973), and an MS degree in Biomedical

Sciences (Pharmacology) from the University of North Texas (1991). Dr. Apte has more than 30 years of

experience in Ayurvedic practices and teaching. In 1997, she founded the Ayurveda Institute of America to offer

the best quality education in the United States. Now, the Ayurveda Institute has merged into Kerala Ayurveda

Academy. She is a past president of the CAAM and is on the NAMA board of directors.

Dr. Rucha Kelkar, BAMS

Dr. Rucha Kelkar is the director of “Ayurbliss,TM”—Ayurveda Wellness for Mind, Body and Spiritual Health, based

in Orange County, CA. She is a dedicated and classically trained Ayurvedic practitioner, educator and

lecturer. She has taught many workshops on Ayurveda, conducted seminars and has been a speaker at the

NAMA Conference on multiple occasions. She has also written articles on Ayurveda for various magazines. Rucha

received her graduate degree in Ayurveda from the University of Pune, India.

Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar, BAMS, LMT, DYA

Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar graduated from Pune University, India with a Bachelors degree in Ayurvedic Medicine

and Surgery. She is also trained at the Indian College of Naturopathy and qualified as a Yoga Instructor from the

renowned Kaivalyadham University in India. Dr. Manisha has been teaching at Kauai Ayurveda academy and

other institutes for more than 10 years. She specializes in women and infant health, skin care and natural beauty

treatments. She offers regular workshops on Ayurvedic Cooking and nutrition.

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is the Executive Director of Kerala Ayurveda, Inc. as well as an accomplished Ayurvedic

doctor with varied background and experience. He was a research associate with the Indian Ayurvedic

pharmaceutical company Ayurveda Rasashala, a Chairperson of the Department of Medicine at the Maharshi

College of Vedic Medicine in Albuquerque from1999 to 2001, and a medical director and an assistant professor

of Maharshi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa from 2001 to 2002. He has published research articles

and offered lectures, Radio and TV talks in many countries. He has extensive clinical experience in Ayurvedic

therapies and Panchakarma all over the world and has helped thousands of people.

Mamta Landerman, CAS, PKS

Mamta Landerman is a Clinical Ayurveda and Panchakarma Specialist. She is the Founding President of CAAM

(The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine) and served on the Board for five years. She produced three

Ayurveda International Symposii at U.C. Berkeley, bringing together—some for the first time—the various

lineages of Ayurveda in the U.S. to sow seeds for the future vision of the Ayurvedic profession in this country.

Many joint ventures in Ayurveda across the U.S. have sprouted as a result of these conferences. She also founded

Deva Center for Ayurveda and Panchakarma in California. A clairvoyant and mother of two grown sons, she is a

native of India and has been practicing and teaching transformational work for the last 26 years across the


US. She has also had her own Natural Foods Company, growing organic herbs and creating award winning

natural foods products.

Dr. Yashashree (Yash) Mannur, BAMS

Dr. Yash Mannur is an Ayurvedic Doctor graduating from Poona University in 1996. She also has a degree in

Sanskrit. Yash had topped the class in many Ayurvedic subjects. She is an expert in Panchakarma and had her

own private practice before coming to US. She was instrumental in the success of the former Ayurveda Institute

of America founded by Dr. Jay Apte. Dr. Mannur is very caring and popular among students. She is an expert in

Ayurvedic cooking and offers classes for students and lay people.

Dr. Anjali Paranjpe, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)

Dr. Anjali Paranjpe a gold medal-winning Ayurvedic Doctor from Poona. She received her BAMS degree in 1984

and MD in Ayurveda in 1987. She also holds a diploma in Yoga. She was a Professor and Dean of the Ayurvedic

College near Poona. She has conducted many workshops in Ayurveda and Yoga in India and the US. She has

offered lectures on All India Radio and TV on Ayurveda and Yoga. Anjali specializes in Swasthavritta and was a

recognized teacher for post graduate students.

Yatrika Shah-Rais, MS, DAS

Dr. Yatrika Shah-Rais is a practitioner of the predictive art of Vedic astrology who has studied under the guidance

of Chakrapani Ullal, Ernst Wilhelm, Robert Koch, and lunar astrology expert Chandra Shankar. She has been a

student and practitioner of Hinduism for a number of years and follows the teachings of her Satguru, the late

Subramuniyaswami, one of the most important teachers of Vedic studies. She is a certified practitioner of

Ayurveda and is also involved in the field of music as a concert presenter and radio host.

Dr. Sunita Tarkunde, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)

Dr. Sunita Tarkunde is an accomplished Ayurvedic Practitioner, Abhyanga masseuse and Yoga Instructor. She

received her Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda from the prestigious Pune University in India and practiced

Ayurveda at Krishna General Hospital and Bhawasar Ayurvedic Hospital in India before immigrating to the U.S. in

1999. She is currently working on her doctorate in Ayurveda and is a staff and faculty member at the former

Ayurvedic Institute of America (now Kerala Ayurveda Academy). Sunita’s hallmark is her gentle, thorough way of

working with clients to maintain or regain full, vibrant, radiant health of body, mind and spirit.

Dr. Beena Vesikar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)

Dr. Beena Vesikar earned her Doctor of Internal Medicine degree, specializing in gastro-intestinal diseases, from

the University of Pune, India in 2000. She also received a BAMS degree from the University of Pune in 1994. In

2007, she completed a certificate course as a Clinical Nutritionist from the Blue Huron Academy in Grand Rapids,

Michigan. Dr. Vesikar has over 10 years of teaching and clinical experience. She specializes in Panchakarma

therapy with an emphasis on Shirodhara. Dr Vesikar has conducted workshops and published numerous articles

on the application of Ayurvedic medicine in magazines dedicated to holistic approaches.

Mas Vidal, BA

Mas Vidal is a director of the Dancing Shiva Yoga and Ayurveda institute in Los Angeles. He studied under the

tutelage of Ayurveda’s pioneer in the west, Dr. David Frawley at the American Institute of Vedic Studies. He was a

competitive athlete and achieved great merits in sports as Mr. Florida at the age of nineteen. Mas was attracted

to Philosophy and Yoga in 1990 and began practicing and teaching yoga. As a teacher and speaker, Mas

continues the expansion of Vedic Yoga throughout US. He also conducts classes and lectures at conferences for

Yoga Journal Magazine.


Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Faculty

Dr. Jay Apte, BAMS, MS See above.

Dr. K. Jayarajan, BAMS

Dr. Jayarajan is the Chief Medical Officer at the Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Centre in Whitefield, Bangalore.

Previously, Dr. Jayarajan was a medical officer at the Amrutham Hospital in Aluva and KAPL Ayurvedic Center in

Kappad, Kozhikode. He has presented papers on Ayurveda in many national and international seminars. Dr.

Jayarajan’s writings have been regularly published in various periodicals and he writes a regular column in the

Health issue of The New Indian Express.

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar BAMS, MD (Ayurved) See above.

Dr. Avinash Lele, BAMS, MSc

Dr. Avinash Lele is the Vice-Chairman of the International Academy of Ayurveda in Pune, India. He is a visiting

professor at various Institutes and Universities around the world and holds various honorable positions. He is the

author of several books, including Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Massage and Ayurveda and Marma Therapy and

has published several articles in various Ayurvedic journals. He has also conducted Ayurvedic Panchakarma

courses at various Institutes and Universities in Europe, USA, Canada and Brazil.

Dr. Rasik Pawaskar, BAMS, MD

Dr. Pawaskar has practiced as an Ayurvedic doctor and professor specializing in Rognidan since 1991. He is very

enthusiastic and is working hard to make Ayurveda available through modern techniques by creating different

software programs for Ayurvedic practitioners and students and translating ancient books like Madhava Nidana

into English. He offers workshops and seminars and writes articles to increase awareness in the general public on

Radio and TV.

Dr. Shrikrishna Phadke, GFAM, PhD

Dr. Phadke has worked in the Ayurvedic field for more than 40 years. He specializes in Ayurvedic treatments

(Chikitsa). He was a principal of the Ayurvedic College in Satara and is a mentor to many MD students in

Ayurveda. He has served as a member of the Central Council of Indian Medicine. For the last 15 years, Dr. Phadke

has taught Ayurvedic programs in Germany, Italy, the UK and France.

Dr. Geetha Pillai, BAMS

Dr. Geetha Pillai, the Director of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy at Aluva, near Rochi, was formerly the physician

and research coordinator of the Keralaeeya Ayurveda Samajam, Shornur and a consultant at the Maharshi Vedic

University in the Netherlands. Dr. Pillai is an accomplished expert in the fields of Panchakarma, Ayurvedic

Cosmetology and Pharmacology.

Dr. Subhash Ranade, BAMS, MSc, PhD, FNAIM, FISCA

Dr. Subhash Ranade is the Chairman of the International Academy of Ayurveda in Pune, India and is the

Executive Professor and Head of the Department of Ayurveda in Pune University as well as Executive Principal of

Ashtanga Ayurvedic Medical College. He is internationally recognized as an Ayurvedic physician, having lectured

extensively in various Institutes such as the Seva Academy in Germany, the School of Ayurvedic Culture in Spain

and other centers in Europe and the US. He has written over 100 books on different subjects and has developed

and conducted Ayurvedic courses in Europe, Australia, Japan, Canada, United States and Brazil. Dr. Ranade is

working as the consulting editor on various journals of Ayurveda in India and abroad.

Dr. Sunanda Ranade, BAMS

Dr. Sunanda Ranade has worked in the Ayurvedic field for more than 30 years. She has written hundreds of

articles in newspapers and journals and is an author of several books on Ayurveda and Yoga. She has taught in

universities in India and abroad.


Dr. Prashant Suru, BAMS, MD

Dr. Suru is an Ayurvedic Doctor specialized in Panchabhoutic Chikitsa. He visits many countries as an honorary

Ayurvedic consultant. He has published many scientific research papers in international and national

conferences, seminars and magazines. He is also involved in research in Urinary tract diseases, Marma Points,

Cancer and AIDS. Dr. Suru teaches at three different Ayurvedic colleges and is very popular among students.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy’s Board of Advisors

Dr. Narendra Bhatt

Dr. Narendra Bhatt has over 33 years of teaching, clinical, research and managerial experience. He has to his

credit 56 scientific papers, several articles and a jointly held patent. He has given more than 50 seminars and

lectures on Ayurveda abroad and has been a part of official delegations of the Government of India. Recipient of

several honors, Dr. Bhatt is recognized nationally and internationally for his leadership and multifaceted

activities in the field of Ayurveda. He continues to practice as a fourth generation Ayurvedic consultant, and is an

Advisor for Business Development and Research at Kerala Ayurveda Ltd.

Dr. K. Anil Kumar, BAM, Director and Founder

Dr. K. Anil Kumar, Executive Director (Technical) of Kerala Ayurveda Ltd. is popular among the Ayurvedic doctor’s

fraternity and has held important positions in their Associations. He is now the elected member of the Central

Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) – the Apex Body of the Government of India for the Indian System of Medicine.

He was the President of the Ayurvedic Medical Association of India for a continuous period of ten years and is a

former Joint Secretary of the Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturers’ Association of India. He is currently Executive

Member of the Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organization of India.

Dr. Subhash Ranade, BAMS, MSc, PhD, FNAIM, FISCA

See above.

Dr. Thomas R. Yarema, MD, LAc, Director

Dr. Thomas Yarema has passionately committed to bridge the best of all systems of medicine - East & West,

Conventional & Non-Conventional, Scientific & Intuitive. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, a Clinical

Research Consultant in Bio-Energetics, and an Educator to both enthusiasts and medical professionals. He has

learned that much of good medicine is common sense, resource management, and respect for an individual's

dignity. His professional tools consist of conventional Allopathic Medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Oriental

Medicine and Acupuncture, Immune Stimulation, and Chelation Therapy. He founded the Kauai Center for

Holistic Medicine and Research in 1997. Dr. Yarema is co-author of the book Eat, Taste, Heal: An Ayurvedic

Cookbook for Modern Living.


Academic Policies and Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much do the programs cost?

The entire tuition for the AWC program is $5000.00 and for the AWP program is $8000.00. There are multiple

payment plans for easy payment that may alter this final total.

2. Is it legal to practice Ayurveda in all of the states?

A bill has been passed in five states (California, Minnesota, Okalahoma, Idaho, and Rhode Island) to allow the

practice of alternative medicine, which includes Ayurveda. Currently, Iowa and New Mexico are working on passing

the bill. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) is working on getting Ayurveda licensed in the United

States.

3. Does each state regulate the practice of Ayurvedic sciences?

•••• No.

•••• Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed in the United States, and its practice is not regulated by state or

federal agencies. Standards of competency are set by individual schools that have received state approval.

Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States are taught how to practice legally within a limited scope of

practice so they are not viewed as practicing medicine without a license. We might say that Ayurveda's current

status in the US is analogous to the Chinese medical profession during its early years in the 1970s. While each

state does not regulate the practice of Ayurvedic medicine itself, some aspects of Ayurvedic practice may fall

within the scope of professions that are regulated. Students and graduates of the academy should be careful

not to allow their practice to overlap one of those regulated professions unless they are licensed in that

particular profession. Please contact your local state representative for more information about regulations in

your area.

4. Can I practice Ayurveda outside of California?

Yes, Ayurveda is currently practiced all over the United States.

5. Practicing Ayurveda in the US

•••• While none of the US states currently have Ayurvedic practitioners or physicians as primary care physicians,

many of these well-trained professionals utilize their education and skills in combination with other healthcare

related credentials.

•••• Yoga Instructors, Massage Therapists, Registered Nurses, Nutritionists/Dietitians, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors,

Medical Doctors and other healthcare professionals are recognizing and utilizing the benefits of educational

training in Ayurveda.

•••• NAMA is currently working on developing educational standards, scope of practice, and related materials to

support future licensing initiatives throughout the US.

•••• While many Academy graduates use their Ayurvedic education to enhance preexisting professional careers,

Kerala Ayurveda Academy currently does not offer placement assistance.

6. Is there an Ayurvedic association which links other practitioners and students together?

Yes, there is National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine

(CAAM).

7. Is there an alumni association? Can I contact previous students?

Yes, we can provide you with the contact information of several students for you to talk to.

8. How will I take the exams with Distant Learning?

We have a program set-up through Web-Ex which will allow you to take the exams.

9. How will I get hands-on experience through Distant Learning?

We will set-up a separate 3-day weekend where you will be able to come to campus and get necessary hands-on

experience. We also recommend that you attend 3-4 classes on-campus.

10. How will I complete the internship through Distant Learning?

We will set up clinicals in several states for you to complete a week-long internship. You will be able to do the

follow-ups on-line.

11. I’m not a health care professional; Can I still earn a diploma and practice Ayurvedic medicine?

Sure you can. The primary prerequisite for the program is a passion for Ayurveda. KAA welcomes students with a

bachelor’s degree in any field. The minimum admission requirement is a high school diploma with college level


courses in English, Basic Anatomy and Physiology. If you have not taken Anatomy and Physiology before, you can

finish the requirement within six (6) months of your start date.

12. How many of your graduates practice Ayurvedic medicine?

There are different ways students utilize their Ayurvedic education. Many of the students incorporate Ayurvedic

knowledge in their current practice such as Doctors, nurses, massage therapists, etc. Few start a career

manufacturing and selling various Ayurvedic products, while others start a health counseling practice.

Studying Ayurveda is very different than studying mathematics, accounting, or computers. You will learn about life

studying Ayurveda. So your actual studying will happen during the day, when you are interacting with other people.

If you read the text material for an hour to hour and a half every morning (early morning – ideally) you will do well.

What you read in the morning, you will experience during the day. Observing other people and interacting with

them is the way you will learn true Ayurveda.

13. Are there monthly tests? I feel very anxious about taking tests.

You should not feel anxious about tests at all. They are for you (and us) to know what you have learned and what

you didn’t so we can keep you up to speed. We want to make sure our students understand all the Ayurvedic

concepts clearly. Ayurveda is about human health, so a clear understanding is vital.

14. I will be traveling from out of town to attend classes, is there housing assistance available?

There are a few hotels near the campuses where students can book a room for the weekend. In the past, some

students have made good friends with classmates and stayed with them on those weekends.

15. When can I visit the school? Do you have open houses or visitor’s events?

We arrange an open house in July and August of every year. We also allow our prospective students to sit in with

the current class, so that they get a feel of the classroom setting and the topic. With a prior appointment, students

come by and talk to the program coordinator about the details of the program. We are here to assist our students in

any way we can.

16. After I graduate is there career planning and placement? How much can I expect to earn?

KAA posts job openings as they become available on the student services bulletin board. KAA will do its best to

help graduates to get into practice or a related career. Salaries vary greatly.

17. Credentials Within the Field of Ayurveda

•••• Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC): Level 1 course in Ayurveda, 500 hour course offered by the Kerala

Ayurveda Academy.

•••• Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP): Level 2 course in Ayurveda, 1000 hour course offered by the Kerala

Ayurveda Academy. Includes two weeks of Intensive Ayurvedic training in India and one week Intensive in the

USA.

•••• NAMA Practitioner Membership: Students who complete the Academy’s Level 1 and Level 2 courses can apply

for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association’s Practitioner Membership. NAMA is the most well established

Ayurvedic organization in the US, setting standards for educational training of Ayurvedic Practitioners.

•••• BAMS: Bachelors Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Science: A 5 ½ year full-time degree program offered

primarily in India. Practitioners completing this program refer to themselves as doctors, though an MD in

Ayurveda is also available in India (below).

•••• MD in Ayurveda: An additional 4 years of study. Offered at Universities in India.

18. Why Choose Kerala Ayurveda Academy

•••• Authentic: We offer the highest level of Ayurvedic training available outside of India

•••• Comprehensive: Includes course manuals, lectures, practical workshops, and clinical internships.

•••• Leading Experts: Over 20 professors & physicians with decades of clinical and teaching experience.

•••• Convenient: Only one 2-day weekend per month for 11 months or three 1-week intensives during a year

•••• Distance learning programs are also available

•••• Various levels of training:

Level 1—Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC)—500 hours

Level 2—Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP)—1000 hours

19. Admission Requirements

Enrollment in the Level 1 – Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) course requires:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Interview with the Academy Director.

Enrollment in the Level 2 – Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) course requires:


• Successful completion of Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor course or equivalent program or completion of a

comprehensive examination to determine eligibility in special circumstances.

• Interview with the Academy Director.

Our required interview is informal and should not deter any potential applicants. We require it mainly to ensure

that each student has appropriate expectations prior to enrollment. Additionally, all students must sign the

Academy’s Enrollment Agreement in compliance with CA state law.

20. Academic Calendar

Enrollment Deadline: Please refer to individual branch schedules.

First Day of Classes: Please refer to individual branch schedules.

Last Day of Classes: Please refer to individual branch schedules.

Holiday Schedule: Kerala Ayurveda Academy does not recognize any holidays. In fact, we have found that

many of our students prefer to attend classes on holidays. As with any other session, a

student unable to attend a class held on a holiday may make up the missed session by

checking out the appropriate DVD from the Academy’s library.

21. Distance Learning

Students who take our AWC or AWP course via Distance Learning receive the same quality of instruction in a slightly

different format. They receive all course materials and are provided DVDs of the live weekend classes. Our Distance

Learning students complete Quizzes, Exams, a Course Project, and Clinical Internship Hours depending on their program

of enrollment. Students who live at a distance from any of our locations may complete the Clinical Internship that is part

of the AWP program in their home state with a local Ayurvedic Practitioner, or they may fly to the nearest Kerala clinic

location.

22. Quizzes and Exams

Quizzes will be given each weekend of class based upon material taught the previous month, a midterm will be held

after the 6th class, and a comprehensive final examination will be given at the end of the course.

23. Grading

Quizzes account for 25% of the final grade. Midterm and final exams account for 60% of the final grade. Attendance,

homework, Projects, case studies and class participation will account for 15% of the final grade. A passing grade for the

complete course is a “C,” or an overall score of 70%, plus a final examination score of not less than 70%.

24. Retaking Exams & Quizzes

Students may not retake quizzes. Any exam not passed may be retaken one time. The grades are averaged together, and

the average must be above 70%.

25. Clinical Internship—AWP Program Only

The clinical internship (150 hours) helps students make the transition from student to practitioner. This is a special and

important time in the development of the student. During this phase of education, students will be observing patients

under the supervision of a clinical supervisor.

On-Site Internship

Students are welcome to complete their internship near their location. Every student is under the guidance of a clinical

supervisor who supervises individual cases, monitors progress, and assures completion of all required hours and

reporting. Supervisory case discussions may be scheduled in person or by phone at the student’s expense.

Field Internship

Students may also apply to perform their internship by serving in their own communities or apprenticing with a

practitioner or clinic of their choice. Students will be accepted for a field internship on the basis of past business or

clinical experience and/or their understanding of the commitment needed to succeed in an off-site internship. In

exceptional cases, Kerala Ayurveda Academy will assist students in finding internships in India. Each intern will be

responsible for completing and reporting all required hours.

26. Attendance and Conduct Policy

A student may make up absences by checking out class DVDs from the Academy’s library. Students experiencing

ongoing difficulties with attendance may switch to distance learning to complete the course.

A student may be subject to immediate termination for failing to maintain satisfactory progress, failing to make tuition

payments on time, violating safety regulations, interfering with other students’ work, disrupting class, or attending class

while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


27. Graduation

An Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor or Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Certificate of completion will be awarded to

students who successfully complete the entire program in good academic standing. No student with outstanding

tuition or fees may graduate.

28. Class DVD Checkout Policy

•••• Only one set of DVDs may be borrowed at a time.

•••• DVDs are checked out on a first come, first serve basis.

•••• DVDs must be returned within 14 days.

•••• Local students are responsible for picking up DVDs from the library.

•••• Please call to confirm that the DVD you want is available for check out.

•••• Distance learning students should contact the Academy when they are ready for their next DVD set.

29. Online Registration and Payment Options

Please visit our website at www.ayurvedaacademy.com for online registration and payment options.

30. Registering for Individual Programs through Distance Learning

Students receive course handouts and DVDs of the AWC (beginning March, 2008) or AWP (beginning in October, 2008)

weekend classes (sent and returned by mail). We offer quizzes and a Certificate of Completion for each course, though

these are not required. Registration can be completed online by selecting the desired course from the Distance Learning

section of our online store. Registration and Admissions fee payments are not required for this option.

31. Financial Aid

The Kerala Ayurveda Academy is currently unable to offer financial aid, but we do offer payment plans to allow students

to spread out tuition payments for a longer period of time.

32. Tax Deduction for Work Related Education

For many healthcare practitioners and small business owners, our courses are often tax deductible as healthcare and/or

continuing education related expenses. Consult your tax advisor for further details.

33. English-as-a-Second-Language

Kerala Ayurveda Academy does not offer English-as-a-second-language.

34. Suggested Reading Items

Book Categories in our online store correspond to topics taught in the AWC and AWP programs receive a 20% discount

on online orders for Kerala Ayurveda product and services during their studies and after graduation. Discount applies to

products and services, not future courses.

35. Discounts on Products & Services for Current Students and Graduates

•••• Currently enrolled students receive a 20% discount on online orders for Kerala Ayurveda products and services,

not including future courses. Purchase of additional courses provides additional 90 day periods of discounts

on products and services.

•••• 20% discounts for online orders of Kerala Ayurveda products and services will be applied as chargebacks to the

credit card used to place the order (usually within a few days after purchase).

36. Lodging, Transportation and Driving Directions

There are many hotels in a variety of price ranges close to the school. See Contact Information for additional information.

37. Student Grades and Records

Our courses are scored on a pass/fail basis. Students may obtain their results in person or by mail. The Academy retains

student records indefinitely for 50 years. Students may obtain copies of their records or transcripts by contacting our

Administrative Offices at 650-341-8400.

38. Student Grades and Records

Our courses are scored on a pass/fail basis. Students may obtain their results in person or by mail. The Academy retains

student records indefinitely for 50 years. Students may obtain copies of their records or transcripts by contacting our

Administrative Offices at 650-341-8400.

39. Administrative Office and Contact Information

For additional questions, please contact our academy coordinator M-F, 9-6 (Pacific time) in Foster City at (650) 341-8400.

Our Administrative Office in Foster City is located at 561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B, Foster City, CA 94404.


40. Ownership

Kerala Ayurveda Academy is run by Ayurvedic Academy Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kerala Ayurveda Limited,

Athani, Aluva Post, Kerala, India 683585. Kerala Ayurveda Limited is a pioneer in Ayurvedic medicine and operates

herbal plantations, medical centers, manufacturing facilities, Ayurvedic academies, and the Ayurvedic Resort. Ayurvedic

Academy Inc.’s Board of Directors includes Ramesh Vangal, Ronald George Pearce, Sonjoy Mohanty, and Katarzyna

Zimple Vangal.

41. License

This school meets the standards set by the California Bureau of private, postsecondary and vocational education for

facility standards, faculty qualifications, financial stability and student records.


Application Process

Applying to the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Program

1. Complete the application form. Be sure to sign each page of the enrollment agreement.

2. Complete the essay. On a separate sheet of paper write an essay on:

• The aspect of Ayurveda that attracts me the most…

3. Send signed application, essay and payment to:


561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B

Foster City, CA 94404

Applying to the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Program 1. Complete the application form. Be sure to sign each page of the enrollment agreement.

2. Complete the essay. On a separate sheet of paper write an essay on:

• My vision as an Ayurvedic Practitioner is…

3. Send signed application, essay and payment to:


561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B



Enrollment Agreement

Admissions and Requirements

KAA accepts a limited number of students in each class for better learning (approximately 25 – 30 students).

Prerequisites for the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program

High School Diploma with a few college level courses in English, Basic Anatomy and Physiology recommended.

KAA welcomes students with BS degrees in any field or Certified/Licensed Practitioners in a health-related field

including Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, Nursing, Naturopathy and Allopathic Medicine, etc.

Please Note: Basic Anatomy and Physiology are a prerequisite for this program. If students have not already

taken these classes, they will have to do so somewhere else before they finish the first six (6) months of the

program. KAA may or may not arrange to offer these courses. Please discuss with the Program Coordinator.

Prerequisites for the Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program

Completion of the AWC certificate or equivalent program from a state-approved school.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy FOSTER CITY—561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B, Foster City, CA 94404 This is the address where instructions will be provided.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy’s California BPPSVE school approval code is 0106811. Any questions or problems

concerning the academy which have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by the school should be

directed to: The Bureau for the Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education, 400 R Street, Suite # 5000,

Sacramento, CA 95814-6200, (916) 445 – 3427

This agreement is legally binding instrument when signed by the student and accepted by the

school.

Your signature on the agreement acknowledges that you have been given reasonable time to read and

understand this agreement and that you have been given a) A written statement of the refund policy including

examples of how it applies and b) A catalog including a description of the course or educational service

including all the material facts concerning the school and the program or course of instructions which are likely

to affect your decision to enroll. Immediately upon signing this agreement, you will be given a copy to retain.

This agreement is for the “Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor” program as well as the “Ayurvedic Wellness

Practitioner” program. A total of 500 Hours (includes classroom hours, home study and special projects) are

required to complete the AWC course. For the AWP program, the requirement is a total of 1000 hours (includes

classroom hours, home study and special projects).

____________________________ ________________ Student Signature Date


Examinations & Graduation AWC & AWP Programs

Tests On Sunday afternoon of each month class

Mid-term Exam After 6th class on Sunday afternoon

Final Exam On Sunday Morning of the last month

Graduation Will be announced later

Each month there will a test on the material taught during the previous month. A mid-term examination covering all

the materials from classes completed up to that point will also be given. A comprehensive examination will be given at

the end of the school year and will cover materials from ALL the courses taught during the school year. All the tests

and examinations are mandatory. Students will be able to make up the test at a later time only on special occasions

(The grade point average will be reduced by 10%). The test questions will mainly be in essay writing format (with few

exceptions such as “fill in the blanks” or “matching the pairs”) and the passing grades will be minimum 70%.

Tuition and Fees March 2008—February 2009

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Program

Tuition

Registration fee $100.00 Nonrefundable

The registration fee is due at the time of application.

Program tuition $5000.00 See page 28 for refund policy

Copies and supplies (Included in the tuition) $32.00 Included in the tuition

STRF fee (applicable to California students only) $18.00 See page 28 for STRF info

Total $5,118.00 Varies with payment plan

Other Fees

Late Payment Fee (for installment payments) $15.00 Nonrefundable

Returned Check Fee $25.00 Nonrefundable

Lost Manual replacement $25.00 Nonrefundable

Notarized Copy of Documents $25.00 Nonrefundable

Students may use one of the following payment plans to pay the tuitions:

Payment Plan Cost First Payment Due # of Payments Registration Fee Total Cost

Monthly $500 March 1 11 $100 $5,600

Monthly payments are due before the 5th of each month. A $15 late charge will apply to all payments made after the 5th.

Quarterly $1,300 March 1 4 $100 $5,300

Tuition in Full $5,000 Upon Enrollment 1 $100 $5,100

Kerala Ayurveda Academy does not offer state or federal financial aid to students at this time.

I hereby register for the Kerala Ayurveda Academy Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC) Program:



Tuition and Fees

March 2008—February 2009

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP)

Tuition

Registration fee $100.00 Nonrefundable

The registration fee is due at the time of application.

Tuition for the entire program $8000.00 See page 28 for refund policy

Copies and supplies (Included in the tuition) $32.00 Included in the tuition

STRF fee (applies to California students only) $18.00 See page 28 for STRF info

Total $8,118.00 Varies with payment plan

Other Fees

Late Payment Fee (for installment payments) $15.00 Nonrefundable

Returned Check Fee $25.00 Nonrefundable

Lost Manual replacement $25.00 Nonrefundable

Notarized Copy of Documents $25.00 Nonrefundable

Students can use one of the following payment plans to pay the tuitions:

All AWP applicants must first successfully complete the Academy's AWC course.

Payment Plan Cost First Payment Due # of Payments Registration Fee Total Cost

Monthly $800 September 1 11 $100 $8,900

Monthly payments are due before the 5th of each month. A $15 late charge will apply to all payments made after the 5th.

Quarterly $2075 September 1 4 $100 $8,400

Tuition in Full $8,000 Upon Enrollment 1 $100 $8,100

A minimum $800 payment is required for all AWP options, due at time of registration.

There will be an additional $3,900 (excluding airfare) to visit India for 20 days of in-depth training and Panchakarma. Students must pay India tuition before time of departure.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy does not offer state or federal financial aid to students.

I hereby register for the Kerala Ayurveda Academy Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) Program:



California Refund Policy

The registration fee is nonrefundable. 100% of the tuitions will be refunded if the student decides to cancel

his/her enrollment before the end of the first day of the class. There will be no refund if the student decides to

withdraw after 60% of the classes are over.

A written notice from the students, about the cancellation will be required. A telephone call about cancellation

or absenteeism for the classes will not be considered as true cancellation. In such cases, student will not receive

the refund for that period. The refund will be processed within 30 days from the day the Institute receives the

official written notice of cancellation from the student. The refund check will be mailed to the official address of

the student.

In case student decides to withdraw during the program, before the 60% of the classes are over, following will

be the refund calculation:

Refund Calculation

(Total Tuition Paid) – (Payment Plan Monthly Ratio x Number of Classes Attended) = Total Refund

Example

A student decides to withdraw after four (4) classes and if he/she has paid the full tuition, the refund will be as follows:

Tuition paid $ 5000.00

4 (Number of classes attended) x 455.00 $ 1820.00

$5000.00 – $1820.00 $ 3180.00

Total Refund $ 3180.00

Similar calculations will be applied for the AWP program tuition refund.

California Student Tuition Recovery Fund

The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) was established by the Legislature to protect any California resident

who attends a Private postsecondary Institution from losing money if you prepaid tuition and suffered a financial

loss as a result of the school closing, failing to live up to its enrollment agreement or refusing to pay a court

judgment.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a “California resident” and reside in California at "the time the enrollment

agreement is signed. Students who are temporan1y residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an

education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered a California resident.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the

Council that the school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the Council, you have 4 years from the date of

closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is obtained you must file a STRF application within two years of

the final judgment.

It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial papers, receipts or any other

information that documents the monies paid to the school.

Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational

Education. 400 R street Ste # 5000 Sacramento. CA 95814-6200 (916) 445 – 3427

If the student is not a resident of State of California, he/she is not eligible for protection under and recovery

from the Student Tuition Recovery Fund


Notice

“Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses that the debtor could assert against

the seller of the goods or services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof, recovery hereunder by the

debtor shall not exceed amounts paid by the debtor hereunder.”

Student’s Right to Cancel

The student has a right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund. A written notice from the

student, about the cancellation will be required and should be sent to the address below.

Kerala Ayurveda Academy Attn: Program Coordinator

561 Pilgrim Dr. Ste B


Attendance Policy

Attendance: Students will be allowed to miss one weekend, and will be responsible for the material taught.

Tardiness: Students are expected to be on time for all class sessions. After second prolonged absenteeism,

student/s will receive a warning. In case of repeated absenteeism without prior notification, those students will

be suspended till the following year.

Conduct

At KAA, the program is directed toward professional training. The students shall obey the law, show respect to

others and observe correct standards of conduct.

Suspension and Dismissal Policy

There are disciplinary guidelines to provide an environment to learn and grow independently, which give

students rights and responsibilities.

1. Any behavior disruptive to other students or smooth running of the class will not be allowed.

2. Students will have to pay the tuitions on time.

3. Students have to maintain the passing grade of 70%.

At first incidence, warning will be given. At the second incidence the student will be suspended for the following

entire weekend. Student will be readmitted after suspended weekend. If the behavior persists, student will be

dismissed from the program.

Record Retention All the records regarding KAA students will be kept at Kerala Ayurveda Academy located at 561 Pilgrim Dr. Ste B,

Foster City, CA 94404 for five years after student’s registration.

_________________________ ___________________ Student Signature Date


Leave of Absence

Students can take leave of absence for up to one (1) year with written permission from Dr. Jay Apte, the

Academy Director. She may be contacted at (650) 341-8400 or by mail at 561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B, Foster City,

CA 94404. The student may resume classes the following year at the level where he/she took leave.

Unless prior arrangements are done with the school about the payment, student is obligated to pay the tuitions

as per plan.

English as a Second Language

KAA does not offer English as a second language.

Student Complaint Procedure

In case a student has any complaint, he/she may contact Dr. Jay Apte, Director of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy,

at 561 Pilgrim Dr. Ste B, Foster City, CA 94404 or by phone at (650) 341 - 8400.

Graduation Requirements

A student should pass all the tests with at least 70% grade points

A student should attend at least 90% of classes

A student should have paid all the tuitions for the program.

_________________________ ___________________ Student Signature Date


Application Form


Registration Materials May be Sent to:


561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B, Foster City, CA 94404

www.ayurvedaacademy.com

Student Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Telephone: Home: (_____) ___________ Work: (_____) ___________ Cell: (_____) _____________

Fax: (______) _________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

SSN: __________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/______

Profession ___________________________________________________

Residence status US citizen ( ) Permanent resident ( )

Location (Branch) of School—City, State:________________________________________________________

Payment Plan Chosen—Monthly, Quarterly, Payment in Full: ________________________________________

Education & Work Experience

School Major Degree/Diploma Year Graduated


Work Experience Location Dates

Binding Agreement:

This Enrollment Agreement will be binding only when it has been fully completed, signed, and dated by the

student and an authorized representative of the Academy prior to the time instruction begins.

Changes in the Agreement:

Any changes to this Enrollment Agreement will not be binding on either the student or the Academy unless

such changes are acknowledged in writing by an authorized representative of the Academy and by the student’s

parent or guardian if he/she is a minor.

Discontinued Programs:

If the Academy discontinues instruction in any program after students enter training, including circumstances

where the school changes its location, the Academy must notify each student in writing of such events and must

provide to each student a pro-rata refund of all tuition and fees unless comparable training is arranged for by the

Academy and agreed upon, in writing, by the student. A written request for such a refund must be made within

ninety (90) days from the date the program was discontinued or relocated and the refund must be paid within

thirty (30) days after receipt of such a request.

Termination by the Academy:

A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress, violates safety regulations, interferes with other students’

work, is disruptive, obscene, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or does not make timely tuition payments,

is subject to immediate termination by the Academy.

Cancellation of Classes:

The Academy reserves the right to cancel a starting class if the number of enrollees is insufficient. Such a

cancellation will be considered a rejection by the school and will entitle students to a full refund of all money

paid.

Effective Date of Acceptance:

I certify that I have read and understand the cancellation and refund policy and the complaint procedure; I have

received a copy of the Academy’s Course Catalog; and I am entitled to an exact copy of the Enrollment

Agreement, Course Catalog, and any other papers I sign. I hereby agree to abide by the conditions set forth

herein.

Notice to the Buyer:

Do not sign this Agreement before you read it or if it contains any blank spaces. This is a legal instrument. All

pages of the contract are binding. Read both sides of all pages before signing.

You are entitled to an exact copy of the Agreement, school catalog and any other papers you sign and are

required to sign a statement acknowledging receipt of those.


If you have not started training, you may cancel this contract by providing written notice of cancellation to the

school at its address shown on the contract. The notice must be postmarked not later than midnight of the fifth

business day (excluding Sundays and holidays) following your signing this contract or the written notice may be

personally or otherwise delivered to the school within that time. In event of dispute over timely notice, the

burden to prove service rests on the applicant.

It is an unfair business practice for the school to sell, discount, or otherwise transfer this contract or promissory

note without the signed written consent of the student or his/her financial sponsors and a written statement

notifying all parties that the cancellation and refund policy continues to apply.

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FOR ALL FEES, CHARGES, AND SERVICES, THE STUDENT IS OBLIGATED

TO PAY FOR THE COURSE IS $5118.00, DEPENDING ON THEIR PAYMENT AGREEMENT.

My signature below certifies that I have read, understood, and agreed to my rights and responsibilities,

and that Institution’s cancellation and refund policies have been clearly explained to me.

I understand and agree that KAA does not guarantee employment or take responsibility for employment or a

career in the field of Ayurveda, or any other health related field, upon completion of the course. I also

understand and agree that KAA is not responsible for actions of students and graduates in their Ayurvedic career.

I certify that I have the ability to finance my education.

I certify that all the information on this application is true and correct. I understand that any false or misleading

information will void this application.

Student’s Name________________________________________________________________________________

(Please print)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

Parent or Guardian’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

(Please print)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

As the authorized representative of the school, I hereby agree to the conditions set forth herein:

Authorized School Representative_________________________________________________________________

(Please print name)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

Please send your application along with the payment to:

Kerala Ayurveda Academy, 561 Pilgrim Drive, Suite B, Foster City, CA 94404


KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY FOSTER CITY Course Schedule

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Program March 2008—February 2009

The Foster City program will begin March 22nd, 2008—the 4th weekend of the month, and end February 29th, 2009.

Class Class Description Class Dates

KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir Mar 22 – 23, 2008

KAA 102 Ayurvedic Physiology—Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyan 1 Apr 26 – 27, 2008

KAA 103 Ayurvedic Nutrition & Cooking—Ahara Vigyan May 24 – 25, 2008

KAA 104 Ayurvedic Psychology—Manasa Shastra Jun 28 – 29, 2008

KAA 105 Ayurvedic Preventive Science—Swastha Vritta Jul 26 – 27, 2008

KAA 106 Ayurvedic Herbology—Dravya Guna Shastra Aug 23 – 24, 2008

KAA 107 Yoga Therapy—Yoga Vigyan Sep 27 – 28, 2008

KAA 108 Introduction to Ayurvedic Bodywork Oct 25 – 26, 2008

KAA 109 Introduction to Vedic Astrology—Jyotish Nov 22 – 23, 2008

KAA 110 Management of Dosha Imbalances—Roga Nidan & Kaya Chikitsa Jan 24 – 25, 2009

KAA 111 Practice Management and Review Feb 28 – 29, 2009

Class Timings

Time Saturday Sunday

8:00 am –10:00 am Test / Class Material Class Material

10:15 am – Noon Class Material Class Material

Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Class Material Class Material


4:30 pm – 6:00pm Class Material Demonstration

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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY LOS ANGELES Course Schedule


The Los Angeles program will begin March 1st, 2008—the 1st weekend of the month, and end on February 8th, 2009.

Class Class Description Class Dates KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir Mar 1 – 2, 2008

KAA 102 Ayurvedic Physiology—Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyan 1 Apr 5 – 6, 2008


KAA 104 Ayurvedic Psychology—Manasa Shastra Jun 7 – 8, 2008

KAA 105 Ayurvedic Preventive Science—Swastha Vritta Jul 5 – 6, 2008

KAA 106 Ayurvedic Herbology—Dravya Guna Shastra Aug 2 – 3, 2008

KAA 107 Yoga Therapy—Yoga Vigyan Sep 6 – 7, 2008

KAA 108 Introduction to Ayurvedic Bodywork Oct 4 – 5, 2008

KAA 109 Introduction to Vedic Astrology—Jyotish Nov 1 – 2, 2008

KAA 110 Management of Dosha Imbalances—Roga Nidan & Kaya Chikitsa Jan 3 – 4, 2009

KAA 111 Practice Management and Review Feb 7 – 8, 2009

Class Timings








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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO Course Schedule


The San Francisco program will begin on March 8th, 2008—the 2nd weekend of the month, and end on February 15th,

2009


KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir March 8 – 9, 2008

KAA 102 Ayurvedic Physiology—Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyan 1 April 12 – 13, 2008


KAA 104 Ayurvedic Psychology—Manasa Shastra June 14 – 15, 2008

KAA 105 Ayurvedic Preventive Science—Swastha Vritta July 12 – 13, 2008

KAA 106 Ayurvedic Herbology—Dravya Guna Shastra August 9 – 10, 2008

KAA 107 Yoga Therapy—Yoga Vigyan September 13 – 14, 2008

KAA 108 Introduction to Ayurvedic Bodywork October 11 – 12, 2008

KAA 109 Introduction to Vedic Astrology—Jyotish November 8 – 9, 2008

KAA 110 Management of Dosha Imbalances—Roga Nidan & Kaya Chikitsa January 10 – 11, 2009

KAA 111 Practice Management and Review February 14 – 15, 2009

Class Timings








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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY SAN DIEGO Course Schedule

Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Program April 2008—March 2009

The San Diego program will begin on, April 19th, 2008—the 3rd weekend of the month, and end on March 22nd, 2009.

Class Class Description Class Dates KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir Apr 19 – 20, 2008

KAA 102 Ayurvedic Physiology—Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyan 1 May 17 – 18, 2008

KAA 103 Ayurvedic Nutrition & Cooking—Ahara Vigyan Jun 21 – 22, 2008

KAA 104 Ayurvedic Psychology—Manasa Shastra Jul 19 – 20, 2008

KAA 105 Ayurvedic Preventive Science—Swastha Vritta Aug 16 – 17, 2008

KAA 106 Ayurvedic Herbology—Dravya Guna Shastra Sep 20 – 21, 2008

KAA 107 Yoga Therapy—Yoga Vigyan Oct 18 – 19, 2008

KAA 108 Introduction to Ayurvedic Bodywork Nov 15 – 16, 2008

KAA 109 Introduction to Vedic Astrology—Jyotish Jan 17 – 18, 2009

KAA 110 Management of Dosha Imbalances—Roga Nidan & Kaya Chikitsa Feb 21 – 22, 2009

KAA 111 Practice Management and Review Mar 21 – 22, 2009

Class Timings


8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Test / Class Material Class Material

10:15 a.m. – Noon Class Material Class Material

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Class Material Class Material


4:30 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Class Material Demonstration

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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY NEW YORK Course Schedule


The New York program will begin on April 5th, 2008—the 1st weekend of the month, and end on March 8th, 2009.

This program is pending accreditation from the State of New York.


KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir Apr 5 – 6, 2008











Class Timings








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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY AUSTIN Course Schedule


The Austin program will begin on April 12th, 2008—the 2nd weekend of the month, and end on March 15th, 2009.

This course is pending accreditation from the State of Texas.

Class Class Description Class Dates KAA 101 Ayurvedic Philosophy & Anatomy—Tarka Sankhya and Sharir Apr 12 – 13, 2008











Class Timings








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KERALA AYURVEDA ACADEMY FOSTER CITY, LOS ANGELES

Course Schedules

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Program

September 2008—December 2009

The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program will begin in September 2008 and end in December 2009.

Class Class Description Foster City

Class Dates

Los Angeles

Class Dates

KAA 201 Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan, Agni & Srota Vigyan Sep 12 – 14, 2008 Sep 19 – 21, 2008

KAA 202 Roga Samprapti—Ayurvedic Pathology Oct 10 – 12, 2008 Oct 17 – 19, 2008

KAA 203 Rogi and Roga Pariksha—Client Examination Nov 14 – 16, 2008 Nov 21 – 23, 2008

KAA 204 Panchakarma and Marma Therapy Jan 8 – 11, 2009 Jan 15 – 18, 2009

KAA 205 Roga Nidan & Kayachikitsa, Part 1 Feb 13 – 15, 2009 Feb 20 – 22, 2009

KAA 206 Roga Nidan, Kayachikitsa & Herbology, Part 2 Mar 12 – 15, 2009 Mar 19 – 22, 2009

KAA 207 Roga Nidan, Kayachikitsa & Herbology, Part 3 Apr 9 – 12, 2009 Apr 16 – 19, 2009

KAA 208 Roga Nidan, Kayachikitsa & Herbology, Part 4 May 8 – 10, 2009 May 15 – 17, 2009

KAA 209 Roga Nidan, Kayachikitsa & Herbology, Part 5 Jun 11 – 14, 2009 Jun 18 – 21, 2009

KAA 210A Internship Jul 10 – 12, 2009 Jul 17 – 19, 2009

KAA 210B Internship Aug 14 – 16, 2009 Aug 21 – 23, 2009

KAA 211 Trip to India Nov – Dec, 2009 Nov – Dec, 2009

Class Timing

Time Thursday/Friday/Saturday Sunday

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m Review/Class Material Class Material

10:15 a.m. - Noon Class Material Class Material

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Class Material Test


4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Class Material Demonstration

In-Class Clinic Timing

Time Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. – Noon Client examination and counseling Client examination and counseling

1:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. Client examination and counseling Client examination and counseling

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