Certificate in APPLIED AYURVEDA
- 1 Year Certified Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health
- Discover the Art & Science of Holistic Healing
This immersive 1-year Ayurveda program blends classical wisdom with practical, real-world application. Learn how to understand the root causes of imbalance and support health through personalised diet, lifestyle, herbs, and awareness.
Designed for modern life, this course offers a deep yet accessible journey into Ayurveda, combining theory, case studies, and hands-on learning.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Ayurvedic foundations: 5 Elements, 3 Doshas, Sub-doshas & 20 Qualities
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Prakriti & Vikriti assessment
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Agni, Ama, Dhatus & modern correlates
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Mind, emotions & mental health (Triguna, Manas)
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Ayurvedic assessment & case-taking skills
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Food as medicine: digestion, fasting & detox
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Herbs, formulations & kitchen pharmacy
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Ethical practice, boundaries & referrals
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Foundations of Ayurveda
History, philosophy, constitution assessment, digestion, immunity & disease pathways
Mind & Consciousness
Mental constitution, emotions, stress & wellbeing
Assessment & Consultation
Ayurvedic case history, observation & personalised recommendations
Food, Lifestyle & Detox
Daily & seasonal routines, six tastes, fasting & modern diet adaptations
Kitchen & Herbal Apothecary
Key herbs, spices & formulations
Applied Clinical Ayurveda
Cardio-metabolic, hormonal, musculoskeletal, respiratory & mental health
Live case studies throughout the course
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
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Beginners with an interest in Ayurveda
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Yoga teachers & wellness practitioners
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Nutritionists & holistic therapists
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Anyone seeking deep self-understanding & natural health tools
No prior Ayurvedic training required.
YOUR TAKEAWAY
By the end of the year, you’ll confidently:
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Be qualified, accredited & insurable as an Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
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Understand health through a holistic lens
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Identify imbalance in body & mind and promote health
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Apply diet, herbs & lifestyle therapeutically
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Support health and wellbeing safely and effectively
TEACHERS
The course is taught by UK Ayurvedic experts with over 20 years’ experience practising clinical Ayurveda:
Andrew Shakeshaft MSc (Ayu.med)
Founder of Essential Ayurveda
Anne Heigham MSc (Ayu.med)
Author of The Ayurveda Kitchen
They are supported by specialist online lecturers from India, including teaching staff from Jiva Ayurveda. Jiva is India’s leading provider of Ayurvedic medicine, treating over 1.5 million patients successfully. This course offers a unique contemporary approach to mind–body Ayurvedic medicine.
DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATIVE AYURVEDA
The Applied Ayurveda Course is designed as a standalone qualification. There is an opportunity to study further components leading to a Diploma in Integrative Ayurveda, including training in Amnanda Process and Lifebalance. This diploma deepens therapists’ expertise in working with complex stress, trauma, and lifestyle-related disorders.
FEES STRUCTURE
Standard Tuition
£4,250
Includes:
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Full 1-year Certificate in Applied Ayurveda
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Live online teaching sessions
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All course materials & resources
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Interactive case studies & practical demonstrations
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Kitchen pharmacy & diet application sessions
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Reading & integration weeks
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Certificate on successful completion
EARLY BIRD TUITION
Early Bird Tuition
£3,800 (Save £450)
Early Bird Payment Plan:
Early bird discount applies when enrolled before the deadline.
COURSE DATES AND TIMINGS
Term 1
9 September – 6 December 2026
Immersion weekends: 3–4 October, 28–29 November
Term 2
6 January – 21 March 2027
Immersion weekends: 6–7 February, 20–21 March
Term 3
28 April – 18 July 2027
Immersion weekends: 5–6 June, 17–18 July
LEARNING FORMAT
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3 hours on a Wednesday morning
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3 hours on a Saturday morning (live online or recorded)
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Twice per term: 2-day residential immersive learning weekend in Norfolk
For more information contact us at learn@essentialayurveda.co.uk or download our prospectus
