The Ayurvedic Institute

A system of physical asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation developed by Vasant Lad, that utilizes Ayurvedic principles to harness the ...

Marma points are vital energy points accessed on the skin’s surface, serving as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit.

An overview of your health through an Ayurvedic lens, including education on diet, lifestyle, breath work, meditation, and various herbs to support he...

Full-Time & Part-Time programs available that grant an Ayurvedic Health Counselor certificate

Course offering an introduction to the principles of Ayurveda, including the interconnectedness of the individual with the universe, daily routines (d...

Training programs to learn the integration of Ayurveda and Yoga to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Full-Time program that grants an Ayurvedic Practitioner certificate

Advanced learning opportunities in various aspects of Ayurvedic practice.

Join us in person in Asheville, North Carolina, for a unique opportunity to practice and explore Ayurvedic Bodywork and Therapeutics.

Consultations with student Ayurvedic Doctors for deeper health assessments and support.

A two-year Full-Time program that grants an Ayurvedic Doctorate certificate

Join the Alumni Kula for continued education and community engagement in Ayurvidya.

Consultations with student Ayurvedic Practitioners for health insights and support.

Join our Ayurvedic Studies Program to get certified as an Ayurvedic Counselor or Practitioner, or gain an Ayurvedic Doctorate certificate.

Get involved with exclusive private class opportunities with Vasant Lad.

Therapies such as marma, kati basti, hrd basti, and shirodhara offered by students in the clinic.

Initial and follow-up appointments with student Ayurvedic Health Counselors.

An Ayurvedic cleansing procedure that can support health concerns and promote well-being.

Learn how to choose foods for your constitution, emotional patterns.

Practices aimed at transforming health through Ayurveda.

Gently scrape the tongue from the back forward, until you have scraped the whole surface for 7-14 strokes. This stimulates the internal organs, helps ...

Rub warm oil over the head and body. Gentle, daily oil massage of the scalp can bring happiness, as well as prevent headache, baldness, graying, and r...

Includes postures and breathing exercises as part of healing.

Sacred rituals involving cacao, offered in the AyurPrana Listening Room for relaxation and cultural experience.

Musical gatherings featuring spiritual songs, available in the AyurPrana Listening Room.

Gargle twice a day with warm sesame oil to strengthen teeth, gums, and jaw, improve the voice, and remove wrinkles from cheeks.

Offers cleansing and rejuvenation programs for healing body, mind, and spirit.

Events in the AyurPrana Listening Room that focus on mindfulness and well-being through music.

Personalized consultations based on Ayurvedic assessments.

A detox recommended once a year to help heal and flush out toxins, resting and resetting the systems.

Incorporates diet and nutrition as part of the Ayurvedic principles.

Ayurveda provides guidelines for diet according to one's constitution, focusing on balancing the three energies: vata, pitta, and kapha.

Putting 5 drops of warm sesame oil in each ear can help conditions such as ringing in the ears, excess ear wax, poor hearing, lockjaw, and TMJ, which ...

Chewing a handful of sesame seeds helps receding gums and strengthens teeth.

The pituitary gland is the director of the endocrine system.

Marma points are an important element of Ayurveda’s healing power.

Regular exercise, especially yoga, improves circulation, strength, and endurance. It helps one relax and have sound sleep, and improves digestion and ...

Physical practice of poses that can help with various states of imbalance and promote health.

Daily yoga classes and workshops offered at Asheville Yoga Center, complementing Ayurvedic knowledge.

A structured approach to practical Ayurveda and wellness focusing on the needs of the body through cleanse, move, nourish, and sleep principles. Inclu...

Use of medical herbs in line with Ayurvedic practices.

Herbal lifestyle remedies used to support healing in body, mind, and consciousness.

Guidance on lifestyle choices to promote self-healing.

Marmani are not just anatomical sites on the body but centers for either health or disease to flourish.

It is important to meditate morning and evening for at least 15 minutes. Meditation brings balance and peace into your life.

Meditation techniques as part of the Ayuryoga practice to elevate consciousness.

Putting 3 to 5 drops of warm ghee or oil into each nostril in the morning helps to lubricate the nose, clean the sinuses, and improve voice, vision, a...

Integrates other healing disciplines with Ayurvedic teachings.

Panchakarma is the main form of detoxification therapy for Ayurvedic doctors in the USA. It refers to a series of purification techniques designed to ...

A traditional Ayurvedic therapy designed for detoxification and rejuvenation.

Ayurveda offers a profusion of treatment and therapy options.

Theoretical foundation of a successful panchakarma program and also give practical hands-on experience.

After exercise, sit quietly and do some deep breathing exercises.

Breathing techniques included in Ayuryoga to balance digestion and remove toxins.

In any system of medicine, pulse assessment is a matter of technical skill, subjective experience, intuition and persistent practice.

Training program to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, focusing on self-healing and community support for well-being.

Cleansing and rejuvenation programs aimed at overall health.

An advanced weeklong study of herbs and herbal preparations that affect the srotas influencing the male and female reproductive systems.

Educational opportunities and seminars related to Ayurveda.

Advanced masterclass series taught by recognized practitioners in the field of Ayurveda.

Products and herbs used in Ayurvedic healing.

It is not a good idea to start the day with tea or coffee, as this drains kidney energy, stresses the adrenals, causes constipation, and is habit-form...

When emotions are unprocessed and psychological memories unreleased, they lodge in deep connective tissues.

Dive deep into the essence of Ayurveda with our advanced courses designed to elevate your understanding and practice.

15% off Vasant Lad Events for members of the Alumni Kula.

Access to a specially curated library of masterclasses and workshops covering various topics related to Ayurveda, including practical Ayurveda, herbal...

Yoga Class (at Asheville Yoga Center)

Integration of yoga practices with Ayurveda for total health.