Course Developers

Dr. Marc Halpern, D.C., C.A.S., P.K.S. President, California College of Ayurveda   Lalita Devi, C.A.S., P.K.S. Dir. of Ayurveda, Sivananda Yoga Retreat

What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy is the practice of Yoga applied to the healing process. The field of Yoga Therapy is growing rapidly in the United States. A Yoga Therapist works directly with patients to support their healing process.

What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy?
Ayurveda is the traditional Yoga Therapy system of India. While Ayurveda is a complete medical science, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy focuses on the practices of Yoga and how they participate in the healing process.

What is the difference between Ayurvedic and Western Yoga Therapy?
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy focuses on the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda to determine how to properly apply the practices of Yoga to the healing process. Western Yoga Therapy follows a physical therapy type model and relies more on scientific investigation. At the CCA we honor and respect both systems but teach only Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.

What types of students qualify to participate in the CCA, Ayurvedic Yoga Certification Course?
Only those students who are already certified Yoga Teachers, Ayurvedic students or Ayurvedic practitioners qualify to be certified. Students with less background may be allowed to participate in the course for personal growth and transformation but will not receive certification.

Course Curriculum:
Participants learn through lecture, practice, and teaching. Each day includes at least two hours of asana class. The curriculum includes at least 80 hours of total instruction. At some locations additional hours are earned through special supplemental programs and events.

Philosophy: Sankhya and Vedanta.
Ayurvedic Principles: Five element theory, Tridosha, Qualities of Nature, The five pranas.
Vedic Psychology: The three gunas, prana, tejas, ojas, the nadi, the five koshas, seven bodies and seven chakras.
Yoga: The eight limbs of raja yoga are taught within the context of healing. Emphasis is placed on learning how to utilize the practices of asana, pranayama and pratyahara for healing.

Comments from our Past Students

“The course was very well explained, clear and simple. I got inspired and changed my life.” – Cristina Silva- Brazil.

“The course gave new depth and meaning to Yoga practice which I have been doing for 36 years.” – Joanne Lutz, MSW., LICSW.

“This was more than an Ayurvedic Certification Course, it was a personal journey that will forever affect how I approach all of life. This class put a lot together for me.” – Ashley Wayman

“Dr. Halpern and Lalita Devi are extremely knowledgeable and excited about Ayurveda! I found this course to be inspiring and motivating.” – Glenna Jordan

“This was a remarkable spiritual as well as educational journey.”- Jackie Ader (Shakti)

“As a yoga teacher of 8 years, this course was the answer to my prayer. Not only did it open my eyes to professional growth but it exceeded every expectation I had about growing personally and spiritually.” – Kimberly Freesh

“The quintessential experience of integrating body, mind and spirit. I loved it!”- Isha McCaskey

Course Dates and Locations

This program is taught at a variety locations both nationally and internationally, in retreat centers and studios. Please contact the centers directly for more information and to register.. If you are interested in hosting a program, please contact CCA.

Course Fees

The fee for the CCA’s Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program varies with the location of the event. Some are residential programs and some are non-residential programs. Please contact the Centers directly for a complete list of upcoming programs and their fees.

To Register for the next course, Please Contact:
Sivananda Yoga Ashram

Val Morin, Quebec, Canada

http://www.sivananda.org/camp/english/yoga_ayurveda_en.html

To host a program, please contact:

The California College of Ayurveda
1117A East Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
866-541-6699 ~ info@ayurvedacollege.com
www.ayurvedacollege.com

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