Ayurveda and yoga therapist
Certification
Yoga Alliance International Certification 100 Hours
Upcoming courses
July 13 - 23, 2026
Sacred valley of Cusco, Perú
Course Inspiration: Returning to Balance
The inspiration behind this course is the Ayurvedic ideal of “Swastha” — to be established in the Self, living in harmony with your nature (prakriti) and the world around you. Ayurveda teaches that true health is not just the absence of illness, but a state of deep inner balance, presence, and alignment.
Through this training, you will rediscover that balance. You’ll learn practical tools from Ayurveda to restore and maintain wellbeing — not through restriction, but through understanding your unique constitution and living in rhythm with nature.
As you experience how simple and powerful these practices can be, you’ll naturally feel inspired to share them with others.
This course is where the two sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda unite, offering timeless wisdom to support you — and those you serve — on the path of healing, peace, and joyful living.
Health, peace, and harmony are not far away — they are our natural state.
General information
Estimated time
11 days and 100 hours. Theoretical and practical classes and experiential cooking classes and therapies.
Previous requirements
All levels of experience welcome!
Course Content
A complete study manual, recipes. homework, and practice time for integration.
Ready to align with your true self and
begin your transformation?
What You Will Learn.
Ayurveda Therapist Course
- How to recognize Vrikritis (imbalances) by reading the tongue. Learn the art of tongue diagnosis to identify current imbalances and areas in need of support.
- Lifestyle recommendations to balance your dosha or vikriti. Discover personalized daily routines, nutrition, and practices aligned with Ayurvedic wisdom.
- How to guide Ayurvedic detoxes (3–21 days). Learn safe, effective protocols to support deep cleansing and reset digestion and mind.
- Specific pranayamas for each dosha/vikriti. Breath practices designed to pacify and balance each Ayurvedic constitution and current imbalance.
- Targeted meditations for each dosha/vikriti. Use meditation as a tool for nervous system healing and emotional regulation, adapted to individual needs.
- Mantras for each dosha Explore sacred sound vibration as a healing modality, using mantras that support each dosha energetically.
- Yoga practices by dosha/vikriti. Learn how to modify and guide yoga sessions tailored to the needs of each Ayurvedic type.
- Complete Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage) sequence. Step-by-step training in therapeutic full-body oil massage to nourish the tissues and calm the nervous system.
- Shirodhara application Learn how to safely perform this powerful therapy — pouring warm oil over the forehead to calm the mind and access deeper states of rest.
- Practice scenarios and therapeutic recommendations. Apply your knowledge in practical case studies and receive guidance on how to assess and treat common client presentations.
- Client intake forms Use comprehensive forms to assess dosha, vikriti, and track client progress with clarity.
- Methodology of the Ayurveda Therapist. Learn how to guide clients with presence, empathy, and structure — from intake to follow-up.
- How to receive and hold space for clients. Practical training in energetic hygiene, setup, and the therapist’s role in creating a healing environment.
- Downloadable study materials in PDF format. Manuals and printable resources for each topic — including tools to create personalized Ayurvedic wellness plans for your clients.
Shirodhara Therapy
Abhyanga Therapy
(oil massage)
Your Ayurveda Immersion
Experience in the Sacred Valley
We warmly invite you to stay with us at our Bhakti Yoga Ashram in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru, during the course to receive the full experience of an Ayurvedic retreat in a serene, natural setting.
Our food is made with:
- Organic, farm-to-table ingredients
- Sattvic cooking methods (no onion or garlic)
- Spice blends for digestion and vitality
- Cold-pressed oils or ghee
- Prasadam: food prepared with love and offered in devotion
Daily Schedule
(subject to small changes)
7:00 am
Meditation, Pranayama & Kirtan (musical mantra meditation)
8:30 – 9:30 am
Breakfast
9:30 – 11:00 am
Ayurveda Philosophy & Theory
11:00 – 12:15 pm
Practical Sessions in the Kitchen (therapeutic modalities)
12:15 – 1:30 pm
Ayurvedic Yoga Practice
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Lunch & Rest
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Group Dynamics & Ayurveda Theory
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Practical Therapies
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Integration Time (reflection, journaling, rest)
6:30 pm
Optional Bhakti Yoga Meditation in the Temple
7:00 pm
Dinner
Evenings may include:
- Sound healing
- Ceremonies
- Restorative practices
- Free time for rest and integration
About the facilitators
Shyam Vallabhi Devi Dasi
(USA)
Shyam Vallabhi is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist who has dedicated over two decades to living and sharing the path of yoga.
Her work integrates yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic understanding, guiding students to reconnect with their body, balance their energy, and bring the practice into daily life.
She travels yearly to India to continue her studies and to guide students into direct experience of the tradition. Her background in anthropology and work with non-profits focused on human and environmental rights informs her grounded and holistic approach.
She has been featured as a teacher at international festivals including Bali Spirit Festival, Cali Yoga Fest, Ecuador Yoga Festival, and Peru Yoga Festival.
As founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia, and Dhanvantari Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center in Peru, she leads teacher trainings, healing programs, and retreats internationally.
Through her teaching, she offers not only knowledge, but a space for transformation, integration, and deeper connection.
Chaitanya Nitai Das
(Perú)
Chaitanya is the International Director of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Peru and Colombia, and over 35 years of dedicated experience in yoga and spiritual practice.
Originally from Peru, he began his path at a young age and has spent decades living, studying, and teaching in ashrams across South America, the United States, and India. His teaching is rooted in traditional yoga philosophy, daily practice, and lived experience.
He was among the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic astrology (Jyotish) in India, and integrates this knowledge into his work in a practical and accessible way.
Chaitanya has studied with respected teachers such as Pattabhi Jois and John Friend, while also being deeply shaped by traditional ashram life and his initiation into the Vedic lineage through his teacher, S. Atulananda Acharya.
Over the years, he has guided thousands of students and trained teachers from around the world. Many of his students continue to share yoga in their own communities, creating a strong and connected international network.
His approach is simple, grounded, and consistent—offering yoga as a path that can be lived and integrated into daily life, with discipline, devotion, and clarity.
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Bhakti Yoga School Certification and you will be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance 100hr RYT, an internationally recognized certification.
Your investment
Full price:
$1,650 USD
Early bird: $1,550USD
Course tuition
(available up to two months before the course begins).
Includes:
• Full program tuition
• Shared double-room accommodation
• Organic, farm-to-table Ayurvedic meals prepared daily
Private Room Upgrade:
+$15USD per night (subject to availability).
Enjoy nourishing meals, aligned living, and soul-centered teachings — all designed to support your personal and professional transformation.
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash / Paypal (With Credit Card)/ Revolut/ Wise or Transfer in the US, Colombia, Peru.
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