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Nivas (Narayana Institute for Vedic Arts and Sciences), named after Lord Narayana or Vishnu, the maintainer of the Hindu Trinity, stands as a religious private school. Our sacred mission is to provide affordable online and hybrid Vedic Education including Ayurveda, Vastu, Yoga, Herbalism. We also offer affordable consultations, energywork and aim to create a community and school by women and for women. Our mission is to create a nurturing community by women and for women where individuals can gather to learn, or recieve energywork, treatments, and Vedic wellness consultations, shop for blessed herbs, buy material for Vedic rituals, or attend online webinars for an affordable price.. Join us in exploring sacred teachings and practices that promote holistic well-being and empowerment. READ MORE
What is Ayurveda?
In ancient India, for many thousands of years, a system of complementary medicine called Ayurveda flourished in an oral tradition from teacher to disciple. Ayurveda is deeply intertwined with the spiritual and philosophical traditions of India, particularly Hinduism.
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Vedic Roots: The core concepts of Ayurveda are found in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scripture called the Atharvaveda that contains extensive information on herbs, healing, and other aspects relevant to Ayurvedic practice.
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Holistic Approach (Mind, Body, Spirit): Ayurveda views health not merely as the absence of disease but as a state of balance among the body, mind, and spirit. Spiritual practices like meditation and yoga are considered integral to achieving and maintaining this balance, nurturing the soul and promoting overall well-being.
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Dharma, Karma, and Rebirth: Ikigai, a Japanese concept, refers to a person's reason for being or the value that makes life worthwhile. Ayurveda takes that concept a notch further. Our dharma is based on the idea of the soul's journey through different births as it works through bad karma, birth after birth. Disease is not just caused by lifestyle and die,t but also from our previous life karma.
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Consciousness: Ayurveda is a lifestyle that our inner consciousness as the foundation of healing and self-regulation. It asks that a person maintain not just physical self through dosha balancing diet and exercise, mental balance through meditation and yoga, but spiritual balance through spiritual practices.
In essence, Ayurveda incorporates spiritual and philosophical elements, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all aspects of life and the importance of living in harmony with nature and divine principles to achieve and maintain health and well-being.
DISCLAIMER- Ayurveda and its practitioners are NOT allowed to treat, cure or diagnose a disease, and Ayurveda is not recognized by the FDA. It is merely considered alternative or complementary medicine.
Vedic Ayurveda Womens Coach
This course is designed to empower women through their unique life transitions! We will explore the moon cycle, menstrual periods, menopausal changes, and postnatal care under Vedic lens, featuring delicious plant-based recipes and tailored routines for vata, Pitta, and Kapha women. Our focus is on uplifting women with vibrant Vedic rituals during these transitions
Vedic Ayurveda Coach
Narayana offers a Vedic Ayurvedic Coach (VAC) program that can be taken 100% online via live streaming, including theoretical and practical training with live lectures, recorded content, clinical hours, and assignments. Their programs start in Fall 2025 and include flexible formats such as all online.
Enroll in the Vedic Ayurveda Counselor program starting October 2nd, 2025, for $199 online or $249 with limited in-person mentorship. We're also reopening our community Ayurveda center for internships one weekend a month, beginning September 5th in Gainesville, Florida.
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A Vedic Ayurveda Counselor is professionally trained in the principles of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, to guide individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being through lifestyle and dietary adjustments. The Counselors help clients identify imbalances in their mind-body constitution (doshas) and offer personalized recommendations for diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to restore balance and promote healing. Our Vedic Ayurveda Counselor program not only imports all the foundational knowledge required in Herbs, Plant based Diet for Vata, Pitta and Kapha but also focuses on Vedic rituals. This course now begins to engage with concepts underlined in ancient texts of Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita. The student learns about marma, nadi, herbs in the context of vedic counseling. The focus always remains to understand the ancient principles and apply them in the modern world through a comprehensive approach that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. The curriculum includes opportunities for direct observation of seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner- Monica B Groover in Gainesville Florida in person or virtually. This program is recognized by the Ayurveda Accreditation Commission, as well as prepares the hybrid student who has attended in person mentorship to take the NAMA certification exam.
Vedic Ayurveda Counselor
Our Story
Vedic Roots, Traditional Ayurveda teachings with Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Monica Groover.
Narayana Institute of Vedic Arts and Sciences marries modern Ayurveda with traditional Vedic roots, using ancient Vedic teachings as the foundation. Pandit Atul Krishna and Monica B. Groover have nearly 2 decades of experience in teaching Vedic and Ayurveda education across California, Texas, and now vibrant Florida. We have joyfully trained more than a thousand students in the incredible world of Vedic practices, including Ayurveda, Jyotish, Vastu, and more.
Monica B. Groover, PhD, AD, is just an advanced Ayurveda Practitioner, a Vedic Herbalist, and a well-known teacher, but a dedicated writer whose book reached number 1 at Amazon for 9 weeks. With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, she proudly carries forward her rich heritage of Ayurveda, Herbalism, Vedic Rituals, Divination, and Energy Medicine.
Pandit Atul Krishna lived in the Hare Krishna temple for a long time and was an Ayurvedic Cook and a resident scholar. He is a pundit of the Sanskrit Language, Vedic Astrology and ancient puranas, and Vedic literature. Dive into a transformative journey of holistic healing and discover the profound wisdom of Vedic arts with us!
OPENING HOURS
General online schedule
Online Classes- Tuesday thru Thursday and Saturdays.
Tues-Thurs- 6 pm to 9 pm EST
Wednesday- 2 pm -3 pm EST
Saturday- 9 am- noon
IN PERSON MENTORSHIP
1 weekend every two months
Or the first Saturday of the month
‪(512) 761-7563‬
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Testimonials
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Thank you to the teachers of Narayana Ayurveda's 150-hour Ayurveda course. Monica Groover's knowledge of Ayurveda is impressive. She and the other Narayana Ayurveda instructors selflessly share all they know, breaking down many complex ideas of Ayurveda into easily digestible information that is perfect for those new to this ancient knowledge.
A great course to take for a comprehensive introduction to Ayurveda with the flexibility of online classes -- but don't be fooled, the homework can be challenging!
Krista Lanphier
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This is a great school to learn Ayurveda in it’s purest form. All of the teachers are so knowledgeable and truly care about their students. I completed the Ayurveda Counselor program with them and the courses were well organized and easy to follow. I am truly grateful for having found this amazing institution and for gaining knowledge about this ancient science!"
Pooja Sahgal
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"My name is Antonia and I am an Ayurvedic counselor in Austin. I went through Narayana Ayurveda & Yoga academy Program and the experience was life changing for me. It is a real and very completed Ayurveda course, intense because they cover a lot of deep materials like no other programs in the country. I have been studying Ayurveda for years and the knowledge of every doctor and teachers in the program is remarkable at Narayana. Before, during and after I was done with the studies, they still so helpful to me and to the rest of the students. Very accommodative to our needs. I am talking about everyone at Narayana, experts with integrity, they are compassionate and very professional team with lifetime experience in Ayurveda, living it, practicing, sharing and teaching. I will aways be thankful for what they taught me. An AMAZING course, highly recommended."
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Namaste,
Antonia Warren. Review Posted April 2019
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'I recently finished the Ayurveda counselor program, it was beyond amazing! I am so grateful to have found this program. It will change your life indefinitely! The instructors are so full of knowledge. They make sure everyone understands the material being covered. The workshops are so worth the distance. I flew to Austin twice and each time It felt incredibly welcoming. Truly blessed to have received not only the knowledge, but wisdom as well through the program."
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Dianna Calvente, August 22, 2019
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I enrolled in the Ayurveda block one specialist program. I have learned way more than I ever expected. I have found the information I've learned to be fascinating. Dr Groover is an incredible teacher. She has a kind spirit and was very personable. She also made herself accessible to all of us students and created a family like environment for our courses. She was very thorough and is very knowledgeable. This is an excellent program and it has completely prepared me for a career in Ayurveda. I look forward to continuing with the counselor program and highly recommend San Diego College of Ayurveda.
Ron Mitchell
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Disclaimer: Please note that Ayurveda is a holistic health system and not recognized by FDA.We do not treat, CURE or, diagnose any disease. All herbs and consultation are holistic support and information purposes only. Please contact your physician before beginning any Detox, Yoga or Herbal regimen.