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Narayana Institute is a religious college that offers accredited Ayurveda classes & other Vedic classes both online and in person. We also operate a Sliding Scale Ayurvedic Wellness Center for women (all ages) and elderly (above 60 years) in Gainesville, & Alachua offering low cost herbs and monthly free events. Our online classes and Ayurveda courses are affordable, flexible, and designed for busy individuals. Read More
OM KRISHNAYE NAMAH
Vedic Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach
Pre-requisites- High School Diploma
Level 1- Course (100 Hours.12 weeks. Online only)

Classical Vedic texts teach that balance comes from syncing our mind, body, and spirit to nature during the cycles of the sun, moon, and change of seasons (dinacharya, and ritucharya ). However, our modern imbalances are partly due to our modern living practices where we move less, spend a lot of time in front of screens, and do not follow a balanced lifestyle for our body and mind constitution (Dosha).
The 100-Hour Vedic Lifestyle Coach is a holistic program based on foundational Ayurvedic principles and Vedic beliefs. Modifications in lifestyle and routine can have a profound positive impact on the mind, body, and spirit. Students will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, principles, and theory of Ayurveda, Vedic cooking and Nutrition, and basic breathing and yoga theory for balance. Students can also take each of these courses separately, such as A LA Carte, when offered.
This course is online only. However, students can sign up for a private mentorship or internship in Gainesville, Florida , for extra fees.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Conduct Dosha tests, determine prakrti or basic constitution (Mind-body), and basic agni test for self and another client
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Basic Vedic coaching principles for daily routine (Dinacharya) and Basic doshic diet as well as yoga cikitsa (yoga principles for lifestyles)
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Offer basic Ayurvedic and Yogic lifestyle consultations by assisting your clients in harmonizing mind-body-spirit
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Offer some basic herbs and recipe guidance to your clients.
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Educate client on lifestyle modifications based on Vedic, Ayurvedic & yogic principles.

CURRICULUM
MODULE 1
This 25-hour course is a bird -eye view of the foundation of Ayurveda from our vedic texts. By the end of this course, the student shall be able to create a daily routine for their own prakrti (dosha) as well as vikrti (imbalanced dosha).
SCHEDULE- AUGUST 2025 (Time is Eastern)
ONLINE LECTURES
Sundays- 4 PM Eastern
Thursdays 7.00 pm Eastern.
MODULE 2
This 25 hours course covers a lot of ground in the theory of plant based Ayurvedic & Vedic cooking principles. Student will also learn about six rasas, meal planning, agni pariksha, and balancing the agni (digestive fire).
Online Lectures
Onsite Mentorship/sliding scale center Free Ayurveda Day Gainesville
(Mentorship in person is not included in the tuition)
September 2025
Sundays- 4 PM Eastern
Thursdays 7.00 pm Eastern.
MODULE 3
This 25 Hours yoga class covers the theory of yoga chikitsa, theory from yogic texts like gheranda samhita, shiva samhita, hatha yoga pradipika and patanjali yoga sutras. In addition, the student will be taught some basic pranayama, bandhas and meditation techniques for the doshas.
October 2025
Sundays- 4 PM Eastern
Thursdays 7.00 pm Eastern.
Labs/Practicum
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MENTORSHIP- 25 Hours
Practicum or demonstration of Vedic cooking, yoga, pranayama, creating herb mixtures, or meditation. Offered both on Zoom, as well as asynchronously as previously recorded video recordings.
Aug-Oct 2025
Classes are offered in both synchronous via Zoom and asynchronous. (pre-recordings).
Students can also choose to do a mentorship in person during our monthly community days at Alachua county or Gainesville for an extra fees (provided space is available)
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Books
Books are NOT included
in the tuition and must be bought
separately. These books are available on amazon.
1. Ayurveda and the Feminine by Monica B Groover
2. Essential Guide to Ayurveda by Monica B Groover
3. Eat Taste Heal by Thomas Yarema MD
FEES
Application fees- $25 (payable separately)
Electronic Materials- $100 (payable separately)
ONLINE Tuition Fees- $865 if paid by four installments of $216 and 25 cents.
Or $750 if paid if paid in advance (a $90 discount)
Total- $900 if paid in advance OR $990 if paid by installments.
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Note: If you would like to attend an in-person workshop or mentorship, the cost is extra and not included in the above tuition. The student also need to pay for their travel, and lodging when traveling to attend our onsite workshop.
Payment Schedule
1 Students pay the Application fees when they register for the course.
2 The Electronic Materials can be paid within 3 weeks of the class starting or with the tuition fees.
These electronic materials include manuals, slideshows, handouts, notes but do not include books. You will receive the electronic materials only after these fees is paid via Google Drive or DROPBOX but never by email.
3 Tuition Fees are due 1 week before the course starts. The students can pay the tuition fees by 4 installments of $216.25 cents. Or, pay the full fees $900 in advance for a discount.
Assessments
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*Quiz
*Blogs
*Case Studies
*Client Encounters/Intake Forms
*Watching archived recordings
*Reading
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Students have 2 weeks to complete assignments after the classes finish. Extra time may be given on a case by case basis.
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Attendance
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Asynchronous Attendance
Proof that asynchronous recordings that were shared were watched is done by completing a survey.
Lab Attendance-
Students should have a video on. If not, they can share a video recording at a later date.
Synchronous (zoom)
If a student misses more than 10% of the classes (live zoom, they must do a makeup class. (This applies only to students who plan to go for Vedic Ayurveda Counselor or the next level). If the students do not intend to move further, watching the recordings and submitting assignments will suffice.
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Withdrawal
Students who withdraw or drop out and want to rejoin can contact us to make up the rest of the classes with another group or make up the missed classes for a small extra fee. Please note that reentry to the program is at the discretion of the school.
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SCHEDULE

Sundays at 9 AM Eastern- ZOOM
THURSDAYS at 7 PM Eastern ZOOM
optional in person mentorship on Presidents Day Weekend- Feb 15th and Feb 16th 2025

January 2025- April 2025
Please pay the first installment or a minimum of $25 registeration to secure your spot. Application form will be available on November 16, 2024.
Admissions FORM
Form
Pay application fees


Required Texts
*Emanual and Slideshows provided by school
*Essential Guide to Ayurveda-Monica B Groover
*Ayurveda and the Feminine- Monica B Groover
*Eat Taste Heal- Thomas Yarema MD