Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program - Mount Madonna

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program - Mount Madonna
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UNITE THE SISTER SCIENCES
at Mount Madonna, California
Ayurvedic Yoga
Therapy
Online & In-Person
Certification
Unite the sister sciences in this International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) accredited and National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) recognized program. Explore pathology through the lens of Ayurveda and offer therapeutics from the limbs of Yoga to clients on the path of self-healing.
The foundational components of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy (AYT) are two of our well-established programs: the
Ayurvedic Health Counselor
(AHC) program and the
Advanced Yoga Studies
(YTT 300) program. These components are expanded and intertwined through a new and additional offering called Ayurveda-Yoga Integration.
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Ayurveda Yoga Integration
View the practices of Yoga through the lens of Ayurveda
Online & In-Person
Students view pathology through the lens of Ayurveda and offer therapeutics from any of the limbs of Yoga:
Ashtanga
(eight-limbed path) and
Hatha
(path of balance). Students use the principles of Yoga and Ayurveda to empower an individual to heal themself. Additional biomedical and assessment skills are layered on at this level.
What You Will Learn
The principles of Yoga Therapy
How to tailor
asana
(postures),
pranayama
(breathing techniques), meditation, s
hat karma
(purification methods), and Ayurvedic therapies
System wellness & pathophysiology: respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, structure (skeletal & muscular), nervous, reproductive & genitourinary
Complementary medicine integration
Ethics & counseling skills
Client assessment
Clinical internship & externship
Client case studies
CONTENT DELIVERY
Classes meet once per month online for seven months, followed by a five-day in-person clinical internship practicum. Students have up to one additional year to complete an externship practicum with monthly online check-ins and case study presentations.
2024 - 2025 DATES
YTT 300
September 4, 2024 – April 6, 2025
In-Person Dates:
September 4-8, 2024
April 2-6, 2025
Online Dates:
October 3-6, 2024
November 7-10, 2024
December 5-8, 2024
January 9-12, 2025
February 6-9, 2025
March 6-9, 2025
AHC PROGRAM
January 18 – December 18, 2024
Online Dates:
January 18-21, 2024
February 15-18, 2024
March 21-24, 2024
April 18-21, 2024
May 16-19, 2024
June 13-16, 2024
In-Person Practicum:
July 8-17, 2024
September 8-17, 2024
AYT INTEGRATION
TBD
Tuition
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Foundational Components of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
Advanced Yoga
Studies YTT 300
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Dive deeper into the philosophical traditions of yoga, including
Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Tantra Yoga,
Vedic Ritual and
Karma Yoga
. Study Biomechanics, Ayurveda, Neuroscience, Sanskrit and more. Teach
pranayama, asana,
meditation and yoga theory classes.
CONTENT DELIVERY
Eight months (one long weekend per month) with months one and eight in person, and months two – seven online.
Ayurvedic Health
Counselor (AHC)
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Learn constitutional assessment, Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, nutrition, herbology, psychology, Vedic astrology, ethics and counseling skills. Explore Ayurvedic therapies and engage in a clinical internship where you put theory to practice.
CONTENT DELIVERY
Six months (one long weekend per month) of online theory followed by two 10-day in-person practicum/clinical sessions.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program
Sample Schedule
Thusday Evening
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Circle and Theory
Friday - Sunday
6:30 am – 8:30 am
Pranayama
and Meditation
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Theory Class
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Asana
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Theory Class / Core
Asana
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Theory Class / Core
Asana
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Integration
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Plus one 2-hour Integration session mid-month
Pacific Time Zone
Prerequisites
YTT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance approved school
Minimum one year teaching yoga
Minimum two years personal yoga practice
Co-Requisite
Six college-level credits of Anatomy & Physiology
Sequence
Students may complete the AHC certification or YTT 300 program in any order or even during the same calendar year.
Students may complete up to 30% of the program from another institution if all requirements are met.
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Transfer Policy
A student must satisfactorily complete both programs before entering the AYT Integration.
Tuition & Fees
Academic Year 2024-2025
Estimated total does not include meals and lodging. Your meals
and lodging cost is based upon your housing selection and length
of stay.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program
Advanced Yoga Studies Program (YTT 300)*
$4,225
Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program (AHC)*
$9,650
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Integration Program (AYT)
$7,200
Total Estimated Academic Charges
$21,075
*Each program has an application fee, unless all are completed at Mount Madonna Institute. Application fees are non-refundable
Ayurveda Yoga Integration Program Meals & Lodging (5 nights)
Note:
We are in the process of determining the dates for the AYT Integration Module. Rates will be announced once these dates are finalized. Thank you for your understanding.
Commuting
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Own tent or vehicle
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Dormitory (4 per room)
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Triple (3 per room)
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Double (2 per room)
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Single
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Lodging Options
Total Meals and Lodging cost is based on your housing selection for
5 nights
Studying Affordably
Financial Aid opportunities for your education
Alumni Discount:
Ask us about our Alumni Discount when you submit your application.
Scholarship:
Check the scholarship box on your application.
Payment Plans:
Available to all students. Talk to an admissions counselor for more information!
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Yoga Faculty & Staff
Kamalesh Ginger
Hooven,
MA, YTT 700
Donna Rixmann,
BS,
E-RYT 500
Rucha Kelkar,
DPT,
BAMS
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Integration Course Descriptions
Western Anatomy & Physiology
Course No. AYT 199
Description: A survey course of the integration of structure and function of the human body. To be transferred in 3 college credits.
Integration of Yoga Practices with Diagnosis Pathophysiology
Course No. AYT 200
Description: This course dives deeper into the limbs of yoga and the theory of applied Ayurveda. Specific yoga practices are given for specific conditions. Case Studies are assessed.
Pathophysiology – The Pathway of Disease
Course No. AYT 203
Description: This course explores the development of disease, the causes, the pathway of disease, the six stages, and how disease is interpreted through the Anatomy & Physiology and Physics of Ayurveda:
dhatus, malas, srotas, ama & agni
; and the complex of the mind.
Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Mind
Course No. AYT 251
Description: This course investigates the energetics of consciousness. It analyzes various strategies in Yogic and Ayurvedic psychology and explores a variety of therapies for the mind.
Principles of Yoga Therapy I
Course No. AYT 252
Description: This course integrates the previous components of the Ayurveda Health Counselor with Advanced Yoga Studies and provides a venue for further linking of the sister sciences through critical thinking and discrimination. The student will reframe their knowledge acquired and construct a system of client assessment that is individualized according to the needs of the client. This course also focuses on sustaining oneself as a practitioner though
svadyaya
(self-study), peer relationships and education.
Professional Practices: Legal, Regulatory, Business
Course No. AYT 253
Description: This course examines the Scope of Practice through the eyes of regulatory bodies. Students discuss Healthcare’s Codes of Conduct in light of the yama and niyama. General business practices are discussed and the required paperwork and documentation are reviewed.
Western Interface, Labs & Markers
Course No. AYT 254
Description: This course introduces the biology and chemistry of blood and how to competently interpret basic lab reports and integrate that reference into their clinical practice, as well as identify frequently used Western drugs and herb drug interactions.
Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology for Diagnosis; Common Women’s Issues; Common Men’s Issues
Course No. AYT 301
Description: This course explores Anatomy & Physiology through an Ayurvedic lens, focusing on how the
sukshma sharira
informs the
sthula sharira
and how to use the qualities of the
pancha maha bhutas
(as the ten pairs of opposites) for diagnostic and treatment tools. Embryology is studied and the effect of nutrition on the
septadhatus, upadhatus, malas, ojas,
tejas
and
prana
for diagnostic measures is explored. Women’s anatomy versus men’s anatomy is studied along with common issues that arise.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy for Common Structural Issues: Injuries, Accidents, Repetitive Strain
Course No. AYT 302
Description: This course takes a look at common structural issues. Students are exposed to the basics of somatics and kinesiology. Injuries, accidents and repetitive strain are viewed through the lens of Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy for Common Systemic Issues: Respiratory, Digestive, and Cardiovascular
Course No. AYT 303
Description: This course looks at the major
srotas
in Ayurveda and determines what types of yogic and Ayurvedic therapies might be most effective for
pranavahasrotas, annavahasrotas
and
rasavahasrotas
Case Study Seminar
Course No. AYT 311
Description: This course gives students an opportunity to present client Case Studies to a faculty panel and to their peers, and to observe other Case Studies, contribute to the discussion of each and complete an observation/evaluation rubric.
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Externship (Individual Component)
Course No. AYT 261
Description: Delivery is performed one-on-one after having completed AY 260. The student sees 20 clients for a total of 60 client encounters (initial intake of 90 minutes plus two 60-minute follow-ups plus two 15-min follow-ups post-supervision) (240 hours of practicum delivery).
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Externship (Group Component)
Course No. AYT 262
Description: Delivery is performed by one student to a group of no more than 6 clients. (30 hours of practicum delivery).
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asana
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asana
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