School of Ayurveda

Overview

In the Kripalu School of Ayurveda (KSA), we have empowered students to care for body, mind, senses, and soul for 20 years. KSA trainings are academically robust and experientially grounded, helping you to root within the truth of yourself and into greater health and wisdom. Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine, is thousands of years old and often hailed as the oldest continuously practiced health system in the world. Traditionally, the practices of  Ayurveda were applied before embarking on the path of yoga to strengthen the body, mind, and nervous system for the energy shift that results from a yoga practice. The tools of Ayurveda help to cultivate whole-person well-being through the development of seasonal eating and sleep habits, daily care of your sense organs, yoga and meditation, and connection with nature. At the heart of Ayurveda lies the ability to foster a deeper connection with ourselves, our community and through an intimate connection with our ever-changing natural world.

 

Trainings

200-HOUR FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA

Learn how to embody the wisdom of Ayurveda through an immersion into daily and seasonal self-care and nourishment.

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300-HOUR AYURVEDIC YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Become an Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher to help enhance your classes and one-on-one sessions with Ayurvedic principles.

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650-HOUR AYURVEDIC HEALTH COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION

Kripalu’s Ayurvedic Health Counselor training prepares you to build a clinical practice and guide clients toward balanced health.

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ADVANCED STUDIES

Kripalu offers continuing education programs for Ayurveda Health Counselors and Practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge in a particular area of focused study while meeting field-specific continuing education requirements.

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Why Kripalu School of Ayurveda?

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Program Dates
 

Uniting Yoga and Ayurveda |   HYBRID   
February 28, 2025–April 6, 2025
On Campus: March 30, 2025–April 6, 2025

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Foundations of Ayurveda |   HYBRID   
April 23, 2025–July 4, 2025
On Campus: May 30, 2025–June 6, 2025 &  June 27, 2025–July 4, 2025 

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Clinical Training of Ayurveda |   HYBRID   
September 3, 2025–May 22, 2026
On Campus: November 9–16, 2025,  January 9–16, 2026, &  May 15–22, 2026
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Information Sessions

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Scholarships

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Kripalu Schools are committed to supporting individuals interested in enhancing their lives and realizing their full potential through yoga, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and mindful outdoor leadership regardless of background or financial status. Scholarships are offered when funding is available and made possible by the generous support of Kripalu's donors.  Once accepted into a training, you can apply for a scholarship. Scholarship applications will not be processed without prior program acceptance. Please note that scholarships are limited and not all trainings have scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded first come, first serve on a rolling basis. Thus, those who apply early have the best chance of securing available financial support.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please refer to the training webpage.

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Faculty
Erin Casperson

Director of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and Lead Kripalu Faculty

Admissions and Certification Requirements

Applicants for all Kripalu School of Ayurveda programs must

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Display English-language competency
  • Have received a high school diploma or GED
  • Exhibit the ability to contribute to a safe and cohesive learning environment
  • Demonstrate physical, mental, and emotional preparedness to fully participate in all required aspects of the program.
  • The Kripalu certification programs have an intensive schedule and curriculum that is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. To be admitted, you must demonstrate medical and mental health and readiness to fully participate in the demands of the program. Additionally, you must be able to support the group learning process and may be denied if it is determined that your participation would in any way compromise a safe and cohesive learning environment. (The Kripalu Schools Admissions Committee may require your medical provider to furnish a note confirming the training is suitable for your capabilities.)
  • If you are participating in an online or hybrid program format you must have access to reliable internet and a computer or tablet with Zoom and word processing capabilities.
  • Individual trainings may have additional requirements.

You can view our Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policies here.

“Wherever you go, spread your love. Just keep the candle of your love burning and whenever you find an unlit candle, light it up." - Swami Kripalu