Study disease progression through the Ayurvedic lens.
A 900-hour, 18-month clinical certification in advanced Ayurvedic diagnosis and practitioner-level care. In this program, you learn how disease unfolds through the Ayurvedic view of doshic imbalance—how it begins, how it progresses through the body, and how it can be understood and addressed at each stage of development.
Guided by BAMS-trained Vaidyas, you’ll study directly from the classical Vedic texts and apply that knowledge in a clinical setting at our Academy and Wellness Center in Milpitas, California. This is where theory becomes practice—deepening your ability to assess, think, and work as an Ayurvedic practitioner rooted in authentic tradition.
The clinical training gave me confidence I did not expect. By the time I was working with real clients, the classical study and the hands on practice finally came together.
A deeper approach to clinical Ayurvedic training
The Level II curriculum is built on three integrated foundations—clinical teaching, real-world practice in the U.S. and India, and a clear progression pathway. Together, they support how you grow as a practitioner.
BAMS-trained Vaidyas guiding clinical disease understanding
Our AP faculty are BAMS-trained Ayurvedic physicians from accredited universities in India, with decades of combined clinical and teaching experience in both India and the United States. Many teach across all levels of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy certification pathway, offering continuity from foundational study through advanced clinical training.
A working Wellness Center and clinical internship in India
At our Academy in Milpitas, California, students train in an active Ayurvedic Wellness Center where real clients receive consultations and Panchakarma therapies. Under faculty supervision and mentorship, AP students participate in clinical internships that bring classroom learning into direct practice.
Students also complete a clinical internship in India, training alongside experienced Ayurvedic physicians in traditional clinical environments. This experience offers a deeper connection to classical practice and the lived context of Ayurveda’s lineage.
A connected learning pathway from foundation to advanced practice
The Kerala Ayurveda Academy certification ladder is designed as a continuous path: AHC (Level I), AP (Level II), and AAP (Level III). Students who complete AHC can move directly into AP, while transfer students are welcomed based on equivalent training. Each level builds on the one before it, supporting long-term development toward clinical practice.
These three elements shape a clinical training experience grounded in lineage, supervision, and continuity.
A practitioner-level clinical training path built on AHC-level foundations
Level II is practitioner-level clinical training designed for students who have completed AHC-level education or equivalent. All students enter with a shared foundation before beginning clinical study and clinical internship.
Continuing from Level I directly
Graduates of our Level I Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) certification move directly into the AP program. This ensures continuity from foundational Ayurvedic study into practitioner-level clinical training without repeating introductory coursework
Entering with equivalent training
Students who have completed AHC-equivalent education at another institution are welcome to apply. Applicants are reviewed through a transfer process to determine eligibility, assessing foundational Ayurvedic knowledge and readiness for practitioner-level clinical study. An enrollment advisor supports candidates through each step of the process.
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Student experiences in their own words.
Reflections from AP students and graduates on how clinical training, classical study, and guided practice have shaped their journey in Ayurveda.
The AP program has been an incredible journey—far beyond what I expected. It gave me deep insights not only into Ayurveda but also into myself. I gained practical knowledge to manage my own health challenges and support the well-being of friends and family, which has been invaluable. The professors were truly inspiring, sharing their vast knowledge and experience, which encouraged me to push myself further and stay committed to the path of Ayurveda.
Studying with Kerala Ayurveda Academy has been so transformative. I continue to learn, everyday, and grown in confidence knowing that we have learned directly from the texts and authentic sources of Ayurveda, and have become connected to a deep lineage of dedication to Swasthya (Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam: to preserve the health of a healthy person, and Aturasya Vikara Prashamanam: to heal the imbalances of the sick). It is profoundly touching to see the reverence involved in this undertaking, which is modeled for us.
The AP Course is Amazing. From the instructors to the education, I am left in awe at the Ocean that Ayurveda is. Each class is conducted with so much humility, joy, and intelligence. It is very inspiring. The vast knowledge that we are learning touches the heart very deeply, because you realize that we are being taught that which will heal a very troubled world. I highly recommend Kerala Ayurveda Academy to anyone interested in studying Ayurveda.
Five clinical capabilities by graduation.
In as little as 18 months, AP students develop five core clinical capabilities through coursework, case-based learning, supervised clinical internship, and ongoing mentorship. These are built progressively throughout the program.
Map disease development through the Ayurvedic lens by identifying stages of manifestation and tracing the full pathway of disease progression in clinical cases.
Apply Dravya Guna and Bhaishajya Kalpana to select and tailor herbal formulations based on timing, dosage, delivery method, and individual constitution.
Design therapeutic protocols for detoxification and rejuvenation, including preparation, treatment, and post-therapy support across clinical contexts.
Develop Ayurvedic approaches to understanding cases across major body systems, including digestive, metabolic, nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, dermatological, sensory, reproductive, excretory, and mental health presentations.
Prepare for the NAMACB Ayurvedic Practitioner board examination through structured clinical training, case work, and supervised practice.
What Ayurvedic Practitioners are trained to do.
Upon completion of Level II, students develop clinical competencies in Ayurvedic assessment, consultation, and therapeutic planning. These reflect the educational training standards of Kerala Ayurveda Academy and align with competency-based frameworks used in Ayurvedic education.
Health history and consultation
Conduct Ayurvedic health history intakes and lifestyle consultations, and assess client presentations for underlying etiological factors contributing to imbalance.
Constitution and state assessment
Analyze an individual’s Prakriti (constitution) and Vikruti (current state of imbalance), and translate findings into personalized Ayurvedic recommendations.
Personalized therapeutic planning
Develop individualized recommendations including Ayurvedic dietary guidance, lifestyle adjustments, herbal suggestions, yoga, and pranayama practices aligned with constitution and imbalance patterns.
Education and communication
Explain Ayurvedic principles, deliver educational workshops, and communicate Ayurvedic lifestyle and wellness concepts to both general and professional audiences.
Graduates receive the Level II Ayurvedic Practitioner certification from Kerala Ayurveda Academy. The program is currently a candidate for accreditation with the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC). This certification serves as the prerequisite for Level III Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAP) training and meets the educational requirements to sit for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) Ayurvedic Practitioner examination.
Classical texts. Clinical application. Integrated learning.
Students explore advanced Ayurvedic physiology, pathology, assessment, herbology, Panchakarma, and Kayachikitsa while developing a deeper understanding of disorders affecting the major body systems. Coursework moves from foundational herbal formulations into applied herbal protocols and the herbal progression used at each stage of disease management. Classical study is reinforced through case discussions, guided review sessions, faculty mentorship, and clinical training experiences throughout the program.
201 Advanced Physiology (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vigyan)
202 Pathophysiology & Diagnostics (Nidan & Rogi Pariksha)
203 Advanced Herbology & Pharmaceutics (Dravya Guna & Bhaishajya Kalpana)
204 Advanced Bodywork & Detoxification (Panchakarma & Rasayana)
205 Kayachikitsa I: Digestive & Metabolic Disorders
206 Kayachikitsa II: Nervous & Musculoskeletal Disorders
207 Kayachikitsa III: Respiratory & Cardiovascular Disorders
208 Kayachikitsa IV: Skin & Special Senses Disorders
209 Kayachikitsa V: Reproductive, Excretory & Pediatrics
210 Kayachikitsa VI: Mental Health Imbalances
Flexible delivery. Rigorous training.
The AP program is delivered through four connected components designed for deep study while accommodating the realities of work and family life: weekend intensives, a supervised clinical internship, virtual classes with mentorship and case discussions, and supplemental recordings. Most students complete the program in as little as 18 months.
Weekend Intensives
Weekend intensives anchor each module of study, moving from classical theory into clinical application, herbal protocols, and case based discussion. Students attend in person at our Academy in Milpitas, California, or join live online. Specific dates are published in the official program schedule.
Clinical Internship
The supervised clinical internship is the heart of practitioner-level training. Working under faculty mentorship, students observe real cases, assessment, and therapeutic decision making in an active Wellness Center. The internship totals 180 hours: 45 hours online and 135 in person hours that can be completed in California or India. Clinical internship is required for graduation, and clinical internship fees are not included in tuition.
Virtual Classes
Weekly virtual classes deepen each clinical topic between intensives and include mentor sessions and case discussions. Mentorship guides case development, documentation, and clinical reasoning, while case discussions apply Ayurvedic principles and herbal protocols to real world scenarios.
Supplemental Recordings
Every live session, including weekend intensives, virtual classes, mentor sessions, and case discussions, is recorded and available for replay. Supplemental recordings let students revisit material at their own pace and stay on track around work and family commitments.
More than a school, part of a living Ayurvedic tradition.
Ayurveda has been preserved, practiced, and refined for centuries in Kerala, a region of southern India known for its enduring Ayurvedic tradition. Founded in 1945, Kerala Ayurveda carries forward generations of Ayurvedic knowledge, clinical practice, and family traditions that reach far beyond the history of the institution itself. Students become part of that living lineage through their training.
Faculty grounded in clinical tradition
Our faculty are BAMS-trained Vaidyas who bring decades of clinical and teaching experience from India and the United States. Their instruction is rooted in the classical texts, informed by clinical practice, and shaped by the traditions in which they were trained.
Learning from practicing Vaidyas
The Vaidyas who teach in the program also work directly with clients through the Milpitas Wellness Center and other clinical settings. Students learn from practitioners who actively apply the principles they teach, bringing real-world clinical perspective into the classroom.
Part of a larger Ayurvedic ecosystem
Kerala Ayurveda Academy is one part of a broader institution that includes hospitals, clinics, wellness centers, herbal manufacturing, physician training, and educational programs. Founded in 1945, Kerala Ayurveda continues to support the study and practice of Ayurveda across India and internationally.
Learn from experienced Ayurvedic doctors from Kerala.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy is guided by BAMS-trained Ayurvedic doctors who come from India's traditional system of Ayurvedic education and practice. Through clinical teaching, mentorship, and case-based learning, they help students connect the classical texts to the realities of modern clinical practice.
Jayarajan Kodikannath
Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath earned his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala and trained clinically in India's traditional Ayurvedic wellness system. He is a former board member of NAMA and CAAM and serves on Bastyr University's Expert Curriculum Committee for the Master's in Ayurveda program. He builds and oversees the Kerala Ayurveda Academy curriculum.
Sheena Sooraj
Vaidya Sheena Sooraj earned her BAMS from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala and grew up in a family where her grandfather was a respected Ayurvedic physician. For 12 years she ran her own clinic in Bangalore as an authorized Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala dealer. She specializes in allergic, skin, digestive, joint, and autoimmune disorders.
Kamya Pillai
Vaidya Kamya Pillai earned her BAMS from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala and is AWP certified through Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She previously served as faculty in the Ophthalmology and ENT departments at Mahatma Gandhi University. She specializes in preventive care, autoimmune disorders, skin and joint health, and pediatric nutrition.
Princy Prasad
Vaidya Princy Prasad holds a BAMS and a Master's degree in Ayurvedic Surgery, MS (Ayu), from Kerala University of Health Sciences, with PhD research at Gujarat Ayurveda University in Jamnagar. She spent a decade in Indian government hospitals and five years as a lecturer in Ayurveda at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She serves as a subject editor for the International Journal for AYUSH Case Reports and specializes in orthopaedic management and para-surgical procedures.
Three things our AP graduates didn't expect.
Students enter the AP program from many different backgrounds—continuing from AHC, transferring from another Ayurvedic school, with some bringing experience from related health and wellness professions. While every journey is different, a few themes consistently emerge in graduate reflections.
01:
A new way of understanding disease.
Many students are surprised by how profoundly Ayurvedic pathology reshapes their thinking. What begins as a deeper study of assessment and disease management often becomes a new framework for understanding health, imbalance, herbal formulations, and the progression of disease through the lens of Samprapti.
02:
The impact of clinical internship.
Whether completed at the Milpitas Wellness Center or through the India internship experience, the clinical internship is often described as a turning point in the program. Observing real cases, treatment plans, herbal protocols, and practitioner decision-making helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical application.
03:
The realization that there is always more to learn.
Ayurveda is often described as an ocean of knowledge, and many graduates leave the AP program with a renewed appreciation for its depth. What begins as practitioner-level training frequently inspires a desire to continue studying, exploring, and refining their understanding. For some graduates, that next step is the Level III Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAP) program.
An investment in your clinical Ayurveda education.
The total tuition for the AP certification is $12,950. Choose a payment plan that fits your needs: pay in full, split tuition into two payments, or spread payments over the duration of the program. Each option supports the same learning experience, which most students complete in as little as 18 months. Digital course manuals are included. Additional fees apply for the U.S. and India clinical internship experiences, which are not included in tuition.
One time payment
Two installments
Twelve installments
Additional fees apply for the required clinical internship experience, whether completed in the United States or India. Kerala Ayurveda Academy does not currently participate in state or federal financial aid programs. Tuition, payment plans, and refund policies are outlined in the current course catalog and enrollment agreement, and can be reviewed with an enrollment advisor during the admissions process.
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AP is the Level II Ayurvedic Practitioner certification within a progressive pathway of Ayurvedic education. Some students complete their studies at this level, while others continue into the Level III Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAP) program as their interests, experience, and goals evolve.
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