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.
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80 years of Kerala lineage
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.
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.
These three elements shape a clinical training experience grounded in lineage, supervision, and continuity.
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.
Reflections from AP students and graduates on how clinical training, classical study, and guided practice have shaped their journey in Ayurveda.
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.
Clinical assessment through Ayurvedic pathology (Samprapti)
Map disease development through the Ayurvedic lens by identifying stages of manifestation and tracing the full pathway of disease progression in clinical cases.
Advanced herbal formulation and pharmaceutics
Apply Dravya Guna and Bhaishajya Kalpana to select and tailor herbal formulations based on timing, dosage, delivery method, and individual constitution.
Panchakarma and Rasayana protocol design
Design therapeutic protocols for detoxification and rejuvenation, including preparation, treatment, and post-therapy support across clinical contexts.
System-based clinical understanding and case management
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.
Professional preparation for certification
Prepare for the NAMACB Ayurvedic Practitioner board examination through structured clinical training, case work, and supervised practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Each of the three levels of professional certification is a prerequisite for the next. Students must complete the Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) certification, or an equivalent program from another institution, before enrolling in the AP program. AHC graduates of Kerala Ayurveda Academy enter the AP program directly. Students with equivalent training from another institution complete a transfer process to determine eligibility, which assesses competency in Ayurvedic principles and practices.
AP students must complete a college level Anatomy and Physiology program totaling 6 college credits. It may be taken as a prerequisite before enrolling, or as a co requisite during the AP program. All coursework must be completed before graduation, with a transcript or certificate required at the time of graduation. We recommend our partner Ed2Go, though students may complete the requirement through any accredited institution. For questions about eligibility or this requirement, contact our support team at support@keralaayurveda.us.
No. The AP certification requires partial in person attendance. The required clinical internship hours (135 hours minimum) must be completed in person at our Academy in Milpitas, California, or at our clinical sites in India. The 45 hour online clinical internship and all weekend intensives and weekly virtual classes can be attended via live stream, and all live sessions are recorded for replay.
180 hours total. Each AP student completes a 45 hour online clinical internship and a minimum of 135 hours of in person clinical internship. The 135 in person hours are completed as either three 5 day internships in California or one 15 day internship in India. Clinical internship fees are not included in the AP tuition.
The AP program is in candidacy for accreditation with the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC). The AAC oversees accreditation for Ayurvedic professional programs in the United States. Kerala Ayurveda Academy is an Organizational Member of NAMA, and AP graduates qualify to sit for the NAMACB Ayurvedic Practitioner certification exam.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy is a private vocational school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education in California and is not eligible for federal financial aid. Three payment plans are available: pay in full ($12,950), two payments of $6,475 every six months, or 12 payments of $1,122. Specific terms and refund policies are detailed in the current course catalog and enrollment agreement, and an advisor reviews the full policy on the advising call.
Two paths. Some graduates begin independent practice as Level II Ayurvedic Practitioners, often integrating the certification into an existing licensed practice (yoga therapy, nursing, nutrition, bodywork, esthetics, or another adjacent field). Other graduates continue directly into our Level III Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAP) program, which is the highest U.S. competency level and the prerequisite to advanced clinical scope.
Yes. Alumni receive continuing education access, including live access to the weekly virtual classes, discounts on continuing education programs, wellness services, and Kerala Ayurveda products. Alumni may also join the online alumni database to be discoverable by health seekers and can list as Ayurvedic Graduates on the academy website.
Whether you're continuing from AHC or transferring from another program, an enrollment advisor can help you understand admission requirements, transfer eligibility, internship options, payment plans, and upcoming class schedules. The goal is simple: to make sure you have the information you need to decide whether this program is the right next step for you.
