Four certification levels, from a six-month foundation you can use in daily life to a 2,500-hour advanced practitioner path. Taught by BAMS-trained Vaidyas educated in Kerala, India. Online from anywhere, or in person in Milpitas, California.
Book a Call With an AdvisorMost students arrive with one of four intentions. Each one points to a different starting level, which is the main thing an advisor helps you work out.
“Studying with the teachers at Kerala Ayurveda Academy was a truly meaningful experience. The curriculum is very well structured, and I was able to immediately apply what I learned in my own life and begin supporting a few people with their lifestyle and dietary habits.”
Each level builds on the one before it, and foundational coursework transfers directly upward. You are choosing a starting point, not a destination.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy is rooted in one of the world's longest-living Ayurvedic traditions. As part of Kerala Ayurveda Limited, our connection extends beyond the classroom to a living ecosystem of Ayurvedic hospitals, clinics, herbal gardens, and wellness centers in Kerala, India.
Students learn from BAMS-trained Ayurvedic Doctors who were educated in India and raised within this tradition, offering a direct connection to the classical teachings of Ayurveda as they continue to be studied and practiced in Kerala today.
Your education is shaped by an organization that actively practices, teaches, and advances Ayurveda through hospitals, clinics, wellness centers, and educational programs in both India and the United States.
Every level of the pathway is guided by BAMS-trained Ayurvedic Vaidyas who come from India's traditional system of Ayurvedic education and practice. They shape the curriculum, oversee the academic experience, and teach core Weekend Intensives.
What is BAMS? BAMS is the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, India's accredited university degree spanning Ayurvedic theory, classical texts, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical training.
BAMS from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala. Former board member of NAMA and CAAM, and on Bastyr University's Expert Curriculum Committee for the Master's in Ayurveda program. Oversees all academic programs.
Grew up in a family where her grandfather was a well-known Ayurvedic physician. Ran her own clinic in Bangalore for 12 years as an authorized Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala dealer. Specializes in allergic, skin, digestive, joint, and autoimmune disorders.
Former faculty in the Ophthalmology and ENT departments at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. AWP-certified through Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She specializes in preventive care, autoimmune disorders, bone and joint health, and pediatric nutrition.
Master's in Ayurvedic Surgery, with PhD research at Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. A decade in Indian Government Hospitals and 5 years as a Lecturer in Ayurveda. Subject editor for the International Journal for AYUSH Case Reports.
Faculty are BAMS trained Vaidyas bringing both teaching and clinical experience to the classroom. Many continue to work directly with clients through Kerala Ayurveda Wellness Centers, so the material arrives with real-world perspective attached.
Learning happens through Weekend Intensives, virtual classes, group mentoring, and clinical practicums. Every live session is recorded, and graduates keep access to recordings, course materials, and the eLearning library long after a cohort ends.
Foundational hours transfer directly up the pathway rather than being repeated, so starting at the entry level costs you nothing if you later decide to continue into counselor or practitioner training.
Study alongside students across the United States, India, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond. Through discussion boards, continuing education, events, and professional connections, the learning continues long after graduation.
“Kerala Ayurveda Academy provides students with a well-rounded, deeply educational, and inspiring curriculum. The Vaidyas are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and patient in their instruction. After every weekend intensive I am left with the same feeling I have after a healthy meal: satisfied, well-balanced, and ready for what's next!”
Kim GHAC graduate“Overall, sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath for bringing this ancient science to regular folks like us, from the comfort of our homes. You and all the Vaidyas' experiences in India, as recognized Ayurvedic medical providers, made the information all the more valuable. Thank you Kerala Ayurveda team!”
Dhanashri KHAC graduate
We would rather you know now than three weeks into a cohort.
Each level carries its own tuition, and payment plans are available at every one of them. An advisor will walk through the numbers for the level that actually fits you, along with scholarships and any transfer credits you may already have.
Four levels, several formats, and a decision about where to start. Talk to someone who can answer the specific questions your research raised, about cohorts, scholarships, transfer credits, your career goals, and which level actually fits you.
Vrinda talks with prospective students every week about where they are starting from and which level actually fits. She will be on the other end of your call.
