Begin Your Ayurveda Journey and Transform the Way You Live
Whether you want to transform your own health or build a career guiding others, Kerala Ayurveda Academy offers a structured Ayurvedic pathway taught by authentically trained experts carrying an unbroken lineage from Kerala, India. Study online from anywhere, or in person in Milpitas, California.
Everyone Arrives Here for a Different Reason
Find yourself in one of the paths below. A twenty minute call with an advisor will show you exactly where to start.
Why People StartFor yourself
You want to understand your own health — digestion, sleep, energy, stress, and the routines that shape your days.
For the people around you
You want to support your family and friends properly, with a real framework instead of scattered advice.
For a new direction
You're considering a career in Ayurveda — and want a pathway that carries from foundation to advanced practice.
For work you already do
You want to bring Ayurveda into your existing practice — coaching, yoga, wellness, or healthcare.
Authentic Ayurveda That's Been Preserved Through Generations in Kerala
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 authentically trained ayurvedic experts who were educated in India and raised within this tradition.
And as students move up the pathway, they can continue their learning through clinical observation, though our internship and immersion experiences at our wellness retreat centers in Cochin and Bangalore in India.
Four Certification Levels. One Continuous Tradition.
Each level builds on the one before it, and foundational coursework transfers directly upward — your hours are never repeated. Online or in person in Milpitas, California, taught by Ayurvedic experts who teach and practice it daily, with every live session recorded for replay.
Hear It From People Who Started Where You Are
More Experiences, In Their Own Words
"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!"
"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 providers, made the information all the more valuable. Thank you Kerala Ayurveda team!"
"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."
Options for Anyone, Anywhere
Attend live sessions online from anywhere, or in person at our Academy and Wellness Center in Milpitas, California. Every live session is recorded for replay — so your work week, a family commitment or class timings will not prevent you from learning the material.
The first level (HAC) is 6 months: 6 Weekend Intensives, 12 virtual classes, 5 group mentoring sessions, and 1 clinical practicum day, with recorded lectures and assignments at your own pace.
Learn From Experienced Ayurvedic Experts From Kerala
Every level of the pathway is guided by BAMS-trained teachers called Vaidyas, who come from India's traditional system of Ayurvedic education and practice. They shape the curriculum, oversee the academic experience, and teach the core Weekend Intensives.
What is BAMS? The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery — India's accredited university degree spanning Ayurvedic theory, classical texts, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical training. It's the difference between learning about Ayurveda and learning it from inside the tradition.
A Global Community of Learners
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 — online and in person.
Graduates Always Have a Home
Becoming a graduate of Kerala Ayurveda Academy means something. You join more than 3,500 students connected to a tradition handed down in Kerala without interruption — and to each other. This network provides ongoing opportunities for connection, mentorship, shared learning, and professional growth, from gatherings at our Academy in California.
Book a Call With an AdvisorTwenty Minutes With an Advisor Saves Weeks of Research
Four levels, several formats, and a decision about where to start. Talk to someone who can answer the specific questions your research raised — cohorts, scholarships, transfer credits, your career goals, and which level actually fits you. Next cohort: October 12, 2026. Enrollment open now.
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