Kerala Ayurveda AcademyEst. lineage 1945

There has always been a healer in you. Let us help it grow.

Learn authentic Ayurveda from classically trained Ayurvedic experts (Vaidyas) of Kerala, the birthplace of the tradition. Take a few minutes to watch the overview and see if it feels right for you.

80 years of Kerala lineage  ·  Faculty who treat real clients weekly  ·  Beginner friendly

1945
Founded in Kerala
4
Certification levels
Online
Or in person
No
Experience needed
What you walk away able to do

Real capability, not just theory

This is a real certification path, built around what you can actually do.

Understand your own constitution and how it shapes your energy, digestion, sleep, and mood.

Build daily routines that prevent problems instead of chasing symptoms after they appear.

Use food, herbs, and lifestyle as a real first line of care, the way the tradition has always taught.

Help family, friends, or future clients with a true framework, not generic wellness advice.

Why Kerala Ayurveda Academy

Three things no one else can match

Together, these set apart how Ayurveda is taught here in the United States.

01

Vaidyas who teach and practice

Your teachers are classically trained Ayurvedic experts (Vaidyas) from Kerala, holding the BAMS degree (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery). The same people teaching you also treat real clients every week. Our Academy and Wellness Center are based in Milpitas, California.

02

A real 80 year lineage

Our school grows from a Kerala institution founded in 1945, with hospitals and clinics still serving clients across India today. Authentic Ayurveda, taught at the source.

03

A pathway, not a dead end

This is your first step. The hours you earn ladder directly into our advanced certifications, so nothing you learn goes to waste. You are joining a full academy, not a single course, with thousands of students already graduated across our certification levels, from first time learners to working practitioners.

Your faculty

Taught by Kerala trained Vaidyas

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, affectionately known as Dr. J
Academy Director
Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath
BSc, BAMS · Kerala Ayurveda USA

Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda USA, responsible for all academic programs conducted internationally by Kerala Ayurveda. A Kerala native from a Vaidya family, veteran Ayurveda scholar and clinician, and Lead Trainer for Domain Experts in Ayurveda with more than two decades of experience in health and education in India and the US. He builds and oversees the Ayurvedic Health Counselor curriculum and teaches core modules.

Vaidya Kamya Pillai
Main Faculty
Vaidya Kamya Pillai
BAMS, AWP · Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Trained in Ayurvedic Medicine at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and served as faculty in the same university under the Ophthalmology and ENT departments. Gained extensive experience managing a broad spectrum of disorders as an independent practitioner in India. Has been teaching at Kerala Ayurveda Academy since 2015.

Vaidya Princy Prasad
Main Faculty
Vaidya Princy Prasad
BAMS, MS (Ayu), PhD (Ayu) · Kerala University of Health Sciences

Master's degree in Ayurvedic Surgery from Kerala University of Health Sciences, with PhD research at Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. A decade in Indian Government Hospitals and five years as a Lecturer in Ayurveda. Subject editor for the International Journal for AYUSH Case Reports. Specializes in orthopedic management and para surgical procedures.

Vaidya Sheena Sooraj
Main Faculty
Vaidya Sheena Sooraj
BAMS · Native of Kerala, India

Experienced Ayurvedic practitioner and Kerala native. Developed her passion for Ayurveda at a young age as her grandfather was a well known Vaidya and astrologer. Has run her own practice in both India and the US and successfully managed a wide range of conditions. An active public speaker on Ayurveda's role in daily life.

Quick answers

Good to know

Do I need any background in Ayurveda or healthcare?
No. Our certification programs are built for complete beginners. We start from the foundations and build from there.
Is it fully online?
Most of our programs can be completed online, with in person options.
How long does it take?
It depends on which program fits you. Some take a few months, others run longer. Either way, you keep continued access to your course material after you finish.

Two easy ways to start. Both are free.

Not sure if it is right for you? Take the quick fit quiz. Want to go deeper? Join the next free program webinar.

New cohorts throughout the year · No prerequisites · Online or in person