• Master the Basics of Ayurvedic Nutrition

    Master the Basics of Ayurvedic Nutrition

    Learn how to eat right for your body type and bring balance through food.

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    Turn Your Passion for Wellness into a Career

    Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and start your journey in natural healing.

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    Start with the Foundations of Ayurveda

    Build a strong base in Ayurvedic principles, lifestyle, and healing concepts—perfect for beginners.

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    Ready to Go Deeper into Ayurveda?

    An intensive program designed for committed learners and future practitioners.

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    Get Clarity on Your Ayurveda Career

    Book a free consultation to understand which program suits your goals and background.

Promoting Ayurveda education and practice.

The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda invites you to discover the transformative science of healing! As the Best ayurveda school in Midwest , we offer Midwesta deep dive into Ayurveda, an ancient healing science that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means "the science of life," focusing on holistic well-being, balance, and natural remedies.

It emerges from the ancient Vedic culture and was passed down for many thousands of years through oral traditions from spiritual masters to their disciples. Based on the eternal principles of mind, body, and spirit, this healing system can be applied to the modern world and integrated with the current healthcare system

Best ayurveda school in Midwest
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Our programs are designed for students who seek a comprehensive Ayurveda education.

At the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda, our rigorous curriculum sets the highest academic and clinical standards available. As the Best ayurveda school in Midwest, we provide a thorough and comprehensive preparation for those pursuing a role as an Ayurveda Health Counselor. Our program includes hands-on clinical internships, as well as mentoring opportunities with experienced professionals.

Interested in the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program?

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Ayurveda Certificate Programs

Ayurveda Courses
Foundation of Ayurveda

Foundation of Ayurveda

Length: 6 weeks

Certificate: Not Specified

Formats: Virtual

Start Date: Sept 14th, 2026

Tuition Fees: $312

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Basics of Ayurveda Nutrition

Basics of Ayurveda Nutrition

Length: 6 weeks

Certificate: Not specified

Formats: Virtual

Start Date: Sept 15th, 2026

Tuition Fees: $312

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Ayurvedic Health Counselor

Ayurvedic Health Counselor - Level 1

Length: 10 months

Certificate: 603 hours

Formats: Hybrid [In-person 2 weekends / 8 weekends distance learning]

Fall Start: 9th September 2026

Tuition Fees: $7,850
($350 off if paid by July 4th 2026)

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Ayurvedic Health Practitioner

Ayurvedic Practitioner - Level 2

Length: 14 months

Certificate: 904 hours

Formats:All Distant learning with 3 weeklong immersions in person
( 2 Immersions included in the fee. India immersion not included )

Fall Start: 10th Septemeber, 2026

Tuition Fees: $10,450
($300 off if paid by July 4th, 2026)

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Ayurveda Courses

Ayurvedic Skin and Beauty Course

Schedule: Oct 3rd and 4th , 1-4 pm CST

Duration: 2 Days

Total Hours: 6 Hours

Format: In Person & Live Streamed

Certification - Yes

Cost: $312

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Foundation of Ayurveda

Ayurvedic massage body therapy training

Length: 2 days

Certificate: Yes

Formats: Two-Day Intensive Training / In-person and Online

Start Date: Oct 10th - Oct 11th, 1-6 PM CST

Tuition Fees: In-person $600 (Includes materials, tea, and certificate) Bring a friend and join together; both receive $50 discount if registered by Sept 1st, 2026

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Ayurvedic Health Counselor

14-Day India Immersion: Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Herbs

Schedule: December 1st to 10th -10 Days/

Location: Pune • Satara • Mahabaleshwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Open To: Health professionals, Ayurveda students, yoga teachers, wellness seekers

Format: In Person

Fees-

Certification- Yes

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Ayurvedic Health Practitioner

Ayurvedic Home Remedies Intensive Workshop

Schedule: Sept 26th and 27th, 1-4 pm CST

Duration: 2 Days

Total Hours: 6 Hours

Format: In Person & Live Streamed

Certification- Yes

Cost: $312

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What our student’s say

Meet Johanna

Johanna completed Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program (Level 1) in June 2023 and was very intrigued by Ayurveda medicine. She  continued her deeper studies by joining Ayurvedic Practioner Program (Level 2) immidietely in the fall of 2023.
She owns a yoga studio in WI and very passionate about learning Ayurveda and sharing her knowledge with her students.
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Classes to fit your learning styles

We offer online hybrid learning and in-person models to meet your learning preferences best.

We operate on a Rolling Admissions basis.  Please note that if you are interested in applying to study Ayurveda either at a Health Counselor level or a Practitioner level, classes will begin this fall.