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Ayurvedic Health Counselor

ONLINE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Classes Start April 21, 2026

Shakti Ayurveda School – Level 2

The Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification is a 300-hour yearlong study for graduates of the level 1 program who want to deepen their application of feminine-form medicine for an even greater impact on their growth, and the well-being of their community. Completion of Level 1 + Level 2 coursework and examination offers a 600-hour certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor.

Our Virtual Classroom Includes

↠ Weekly 3-hour lectures - Tuesday 2-5PM Eastern US Time.

↠ Twice monthly "Office Hours" live teleconference with a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist

↠ Daily access to our classroom - take the classes live/when released, or take them anytime at your convenience.

↠ Exclusive private Community Forum for your class so you can connect with classmates

↠ A beautiful manual you can print, or choose to have printed and sent to you

View the Syllabus

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The Program

Level 2 - Ayurvedic Health Counselor

The Divine Feminine has called.

She wants you, your friends, family and communities to return to the simplest, but most powerful, ways of caring for themselves.

In Level 1 you learned about the HER rhythms, the cycles of nature, how to use food, and the elements to become the version of you that shines the brightest. Together we did deep work, unearthing what is hidden beneath the layers formed by our daily interactions and behaviors. You’re starting to hear the whispers underneath all the noise.

You’ve also learned how to take this wisdom into your community. To educate in the ways of diet and lifestyle that have the potential to drastically change the trajectory of a person’s life.

In Level 2 we continue our study of ancient methods for understanding pathology, how disease develops, deeper protocols for health and self-care, and the physical diagnostic tools, theory and philosophy for health coaching and case management.

​Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach program

The Shakti School will certify graduates in Divine Feminine Ayurveda that complete all educational requirements of our Levels 1 & 2 programs (600-hours total) as Shakti School Ayurvedic Health Counselors, offering you a listing on our directory of certified practitioners.

This ancient science is vast, and we go further still.

Level 2 is an opportunity to learn about the pathology. How dis-ease moves through the layers of the body – subtle to gross. We’ll further explore the ways in which we can read the messages being shared to deeply support each unique individual in finding balance.

You’ll learn additional tools for growth and health to guide yourself and others into more spaciousness for becoming. Together we’ll hone your intuition and provide structure for the potential of this knowledge to flourish through you.

This 300-hour program is perfect for the seeker looking to work 1-on-1 more deeply, and become a conduit for more radical change to take place.

Core Components of Level 2:

  • The pathways of dis-ease, how disease develops
  • Introduction to diagnostic tools including pulse, tongue and eyes
  • More therapies for pacifying the doshas, cultivating sattva, and balancing the gunas
  • Ayurvedic counseling methodologies & case management
  • Launching your Ayurveda Business
  • Deepening your feminine-form Ayurveda
  • Ayurvedic pregnancy loss support
  • Men's health
  • Ayurvedic approach to easing menopause
  • Additional ways to identify and treat Ama in the body
  • Ayurvedic Oral and Eye Care
  • Graceful aging and the needs of Elders
  • Ayurvedic needs of children and babies
  • Protocols for common conditions
  • Attachment theory as it relates to coaching
  • Women’s Health - Emotion Processing, Sexuality and Somatic/Trauma Unraveling
  • Ayurvedic Herbology - commonly used formulas and healing oils, tinctures, teas, salves and other health-boosting preparations
  • Yoga for Dosha and Marmavidya (Ayurvedic Energy Point Healing)

Upon Completion of the Program

Scope of Practice - Level 2

Graduates who are issued a certificate for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor program may use the information provided in this course for personal development and/or to guide individuals and groups through educational seminars and one-on-one sessions on the principles and practices of the Ayurvedic way of life and healing. This scope of practice emphasizes education on prevention of imbalances, addressing imbalances and on regaining wellness on all levels of being, using the life-enhancing modalities and philosophy of Ayurveda, Tantra and Feminine Form Medicine. Approaches include nutrition, lifestyle, meditation, psychospiritual approaches, health promoting herbal education, goal-setting (sankalpa/dharma work), and designing preventive and complementary health routines according to holistic principles.

Assessment tools are used to determine the Vikriti (imbalances) of an individual’s body/mind; they work to realign unbalanced states of the doshas, ama, agni, dhatus, and malas. Those who have obtained this certificate do not diagnose or treat diseases.

  • Meet with people one-on-one in the capacity of an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (with proof of proper insurance)
  • Lead Ayurveda workshops in your yoga studio and community centers​
  • Provide education around nutrition, daily routine, seasonal cleansing and rejuvenation, digestive health, meditation, and women’s womb wellness
  • Add Ayurvedic wisdom to your current yoga classes, bodywork practice or other healing modalities
  • Be a part of a supportive community of colleagues
  • Ownership of the beautiful Level 2 manual and "protocol" forms + handouts for easily creating a private practice
  • Be an official Shakti School practitioner, including use of brand and logo + membership in an exclusive club of published practitioners

Registration

One-Time Investment

​$2,998

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12-Month Payment Plan

$272/month

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18-Month Payment Plan

$186/month

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24-Month Payment Plan

$140/month

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Participating Recognition Entities:
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit

Terms and Conditions

All deposits are nonrefundable: deposits are 20% of total tuition cost. All cancellations must be made by February 1st. Refund requests made prior to February 1st will include refund of the amount paid minus deposit. After February 1st, there are no refunds available except in cases of verified medical emergency. Please review the Ayurveda School Terms of Service in its entirety here.

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Meet core Shakti School faculty Sandhiya Ramaswamy Meet core Shakti School faculty Sandhiya Ramaswamy, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, educator, chef and retreat leader. Sandhiya is one of the beloved teachers guiding our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor Online Certification that begins April 21st. 🌿 ⁠
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For nearly a decade, through her practice Alchemy Ayurveda in Dana Point, CA, Sandhiya has helped hundreds of clients and students experience Ayurveda as a true lived wisdom through consultations, workshops, cooking classes and retreats.⁠
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In Level 2, Sandhiya deepens the classical roots of the tradition while making the teachings profoundly practical. Students study essential Ayurvedic theory including Strotamsi (the living pathways of the body) and Samprapti & Vyadhi Marga (the disease process), building the clinical lens needed to truly understand how imbalance unfolds and how healing begins.⁠
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Her fan-favorite class, Cooking with Spices as Medicine, brings Ayurveda straight into your kitchen. Here, food is honored as the first medicine, the kitchen becomes the pharmacy and the spice cabinet your daily apothecary. 🫚💫⁠
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Through hands-on tutorials and ancestral wisdom, you’ll learn how everyday spices awaken digestion, support microcirculation, build ojas and prevent imbalance - using simple “micro doses” you can apply immediately in real life.⁠
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🙏🏼 If your heart is ready to deepen your studies and become an embodied channel for the living wisdom of Ayurveda, we would love to welcome you. ✨⁠
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💚 Level 2 begins April 21, 2026. Reach out with any questions. We’re here to support you.⁠
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& don’t forget to drop Sandhiya some love below. 👇🏼💗
The first month of your Ayurveda awakening be like The first month of your Ayurveda awakening be like… hello, bank account. 🌿🍯🛒

Suddenly your online cart is full of ghee, herbs and jars of ancient goodness and next thing you know you’re feeding your boo a steady diet of mysterious tonics and herbs every 5 hours. 

The Ayurveda glow-up is priceless though - for you AND your family! ✨🌿 If you know you know. 😉

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Love really is a frequency, and it extends far bey Love really is a frequency, and it extends far beyond the romantic cliches. 💗 One of the most sacred forms of love is the love between friends.⁠
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We felt the love big time in this beautiful Galentine’s giveaway with Herbal Face Food.⁠
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Our two BFF winners, Ashton Miller + Alexa Frear reminded us what this month of love is really about: ⁠
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“My name is Ashton Miller and my best gal pal is Alexa Frear. We met on a work trip and there was something about her soul that drew me in. She’s truly my soul sister! ” ❤️⁠
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We’re so honored that we got to gift these two friends an incredibly indulgent and luxurious skin-loving bundle in collaboration with @herbalfacefood. 🪽🦋⁠
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If you missed your chance to enter, you can still experience the magic. ⁠
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Shop @herbalfacefood with our code THESHAKTISCHOOL for 30% off—or visit the link in our bio.⁠
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🌹 Make sure you’re on the Shakti mailing list so you don’t miss future giveaways like this one. ⁠
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Late winter in the Northern Hemisphere is a kapha- Late winter in the Northern Hemisphere is a kapha-vata crossover season - still cold, but increasingly damp and heavy as the water and earth elements begin to rise. Ayurveda teaches this is the moment to stay warm while gently stimulating circulation and clearing stagnation, so we don’t carry winter’s sluggishness into spring.⁠
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Southern Hemisphere beauties, you’re in late summer/early fall, so follow hydrating and grounding Ayurveda guidance instead of late-winter protocols (tons more on our blog for you, the link is in our bio 😉).⁠
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The sweet spot right now is warm and slightly bitter foods and gently stimulating lifestyle rhythms. Kindle agni, move your lymph and lighten up, without depleting your nervous system.⁠
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Late Winter Self-Care Checklist:⁠
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• Dress warmly even on milder days to prevent mucus and stagnation.⁠
• Get adequate sleep but avoid heavy oversleeping.⁠
• Prep for an Ayurvedic cleanse - it’s a great time to “clean out” your body, mind, home or closet!⁠
• Start dreaming up spring projects and creative plans.⁠
• Add more aerobic movement (walking, dance, fluid yoga, cycling).⁠
• Prioritize daily sunlight and fresh air for natural vitamin D.⁠
• Dry brush (only if vata is balanced) and/or practice warm abhyanga.⁠
• Sip tulsi tea to support immunity and clarity.⁠
• Leafy greens, radishes, broccoli, basmati rice and well-cooked legumes are allies.⁠
• Favor warming spices like mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.⁠
• Fenugreek is your friend - warming, bitter and drying.⁠
• Ginger is warming and activating helping kindle agni while steadying vata.⁠
• Consider chyavanprash for deep rejuvenation.⁠
• Hydrate with warm water and keep skin plump with a gentle mist.⁠
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Ready to live in rhythm with the seasons and your cyclical nature?⁠
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✨ Comment WISDOM and get our free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda mini-course and start learning right now.
💻 Did you know that we have a monthly subscript 💻 Did you know that we have a monthly subscription membership with LIVE lectures with Katie each month?⁠
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Spirit Sessions is the culmination of 20 years of research, leadership and practice in yoga, meditation, spirituality, archetypal psychology, nervous-system based healing, attachment theory, Ayurveda (and more).⁠
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This offering is for ANYONE in search of expansion, clarity and a deep connection with the Divine. With me as your guide, you’ll learn how to start a spiritual practice, or connect more deeply to the God of your own understanding through the practice you already have.⁠
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If you are ready to dive deep into your spiritual life and true healing, this is the time to join. Our next live workshop is on Thursday, March 5th from 10-12pm Eastern US Time. ⁠
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Here are some of our past workshop highlights (along with many more!)⁠
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~ The Yoga of Dreams and Psyche⁠
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~ Ayurvedic Herbs and Gardening⁠
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~ Ayurveda for the Men in Your Life⁠
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~ Yogini Bootcamp⁠
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~ Deep Microbiome: Digestion, Hormones, and The Ecology of Spirit with Dr. Scott Blossom⁠
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~ The Healing Power of Sound and Touch with Dr. David Rabin⁠
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~ Astrology for Healers with Master Astrologer, Jill Loftis⁠
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PLUS a full series on the Chakras and so much more. 💎 ⁠
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🌺 Join us in the subscription for $28/month and cancel anytime—our next workshop is coming up on March 5th. Comment MEMBERSHIP for more information.⁠
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🌟We are currently working our way through the Koshas (what Tantra teaches are our subtle energy “sheaths” or layers). Our March workshop will focus on Vijnanamaya Kosha. Join now and get access to all prior workshops.

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