Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist & Teacher Training

Ayurveda – a universal health system of body and mind

Ayurveda is an age-old science and profession. Its aim is healing as well as preventing disease. The framework of Ayurveda is a holistic one, integrating body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda focuses on a natural and healthy balance in the life of each and every being, and acknowledges each person as a unique entity. Yoga has always been an integral part of the ayurvedic approach.

Yoga – a holistic system of mind and body

The word Yoga means "union": the integration of physical, mental and spiritual energies that enhance health and well-being. The physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation practices of yoga are practiced to ultimately still the mind and consciousness to achieve a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility in order to connect with our true Self. Yoga and Ayurveda are among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the world today.

Yoga and Ayurveda

Yoga and Ayurveda have long been complementary practices, serving each other like two sides of one coin. Ayurveda purifies the body and mind and Yoga directs subtle energy into appropriate channels for spiritual progress. Both practices deepen and become more effective when practiced with the other. This manifests on a deeper level whenever Ayurveda is offered in integration with Yoga.

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist & Teacher Training

The Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist & Teacher Training has been gradually developing out of this union: it is a unique approach to yoga that is systematically tailored to each person’s individual constitution and condition. The Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training can be a valuable and powerful means of heightening your own awareness and living in harmony with nature, as well as of sharing this practical knowledge with students.

Structure of AYTTT offered by Academy of Ayurvedic Studies

The Academy of Ayurvedic Studies offers a comprehensive Yoga therapist and teacher training in which Ayurveda has been integrated from day one. The course consists of 3 years of appr. 200 contact hours each, and can possibly be extended with a 4^th year. The teaching hours are divided over modular mostly 3-day study weekends.

Teachers of AYTTT at AAS

The AYTTT will be taught by highly experienced teachers in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda. The AAS often invites well known international guest teachers to support its study program with their knowledge and inspiration.

Well known guest teachers who have been visiting the AAS in recent years: Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Mukunda Stiles, Dr. Vasant Lad, Chitra Giauque, e.a.

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