The Ayurvedic Institute

The Ayurvedic Institute Academic Catalog 2015-2016 the Path to Balance

T H E AY U RV E D I C I N S T I T U T E a bridge to health and happiness

The Ayurvedic Institute 2015-2016 Welcome to The Ayurvedic Institute. I personally deeply appreciate you coming here to learn Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a way of life and an art of living in harmony with the environment and the present situation. Life is divine. Our life is a good teacher and our daily life is our good friend. Within this lifetime, we learn a lot about ourselves. That learning is sacred and will open the door to the divine love. So this is a time to remain together, share together, and keep the heart open. Through that openness, the awareness will act. Let the awareness resolve all the problems of life. There is a divine healer in you. This program will help to unfold that healer in you. I wish you all the best in your journey of learning and look forward to seeing you soon. Let us walk together, share together and explore the truth divine within our hearts. VASANT LAD, BAM&S, MASC PRESIDENT FOLLOW YOUR PATH TO BALANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 1 THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE 3 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM 1 4 CONTINUING EDUCATION, SEMINARS & INTENSIVES 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR ASP 1 & 2 11 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM 2 17 PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM 19 AYURVEDA CENTER FOR HEALING, LIFE & LONGEVITY 21 AYURYOGA OPTIONAL CLASSES 22 ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM 25 FACULTY 28 ADMISSION & REGISTRATION Application Procedure Equal Opportunity Policy Admission Policy Admission Requirements Transfer Credits 30 TUITION, FEES & OTHER INFORMATION Tuition ASP & Pune Refund Schedules Registration Deadlines International Students VA Benefits Refund Policy for VA Students Accreditation & Recognition Registration, Payment & Refund Policies Benefit Policies Financial Aid & Work-Study 34 ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance Policy Examinations, Grading & Certificates Academic Records & Transcripts Requirements & Standards Student Complaints 35 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION Rental Housing Living Expenses Tuition Books & Materials Demographics Life in Albuquerque Weather Points of Interest Getting Around in ABQ 38 ABOUT THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE THE FOUR PILLARS OF LIFE THE PATHWAY TO SELF-REALIZATION DHARMA Living life with clarity of perception and action, to be true to life s purpose. ARTHA Sufficient resources to fulfill our dharma. KAMA Surrendering to what is, through the fulfillment of the positive needs of life so we can go beyond desire. MOKSHA Perfect freedom, self-realization, enlightenment (to be a light to oneself), to remain in a state of choiceless, passive awareness, moment-to-moment, in our daily life. Health is the supreme foundation for achieving the four pillars of life. (Dharmartha kama mokshanam, arogyam mulam uttamam.) Those desirous of a healthy life should put profound faith in the teachings of Ayurveda. (Ayuh kamayamanena dharmartha sukha sadhanam, Ayurvedopadesheshu vidheyah paramadarah.) THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE adheres to the highest standards of excellence in education, providing comprehensive, high quality programs in Ayurvedic studies. PO Box 23445, Albuquerque, NM 87192-1445 tl 505 291-9698 fx 505 294-7572 www.ayurveda.com The Ayurvedic Institute was founded in 1984 and licensed by the State of New Mexico in 1994. Copyright 2015, The Ayurvedic Institute. All Rights Reserved. No part of this catalog or its contents, in part or whole, may be reproduced without the written consent of The Ayurvedic Institute. All information in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice and does not constitute an agreement between The Ayurvedic Institute and the student.

Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient art of healing that has been practiced continuously throughout India for over 5,000 years. It is considered the oldest authentically recorded healing science in existence today and includes yoga philosophy and integration of the body, mind and consciousness. The principles of many natural healing systems now familiar in the West, such as Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy, have their roots in Ayurveda. Ayurveda looks at every person as a unique individual. It seeks to understand and to correct imbalances and to restore the innate intelligence and harmony of the person. It gives insight to understanding individual constitution and to create balance within. VISION STATEMENT TO FACILITATE THE RE-EMERGENCE OF AYURVEDA AND ITS INTEGRATION WITH ALL ASPECTS OF EXISTENCE. MISSION The mission of The Ayurvedic Institute is to provide authentic knowledge of Ayurveda coming from the gurudisciple lineage with a spiritual foundation. It includes practical clinical knowledge, enabling students to apply these principles for self-healing as well as in a clinical setting. We create a supportive environment that encourages individuals to integrate Ayurveda into their daily living and health care professionals to integrate Ayurveda into their clinical practices. GOALS It is the dream of Vasant Lad, through The Ayurvedic Institute, to offer a complete program of Ayurvedic study. This program will be similar in content to what is taught in the traditional Ayurvedic colleges in India. Interest in Ayurveda is noticeably increasing. The challenge that confronts the Institute is to anticipate this new demand and expand in a way that serves the needs of the students and moves the Institute towards the eventual goal of an Ayurvedic University. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY Ayurveda is a healing art and a science. Descending from Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata, it is one of apprenticeship in which the student learns from the teacher, who shares knowledge and experiences to assist the student in developing a conceptual framework and fundamental working knowledge. The Ayurvedic Institute reflects the teaching traditions of ancient India. This tradition emphasizes the oral transmission of knowledge by being present with the teacher. It is taught, as the Vedic tradition emphasizes, with practical examples and stories, keeping the integral aspects of the body, mind, and spiritual components intact. It requires soul searching, faith, and trust without proof or guarantee. In its traditional form, the student is expected to trust the teacher to present the subjects in the manner the teacher feels is appropriate. For each of us to develop as practitioners, experiencing this tradition and all its components helps to expand our inner awareness. CLINIC MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of The Ayurvedic Center for Healing, Life and Longevity is to further the education of competent Ayurvedic Practitioners who emphasize a 1

caring and ethical commitment toward the welfare of clients. Students in our Clinic program are engendered with the desire and ability to pursue Ayurvedic knowledge, clinical competence, and professional standards necessary to educate clients in the understanding of their own constitutions and imbalances. This includes making non-medical lifestyle choices for restoring and maintaining health, through integrated Ayurvedic recommendations. They will be able to integrate Ayurveda into other health care disciplines and be strong contributors in a holistic medical practice. THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE At this location since 1986, The Ayurvedic Institute is in the foothills of northeast Albuquerque with a view of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Our three buildings total over 12,500 square feet. The primary building at 11311 Menaul Blvd NE is a passive solar structure, housing the administrative offices, the bookstore, the herb department, the downstairs library, lounge and student kitchen and the main classroom of approximately 1,200 square feet, accommodating up to 60 students. The Panchakarma Department located adjacent to the main office provides the traditional cleansing therapies of Ayurveda for up to 10 clients per week. Our second building at 11401 Menaul Blvd NE houses our student clinic, education department, and publishing department. The third building is our newest addition located at 11405 Menaul Blvd NE that houses our new classroom, Ayuryoga studio, and seminar locations. ADMINISTRATORS ERIN KREEGER, MA, PhD Dr. Kreeger is the Dean of Education here at the Institute. She has a Master s Degree in organizational leadership and development from Fielding Graduate University and received her Doctorate from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Wellbeing has been at the centre of Erin s work in the world. Most of her career has focused on leading and supporting not-forprofit organizations (including public health clinics) and educational institutions in creating and living into generative, health supporting possibilities through leadership, system design and attention to communication patterns. She has a passion for Ayurveda, has participated in a number of seminars here at The Ayurvedic Institute and has an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant certificate from a Canadian institution. Erin is a Board member at the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. She has had the joy of living in many cultures including the Netherlands, Thailand, Norway, Australia, the West Indies, Canada and the United States and is excited about partnering with people on work that helps create well-being for every being. DOROTHY SEEGER Dorothy Seeger is the Administrator of the Ayurveda Home Study Course. A graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program, she has offered support to correspondence students since 1987. In this capacity, she personally evaluates exams and trains staff for additional evaluations and support. A 2 ORGANIZATION The Ayurvedic Institute was founded in 1984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a 501(c) (3) educational, non-profit corporation. The Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Board meeting minutes are open to inspection by any interested person with sufficient advance notice. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors and corporate officers, whose directives are carried out by Institute staff members. BOARD MEMBERS Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc Chairman of the Board, President Sharon Scaltrito, RN, BSN, MBA Secretary Dr. Michael Stone, DC, Chiropractor Treasurer Susan Pfau Board Member Harish Raichada Board Member WYNN WERNER Wynn is the Administrator of The Ayurvedic Institute. He is responsible to the Board of Directors for the general operation of the Institute and oversees all of its departments and facilities, assuring that the Institute fulfills its mission, purposes, and goals. A graduate of the 1991 Ayurvedic Studies Program, Wynn was invited by Vasant Lad to administer the growing Institution and has continued to assist the Board of Directors in guiding it as Ayurveda has expanded into the western world. Wynn is a founding board member of NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association). He represents the Institute on Ayurvedic matters at the state, national, and international levels. He teaches sessions on legalities around the practice of Ayurveda and the use of Ayurvedic products in the United States.

SP1 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 1 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION The academic year is divided into three, 10-week trimesters, each followed by a break. The school year begins with a mandatory Orientation week on October 5, 2015. An Orientation schedule is sent to all enrolled students just prior to Orientation week. Classes end Friday, May 27, 2016, with oral exams beginning May 31, 2016 and graduation on Thursday, June 16, 2016. This program is limited to 45 fulltime students. The ASP 1 program includes lectures, breakout sessions, and an emphasis on practical exercises. Students earn a total of 725 hours classroom time. Students spend approximately 25 hours per week in class (as compared to 16+ hours per week for a full university class load). ASP 1 is an intensive time of study. Each week, students can expect to spend a minimum of 1 hour on outside assignments and homework for each hour of class time. Anticipate spending 40-50 hours per week focused on school, including class time and outside homework. This is a conservative estimate. Classes are primarily offered Monday through Friday, with optional clinical observation sessions on Fridays and Saturdays in the third trimester. An optional course of Ayurvedic Review is offered during the second and third trimesters. Special Ayurvedic weekend seminars and intensives offer an in-depth study of specific areas of Ayurveda and are available at an additional fee along with a student discount. These often-requested topics include marma therapy, panchakarma, and pulse assessment. Vasant Lad s seminars may repeat some information included in the regular curriculum, as well as have more in-depth information. Each seminar offers a free Friday evening lecture introducing the specific topic from 7 to 9 pm. 3 The Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 (ASP 1) is the foundation of the educational programs offered at The Ayurvedic Institute. Students acquire a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Ayuryoga, and Anatomy and Physiology. Graduates can apply lifestyle principles and practices to their own lives as well as those of family and friends to maintain a healthy life. They will also be able to teach the introductory theory and principles of Ayurveda to others in a community or group lecture setting. Students develop knowledge and skill through individual and progressive group work, interactive exercises, projects, presentations, and supervised practice with staff and students to develop clinical competencies. Each student is individually evaluated by faculty and the Dean of Education as being qualified prior to receiving permission to work with community clients.

CONTINUING EDUCATION, SEMINARS & INTENSIVES 4 BENEFITS OF SEMINAR PARTICIPATION Those who cannot participate in our Ayurvedic Studies Program due to time or lifestyle constraints can participate in the seminars and intensives as an alternative to the full program. Health Care Professionals can learn Ayurvedic methods to integrate into their existing practice while continuing to refine their skills. Students utilize the seminars to enrich their studies, focusing on subjects of personal interest, and to gain a more in-depth understanding of Ayurvedic principles introduced in the curriculum but not examined thoroughly due to restricted class time. Online and home study students or self-study students can augment their studies and focus on specific Ayurvedic topics. Prospective students often attend to meet our staff and confirm their decision to participate in ASP 1. These classes are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda while fulfilling professional requirements. Participants earn a Certificate of Completion, suitable for framing. SUMMER INTENSIVES This series of programs provides an opportunity for those who cannot move to Albuquerque for formal study and wish to study specific topics in-depth. They provide a focused study of topics that may have been introduced in the school year. Vasant Lad teaches this series of Summer Intensives in June and July each year, immediately following the Ayurvedic Studies Program. Students must meet all attendance requirements, successfully complete all mandatory homework and exams, pass the oral exam at the end of the academic year, be a student in good standing, and have paid tuition in full. Students interested in applying for the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 must successfully graduate from the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 and demonstrate the ability to introduce Ayurvedic principles clinically during all client consultations. The Dean of Education and the Education Curriculum Team review applications. Students must demonstrate a high level of participation, commitment, citizenship, and understanding in the classroom. Students interested in applying for the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 must successfully graduate from Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1. The Dean of Education and the Education Curriculum Team review applications. Students must demonstrate a high level of participation, commitment, citizenship, and understanding in the classroom. NAMA The Ayurvedic Institute s 2015-2016 Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) professional membership Ayurvedic Health Counselor category. The intensives begin on Fridays at 7 pm and end at 6 pm the following Thursday. A detailed class schedule is sent to seminar participants upon enrollment. There are 38 hours of class time during each seven-day Intensive. Direct contact hours with Vasant Lad constitute about 2/3 of the total class time. Optional Ayuryoga classes are offered on several mornings of each week. Some intensives may have pre-requisites. FIND THE MOST CURRENT SEMINAR INFORMATION ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR AT WWW.AYURVEDA.COM. The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to make adjustments to the curriculum without prior notification.

ASP 1 CERTIFICATE OPTIONS Students may choose to participate in the Ayurvedic Studies Program with one of the following options. 1 AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTANT CERTIFICATE This category includes Ayurvedic students trained to focus on preventive healthcare as well as health promotion, with a specific emphasis on diet and lifestyle. These students pay full program tuition, attend all courses, meet all attendance and examination requirements, pass the oral exam, and successfully participate to develop competencies. Each student is evaluated by faculty and the Dean of Education as being qualified prior to receiving permission to present client cases in the third trimester Foundational Skills class. They earn an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant certificate (ALC) and are qualified to apply for the ASP 2 program. 2 PERSONAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATE This category is for students wishing to learn Ayurveda for the purpose of self-healing but do not intend to become Ayurvedic practitioners. They attend all courses and meet all attendance requirements. They are exempt from exam taking and do not sit for the oral exam. They observe the presentation of client cases in the third trimester but do not present case studies. Students in this category are successful graduates, but do not have client training and are not qualified to attend the ASP 2 program other than auditing Vasant Lad s lectures. These students pay full program tuition and earn a Personal Program Certificate (PPC). 5 3 AUDIT AYURVEDIC LECTURES ONLY Applicants wishing to audit the evening Ayurvedic Lecture Series may apply for review and approval on a session-by-session basis or for the full Trimester, provided space in the classroom is available. Students who audit the Ayurvedic Lecture Series full time receive a certificate of attendance.

SP1 ASP 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AYURVEDIC LECTURES 6 These courses are the foundation for the educational programs offered at The Ayurvedic Institute and provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles and practices of Ayurveda. They include philosophy, theory, and assessment and management. The first trimester includes a series of videotape lectures by Vasant Lad facilitated by our instructors. In the second and third trimesters, Vasant Lad personally teaches his extensive understanding of the ancient texts as well as lessons on his many years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician. This course is mostly lecture format with some exercises and practicum. Material is presented from Vasant Lad s knowledge and course textbooks. INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDIC THEORY Video series facilitated by instructor. > Introduction to Sankhya theory and the roots of Vedic philosophy. > Spirituality in daily life and the aims of life; dharma, artha, kama and moksha. > Gunas (universal qualities). > Pancha mahabhuta (the five basic elements of creation). > Doshic theory (functional principles in biological systems). > Dinacharya (daily routine). > Vata dosha (the air and ether principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Pitta dosha (the fire and water principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Kapha dosha (the earth and water principle), its subtypes, and the effects when increased and decreased. > Prakruti (constitution). > Vikruti (constitutional disorders). > The mind; manas prakruti and manas vikruti. > The concept of agni (transformation). > The six tastes and the process of digestion. > Introduction to dhatus (body tissues). > Introduction to the concept of srotas (functional systems in the body). > Introduction to ojas, tejas and prana. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC PHYSIOLOGY, HEALTH AND IMBALANCE > The Ayurvedic understanding and inter-relationship of the body, mind and spirit. > Structure and function of the body: the five elements, three doshas, nadis, srotamsi, vayus, etc.

> Mind: antakaran (the inner equipment of mind), prana (vital air), manas (sensory mind), chitta (mind), buddhi (intellect), dhruti (retention), smruti (memory) and ahamkara (ego). > Spirit: jiva (soul), karma, samskaras, the six koshas (sheaths): anna (physical body), prana (vital air), mano (sensory mind), jnana (mind), vijnana (intellect), ananda (bliss sheath). Chakra system and kundalini (vital energy). > The Ayurvedic concept of health and disease. > Prakruti and vikruti. > Ayurvedic concept of digestion, assimilation and elimination. > Agni (jathara agni, bhuta agni, dhatu agni, cellular agni) and the clinical assessment of agni. > Rasa (taste), virya (energy), vipaka (post-digestive effect), and prabhava. > The relationship of taste to the elements and effect of the gunas. > Time and organ function. > Nutrition and the functional relationship between srotas, dhatu, upadhatu, dhatu mala, agni, and ojas, tejas and prana (the subtle refined essences of the tissues). > Overview of Ayurvedic etiology and pathogenesis: Nidanapanchakam. > Nidana: an in-depth look at etiological factors of imbalance. > Purva-rupa (prodromal symptoms), rupa (cardinal signs and symptoms), upashaya (therapeutic trial). > Samprapti (pathogenesis) and dosha gati. > Clinical determination of the stage of samprapti. > Opening the Doors to Ayurvedic Assessment > Methods of acquiring information: academic, direct perception, and inference. > Trividha pariksha (the three-fold examination): darshana (observation), sparshana (tactile perception), prashna (questioning). > Ashtavidha pariksha (the eight-fold examination): nadi (pulse), mutra (urine), mala (feces), jihva (tongue), shabda (voice), sparsha (palpation), drig (eyes), akruti (form). > Marmas (Ayurvedic energy points). BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT > Using the rugna patrakam and the dosha assessment forms for prakruti / vikruti, and manas prakruti / vikruti. > Chikitsa: the Ayurvedic approach to management of imbalance and disease. > Determine prakruti. > Determine vikruti (the present altered state of doshas in the body). > Determine the cause or causes of illness, such as diet, lifestyle, emotional patterns, quality of relationships, genetic predisposition. > Remove the cause. > Provide the proper regimen (diet, exercise, Pranayama) according to the person s prakruti, vikruti, seasons, climate, age. > Provide a detoxification procedure: either shamana (palliation) or shodana (elimination), such as panchakarma. > Provide therapies that are antagonistic to the provoked dosha or antagonistic to the disease, based on the principle that opposite qualities balance. > Provide rasayana (rejuvenation) for the body in general, to increase immunity, to strengthen specific organs and tissues. > Sapta shamanam (seven palliative measures). > Shodhana (cleansing measures): purvakarma, pradhanakarma (panchakarma), paschyatakarma, rasayana. > General management of vata, pitta, kapha (utilizing appropriate lifestyle practices). > Practicum and individual cases. > With special reference to lifestyle recommendations in order to maintain and restore constitutional balance. 7

8 ASP 1 COURSE HOURS 1ST TRIMESTER Class Hours Ayurvedic Lecture 100 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Nutrition 25 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 30 Medical Terminology 10 2ND TRIMESTER Ayurvedic Lecture 120 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Nutrition 25 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 20 Ayurvedic Review (Optional) 3RD TRIMESTER Ayurvedic Lecture 120 Anatomy and Physiology 20 Ayurvedic Herbalism 30 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Foundational Skills 25 Sanskrit 20 Ayurvedic Review (Optional) Clinical Observation Rotational Shifts Total Hours 725 ASP1 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY These courses provide a basic framework of anatomy and physiology that supports the ASP 1 program. Information is at an introductory level. The material is presented primarily from the Western point of view and will not necessarily cover an Ayurvedic perspective. However, it it tailored to what students need to know in our Ayurvedic Studies Program. PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDIC NUTRITION: A DOORWAY TO PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION / AYURVEDIC HERBALISM Students gain an in-depth understanding of food, food selection, Ayurvedic principles of nutrition, nourishment, preparation, the use of spices and seasonings, healthy eating practices, and how to incorporate this into their personal and professional practices to bring health and balance. In the third trimester, students learn the fundamentals of Ayurvedic Herbalism, including qualities, actions, effects, and applications. AYURYOGA Ayuryoga applies the principles and understanding of Ayurveda to the practice of yoga. Through individual practice, students gain a personal understanding of the effect yoga has on the gunas, constitutional balance, and how to restore and maintain that balance. Class participation is focused upon understanding Ayurvedic applications and is not intended as a personal yoga routine. Students are required to and responsible for establishing personal yoga routines outside of the curriculum. Concepts taught are supportive of all Ayurvedic constitutions and students are required to learn and practice in the class sessions what is taught regardless of their prior or personal yoga preferences. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS These three courses build on and integrate the knowledge and skill sets acquired in the other courses. Students learn and practice clinical skills (rapport, assessment, findings, and recommendations) in preparation for the 25 hours of supervised

ACADEMIC CALENDAR, ASP 1 & 2 1ST TRIMESTER Fall 2015 October 5 ASP1, Begin Orientation Trimester 1 Tuition Due October 8 ASP2, Begin Orientation consultations. Students learn to apply correctly Ayurvedic principles clinically during client consultation and to interact professionally with fellow students and staff. Skill and competence is attained through practicums, and experiential exercises. October 12 November 26 29 December 19 Dec 20 Jan 3 Trimester 1 Tuition Due First Day of Class Thanksgiving Break Last Day of Class Winter Break SANSKRIT Students learn to read, write, and recite the Sanskrit alphabet. They are introduced to and learn a limited number of sutras, and related Ayurvedic vocabulary. This introductory level course is not intended to teach Sanskrit as a second language but does include basic Sanskrit grammar. Information is taught in a primarily academic style in which chanting may or may not be offered. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to help the student learn to understand medical terminology by breaking it down into component parts and learning the meaning of the parts. It will assist the student in learning how to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms. This course encourages and increases the student s ability to improve understanding and communication with other practitioners in the health field. AYURVEDIC REVIEW Optional This course provides a complete review of the contents learned in the Ayurvedic Lecture course. Students work with the information in ways that deepen their understanding by incorporating a variety of methods including interactive dialogue, case based exercises, practicums, projects, study groups, and more. Students work and interact with each other to increase their confidence, recall, and oral presentation skills in preparation for the oral exam at year s end. 2ND TRIMESTER Winter 2016 January 4 January 5 March 12 March 13 20 Online Transfer Orientation First Day of Class Trimester 2 Tuition Due Last Day of Class Spring Break 3RD TRIMESTER Spring 2016 March 21 May 28 May 30 May 31 June 3 June 6 15 June 16 First Day of Class Trimester 3 Tuition Due Last Day of Class Memorial Day, no classes Make-up class week, and/or Oral Exams begin Oral Exams Graduation Official last day of school is June 16 after graduation. 9

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SP2 AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 2 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 is divided into three 10-week trimesters. The school year begins October 5th, 2015 with a required Orientation beginning on October 8, 2015. (ASP 2 transfer students are required to begin Orientation on October 5th with the level 1 students.) Classes end Friday, May 27, 2016, with oral practical exams beginning May 31, 2016 and graduation on Thursday, June 16, 2016. This program is limited to 25 full-time certificate students. This program includes lectures, breakout sessions, and an emphasis on practical exercises and supervised clinical consultations. Students earn 805 total hours of classroom and clinical time, spending an average of 25 hours per week in class and clinic (as compared to 16+ hours per week for a full university class load). Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with a clinical rotation offered Friday and Saturday. Course content is built upon ASP 1 curriculum, and may include repetition as concepts are reviewed, examined, and worked with in a practical setting. Each week, a student can expect to spend a minimum of 1 hour on outside assignments and homework for each hour of class time. Anticipate spending at least 40-50 hours per week focused on school, including class time, clinic shift, and outside homework. While it is possible to work part-time, the time students have available beyond classes and study is very limited. We recommend strong consideration before taking on outside work. 11 Special Ayurvedic weekend seminars and intensives that offer in-depth study of specific areas of Ayurveda are available at an additional fee with student discounts. Vasant Lad s seminars may repeat some information included in the regular curriculum, as well as have more in-depth lecture with additional information. The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to make adjustments to the curriculum without prior notification to students. The Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 offers continued training in Ayurvedic theory and practice for students planning a clinical career as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Graduates possess a deeper understanding of constitutional imbalance and the Ayurvedic perspective of pathology, and will be able to consult with clients utilizing Ayurvedic principles including lifestyle management, basic Ayurvedic herbalism, and yoga recommendations.

ASP 2 is designed specifically for ASP 1 graduates as well as graduates of programs that meet NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor category. These graduates must also be recognized by the Dean of Education and faculty as having demonstrated a high level of participation, commitment, and understanding indicative of a career professional. Students acquire an advanced understanding of the principles and practices of Ayurveda through observation and discussion of client-based Ayurvedic etiology, pathology, and treatment. Graduates will be able to educate clients to understand their own constitutions and any imbalances they experience. Consultations will include making non-medical lifestyle choices for restoring and maintaining a healthy life through integrated Ayurvedic recommendations. They will be able to apply Ayurveda to other health care disciplines and be strong contributors in a holistic medical practice. Licensed health care providers will be able to apply Ayurvedic techniques in their own clinical practices. ASP 2 CERTIFICATE OPTIONS Students may choose to participate in the Ayurvedic Studies Program 2 with one of the following options. 1 AYURVEDIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE This category includes Ayurvedic professionals with additional training in pathology and disease management beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. This consists of the practice of preventive healthcare and health promotion, using diet, herbs, and lifestyle choices. Students may participate in the ASP 2 program as full time certificate students only. They develop knowledge and skill through individual and progressive group work, interactive exercises, research projects, presentations, and supervised practice in our clinic with community clients to develop clinical competencies. Successful completion of the program results from passing all courses and the oral practical exam at the end of the year. These students pay full program tuition. Graduates of the ASP 2 program qualify for NAMA s Ayurvedic Practitioner Professional Membership. A 12 Vasant Lad makes a commitment to share what he has learned in more than 40 years of teaching and clinical practice. In return, he requires a commitment on the part of the dedicated student to learn, present, and practice Ayurveda in a manner consistent with his principles and practices and those of The Ayurvedic Institute. ASP 2 TRANSFER STUDENTS Qualified transfer students are welcome to apply to ASP 2. Acceptance is based on the student application, phone or Skype interview with the Dean of Education, an acceptable transcript from a program that meets NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor category, and an entrance oral exam. Transfer students are required to have a basic understanding of Sanskrit and 60 hours of Anatomy and Physiology prior to ASP 2 enrollment. Successful completion of the Online Learning courses is mandatory for those students who do not meet the Sanskrit and A&P requirements. ASP 1 graduates are given priority in acceptance to ASP 2. Space permitting, qualified ASP 2 transfer students will be considered. 2 AUDIT AYURVEDIC LECTURES ONLY Applicants wishing to audit the Gurukula sessions with Vasant Lad on a session-by-session or full trimester basis may contact the Dean of Education. Such applicants will need to provide official documentation of considerable Ayurvedic training and be interviewed by the Dean of Education. Upon review and approval, they may attend Vasant Lad s Gurukula sessions provided classroom space is available. Full payment of tuition is required in advance and is non-refundable. Students who pay for and audit Ayurvedic lectures full time receive a letter stating the hours of attendance. For an audit application, contact the Registrar at 505-291-9698, Ext. 126 or registrar@ayurveda.com. NAMA The Ayurvedic Institute s 2015-2016 Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 2 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) professional membership Ayurvedic Practitioner category.

SP2 ASP 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GURUKULA LECTURE Vasant Lad Client Consultations and Lectures These courses are based on client centered learning. Students observe Vasant Lad consulting with Panchakarma (PK) clients to learn the art and science behind his assessments, findings, and recommendations. Vasant Lad personally teaches based on his extensive understanding of the ancient texts as well as his many years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician and surgeon. He works with each client uniquely, applying his knowledge and experience in each consultation. Students observe Vasant Lad as he reviews PK client assessments and management recommendations as well as the specific pathophysiology of the imbalances observed. Areas of study include the Ayurvedic concepts of Nidana (etiology), Samprapti (pathogenesis), Ashtavidha Pariksha (examination), Chikitsa (management of imbalance and disease), Shamana (palliative measures), Shodhana (cleansing measures), and Rasayana (rejuvenatives). APPLIED AYURVEDIC SKILLS This course offers hands-on practicum in treatment and assessment modalities with an emphasis on practicum. Students are introduced to and practice a limited number of therapeutic techniques including marma, limited panchakarma procedures, and pulse assessment. INTEGRATED CLINICAL ASSESSMENT This class will focus on advancing the perception of the practitioner while exploring and practicing assessment skills from varying perspectives. Includes practical/lab based instruction covering hands-on assessment and palpation of the human body. It is designed to prepare the students for further study in Ayurvedic pathophysiology as presented in later lectures. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY These courses are designed to support the students learning process within the ASP 2 program. Information is at an introductory level. It introduces the student to pathophysiology and discusses concepts and medical terms used by Vasant Lad in ASP 2 Ayurvedic Lectures. Material is presented primarily from a western viewpoint, with Ayurvedic references when possible within the context of the course. Students will gain an understanding of function and dysfunction of organ systems as defined by western science enabling the student to communicate with clients as well as with other health care professionals in order to promote optimal client care. STUDENT CLINIC Student clinic consists of supervised Ayurvedic consultations and teaches the correct application of Ayurvedic principles with the ability to establish trust, credibility, and rapport with the client. Students progressively apply the principles and skills learned in other courses, gaining confidence in their Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations. They develop the ability to manage successfully multiple factors such as: initial examination, report of findings, recommendations and follow up. All clinic sessions include grand rounds where clinical staff facilitates group discussion for a more in-depth understanding of cases. Clinics are graded as pass/fail. PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALING Ayurvedic Medicine assesses the whole person to assist in bringing about a state of balance. Determining root cause is a key part of that process. In our modern world, root cause is normally found in the mental/emotional aspect of a person s being. This class will assist students in ways to discover the root cause in themselves as well as others. We will learn varied transformative methods to allow an unburdening of consciousness from imprinted experiences, thus allowing a freedom from suffering. 13

14 ASP 2 COURSE HOURS 1ST TRIMESTER Class Hours Applied Ayurvedic Skills 30 Integrated Clinical Assessment 25 Student Clinic 35 Herbal Preparation 15 Psychology of Healing 15 Ayuryoga 30 Introduction to Jyotish 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Classical Texts 15 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 2ND TRIMESTER Gurukula: Lecture & Client Consultations 80 Applied Ayurvedic Skills 25 Ayurvedic Materia Medica 25 Case Studies 25 Pathophysiology 20 Student Clinic 35 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Jyotish 15 Gurukula Review 15 3RD TRIMESTER Gurukula: Lecture & Client Consultations 80 Applied Ayurvedic Skills 20 Ayurvedic Materia Medica 25 Case Studies 25 Student Clinic 35 Ayuryoga 30 Ayurvedic Life Cycles 20 Intermediate Sanskrit 15 Jyotish 15 Gurukula Review 15 Total Hours 805 ASP2 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HERB PREPARATION This class will include common herbal preparations that can easily be combined with dietary recommendations. Instruction will include demonstration by the instructor as well hands on time for students as time and space allows. AYURVEDIC MATERIA MEDICA Students are exposed to the correct, appropriate, effective, safe, ethical, and legal use of a limited selection of herbs. These courses include the study of qualities, actions, effects, applications, indications and contra-indications, toxicity, and dosage of a selection of Ayurvedic herbs as dietary supplements in the process of conducting Ayurvedic lifestyle education and consultations. Students are introduced to a limited number of therapeutic approaches. CASE STUDIES Students work with case studies specifically designed by Vasant Lad that incorporate the most commonly encountered etiologies and pathologies as well as the appropriate treatments. AYURYOGA The principles and understanding of Ayurveda learned in the ASP 1 program are applied to the therapeutic practice of yoga. These courses are based on the application of the eight limbs of yoga with a focus on asana, pranayama, and pratyahara. Students learn how yoga may be used to correct and maintain constitutional balance, through applied theory and clinical application with clients. Class participation is focused on understanding Ayurvedic applications and is not intended as a personal yoga routine. Students are responsible for establishing personal yoga routines outside of the curriculum. AYURVEDIC LIFE CYCLES This class teaches ASP 2 students how to assess, design, and implement diet, lifestyle, and herbal supplement recommendations to manage women s reproductive health and imbalances. The course also includes care of newborns and children of all ages as well as care during the aging and dying process. CLASSICAL TEXTS In this course students learn how the classical texts are arranged

and methodology for navigating them. Students will also begin to use them in a clinical setting. INTERMEDIATE SANSKRIT As a continuation of the ASP 1 courses, ASP 2 Sanskrit reviews grammar and pronunciation of the Devanagari script as well as fundamental Sanskrit chants. Students are given the opportunity to analyze and memorize specific Ayurvedic sutras and vocabulary while they continue learning to read and write Sanskrit. These courses emphasize the proper pronunciation of chants and sutras while declining nouns and conjugating verbs. Sanskrit V and VI are optional for ASP 2 students. JYOTISH Medical Jyotish is an introduction to Jyotisha, Vedic astrology, and how to use it in conjunction with Ayurveda to gain insight into potential health issues and the patterns that underlie them, along with complementary solutions that may assist in their resolution. Medical Jyotish II and III are optional for students. Qualified ASP 1 students may enroll in Medical Jyotish II and III with approval from the instructor and the Dean of Education. GURUKULA REVIEW This course provides a review of the content provided in Gurukula Lecture I and II. Students deepen their understanding of the material with the guidance of a faculty member. Gurukula Reviews aids in the students practical application of the content, supports clinical knowledge and prepares students for the practical Oral Exam. 15

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une 2015 PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM 2 NOVEMBER 11 DECEMBER 2015 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION The Pune Gurukula Program encompasses 6 weeks of study in Pune, India in November and December. Students spend approximately 20 hours a week in lectures and have the option to participate in approximately 5-10 hours a week in clinical observations at Vasant Lad s Ayurvedic clinic where they may be asked to assist with assessment, herbal preparation, and simple treatments. Classes and clinic are Monday through Friday. Weekends are generally available for personal enrichment. Pune has a rich cultural heritage and every year many students organize trips to various temples and pilgrimage sites. Applicants who have not studied directly with Vasant Lad, but have completed training with another recognized Ayurvedic school, may contact the Registrar to discuss possibilities for participation. Acceptance into the program is based upon application review, and phone or personal interview. The Gurukula Program offers students of Ayurveda the opportunity to study with Vasant Lad in a clinical setting. In India, the lectures and clinical cases are naturally oriented towards medical pathology as patients present themselves for diagnosis and treatment. Students observe how Vasant Lad works with each client uniquely, how knowledge and experience are applied in a consultation, and acquire more in-depth information from lectures. THE VASANTA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA AT MANJARI Participants of the Pune Gurukula Program reside at the new center, The Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda. The center is about a one-hour drive from Pune, India. It accommodates 16 students, in double-occupancy rooms. Each room has a private bathroom that is shared with a roommate. Please inform the Registrar of a specific roommate request with another student attending the Pune Gurukula Program. Room and board costs $1,442 and includes a double-occupancy room and all primary meals. The Pune Gurukula Program has no pre-planned curriculum. The clinic experience is oriented to patient care, and the lectures on alternate days often take their content from the cases presented during the week. Vasant Lad may present material he feels is relevant to the students education. In this program, Vasant Lad makes a commitment to individually selected students to teach what he has learned in his over 40 years of teaching and clinical practice. The Ayurvedic Institute reserves the right to change curriculum as needed. CERTIFICATE Certificate students must meet the attendance requirements of 90 percent and participate fully in all sessions attended. Interested students should contact the Registrar at (505)291-9698, Extension 126 or registrar@ ayurveda.com for more information and application deadlines. 17

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ON-CAMPUS CLINIC IN ALBUQUERQUE yurvedic CENTER FOR HEALING, LIFE AND LONGEVITY STUDENT CLINIC Ayurveda recognizes that each person has a unique mindbody constitution. The Ayurvedic student consultation process identifies the various components of the individual s constitution, determines imbalances, and provides education, guidance, and options for helping the individual to regain balance and improve health and wellness. The purpose of the Student Clinic is to provide the student with the experience of conducting Ayurvedic consultations. The process provides a learning opportunity for both the student and the client. Each client of the Student Clinic is seen by a Student Practitioner, under the supervision of a qualified Clinic Supervisor. All Student Practitioners in the clinic are enrolled in good standing in The Ayurvedic Institute Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2 (ASP 1 and 2). In ASP 1, the clinical experience is held during scheduled class. During ASP 2, clinic hours are held each week outside the regular class time. The students are able to recommend diet, lifestyle, herbal supports, and various treatments. Two-hour initial consultations cost $20 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $15 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $15 for the two-hour initial consultation and $10 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. Treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. GRADUATE CLINIC The Graduate Clinic program is an exciting way for recent graduates to continue their high level of Ayurvedic training by conducting Ayurvedic consultations in a professional clinic setting. All Graduate Practitioners work with qualified Clinic Supervisors to ensure accuracy in assessment and development of recommendations. This program allows The Ayurvedic Institute to offer clients moderately priced consultations by Ayurvedic Practitioners. The Graduate Practitioners are able to recommend diet, lifestyle, herbal supports and various treatments. Graduate students may also perform Ayurvedic treatments under the guidance of a Clinic Supervisor. Two-hour initial consultations cost $45 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $30 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $36 for the two-hour initial consultation and $24 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. Treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. AYURYOGA STUDENT CLINIC The Ayuryoga Student Clinic integrates the knowledge of Ayurveda alongside Yoga to offer clients individualized yoga programs to support inner healing. Based upon Ayurveda s doshic theory and guidelines to achieve supreme health, students conduct thorough intake evaluations to assess clients constitution, lifestyle habits and diet. This information is used to create balancing yoga programs to meet clients specific needs. Each client at the Ayuryoga Student Clinic meets with a qualified Ayuryoga Teacher Trainee for an initial evaluation and receives instruction to understand proper technique and postures to support a home yoga practice. The initial consultations are held in the private clinic consultation rooms and then move to the Ayuryoga Studio for practice of the individualized yoga programs. Two-hour initial consultations cost $20 and one-hour follow-up consultations cost $15 for the public. Seniors and students receive a discount at $15 for the two-hour initial consultation and $10 for the one-hour follow-up consultation. PROFESSIONAL CLINIC The Professional Clinic is a program for Faculty and Clinical Supervisors of The Ayurvedic Institute to offer Ayurvedic consultations to the public. To ensure the highest level of Ayurvedic expertise and experience, all Practitioners in this program must be a Faculty Member of The Ayurvedic Institute and have a consistent Ayurvedic practice for a minimum of three years. Professional Clinic provides a learning experience for students as they are able to shadow a session for optional additional learning. Initial consultations are 1.5 to 2 hours, while follow-up consultations are 1 hour. Fees are $54 per hour. Specific treatments received at follow-up appointments cost $15 in addition to the consultation fee. 19

A 20 AYURYOGA, CREATED BY VASANT LAD, BAM&S, MASc, AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN, OF THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE, IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF CLASSICAL HATHA YOGA, PRANAYAMA, MUDRA AND MEDITATION PRACTICES TO HARMONIZE THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL FOLLOWING AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES.

yuryoga AYURYOGA OPTIONAL COURSES ASP 1 AYURYOGA TEACHER TRAINING $1,500 The Ayurvedic Institute s Ayuryoga 200-hour certification program focuses on offering to students basic Yoga instructional techniques, alignment, sequencing, anatomy and hands-on to prepare them to work with private clients and teach group classes. Integrating the ASP 1 curriculum, Ayurvedic principles are incorporated to better instruct students in how to tailor and individualize Yoga practices to meet individuals where they are and bring forth balanced healing. ASP 2 AYURYOGA TEACHER TRAINING $1,500 The Ayurvedic Institute s Ayuryoga 300-hour certification program deepens the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda in working with clients privately. In conjunction with their ASP 2 studies, students will expand their understanding of Yoga Chikitsa, merging all aspects of Ayurvedic protocols from lifestyle practices to Herbology and Eastern Philosophy/ Psychology to teach clients. This advanced certification training offers students ample clinical experience through the Ayuryoga Clinic to cohesively strengthen and merge their knowledge and understanding of Ayuryoga and Ayurveda. AYURYOGA THERAPIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM This program is offered to students who are not part of ASP 1 or ASP 2 and is open to experienced Yoga teachers. The Institute offers various advanced immersions in Ayuryoga through a tiered system of information. These trainings are offered as 5-, 7- and 10-day immersions to progressively build upon each other. LEVEL ONE: AYURYOGA INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM $3,000 This two part course is geared towards certified yoga teachers who want to understand the basics of yoga therapy through the teachings of Ayuryoga. Participants are expected to have a minimum of 200 hours of training alongside basic anatomy and physiology knowledge (20+ hours of study). Areas of study include a thorough and deep understanding of the foundational principles of Ayurveda including the doshas, sub-doshas, bodily tissues (sapta dhatus), digestion, and lifestyle practices. The core practices of pranayama, meditation and asana that form part of Ayuryoga are taught and discussed in respect to Ayurvedic principles and effects. LEVEL TWO: AYURYOGA WELLNESS COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM $4,700 This four-part advanced and unique training introduces the principles of Ayurvedic disease pathology and a deeper understanding of the Ayurvedic body. Entry into this level of training is reserved to those that graduate from Level One or complete our Bridge Program alongside an entry application. Students will learn how disease manifests in the body and Ayurvedic clinical examination procedures, as well as to understand how, when and which Ayuryoga protocols are given to particular clients. Covering strotamsi (bodily channels), marmani (therapeutic pressure points), samprapti (pathogenesis), pariksha (clinical examination), nidana (causes) and chikitsa (treatment), the last part of this training offers clinical practicums and the opportunity to work in our Ayuryoga clinic and meet with clients while supervised and mentored. LEVEL THREE: AYURYOGA THERAPIST CERTIFICATION PRICE TBA During this certification program, open only to Level Two graduates, students will focus on clinical training to prepare the Ayuryoga therapist to work alongside medical practitioners, health care centers and other institutions that offer integrated wellness and health services. The students will spend time working in our Ayuryoga Clinic, in addition to offering supervised Ayuryoga therapy sessions in their respective home areas as well. This training will integrate online learning and supervision alongside on-campus courses to deepen the students understanding of clinical assessment, intake and Ayurvedic pathology and chikitsa. All prices subject to change. 21

Ayurvedic ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM The Online Learning Program offers a number of introductory Ayurvedic courses including a program modeled after the first trimester of The Ayurvedic Institute s on-campus Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 (ASP 1). The second and third trimesters of ASP 1 are not available through Online Learning. terminology. Both courses are taught concurrently and assist the student in learning how to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms. Students will need a minimum of two to three hours per week over 12 weeks. 22 Online Learning students will gain a thorough understanding of the basic principles and practices of Ayurveda, which include philosophy, theory, assessment, and management. Upon successful completion of any online program, students will receive a certificate of completion. All Online Learning courses are 12-week sessions that are offered in the winter and summer. They include pre-recorded video lectures, forum assignments, weekly quizzes, exams and additional online assignments. Students may participate in courses from the comfort of their own home and on their own schedule. Each individual course requires two to three hours per week of online attendance and assignments. The part-time program and combination courses require 6-15 hours per week of online attendance and assignments and full-time program requires 18-25 hours per week of online attendance and assignments. Visit the Online Learning website for more information: onlinelearning.ayurveda.com. ONLINE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ONLINE LECTURES WITH VASANT LAD The Ayurvedic Lectures course contains 75 hours of online training and is the same curriculum offered to our on-campus ASP 1 first trimester students. Course hours are divided between 60 hours of pre-recorded video lectures by Vasant Lad and 15+ hours of instructor support, as well as class assignments and exams. This course requires a minimum of six to eight hours per week over 12 weeks. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (A&P) / MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY These courses provide the basic framework of Anatomy and Physiology and support the ASP 1 curriculum. They are designed to help students learn and understand medical AYURVEDIC FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS This course is meant to help students become aware of the connection between self and environment, and how individuals react to food, activities, seasons, people and situations. At the end of this course, students will have the ability not only to understand the healing science of Ayurveda, but also how to create new patterns of thinking and acting. This course requires a minimum of two to three hours per week over 12 weeks. AYURVEDIC NUTRITION In this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the Ayurvedic principles of Nutrition. This includes food preparation, the use of spices and seasonings, healthy eating practices and how to incorporate them into personal and professional life for health and balance. This course takes a minimum of two to three hours per week over 12 weeks. AYURYOGA Ayuryoga applies the principles and understanding of Ayurveda to the practice of Yoga. Through individual practice, students gain a personal understanding of the effect Yoga has on the gunas, constitutional balance, and how to restore and maintain that balance. Class participation is focused upon understanding Ayurvedic applications and is not intended as a personal yoga routine. Students are required to establish personal yoga routines outside of the curriculum. This course requires a minimum of three to four hours per week over 12 weeks. SANSKRIT Students will learn to read, write, and recite the Sanskrit alphabet. They are introduced to a limited number of Vedic sutras and related Ayurvedic vocabulary. This introductory level course includes basic Sanskrit grammar but is not intended to teach Sanskrit as a second language. Students should plan on a minimum of two to three hours per week over 12 weeks.

SUMMER SESSION OPTIONS The summer session includes options for participation in fulltime, part-time, and individual online courses over 12 weeks. Student can always customize their online learning courses to better fit their learning needs. Summer session courses begin on Sunday, July 19, 2015 and end Saturday, October 10, 2015. 1A ASP 1 FIRST TRIMESTER ONLINE PROGRAM, FULL TIME $2,900 1B ASP 1 FIRST TRIMESTER ONLINE PROGRAM, FULL TIME WITHOUT A&P $2,475 Full-time classes contain more than 200 hours of online training, including pre-recorded Ayurvedic Lectures with Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Foundational Skills, Ayurvedic Nutrition, Sanskrit, A&P/Medical Terminology, and Ayuryoga. Upon successful completion of the summer session full-time program, students receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply to our on-campus ASP 1 to complete the second and third trimesters. 2 PERSONAL TRACK ONLINE PROGRAM, PART- TIME $1,950 Part-time classes consist of more than 125 hours of online training, including pre-recorded Ayurvedic Lectures with Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Foundational Skills, and Ayurvedic Nutrition. 3 ASP 1 ONLINE INDIVIDUAL COURSES Students may elect to enroll in any of the following: > > Anatomy and Physiology (A&P)/Medical Terminology $500 > > Ayurvedic Foundational Skills $400 > > Ayurvedic Nutrition $400 > > Ayuryoga $550 > > Sanskrit $475 4 SUMMER COMBINATION COURSES Summer combination courses are designed to allow students to split the first trimester ASP 1 online curriculum between two online sessions. Students are able to participate in combination courses during the summer session and take the remaining courses during the winter session. After successfully completing all online courses, students may apply to transfer to on-campus ASP 1 for the second and third trimesters. Combination A: All ASP 1 online individual courses total more than 140 hours of online training $2,200 Combination B: Ayuryoga, Foundational Skills, Nutrition, and Sanskrit contain over 100 hours of online training $1,750 Combination C: Ayuryoga, Foundational Skills, and Nutrition add up to more than 80 hours of online training $1,200 WINTER SESSION OPTIONS The winter session includes options for enrolling in part-time combination courses and individual courses ONLY over 12 weeks. Students can always customize their online learning courses to better fit their learning needs. Winter session courses begin on Sunday, January 17, 2016 and end on Saturday, April 16, 2016. WINTER COMBINATION COURSES Winter combination courses are designed to allow students to split the first trimester ASP 1 online curriculum between two online sessions. Students are able to participate in combination courses during the winter session, and take the remaining courses during the summer session. After successfully completing all online courses, students may apply to transfer to on-campus ASP 1 for the second and third trimesters. Combination A: ASP 1 online lectures with Vasant Lad and Sanskrit contain over 100 hours of online training $1,600 Combination B: Sanskrit, Anatomy & Physiology / Medical Terminology, and Ayuryoga totals more than 90 hours of online training $1,375 Combination C: Sanskrit and Ayuryoga add up to over 70 hours of online training $925 23

24 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION All interested applicants must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED. Summer session 2015 registration begins on April 20, 2015. Winter session 2016 registration begins on October 19, 2015. The registration deadline for US students is 7 days before the session begins. For international students, the deadline is two weeks before the session begins to allow adequate time for shipping books. Students must register for class before class starts. NO EXCEPTIONS. If students miss the registration deadline but class has not yet started, there is a late registration fee of $75 added to the application as well as expedited shipping costs. LATE REGISTRATION, REFUND AND COURSE TRANSFER POLICY There is a $75 late registration fee for all applications received after the deadline. There is a $50 fee to transfer between courses once the session begins. Application, administration and technology fee(s) are non-refundable and are not part of the tuition cost. Books are only refundable if they are unused and returned before the start of class. (Please note that only the cost of the books will be refunded upon return, not shipping fees). The following is a schedule of our tuition refund policy. ONLINE REFUND SCHEDULE Date of Withdrawal during Enrollment Period End of First Week End of Second Week End of Third Week End of Fourth Week End of Fifth Week Refundable Tuition 100% refund 90% refund 75% refund 50% refund 0% refund OTHER FEES Oral Exams $100 (For students applying for the second and third trimesters.) Official Certificate $30 per certificate (Digital online certificates are available at no cost via the online site.) Application and administration fees, totaling $200, are not included in the program and course costs above. AYURVEDA HOME STUDY COURSE $225 The Ayurveda Home Study Course, by Dr. Robert Svoboda, BAMS, is a 12 week, non-credit introductory course on Ayurveda and begins on the first of every month starting June 1. This at-home study course is a complement to Vasant Lad s book, Ayurveda, the Science of Self-Healing. The course covers basic Ayurvedic principles and philosophy and introduces a new way of thinking about health and disease. Students receive a copy of the text, Lessons and Lectures on Ayurveda and The Hidden Secret of Ayurveda, both by Dr. Robert Svoboda, BAMS. It is recommended that students also purchase Ayurveda, the Science of Self-Healing by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc as there are references throughout the course to this text. (Cost is $10.95.) The course incorporates optional student forums, weekly quizzes, and audio recordings. Students are required to commit to a minimum of one hour per week for 12 weeks. Students must successfully complete the course in the allotted 12 weeks to receive a certificate of completion. Topics covered in this course: 1. History and Philosophy 2. The Three Doshas 3. The Human Constitution 4. Doshas, Dhatus and Malas 5. Pathology 6. Diagnosis 7. Therapeutic Theory 8. Therapeutics of Indigestion 9. Food 10. Medicinals 11. Lifestyle and Routine 12. Rejuvenation and Virilization There are no application or administration fees for the Ayurveda Home Study Course. Enrollment period means the term of instruction which the student has begun, in this case the 12 week term, and for which the student has agreed to pay the tuition.

FACULTY VASANT LAD, BAM&S, MASc, AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN Vasant Lad brings a wealth of classroom and practical experience to the United States. A native of India, he served for three years as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He was Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine for 15 years. He holds a Bachelor s of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAM&S) degree from the University of Pune and a Master s of Ayurvedic Science (MASc) degree from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya. Vasant Lad s academic and practical training include the study of Allopathy (Western medicine) and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda. Beginning in 1979, he has traveled throughout the United States sharing his knowledge of Ayurveda. In 1984 he came to Albuquerque as Director, principal instructor, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute. Vasant Lad is the author of numerous books and respected throughout the world for his knowledge of Ayurveda. JENNIFER AYRES, BA, CMP, EMT, AHP Jennifer teaches ASP 1 Foundational Skills and ASP 2 Review Class as well as supervises in the Student Clinic and supports the Evening Lecture online course. She completed the Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 in 2003 and ASP 2 in 2004. She has studied Vedic philosophy and Ayurvedic cooking closely with Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri since 2000. In her private practice as an Ayurvedic consultant, she brings to the table Breema, Massage Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pranic Healing. She has also worked as an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and EMT. Shastra, Sanskrit, Jyotisha, and Ayurveda, and worked professionally as a fitness consultant and Ayurvedic massage therapist. He has traveled extensively, and speaks four languages, in addition to studying and teaching Sanskrit. EMILY COONEY Emily Cooney teaches Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology, both online and on campus. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Emily moved to New Mexico in 2005 in search of sunshine and massage school. Drawn to Anatomy and Physiology, she became a lead instructor at her massage school in the fall of 2012, and in the summer of 2014 began teaching at The Ayurvedic Institute. Emily has great enthusiasm for her subject and strives to pass that along to her own students. A practicing massage therapist in the Albuquerque area since 2006, she is equally passionate about promoting health in the community through bodywork and natural therapeutics. NOMI GALLO, MEd, AHP Nomi teaches a number of courses at the Institute including ASP 2 Materia Medica, Applied Skills, Ayurvedic Life Cycles and is the Clinic Manager at the Ayurvedic Center for Healing, Life and Longevity. She also coordinates the development and implementation of seminars and intensives. Nomi began her study of Ayurveda in 2003 with training in Panchakarma, working three years in a Panchakarma facility. In 2008, Nomi entered the ASP 1 program to study with Dr. Lad. A graduate of ASP 2 as well as the Pune Gurukula Program, she has specialty training in women s health and perinatal Ayurveda. 25 SIMON CHOKOISKY Simon teaches ASP 1 and 2 Sanskrit as well as ASP 2 Medical Jyotish. He was born to Bulgarian immigrant parents in Phoenix, AZ, where he attended Arizona State University. Dissatisfied with a French major, he turned to Ayurveda in 1998 and, with Jyotisha, began his study in the Vedic sciences. Simon has studied Vastu MARIA E. GARRE, MEd, E-RYT 500 Head of the Ayuryoga Department, Maria teaches ASP 2 Ayuryoga, YTT, and online Ayuryoga. Maria is dedicated to a life-long study, practice, and teaching of both Yoga and Ayurveda; continuing over 20 years of study in Medical and Biological Sciences, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Yoga. Blending the knowledge she has gathered from her

FACULTY 26 studies and yearly pilgrimages to India, Maria leads dynamic and liberating classes that embody the alchemy of all these disciplines. Along with teaching at the Institute, Maria travels internationally leading retreats, workshops, and teacher training programs throughout the world. DR. DARLENE HALL, MD Dr. Darlene Hall teaches ASP 2 Pathophysiology and Western Physical Assessment. A retired pediatrician, Dr. Hall also teaches anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, pathology, and nutrition at a local massage school. She is the childcare coordinator at Unity Spiritual Center and conducts corporate health screening events as a technician/screener and a health coach/educator. She is certified in the identification and healing of prenatal and perinatal trauma. Dr. Hall has practiced meditation and chanting, and studied Siddha Yoga philosophy with Swami Chidvilasananda since 1997. DR. SHARADA HALL, DOM, AHP A Clinic Supervisor in our student clinic, Dr. Sharada Hall graduated from The Ayurvedic Institute in 1993 and from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2000. As a Doctor of Oriental Medicine specializing in Ayurveda, she has operated her private practice in Santa Fe, NM since 2000. Dr. Hall traveled to India and Nepal in 1995 and in 2000 and apprenticed with Tibetan physicians, assisting in their clinics by performing acupuncture. Dr. Hall also publishes an online natural health magazine devoted to Ayurveda at Bodhimed.com. Ayurvedic Practitioner and general holistic health consultant, she provides clients with individually tailored diet, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, yoga therapy, and Jin Shin Jyutsu. IVY INGRAM, MA Ivy teaches ASP 1 Ayuryoga and assists in the Ayuryoga Teacher Training programs. She was first certified as a yoga teacher in 2002 and began her studies of Ayurveda shortly thereafter. She is a certified 500-hour level Ayuryoga Teacher and is a graduate of ASP 2. She has also studied Ayurveda and panchakarma techniques in south India. Ivy holds a master s degree in Counseling Psychology, and has worked as a crisis counselor in a Harvard hospital, as well as teaching yoga in a cancer institute. In addition to working with clients privately, she teaches public classes and programs. CARMEN LODERUS, LMT, AHP A Clinic Supervisor in our student clinic, Carmen (Sharanya) is a Natural Fertility Management Counselor, having studied with Francesca Naish in Australia. A graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute in 2000, she also studied in India with Dr. Sunil Joshi, MD (ayu) and graduated from Kalidas Sanskrit University in Nagpur with a Certificate of Ayurveda. In 2004, she interned at Poonthottam Ayurveda Ashram in Kerala, India under the direction of Dr. Raveendranath and also with Dr. Vijith Sasidhar at the Shree Krishna Chikitsa Kendram in Kerala. Owner of East West Ayurveda, she offers a combination of therapies to achieve a balance of health and harmony in the body and mind. SUNNY ROSE HEALEY, CAY, AHP Sunny is a Clinic Supervisor in the student clinic. A student and teacher of yoga for more than a decade, she has studied Ayurveda for almost as long. Most recently she graduated from the Ayurvedic Studies Programs, Levels 1 and 2. Sunny has a great love for working with plant medicine and continues to study in this realm. As an DR. JENNIFER RIOUX, PHD Dr. Jennifer Rioux is a Clinic Supervisor at The Ayurvedic Institute. Dr. Rioux holds a doctorate in Medical Anthropology and has been an educator and researcher at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, and the University of Arizona and University of New Mexico, Schools of Medicine. She is a practicing clinician of

Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga Therapy and studied with Vasant Lad from 1998-2001. She completed the first ever wholesystem clinical trial of Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy for obesity treatment at the University of Arizona in 2012. Her professional passion is to increase access to Ayurveda for underserved populations in low-cost community health clinics. DR. JULIE STAPLES, PhD Dr. Julie Staples received a doctorate in Cell and Molecular Biology at St. Louis University. She is the Research Director at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Staples is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She holds adjunct faculty positions at Saybrook University, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and at The Ayurvedic Institute. She has been a certified Kundalini yoga teacher since 1996 and is the Board President of the Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine and Humanology. She teaches ASP 2 Research Techniques. BARBARA STAVOLA, CAP, LMT, CSP Barbara J. Stavola teaches ASP 1 Foundational Skills and is a clinic supervisor in the student clinic. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Natural Therapeutic Specialist, and Core Synchronism Practitioner. Her specialty is in subtle therapies that work with the mind/body connection through all the systems, organs, tissues and elements. With many years of client experience, she employs pulse assessment in empowering a client s healthcare through a self-care life plan. Barbara is committed to the transformation of all beings into greater states of awareness, wellness, balance, and freedom. CORY TIXIER, E-RYT-500, AHP Cory teaches ASP 1 and ASP 2 Ayuryoga, ASP 1 Ayurvedic Review, and Ayurvedic Foundational Skills online, as well as supporting online evening lectures. A native New Mexican, she moved to NYC in 2000 and began her practice of yoga there. In 2009, she received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from Integral Yoga. She completed certifications in Children s Yoga and Street Yoga while teaching yoga to children in halfway houses in the Bronx as well as in NYC public schools. Cory began her study at The Ayurvedic Institute in 2011. Teaching remains one of Cory s passions as she applies Ayurveda and yoga in her teaching at both The Ayurvedic Institute and privately. LUSCHA WEEKS, MA, LPCC, LMT Luscha provides student counseling for ASP 1 and 2 students and teaches Applied Skills for ASP 2. She has served as a therapist in the Panchakarma department at The Ayurvedic Institute for 16 years. Luscha offers counseling in private practice as well in an agency setting. Luscha is a licensed counselor (LPCC) having graduated from Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM in 2004. She also holds a massage license (LMT). Her studies at The Ayurvedic Institute include ASP 1 and 2 and The Jyotish Trilogy with Hart defouw. She has been working for The Ayurvedic Institute since 1995. DAVID YOSS, AHP David Yoss is a graduate of The Ayurvedic Studies Programs Levels 1 and 2 from The Ayurvedic Institute and attended the Institute s Pune Gurukula Program in 2013. Currently David teaches both the online and on-campus Ayurvedic Nutrition course as well as the Sanskrit 1st Trimester course for both ASP 1 and ASP 2 students. He is passionate about the ability of food and proper diet to heal as well as the role of holistic medicine in the future of medical practice. He is an avid student of Yoga, Tantra, Sanskrit, and Jyotish. 27

pply ADMISSION & REGISTRATION APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants for the Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2, and the Pune Gurukula Program must submit a completed application package. ASP 1 and 2 applications can be downloaded from our website www. ayurveda.com, or requested from the Registrar at (505) 291-9698, extension 126, or registrar@ayurveda. com. Please contact the Registrar directly to receive an application packet for the Pune Gurukula Program. All applications must be completed in full and submitted to the Registrar for processing. The application requirements include: 1 Student application completed in full. 2 Type-written response to the essay questions, listed on the application. 3 Signed copy of the Student Agreement. 4 Completed Ayuryoga Pre-assessment. Not required for the Pune Program. 5 Personal resumé or curriculum vitae, including former job experience and education. 6 Personal 4 x 6 inch photo taken within the past year. 7 A $100 nonrefundable application fee. 8 Documents necessary to issue the I-20 form needed to obtain an M1 visa for international students. International students, please refer to International Students section on page 31 for additional requirements. 28 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY The Ayurvedic Institute does not discriminate in employment, admissions, testing, financial aid or any other practice on the basis of gender, race, nationality, religion, age or disability, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. ADMISSION POLICY Acceptance into the program is based upon application review, phone or personal interview, and on responses to essay questions. Applications are reviewed in order of receipt. Once the maximum number of students has been accepted, subsequent approved applicants are placed on a waiting list. The Institute reserves the right to decline admission to anyone it determines is not suited for successful completion of its programs. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS As required by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, all applicants must hold a high school diploma, GED, or meet alternative test requirements. All applicants must be fluent in verbal and written English. Some prior knowledge or study of Ayurveda, Anatomy and Physiology, Hatha yoga, Sanskrit, and other Vedic traditions will greatly enhance the understanding and comprehension of the ASP 1 material.

ASP 2 applicants are required to provide proof of a sufficient level of knowledge and practice to be successful in ASP 2. The academic committee approves applicants upon review. The student must be a graduate of a program that meets NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor, including 60 hours of Anatomy and Physiology. Students are required to have a working knowledge of the Devanagari Sanskrit alphabet, know most Ayurvedic terminology in Sanskrit, and have a basic understanding of the most common medical terms. Invitations to the Pune Gurukula Program are extended to students who have completed the Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 or 2 with Vasant Lad and applicants who have not studied directly with Vasant Lad, but have completed training that meets NAMA s new competency requirements. Considerations for participation are depth of Ayurvedic study, a personal description of why they desire to participate, and the number of contact hours they have studied with Vasant Lad. TRANSFER CREDITS ASP 1 Students who have met the Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology course requirements prior to attendance and wish to receive credit for the course(s) will need to provide official written proof of the following: 1) Current professional work in a medical discipline actively using knowledge of A&P and/or Medical Terminology, or 2) A college level course of a minimum of 60 class hours in A&P (30 class hours in Medical Terminology) taken within the last two years. If approved, an exemption will waive your attendance, course requirements and course tuition. Some elements of this course work are covered during the oral exam. Every student may want to consider taking the A&P course as review. ASP 2 Graduates of ASP 1 may directly apply to enter ASP 2 upon successful completion of ASP 1. Transfer students are also welcome to apply. All interested applicants must be a graduate of a program that meets NAMA s new competency requirements for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. Acceptance is based on but not limited to the following: student application, a letter of referral from a former teacher, and phone interview with the Dean of Education. For all transfer students, an online Skype or in-person oral exam will be administered for a nonrefundable fee of $250. Students who have met the Pathophysiology course requirement prior to attendance and wish to receive credit for the course will need to provide official written proof of the following: 1) Current professional work in a medical discipline actively using knowledge of Pathophysiology, or 2) A college level course with a minimum of 40 class hours in Pathophysiology within the last two years. If approved, an exemption will waive your attendance, course requirements and course tuition. Some elements of this course work are covered during the oral exam. Every student may want to consider taking the Pathophysiology course as review. ASP 2 requires a working knowledge of the Sanskrit alphabet as well as the ability to read and write basic words in the Devanagari script. A fundamental understanding of grammar, such as visarga and vowel sandhi, is encouraged. The ability to read and write in the original script is paramount for the deeper mastery of Ayurveda. To ensure this, students are required to take the Sanskrit online course if they are not able to successfully pass the Sanskrit entrance exam. ASP 2 students are expected to know how to determine prakruti and vikruti and be able to assess the organs using pulse diagnosis. Tutoring in pulse assessment may be required for transfer students. 29

uition TUITION, FEES & OTHER INFORMATION 30 TUITION AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 1 Application Fee $100* Total ASP1 Tuition and fees $11,310 (1st Trimester Tuition and fees $3,770) (2nd Trimester Tuition and fees $3,770) (3rd Trimester Tuition and fees $3,770) ASP 1 FULL TIME AUDIT (Lecture Only, 4 days per week) Application Fee $100* Total Full Time ASP1 Audit Tuition $5,836 (1st Trimester Tuition and fees $1,516) (2nd Trimester Tuition and fees $2,160) (3rd Trimester Tuition and fees $2,160) Drop In Audit Vasant Lad s Class $60 Per Session AYURVEDIC STUDIES PROGRAM LEVEL 2 Application Fee $100* Total ASP2 Tuition and fees $13,200 (1st Trimester Tuition and fees $4,400) (2nd Trimester Tuition and fees $4,400) (3rd Trimester Tuition and fees $4,400) ASP2 AUDIT (Lecture Only, 2 days a week) For Qualified Applicants Application Fee $100* Total ASP2 Audit Tuition $1,440 (2nd Trimester Tuition and fees $720) (3rd Trimester Tuition and fees $720) ASP 1 & 2 REFUND SCHEDULE Date of Withdrawal during Enrollment Period On First Day of Class 100% End of First Week 90% End of Second Week 75% End of Third Week 50% End of Fourth Week 25% End of Fifth Week 0% Refundable Tuition Enrollment period means a trimester or other term of instruction which the student has begun and for which the student has agreed to pay the tuition. PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM Application Fee $100* Total cost of tuition and room and board (excluding application fee and travel expenses to the center) is $4361 USD. * Application fee is non-refundable and is not part of tuition costs. PUNE REFUND SCHEDULE Date of Withdrawal during Enrollment Period On First Day of Class 100% End of First Week 75% End of Second Week 50% End of Third Week 0% Refundable Tuition Drop In Audit Vasant Lad s Class $60 Per Session

REGISTRATION DEADLINES ASP 1 Class enrollment commonly reaches its capacity well before the beginning of the Ayurvedic Studies Program 1 in October of each year. The registration deadline is September 1 of the same year. International students are required to apply no later than ten weeks prior to the start of the program. Class size is limited to 45 participants. ASP 2 The registration deadline is September 1 for all US residents and international applicants are required to apply no later than ten weeks prior to the start of the program. Class size is limited to 25 participants, so early application is recommended. ASP1 graduates receive priority; space permitting, ASP 2 transfers will be considered. PUNE GURUKULA PROGRAM Applicants are invited to apply in the beginning of the year and registrations are on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for this program is September 1 of the same year and travel visas require 8 to 10 weeks for processing. If you have questions, call our Registrar, (505) 291-9698, Extension 126 or email registrar@ayurveda.com. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. The following procedures are required for all international applicants in order to obtain an M1 visa from the US consulate in their country. International students must send the complete application package listed on page 28. The prospective student needs to demonstrate proficiency in both verbal and written English. International students are advised that insufficient English skills may prohibit successful completion of the program. They need to provide documentation proving the necessary funds to support themselves while attending school. Applicants must prove they can cover the full expense of tuition, fees and books as well as $1,000 US for each month they are here, as evidenced by a bank statement or letter from the student s financial institution. Specific fees are listed on the application form. If someone else is sponsoring the student to attend school, the sponsor must provide a letter stating intention to support the student for the duration of the school year, as well as documentation from an employer or financial institution stating his or her ability to do so. Proper documentation should be sent to the Registrar for approval before the registration deadlines listed. Upon approval, the Registrar sends the I-20 form to the international student to apply for an I-94. The applicant then takes the I-94 to his or her local US consulate to apply for the M1 student visa. The I-94 requires a $200 fee. This fee is mandated by and paid to the U.S. immigration services. Depending on the foreign country, the US consulate may require an additional processing fee. International student applications and proof of funds will be accepted no later than ten weeks prior to the start of both Ayurvedic Studies Programs to provide time for processing the I-20 and visa. The Ayurvedic Institute cannot guarantee that all governmental approvals will be completed in time for a student to participate. Applicants are personally responsible to arrange for their student visa to be approved in time for participation. M1 students may enter the US no earlier than 30 days prior the beginning of the program and must exit no later than 30 days after conclusion of the program, as is stated on their I-20 form. Please note that the M1 student visa does not allow the student to work in the United States. Early application is essential. Contact the Registrar for a complete information package. VA BENEFITS The Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2 at The Ayurvedic Institute are approved by the New Mexico State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (SAA) for eligible students 31

32 to receive education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. These students are required to abide by the policies of the Institute. Evaluation of progress of VA students will be conducted by the Institute s evaluation policy schedule, which is every trimester. Students with a minimum of a 75% academic average for ASP 2 and a minimum of 70% academic average for ASP 1, as well as 90% attendance, are considered to be making satisfactory progress. In order for a student to be considered making satisfactory progress, the student must meet both attendance and academic minimum requirements in each trimester (stated above). Students receiving VA benefits who fail to meet minimum progress and attendance requirements will be placed on academic probation for 30 days. At the end of the probationary period, the student s progress (academic and attendance) will be re-evaluated by the Dean of Education. If the student is meeting minimum requirements, the student will be determined to be making satisfactory progress and will be considered off of academic probation. If the student is failing to meet minimum requirements in either academics or attendance upon evaluation, the student will be determined to not be making satisfactory progress and the VA education benefits will be suspended (by the Institute s certifying official submitting a 22-1999b) effective on the last day of probation. Reinstatement of a VA student s educational benefits: If, 30 days after suspension of a VA student s educational benefits, the student is meeting the minimum academic and attendance requirements, the education benefits will be re-instated by the Institute s certifying official by submitting a 22-1999. Any blended learning classes are not optional for VA students. They must complete all classes in residence training. REFUND POLICY FOR VA STUDENTS It is understood and agreed that the following refund policy will be applied to veterans and other eligible persons: In the event the veteran or other eligible person fails to enter the course, or withdraws, or is discontinued therefrom at any time prior to completion of the approved program length for VA students, the amount charged to the student for tuition, fees, and other charges for the completed portion of the course shall not exceed $10 (only if a registration fee is charged) plus the pro rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length. The completed portion is the total number of days the student was scheduled to attend (from first to last date of attendance) multiplied by the scheduled hours of attendance per day. Refunds will be totally consummated within the thirty (30) days after termination. ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION The Ayurvedic Institute is organized as an educational, 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation. The State of New Mexico s Higher Education Department has recognized and licensed the Institute as a private postsecondary institution. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has approved the Institute for attendance by non-immigrant students. The Ayurvedic Institute s ASP 1 and 2 meet the National Ayurvedic Medical Association s (NAMA) requirements for professional membership. The Ayurvedic Institute s 2015-2016 ASP 1 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for NAMA s professional membership Ayurvedic Health Counselor category. The Ayurvedic Institute s 2015-2016 ASP 2 meets or exceeds the competency requirements for NAMA s professional membership Ayurvedic Practitioner category. Future graduates will be prepared to successfully pass NAMA s national competency exams which are expected to begin in 2016. More information is available at AyurvedaNAMA.org. The Ayurvedic Institute s ASP 1 and ASP 2 optional Yoga Teacher Trainings meet the standards of curriculum developed by Yoga Alliance (YA). The Ayurvedic Institute is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) at the 500-hour level, Ayurvedic Institute ID #19894.

REGISTRATION, PAYMENT & REFUND POLICIES Prospective students applying for the Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2, and the Pune Gurukula Program are required to pay a non-refundable application fee, sent with their application package. An enrollment deposit of $500 is a one-time deposit to secure a student s space in the program and is deducted from the first trimester tuition. Application, clinic, and administration fees are not considered to be part of the tuition. Tuition payments for all of the Institute s programs must be paid in full before the beginning of the program or trimester, to be eligible for a Certificate of Completion in any program. If a student should withdraw from any of the Institute s programs or trimesters, the Institute retains a portion of the tuition, in addition to the full administration fee, according to the refund schedule. BENEFIT POLICIES The Ayurvedic Institute offers the following discounts to fulltime ASP 1 and 2 and full-time online students: a 20% discount on products and weekend seminars while enrolled in school, and for the tuition of summer intensives in the summer immediately following the school year. ASP 1 and 2 discounts begin one month prior to the beginning of the academic year and end one month following the end of the program. Seniors, Institute members, and graduated students receive a 10% discount on products, weekend seminars, and summer intensives. These policies are subject to change without notice. 33 FINANCIAL AID & WORK-STUDY The Ayurvedic Institute does not currently offer governmentsponsored financial aid or other loan programs. Work-study jobs are available in limited number; however, they do not provide a substantial amount of earnings and cannot be counted upon to support the student s endeavors to any great degree. Work-study students earn credit toward future tuition for classes or seminars and intensives. All students are given an equal chance to sign up for available positions during Orientation Week. Based upon student availability and experience, jobs are assigned appropriately.

olicies ACADEMIC POLICIES L 34 ATTENDANCE POLICY To be eligible for their certificate, students enrolled in the certificate programs must meet the trimester attendance requirements of each course as defined in the Student Handbook and each course syllabus. EXAMINATIONS, GRADING & CERTIFICATES Students are required to achieve a 70% or better in ASP 1 and 75% or better in ASP 2 in all course work and exams to pass, as well as meeting attendance and conduct requirements. Students who do not maintain the minimum academic requirements may be placed on probation according to academic policy. At the end of the Certificate program, appropriate certificates are awarded to those who successfully complete all of the course work and pass the final oral exam with Vasant Lad. The Pune Gurukula Program, summer intensives, and weekend seminars require attendance, but do not have exams. ACADEMIC RECORDS & TRANSCRIPTS Students are notified of their status in each subject at the end of each trimester after coursework and exams have been evaluated by the instructor and returned to the Education Department. At the end of the program, each student receives an official transcript listing each course, grade, and the credit hours. These transcripts are maintained in the student s permanent file, and also filed in the academic database. Students may request an additional copy of their academic records at any time from the Registrar for a fee of $15. REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS In order to be and remain in good standing, students are required to abide by all the standards as stated in the Student Handbook, which is distributed and reviewed during Orientation. No personal audio or video recording is allowed during class. No cameras, computers, cell phones, or audio pagers may be used in the classroom. No pets are allowed in the classroom or to be kept in the foyer, tied up outside, or left in vehicles during class. Certified assistance dogs are welcomed. Young children and infants are not allowed in the classroom. Students are encouraged to bring personal computers for homework assignments. Wi-Fi is available throughout the Institute campus. STUDENT COMPLAINTS Students with complaints or grievances regarding The Ayurvedic Institute should first seek to resolve their complaint or grievance directly with the party involved. If this does not resolve the issue, they should discuss it with the Dean of Education. If further actions are needed, the Administrator of The Ayurvedic Institute may review the issue. A response will be given to the student between three and ten days from the date of notification from the Dean of Education. If a complaint or grievance cannot be resolved within the Institute, students may contact the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) at 2048 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 476-6500 or online at www.hed. state.nm.us. Complaint forms may be obtained from the NMHED at www.hed.state.nm.us/institutions/complaints. aspx. There will be no adverse action taken against the student for registering a complaint.

iving GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION RENTAL HOUSING The Institute does not have student lodging or cooking facilities, but there are many homes, apartments, motels, hotels, and restaurants within a few miles. In Albuquerque, it is possible to rent a one-bedroom austere, unfurnished apartment starting at $550 per month. The average two-bedroom unfurnished apartment starts at $700 per month, and a three-bedroom house starts at $1,000. There are several apartment complexes within walking distance of the Institute. A limited number of area homes rent an extra bedroom to students. Upon acceptance into ASP, a suggested housing list will be sent to accepted applicants. LIVING EXPENSES Housing and living expenses in Albuquerque are estimated at $1,000 US per month. It is possible this amount could be higher or lower depending on lifestyle choices. TUITION Tuition for the Ayurvedic Studies Programs 1 and 2 does not include any optional courses such as Ayuryoga Teacher Training, weekend seminars, or summer intensives. Many international students use the 30 day grace period offered by the student visa to attend the summer intensives. Should students be interested in attending these optional courses, consideration for these expenses should be considered in budgeting for the year. DEMOGRAPHICS Students come to the Institute from all over the world for many different reasons and from many different professional backgrounds. Some come to study Ayurveda for use in professional practice and others for self-healing. Some are health care professionals, others are just beginning their professional careers, and some students have no health care background at all. To accommodate these differences the Institute offers a variety of Ayurvedic studies programs. These programs are rigorous enough to meet the needs of professionals wanting to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into their health care practice. The programs are also supportive to those interested in immersing themselves in an Ayurvedic atmosphere to facilitate adopting an Ayurvedic lifestyle. LIFE IN ALBUQUERQUE Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. With a metropolitan area population of over 1,000,000 residents, Albuquerque ranks as the 32nd largest city in the U.S and is recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the country. It is home to the University of New Mexico, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Petroglyph National Monument and steeped in Route 66 history. The city is nestled between the towering Sandia Mountains to the East and ancient volcanoes to the West. In between lays the Rio Grande River Valley full of Native American history and towering oak trees. 35 BOOKS & MATERIALS Please expect to pay approximately $650 for required textbooks. In addition to books, notebooks or other materials may need to be purchased. WEATHER Albuquerque s climate is usually sunny and dry, with low relative humidity. The brilliant sunshine defines the region, averaging nearly 300 days of sun a year with four distinct seasons. Winters are rather brief; December and January daytime temperatures average 40 to 50 Fahrenheit, while the overnight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Spring is usually windy yet warm and the driest part of the year, while summer is considered our wettest time of the year. Summer daytime

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highs are in the 90s, nights in the 60s to 70s. Most rain occurs during the summer monsoon season, typically starting in early July and ending in mid-september. The heat is moderated by low humidity and the afternoon showers. Fall welcomes warm days and cool nights with less rain. POINTS OF INTEREST There is a variety of things to do in Albuquerque. Whether you are taking a hot-air balloon flight over the scenic Rio Grande Valley, mountain biking in the Sandia Mountains, or strolling through Old Town, you will find Albuquerque offers a real breath of fresh air. Albuquerque is home to over 300 visual arts, music, dance, literary, film, ethnic and craft organizations, festivals, and associations. Albuquerque also has many museums, galleries, shops, and other points of interest including the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, and the Museum of Natural History and Science. The majority of locally owned boutiques and fine dining establishments are scattered throughout Downtown, Old Town, Nob Hill and ABQ Uptown. Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded in 1706. Today, Old Town is the city s cultural center, with five museums and more than 100 shops, galleries, and restaurants. ABQ Uptown is an up and coming location that offers upscale yet relaxed open-air lifestyle shopping, entertainment, and dining. Albuquerque has numerous city parks, bike paths, and hiking areas scattered throughout the metro area. With an extensive web of safe, paved bike trails throughout the city and a network of mountain biking trails in the Sandia and Manzano foothills, Albuquerque consistently ranks as one of the best places to bike in the nation. Many outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy hiking in the mountains or along the Rio Grande River on the Bosque trail. GETTING AROUND ABQ Rental cars, the public bus system, taxis, car pooling, bicycles, and walking are all transportation options. It is possible to live without a car in Albuquerque, as there is plenty of housing within walking and biking distance of the Institute, as well as grocery stores, a library, and restaurants. However, for those who are accustomed to larger cities with extensive public transportation, the systems in Albuquerque will seem somewhat limited. ABQ RIDE is the local transit agency in the city of Albuquerque. Buses generally run from the early morning until around 7 PM on weekdays, with more limited hours on the weekends. Bus stops are quite close to the Institute. Students without cars who need to use public transportation should be aware that buses do not run after the evening classes are dismissed and should therefore plan accordingly. 37

bout THE AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Offers the Ayurvedic Studies nine month residential Programs, Level 1 and Level 2, as well as advanced study in India. ASP Level 2 includes supervised clinical training. Our Ayurvedic Online Learning Program is modeled after the ASP Level 1 first trimester curriculum. Additionally, we provide 200- and 500-hour Yoga Alliance-recognized Ayuryoga Therapist certification courses. Also available are various weekend and intensive seminars and webinars with Vasant Lad and others. AYURVEDIC CONSULTATIONS The Ayurvedic Center for Healing, Life, and Longevity, our on-site clinic, offers year-round Ayurvedic consultations to the public. HERB DEPARTMENT AND BOOKSTORE Offers Ayurvedic and Western herbs, audio and video tapes from our programs, books, incense, and a variety of Ayurvedic and other products. Some of these are formulated by Vasant Lad and produced by the Institute. 38 PANCHAKARMA DEPARTMENT Panchakarma is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness. It is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing. Our five-day program is designed by Vasant Lad and based on his 40+ years of clinical Ayurvedic and medical experience. The program is tailored to your current state of health, wellness, and constitution. It is a traditional Ayurvedic procedure for purification and rejuvenation that includes oil massage, herbal steam treatment, shirodhara, cleansing diet, herbal therapy, and other treatments. It is the starting point to proactively manage and improve health and wellness. Personal attention is given to each client s specific needs. THE AYURVEDIC PRESS The Ayurvedic Press (TAP) is a division of The Ayurvedic Institute that primarily publishes Vasant Lad s new books and articles, the quarterly journal, Ayurveda Today, as well as other traditional Ayurvedic and Vedic works. MEMBERSHIP The Ayurvedic Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation. Our purpose is to promote the knowledge of Ayurveda and we invite your support in this effort. Membership supports the aims and objectives of The Ayurvedic Institute. Membership benefits include: > A 10% discount on seminars and intensives. > A subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Ayurveda Today. Our newsletter presents features and articles on Ayurveda and is an excellent way to continue your education in Ayurveda and to keep up with events at the Ayurvedic Institute. > A 10% discount on products, books and tapes in our retail store.

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