If you’ve experienced firsthand how Ayurveda has improved your health, brought balance to your life, or helped someone you care about, then you already know that this ancient wisdom holds the key to vibrant health.
Because of your own journey, you’re eager to go deeper—to understand these holistic health principles on a more profound level and learn new tools to share with others.
You might even feel a calling to refine your skills and build a meaningful career as a holistic health facilitator. But you may be unsure of the next step or how to take your knowledge to the next level.
The Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification was created for people like you—those who are passionate about Ayurveda and ready to expand their expertise, deepen their understanding, and develop the skills needed to help others unlock their full potential.
In this program, you’ll learn from world-renowned experts who have dedicated their lives to teaching Ayurveda and mind-body medicine. You’ll gain both practical knowledge and hands-on experience that will empower you to become a skilled, compassionate facilitator capable of guiding others toward health and balance.
This isn’t just an education—it’s a path that allows you to turn your passion for Ayurveda into a fulfilling, purpose-driven career.
You’ll be equipped to make a lasting impact, helping others achieve their own healing and well-being, while building a career that’s personally and professionally rewarding.
If you’re ready to deepen your knowledge, grow your skills, and step into a career that allows you to share the healing power of Ayurveda with others, this program is for you.
Why the Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification?
When you become a Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor, you’re not just earning a certification—you’re embarking on a journey of personal and professional growth.
Here’s what you can expect from this exceptional training:
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Breakthroughs in Personal Growth
Deepen your understanding of Ayurveda and Vedanta at the highest levels, leading to profound personal insights and development. -
World-Class Curriculum
Learn from the best. The course is developed by renowned experts, including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Dr. Mona Saint, and Dr. Sheila Patel, and taught by Chopra Center physicians and certified educators. -
A Sense of Community
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Ongoing Support and Education
Even after graduation, you’ll continue to benefit from:
✔️ Monthly Instructor Webinars with world-renowned guest speakers and faculty
✔️ Downloadable manual with comprehensive and quick reference materials for referencing
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A Trusted Reputation
Build your professional credibility with a certification linked to the Chopra Center, the gold standard in mind-body education. -
Exclusive Discounts
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Annual Teachers Retreats
Enjoy invitations to exclusive retreats with Deepak Chopra and Advisory Board Members, allowing you to deepen your practice and connect with experts.
“Ayurveda offers a profound system of healing that aligns our body, mind, and spirit with the rhythms of nature. Through our Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification program, we empower individuals to harness this ancient wisdom, fostering holistic well-being and transformation in themselves and others.”
Dr. Deepak Chopra
Is the Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification Right for You?
The Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification is more than just an education—it’s your gateway to becoming a skilled, confident, and purpose-driven holistic health facilitator. You’ll gain the tools and knowledge to help others achieve their fullest potential, all while joining a legacy of healing, teaching, and lasting impact.
If you feel called to help others discover balance, unlock their potential, and cultivate true well-being, this program offers you the opportunity to step into that role with confidence and expertise. Whether you’re starting from scratch or expanding your current practice, you’ll receive everything you need to confidently teach Ayurveda and holistic health practices.
If any of the following resonate with you, we invite you to take the next step and register for the program:
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You’re deeply passionate about helping others live healthier, more balanced lives through Ayurveda.
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You want a comprehensive, proven framework for teaching holistic health that you can confidently share with others.
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You seek profound personal growth as you deepen your own understanding of Ayurveda, mind-body medicine, and self-healing.
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You’re ready to build a fulfilling career or side practice that aligns with your purpose and empowers you to make a positive impact.
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You desire mentorship from world-renowned experts and a community of like-minded facilitators who will support your growth and success.
Here’s What Graduates Say About the Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification:
“I enrolled because I had an internal hunger to know more and develop strong meditative and Ayurvedic practices in my own life that I could model to others. I walked away with a new level of understanding of how to balance my body and the confidence to lead others in this lifestyle—plus, unexpectedly deep friendships!”
April W.
“This training gave me a whole new understanding of myself and my well-being. It provided answers I had been searching for and made me so much more positive about my health and what I have to share with others. In a word: empowering.”
Clara F.
“I spent 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and never imagined I would be here. But this training led me to a new awakening, a life of serenity and peace that I can now share with others.”
Ilvia P.
“The connection and support floored me. Expectations were high, but the constant encouragement from staff and fellow students made it a fun and enriching experience.”
Jackson B.
“I feel transformed into a teacher now, ready and eager to share this powerful knowledge with the world.”
Traysiah R.
Have Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you’re feeling called to this path but still have a few questions before enrolling, we’re here to help. Just complete THIS FORM, and you’ll be able to schedule a personal call with one of our Admissions Advisors. They’ll walk you through the program details, answer your specific questions and help you determine if the training is the right next step for you.
Your Path to Becoming a Skilled, Certified Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor is Here.
When you register, you'll gain immediate lifetime access to everything you need to make the most of this impactful training:
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Master the Foundations of mind-body balance, with a deep dive into Ayurveda and Vedanta principles.
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Expert Techniques for Ayurveda, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of holistic health.
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Practical Applications for effective teaching, preparing you to guide others on their wellness journey.
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In-depth Ayurvedic Assessments to enhance your understanding and ability to personalize health plans for clients.
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Mastery of Ayurvedic Practices, from bringing in doshic balance through lifestyle activities to honing your public speaking and teaching skills.
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Internalize Ancient Wisdom, and develop your unique teaching style that resonates with your clients.
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Exclusive Resources from world-class experts to help you succeed as both a teacher and a business owner.
A Session-by-Session Overview
The curriculum is made up of three-parts—Foundations, Enrichment and Certification—and is designed to build your skills step by step. Here’s a look at what’s inside the program.
Part 1: Foundations
Discover the Doshas
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Ayurvedic Health Foundations
Learn the three doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—and simple lifestyle practices to bring in balance.
Part 2: Enrichment
Expand on the Six Pillars of Ayurvedic Health
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Session 1: Nutrition
Learn how to use food, herbs, and spices to prepare balanced meals with all the nutrients and increase nourishment through mindful eating practices. Understand the principles for digestion, detoxification, and health, including agni, our ability to digest our food, emotions, and everything we experience.
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Session 2: Movement
Deepen your wellness journey with yoga and breathing techniques that enhance calm and focus by balancing the nervous system. Practice mindful movements to balance each of the doshas.
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Session 3: Sleep
Understand how to align the body's rhythms with the patterns of nature to get deeper, more restful sleep, and create a consistent sleep and bedtime routine. Explore the science and benefits of restful sleep.
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Session 4: Meditation
Discover the basics and many benefits of meditation. Learn techniques and meditation tips to reduce stress, increase gene activity, and enhance well-being.
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Session 5: Emotions
Define emotions and our deepest human needs. Identify emotions with the doshas. Explore empowering methods to communicate and express our needs. Experience emotional clearing techniques to release unresolved emotions—leading to greater health, happiness, and success.
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Session 6: Self-Care
Create a daily self-care routine for lasting health and happiness, including new practices that soothe and heal the body through each of the five senses. Learn balancing techniques through sound, touch, sight, taste, and smell for each of the doshas.
Part 2: Certification
Take your knowledge further and learn how to teach.
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Session 1: Introduction to the Certification Program
Prepare for the next steps in successfully completing the Certification Program. Dive into the Vedic philosophy that is the source of Ayurveda to understand health at all levels of body, mind, and spirit. Learn foundational, in-depth physiology concepts as it relates to the dosha qualities, and that Ayurveda is a manual for conscious living that shows us how to make everyday choices that restore our natural state of balance and health as we awaken to our true self.
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Session 2: Teaching and Presenting
Learn to teach and present the Chopra Health curriculum with confidence to a wide range of audiences with diverse backgrounds and needs. Discover unique methods for teaching in the workplace, trauma sensitive, chronic pain, and more. Cultivate the basics of public speaking to refine your presenting and teaching skills.
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Session 3: Teaching Introduction to Ayurveda
You’ll begin to learn how to instruct Ayurvedic practices and total self-care starting with Introduction to Ayurveda. Learn to teach an overview of the six pillars, the foundations of Ayurveda, the mahabhutas (elements), the doshas, and how to present the Prakruti and Vikruti quiz.
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Session 4: Teaching Ayurvedic Nutrition
Learn to teach the key points of Nutrition and how to increase energy and well-being through nutrition and proper digestion with Ayurvedic principles. Topics include, agni, ama, ojas, the six tastes, eating to balance each of the doshas, and eating with mindful awareness.
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Session 5: Teaching Emotional Freedom
Learn to teach the key points of Emotions. Topics include, nature of emotions, universal human needs, the seven biological responses, conscious communication, and emotional clearing practices to balance and nurture emotional well-being.
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Session 6: Teaching Inner Pharmacy
Learn to teach the key points of the Five Senses. Topics include, understanding the science around balancing the doshas through sound, touch, sight, taste, and smell. You’ll learn to teach specific sensory practices and the impact and benefits of sensory impressions.
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Session 7: Teaching Ayurvedic Daily Routines
Learn to teach the key points in Self-Care. Topics include, guiding others to create their own daily and seasonal self-care routines to restore balance, circadian rhythms, mindful movement for the doshas, and restful sleep.
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Sessions 8 & 9: Teaching Basic Meditation & Pranayama
Learn to teach the key topics in Meditation. Gain the skills to lead guided meditations and teach others basic meditation and mindful awareness practices. Review and learn to guide others in restorative pranayama practices.
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Session 10: Teacher Tools, Resources, and Best Practices
Learn practical steps and insights to successfully begin teaching as a Chopra Health Teacher through business goals, marketing best practices, and much more. Review methods to facilitate classes of all sizes and levels, in one-to-one consultations, group, and virtual formats.
Join a Global Community of Mindful, Highly-Trained Teachers
Thousands of people worldwide have dedicated themselves to learning, sharing, and teaching the curriculum created by Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Sheila Patel, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, and Dr. Mona Saint—and you can too.
LIMITED-TIME BONUS:
The Ayurveda in Action Bundle
Designed to help you begin living and sharing this wisdom now
Submit your application by Tuesday, July 15, and when you register for the Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification, you’ll receive this three-part bonus bundle at no additional cost (value $367).
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Bonus #1: The Daily Rhythm Reset (7-Day Guided Challenge)
$97 value
A 7-day experience delivered via email to help you start aligning with Ayurvedic principles right away.
Includes:- Daily micro-lessons tailored to your dosha
- Gentle habit shifts for better digestion, energy, and sleep
- Seasonal self-care suggestions based on Ayurvedic rhythms
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Bonus #2: Live Special Session with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
$147 value
Inflammation & Immunity: Healing from the Inside Out
Join internationally-renowned Ayurvedic physician and bestselling author Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar for a powerful 90-minute live workshop exploring one of today’s most urgent health issues—chronic inflammation—and how Ayurveda offers time-tested, holistic strategies for restoring balance.
You’ll receive:- Access to a private live session with teaching + interactive Q&A
- A deeper understanding of the Ayurvedic approach to inflammation, gut health, and immune resilience
- Practical tools you can begin using right away to support your own health—or share with others
Perfect for students, caregivers, and aspiring teachers ready to explore Ayurveda’s real-world applications with one of the most respected voices in the field. -
Bonus #3: A Copy of Awakened Sleep by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Dr. Sheila Patel
$23 value
From two internationally respected Ayurvedic physicians comes a personalized protocol to restore, replenish, and reset your sleep.
This powerful book combines cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to help you:- Understand the most common culprits behind poor sleep
- Explore emotional and spiritual practices for deep rest
- Craft personalized morning and evening rituals based on your unique sleep type
Perfect for reclaiming the energy, clarity, and vitality that comes from truly restorative sleep.
Shipped to U.S. residents. International students will receive a digital copy.
Simply submit your application by Tuesday, July 15, and when you register you’ll receive this bonus bundle at no additional cost.
Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor Certification
Tuition: $3,595
Enrollment Now Open by Application Only for the Tuesday, August 5 Cohort
Please note: Submitting an application does not commit you to the program. Even if accepted, you’ll still have the opportunity to ask questions, reflect, and decide if enrolling at this time aligns with your intentions and capacity.
FAQ
Get Your Questions Answered
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What can I do with this certification?
Chopra Health teachers start teaching the day after they get certified in a wide variety of settings, including schools, universities, wellness centers, hospitals, and with private clinics. Some certified teachers offer private, one-on-one instruction, while others teach large groups or lead retreats. Many teachers write books and articles about Ayurveda or host health podcasts. Many teachers integrate the teachings and practices of Ayurveda into their existing professional offerings. For example, doctors, chiropractors, yoga instructors, life coaches, and therapists use the tools and teachings of Ayurveda and wellness to deepen and expand their work with patients and clients.
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How can I pay tuition? Are there payment options?
You may pay your tuition in full or select from different payment plans, PayPal, or after-pay options.
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How much time is required per week?
Expect to dedicate 6-10 hours per week to training.
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Is this program interactive?
Yes! You’ll engage in live webinars with breakout sessions, Q&A sessions and a peer support group to interact with .
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Can I do this while working a full-time job?
Absolutely! Many working professionals complete the program with commitment and time management.
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How long do I have to finish the certification?
You’ll have up to 4 months after the completion of the program to wrap up all certification requirements.
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How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to the course and can return to the elearning materials, downloads, webinar records, and PDF manual any time.
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