A traditional school of Ayurveda
“Training caring, compassionate healers rooted in the spiritual core of the teachings.”

Learn from and practice with a senior Ayurvedic practitioner
in a traditional ashram setting

Gurukula-style education includes over 550 clinical hours
as well as case-based studies and in-depth courses

Small clasess and personal attention

Accepting all levels from beginner to post-graduate

Program Overview
A word from our faculty…
Our mission as gurukula faculty is to combine the best of new paradigm medical education with the best of the ancient gurukula contemplative pedagogy. We seek to empower our students by placing in their hands the tools needed to garner and evaluate knowledge and information and by cultivating the seeds of stillness, altruism and compassionate service in their hearts. Honoring the multiple gifts brought by our students’ diversity of learning and experience, we see our students as both teachers and learners. We encourage the creation of a community of sharing and support on all levels.

Alandi School of Ayurveda is a Gurukula, or traditional Ayurveda school. As such we employ a multi-modal, experiential, whole-person learning methodology. Our program is designed to support your practical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth. Each of the facets of the program contributes to your holistic development as a healer.

This is an Oxford or Cambridge-style education with very small classes and close personal attention from your teacher. In an apprenticeship-type situation, you will have the opportunity to learn from a compassionate and experienced practitioner who will share her heart and wisdom with you. Our emphasis is not only the transfer of information but also the transformation of consciousness. The program is suited to dedicated students who have a high commitment to excellence, service and deep transformation.

Educational Philosophy
Alandi Ayurvedic Gurukula offers the best in traditional apprenticeship education along with case-based classroom instruction. According to our teaching philosophy, intellectual knowledge is necessary, but not the only component of becoming a healing professional. Our program provides holistic support to our students' development as healers. Through the nurturing and rich atmosphere of a gurukula, students can blossom in their personal understandings, interpersonal skills and spiritual practice, as well as in their competence in Ayurveda.

Although we are not primarily academic in focus, we do offer a substantial core curriculum. Core courses provide you with the necessary theoretical knowledge, diagnostic skills and in- depth understanding of herbology and therapeutics. Core courses also develop both general abilities, such as communication skills and deep listening as well as very specific skills such as massage and herbal preparations. Our core classes take place in an informal setting, using the time-honoured method of sitting with the teacher. You may also find yourself digging dandelion roots, experiencing a castor oil pack, or learning massage during core class.

Homework is a way to make the material your own. Much of the homework at Alandi consists of interesting projects. You could be participating in creating the Ayurvedic Herbs of the Rocky Mountains or researching an Ayurvedic herb to be planted in our garden or giving a short lecture on Ayurveda at a local school.

Course Calendar
The program will occur in two academic years, each divided into two fifteen week semesters. Students will be in school three full days a week, with a total of over 1500 instructional hours.

Regular Weekly Program
Tuesday: Half the students participate in clinic with Alakananda Ma
Wednesday: Diagnostic skills and case based studies with Ma
Thursday: Half the students participate in clinic with Alakananda Ma
Friday: Satsang with Ma and classes in various topic such as Sanskrit, Our Plant Allies, Medicine Making, Health and Environment, Clinic Roundtable etc.

Intensives
Two-week Intensive in Basic and Advanced PK Techniques with Ameya.

About Boulder
Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado‘s main campus as well as Naropa University, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers and restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses, and technological and academic resources. Boulder is a Mecca for practitioners of yoga, kirtan and Buddhism as well as for peace and environmental activists.

Admissions and Tuition
Tuition for the two year program will be $5,500 per annum. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is payable on acceptance with additional payments of $2,500 due eight days before the start of each semester. (Non refundable after this date). There will be a 5% discount for payment in full upon acceptance.

To order an Application Packet, or receive additional information, please call 303-786-7437 or email deansoffice@alandiashram.org.