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Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation Course

Join the Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation Course by Dr. David Frawley - learn holistic healing and inner transformation. Enroll now to begin your journey.

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Vamadeva Shastri

This course includes

43 lessons across 6 sections
3 Years of access
Certificate of completion
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Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation Course

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Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation Course

With Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)

Take an inspiring online program on classical Yoga and traditional Ayurveda for body, mind, and consciousness. Learn how to heal yourself according to a higher awareness that you can share with all. Discover the profound connection between Yoga and Ayurveda in this many-sided course that teaches an Ayurvedic Yoga approach for the full unfoldment of your inner awareness.

This comprehensive program covers all eight limbs of Yoga according to Ayurvedic principles, from asana and pranayama to deeper practices of mantra and meditation. It reveals the secrets of Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga - uniting the Yogas of knowledge, devotion, and action - within a greater understanding of Raja Yoga.

Study with one of the world’s leading experts and Acharyas in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda, Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), and connect to authentic traditions that trace back to the ancient Vedic Seers.

Gain certification as a Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant while deepening your personal practice and learning how to share this timeless knowledge with others.

What You’ll Gain

  • Learn how to heal and transform body and mind through Yoga and Ayurveda
  • Gain practical tools from all eight limbs of Yoga, including asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation
  • Understand how Ayurvedic principles enhance every level of Yoga practice
  • Explore the integration of Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga
  • Develop the skills to approach your deeper consciousness and inner healing potential
  • Study the energetic principles of Tantra and the subtle body, including Kundalini
  • Receive certification as a Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant
  • Learn directly from Dr. David Frawley, a global authority in the Vedic sciences

Topics Discussed

  • The eight limbs of classical Yoga viewed through the lens of Ayurveda
  • Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and their unification within Raja Yoga
  • Ayurvedic applications of mantra, meditation, and yogic self-healing
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with an original Ayurvedic commentary
  • Mantras, bija sounds, and their energetic and psychological applications
  • The role of deities, Bhakti Yoga, and inner devotion
  • Foundations of Vedantic non-duality and Vedic knowledge systems
  • Tantric perspectives on the subtle body, prana, and Kundalini
  • Ayurvedic guidelines for Yoga therapy and mind-body integration
  • Vedic rituals, daily health regimens, and the science of consciousness
  • A full English translation and commentary on the Yoga Sutras by Dr. Frawley
  • Audios, videos, and visual aids to support your learning
  • Guidance on mantra and meditation for both personal and professional use
  • A curriculum designed to be studied flexibly over time, with up to three years to complete (a reinstatement fee may apply after that)

Course Orientation and Information

A Complete Study of Integral Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation

This course offers an immersive journey into the complete field of classical Yoga and traditional Ayurveda. It covers all eight limbs of Yoga as rooted in Ayurvedic principles from asana and pranayama to mantra and meditation, with a focus on healing the body and mind through inner transformation.

You will gain a deep foundation in Ayurvedic Yoga and its Vedic equivalents (Vedic Yoga), including a full translation and commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Dr. David Frawley from an Ayurvedic perspective. The course reveals how the traditional paths of Yoga - Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja - all intersect within a larger vision of Self-realization.

The teachings incorporate key insights from Tantra to explain the energetics of the subtle body and Kundalini Yoga. You will explore the power of mantra, including bija and shakti mantras, and the psychological relevance of deities and Bhakti Yoga. The Vedantic worldview is presented throughout, particularly the non-dual (Advaita) philosophy that affirms the unity of the Self and Brahman.

Whether you're a teacher, healer, spiritual practitioner, or dedicated student, this course equips you to understand Yoga and Ayurveda as a unified path of healing and higher awareness. It introduces Ayurvedic guidelines for applying Yoga therapies, explains the interface of Chikitsa (treatment) and Sadhana (spiritual practice), and shows how to use this wisdom in daily life through rituals, routines, and attunement to prana and consciousness.

What Students Can Expect from the Course

Multi-Format, Self-Paced Learning Designed for Depth and Integration

This self-paced course is divided into five online sections and offers approximately forty in-depth lessons, including over 800 pages of original written content. You’ll receive:

No additional purchases are required, all course material is included. A suggested reading list of Dr. Frawley’s published works is provided for optional enrichment.

  • A full English translation and commentary on the Yoga Sutras by Dr. Frawley
  • Audios, videos, and visual aids to support your learning
  • Guidance on mantra and meditation for both personal and professional use
  • A curriculum designed to be studied flexibly over time, with up to three years to complete (a reinstatement fee may apply after that)

Experienced Teacher of Vedic Counseling

Comprehensive Teachings from Dr. David Frawley

Dr. David Frawley Headshot
  • Yoga and Ayurveda Acharya with Over Four Decades of Global Teaching
  • Founder in Modern Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
  • Expert in Tantra, Mantra, Vedanta, and Classical Sanskrit Texts
  • Author of Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization
  • Authentic Transmission of the Vedic Tradition
  • Honors include India’s Padma Bhushan and a D.Litt from S-VYASA
  • Longtime Teacher Across India, the Americas, and Europe

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), D.Litt, Padma Bhushan, is one of the world’s most respected teachers of Yoga, Ayurveda, and the broader field of Vedic studies. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and an Acharya whose teachings remain rooted in the original Sanskrit source texts of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Yoga Shastras.

His best-known work, Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization, has been the most widely used text on the subject globally for more than two decades.

Dr. Frawley’s teachings span Tantric Yoga, Vedic Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Vedanta and Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Vedic astrology. His extensive experience includes over thirty years of lecturing at major Yoga conferences and ashrams across North and South America, India, and Europe. He has taught within the traditional lineages of Sri Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi, Ganapati Muni, Sivananda Murty, and Adi Shankara.

He has been honored by the President of India with the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian award, and holds a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) from S-VYASA, India’s leading Yoga university. He has also been a featured speaker for the Ministry of AYUSH and Indian embassies globally.

Through this course, students gain access to Dr. Frawley’s direct teachings and life’s work—an unparalleled synthesis of Yogic science, Ayurvedic healing, and spiritual insight drawn from decades of authentic study and teaching.

Certification & Advanced Studies

This self-paced course includes approximately 300 hours of home study and grants a Certificate as a Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant upon successful completion. It serves as our foundational training in the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda, combining both physical and spiritual practices into a unified approach to wellness and Self-realization.

The course is taught by Dr. David Frawley, a pioneer in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and one of the most respected voices in both Yoga and Ayurvedic circles worldwide. Graduates receive certification directly from our institute and gain credibility through study with one of the world’s foremost Vedic educators.

This program also acts as a gateway to deeper learning for those seeking advanced studies or specialization. Students may choose to supplement their education with our additional courses:

Select students who complete this course may also be invited by Dr. Frawley to engage in advanced mentorship or study directly with him.

Completion of all four core courses qualifies students for our Integral Vedic Educator Certification, representing comprehensive training in Ayurveda, Raja Yoga, Vedic Astrology, and Vedic Counseling - the full spectrum of Vedic knowledge and application.

A Holistic Approach to Healing,

This course reveals how the healing power of Ayurveda and the wisdom of Yoga can be used together to discover the bliss of your deeper Self-nature. You will learn how to master your own mind and prana to access your highest potential.

Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences for healing, integration, and transformation on all levels of our being from body and mind. Traditional Ayurveda focuses on the wellness and treatment side of this process (Chikitsa), while Traditional Yoga aims at self-development and Self-realization (Sadhana). The interface of Yoga and Ayurveda is the basis of both Vedic medicine and the Vedic science of consciousness, which have always gone together.

The course combines outer measures of asana and pranayama with inner practices of mantra, meditation, and samadhi. It offers relevant teachings and practical methods for every aspect of our life and nature. This in-depth and unique program is essential for all Yoga and Ayurveda practitioners, especially those seeking a firm grounding in the greater Yoga tradition rooted in mantra and meditation.

It is ideal for anyone who wishes to explore their inner consciousness alongside their healing journey. The course presents Ayurveda as the medicine of Yoga and outlines Ayurvedic guidelines for using Yoga therapies to balance body and mind.

It is a comprehensive study of Yoga and Ayurveda at all levels of classical or Raja Yoga, as described in the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. Upon completion, graduates receive the title of “Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant,” supporting their practice and teaching in both of these vital fields.

Begin Your Journey into the Wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda

Sign up now to access over 800 pages of transformative teachings from Dr. David Frawley - uniting the ancient paths of Yoga, Ayurveda, mantra, and meditation.

Awaken your inner potential, deepen your spiritual practice, and bring the timeless sciences of Self-healing and Self-realization into every aspect of your life.

Your Instructor

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Vamadeva Shastri

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is the founder and director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies.

Curriculum

  • 1.1
    Course Orientation
  • 1.2
    Ayurveda And Yoga Overview
  • 1.3
    Yoga Dharma And Vedic Knowledge
  • 1.4
    Spiritual And Cosmological Background
  • 1.5
    Gunas and Elements
  • 1.6
    Section 1. Final Test
  • 2.1
    Overview Of Yoga
  • 2.2
    Yoga Sutras 1
  • 2.3
    Yoga Sutras 2
  • 2.4
    Yoga Sutras 3
  • 2.5
    Yoga Sutras 4
  • 2.6
    Gita And Upanishads
  • 2.7
    Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • 2.8
    Section 2. Final Test
  • 3.1
    Asana 1
  • 3.2
    Asana 2
  • 3.3
    Asana 3: Prana And Energetics Of Asanas
  • 3.4
    Pranayama 1
  • 3.5
    Pranayama 2
  • 3.6
    Pratyahara
  • 3.7
    Dharana
  • 3.8
    Meditation Therapy
  • 3.9
    Samadhi Therapy And Non-Duality
  • 3.10
    Section 3. Final Test
  • 4.1
    The Cosmic Yoga Of Ayurveda
  • 4.2
    Agni Ayurveda
  • 4.3
    Agni Yoga
  • 4.4
    Fire Of Self-Inquiry
  • 4.5
    The Spiritual Heart
  • 4.6
    Section 4. Final Test
  • 5.1
    MANTRA THERAPY 1: Background View
  • 5.2
    MANTRA THERAPY 2: Shakti Mantras and Mantra Purusha
  • 5.3
    Marma Therapy
  • 5.4
    Yoga Of Devotion, Bhakti Yoga
  • 5.5
    Karma Yoga, Timing, Ritual And Dharmic Living
  • 5.6
    Tantra And Ayurveda
  • 5.7
    Kundalini And Chakras
  • 5.8
    Smarana – Remembrance
  • 5.9
    Advaita Vedanta: Non-Duality
  • 5.10
    Section 5. Final Test
  • 6.1
    Appendix 1: Tradition and Teachings
  • 6.2
    Appendix 2: Glossary
  • 6.3
    Appendix 3: BIBLIOGRAPHY