200 Hour Training
Foundations of Ayurveda
“Mona has a deep understanding of Ayurveda and the skill to make it accessible for everyday life. I feel that the training with Mona has unlocked the door to Ayurveda and I am finally able to understand and explore this great science.”
200-hour program
Foundations of Ayurveda
This 200-hour training is an immersion into Ayurveda as a lived daily practice and lifestyle. It was designed for individuals who are interested in:
✓ Deepening their understanding of Ayurveda in daily life.
✓ Improving health and well-being using a natural health science.
✓ Aligning with your inner rhythms and the rhythms of nature.
✓ Connecting with others who are interested in natural health.
The Benefits
Who is this training for?
This program is for anyone wanting to understand Ayurveda in a way they can apply in their own daily life to promote health, stability, and well-being, such as:
✓ Yogis who want to deepen their personal practices.
✓ Parents who want to support the care of their families.
✓ People looking for simple daily self care practices.
✓ People interested in aligning with nature.
✓ Those interested in Ayurvedic Health Counselling.
To listen to a recording of our December 11th, 2023 Information Session:
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
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A $500 deposit is required with the application.
From there, the remaining tuition can be paid in the following ways:
Remainder in full the first month of the program.
Two payments (full tuition - $500 deposit / 2) - one payment in January (month 1) and the other in June (month 6).
Monthly payments through an online portal that will automatically charge your credit card.
I am also open to other options. Make me an offer. :)
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Great question. This is where Yoga and Āyurveda’s differences begin to show, with Āyurveda being a medical science.
First and most important, this course gives you a deep dive into your own practices for self-care and the maintenance of your health and your family’s health. We can practice on and with our immediate families - they are our initial guinea pigs!
Then, in order to become an Āyurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and eventually an Āyurvedic Practitioner, one needs to take and complete a Foundations Program. So, to go any further in Āyurveda anything, this is step 1.
This is also a course requirement for the 300-hr Āyurvedic Yoga Teacher Training described on this website.
And finally, to answer “what will i be able to offer my clients/students?”, the answer is education. With Foundations training, you can offer workshops on many powerful Āyurvedic topics like agni, ojas, seasons and seasonal practices, sense organ care, etc. Foundations training is not a level that allows you to make specific recommendations to folks (that begins at the lifestyle counselor level), however, you can educate them about the basic practices and they can choose if they want to explore them.
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All sessions are recorded using ZOOM. If you miss class, you are responsible for watching the replay once it is posted and available in the classroom.
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It is highly recommended. The retreat will also be available via zoom for the in-class content session component. If someone cannot make it in person, they can join us online via zoom.
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The additional costs would be the travel to and from the retreat, and any additional references you might choose.
Program Teacher
Why am I offering this training?
After many years of practice and formal studies in Ayurveda, I wanted to offer a program close to home, in Canada, that would get us started in using these wonderful, simple, effective tools in our daily lives. I want to give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of Ayurveda so you can apply it in your life and with your family - to promote health, resilience, and well-being. Ayurveda has been life-changing for me and I believe it can do that for all of us if we have the chance to dive into these teachings.
Mona Warner
The Modules
Course Description
Foundations, History & Philosophy
Including Sanskrit, Ayurveda in a classic and modern context, the six philosophies that interconnect with Ayurveda, the five (5) elements, and the qualities of nature.
Three Pillars of Health & Ayurvedic Lifestyle
We will explore Ayurveda’s Three Pillars of Health - nutrition, restorative sleep, and energy management.
We will also learn about the Ayurvedic lifestyle related to biological rhythms, daily routines, and seasonal routines.
Anatomy & Physiology
Viewing the body through the lenses of the 5 elements, 3 doshas, 20 qualities, 3 vital essences, 7 tissues, and the channel system of the body-mind.
Digestion and Nutrition
Digestion from western and Ayurvedic perspectives, and Ayurvedic nutrition principles.
Vedic view of the mind
The role of the mind in health and well-being, and tools to work with the mind.
Kitchen Medicine & Ayurvedic Cleansing
Working with food and kitchen herbs, and understanding them from the Ayurvedic perspective.
We will also explore Ayurvedic Cleansing - what this is, what it isn’t, when and why we do it, when and why we don’t – this includes enrolment in a Spring and Fall Ayurvedic Digestive Reset.
Ayurvedic Yoga
The connections and differences between Yoga and Ayurveda, and how Yoga fits into the Ayurvedic picture.
Research Project, Presentations & Final Exam
Each participant will be assigned a topic and will prepare a 30-minute presentation. For those who want a certificate of completion, or to apply this training to other programs (like our 300-Hr Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher program, a final exam will be available.
For those using this program to complete their 300-Hr Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training, you will get to teach a one-hour dosha or guna balancing yoga class. For those who are not part of our yoga teacher training program, this is NOT a requirement.
Weekly webinars
Each week we will connect to immerse in Ayurveda with a two 2-hour webinar. Most will be live via zoom, and every once in a while there will be a pre-recorded webinar to watch.
Program Schedule & Dates
This program is offered every year and takes place on the zoom platform. For those interested in enrolling, you must start from the beginning and it’s not possible to join part way through. Visit the Upcoming Workshops page to check for the next dates,
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Program Investment
$4000 CAD (taxes included)
The cost includes a manual, an Ayurvedic self-care kit, and 2-hours of one-on-one time with Mona. A $500 deposit is required to secure your place. Please check our Upcoming Events for the next program and to apply for Ayurveda Foundations training. You can also leave me a message below :)
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