Attention: Aspiring Student of Ayurveda
There are many great reasons our students love studying Ayurveda with A.I.A.S, but the most important one is the opportunity to study with world renowned Ayurvedic Vaidya, Dr. S. Ajit.
This Australian Government Recognised Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615 can enable you to set up your own Ayurvedic Business in just 18 months. Admissions are now open for March 2024 intake
Why choose the Australasian Institute
of Ayurvedic Studies (AIAS)?
A.I.A.S is a Registered Training Organisation in Brisbane, Australia (R.T.O #31464), providing Australian Government recognised qualifications in Ayurveda.
The A.I.A.S has over several decades of delivery, established itself as the leading institute in the delivery of authentic Ayurvedic skills and knowledge.
A.I.A.S is synonymous with quality and authentic education in Ayurveda. The institute was founded in 1999 and is proud to be the only training institute in Australasia offering recognised Ayurvedic qualifications in both Australia and New Zealand.
The Institute offers the most comprehensive curriculum in the study of Ayurvedic Medicine outside India. The programs are designed for students wishing to integrate training in Ayurveda into their personal and professional lives. In addition to providing students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of Ayurveda, students receive the clinical training necessary to become successful practitioners.
Nationally Accredited
Graduates receive a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), National Health Training package. Endorsed by the International Council of Ayurvedic Medicine (ICAM).
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Focused Training
Full suite of ayurvedic content – ranging diagnosis and assessment (including ‘Nadi Pariksha’ – Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis), Ayurvedic Treatments, Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Clinical Meditation, Ayurvedic Dietetics, Ayurvedic Pathology etc
Blended Learning
You will learn how to apply the principles to your own life with the opportunity to improve and transform your own personal life and then be able to share the practice with your clients
100% Authentic
Authentic and deep Ayurvedic content (content drawn from the syllabus of the established curriculum developed in Indian Universities and designed and delivered within the framework required by the Australian Vocational Education Sector (Nationally recognized training qualifications).
Blended Delivery
Blended delivery (online and face-to-face) extended over 18 months (excluding Semester breaks and certain Public Holidays). This system has maximum effectiveness.
Opportunity For All
The Institute welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds. All students have the opportunity to be brought up to ‘par‘ regardless of their background or lack of experience in health Sciences.
Meet Your Vaidya:
Dr. S. Ajit (BAMS, PCAS)
Vaidya Ajit (B.A.M.S, P.C.A.S) senior Ayurvedic Clinical Practitioner in Australasia, who has worked for the Government of India for 20 years and practiced Ayurveda for 45 years.
Currently serving as the CEO of the International Council of Ayurvedic Medicine Inc. (ICAM), Vaidya Ajit aims to standardize and streamline Ayurvedic practice worldwide.
He is also the founding Patron of the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (A.AP.A) and the past and founding president of Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (New Zealand), both esteemed professional bodies for Ayurvedic Practitioners.
Testimonials
What Our Previous Students Say
Welcome to our 2024 Session
Eligibility, Enrollment Dates, & Costs
DURATION
18 months (Blended delivery)
NB: International student visas not available for this delivery option
ENTRY CRITERIA
Applicants must be 17 years of age at the time of application.
ENROLMENT FEE
AUD $500.00 (non-refundable)
TUITION FEES
Apply now to speak to our representative to find out about the course tuition fee
NB: Cost of air travel, lodging and meals for on-campus workshops not included
ENROLMENTS CLOSE
31st January, 2024
CLASSES COMMENCE
March 2024
Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615: Program Segments
Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation HLT52615 qualification consists of 18 ‘Units of Competency’ from the National Health Training Package. These units of competencies can be grouped as two areas of competencies: Specialized (Traditional Ayurveda), Common (V.E.T Qualification competencies).
HLTAYV001
Develop Ayurvedic Practice
This unit establishes the foundations of an Ayurvedic Practice by covering topics such as Ayurvedic Metaphysics, the impact of non-physical dimensions on pathology, the importance of doshas in anatomy and physiology, the concept of Prakriti and body typing, Ayurvedic Daily and Seasonal Routines, the role of biological forces at hormonal and physical levels, the relation of doshas to Western anatomy and physiology, bodily intelligence and restoring balance, the Three Gunas and their impact, the principle of Seven Dhatus, imbalances in channel systems, the concept of Agni, correlation of Agni at different levels, understanding Ama in Ayurvedic physiology, and the pathological processes in disease formation.
HLTAYV002
Make Ayurvedic Lifestyle Assessments
This unit focuses on assessing client needs within an Ayurvedic Lifestyle assessment framework, covering Ayurvedic Psychology and its comparison to Western Psychology, principles of Ayurvedic Psychology, assessing the state of mind, the role of 'Medhya' herbs in mental correction, Ayurvedic Wholistic Counseling and its comparison to Western approaches, Ayurvedic Meditation and its impact on emotional healing, the Chit Yog Sadhana program, Ashta Vidh Pariksha (8-fold diagnosis), Dasha Vidh Pariksha (10-fold diagnosis), and factors like body type, Dosha pathology, tissue strength, and more.
HLTAYV003
Provide Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapies
This unit covers gathering client information, preparing equipment, and providing Ayurvedic therapeutic treatments, including the importance of Ayurvedic bodywork, principles of Ayurvedic massage, specific strokes and oils for different conditions, Marma Chikitsa (therapy) and its correlation with channels and tissues, Ayurvedic massage and the 7 Chakras, musculoskeletal treatments, Kati Basti treatment, protocol structuring, comparative analysis with other treatments, sports injury management, various back treatments, Shirodhara treatment and its mode of action, correct procedure and precautions, and the importance of Ayurvedic head massage.
HLTAYV004
Provide Ayurvedic Lifestyle Advice
This unit focuses on developing Ayurvedic Lifestyle recommendations based on an existing health assessment, including understanding the 'Six stages of Disease,' planning preventative health programs, Ayurvedic Pathology of ailments and diseases, causative factors, symptoms, pathology, treatment, and the importance of pathogenesis in preventing disease and eliminating toxins.
HLTAYV005
Provide Advice on Ayurvedic Nutrition
This unit covers Ayurvedic Dietary/Nutritional recommendations, the justification of Food as Medicine in Ayurveda, the differences between Ayurvedic and Western nutrition, considerations for planning diets based on Ayurvedic constitutions/pathologies, identifying incompatible foods, balancing diets without affecting bodily intelligence, the role of Gunas in nutrition, correlating taste with cellular intelligence, the impact of taste on digestion, cleansing the body through taste, understanding Ayurvedic herbs and their phytochemistry, and preparing formulations for ailments.
Do you want to know more about our program?
STEP 1: Download AIAS Prospectus
Learn more about these 5 Specialisation Competency Units along with 13 Common Competency Unit in our Prospectus
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TESTIMONIALS
What Students Say About AIAS Authentic Ayurvedic Training Programs
I still cry whenever I unexpectedly see a photo of Dr Ajit... because of his dedication and passion for Ayurveda... his love of God... the panchakarma with him changed my life.
I have enjoyed the Ayurvedic massage class. It’s really beautiful and so beneficial for our health. I have felt that in class, I was in a family where all are treated as family members. It was a really wonderful environment. Thanks for your effort and support.
Dear Dr Ajit, The way you have been delivering Ayurveda to us gives me no doubt about the veracity and truthfulness in this unique science, medicine and philosophy. Thank you.
My studies at AIAS has changed the way I live my life and manage my home and family. Dr Ajit Jee as a teacher has made profound impact on my understanding of Ayurveda and what it means to have integrity as a practitioner, teacher and student. I regularly qoute him and acknowledge and mention his teachings in my workshops. I am grateful for his guidance and way of imparting this precious knowledge.My lecturer {a medical doctor) has studied Ayurveda in India. He told me that this (Dr. Ajit’s Course) is the premier course outside of India.
The AIAS really is the Centre of Ayurveda in Australia! I have previously studied nutrition, but never really been taught how to cook and prepare food correctly, so as to be more compatible with our body’s needs. This Ayurvedic cooking intensive was a great learning experience for me.
I have been a student studying with the AIAS now for a few years and my experience has been life changing! The traditional, authentic knowledge taught by Dr Ajit is so special and a very big blessing to be under his guidance. From cooking to herbs to body work treatments Ayurveda is such a well rounded, holistic science that empowers the individual to take back control of their own health and begin a truly profound healing journey
I would like to express my immeasurable gratitude to you all for the learning I have been privileged to undertake through the course. The course is of highest standard and Dr Ajit’s name is respected amongst practitioners I have encountered. The impact on my health and on my family has been significant and I look forward to having the honour of sharing this with other people
If you want a comprehensive, in-depth course on Ayurveda, then you're in the right place! Through studying at AIAS, I have found inner confidence and have learnt the skills necessary to deliver clients with the best possible service. The incredible team at AIAS helped me every step of the way and encouraged me to stretch, learn and grow into excellence! Highly recommend, thank you so much!!
Dearest Dr Ajit, Thank you so much for your dedication and passion towards teaching the sacred and essential science of Ayurveda. I highly respect and appreciate your view and approach with Ayurveda - and the relevant way that you apply it in the western and modern world. Your generosity and energy towards teaching has provided me with knowledge that I will hold onto and share with the world
AIAS ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR HLT52614 DIPLOMA PROGRAM
(MARCH 2024 SESSION)
Case Studies
Students will review and analyse case studies by incorporating threefold , eightfold and tenfold examination skills and will create treatment plans for their clients
Lifelong Mentorship
Life Long Mentorship with Dr Ajit even after graduation for constant Guidance in difficult cases in your clinic.
Guided Practice
Under expert guidance from Dr. Ajit, our ayurvedic students will expand their knowledge and skillset
Multi-model Delivery
The program will use different efficient means to deliver ayurvedic knowledge to you to maximize the learning retention
Take some time to review the AIAS Course Prospectus for the March 2024 Session. As you go through it, jot down any questions that come to mind. We believe in transparency and want to address all your queries before you make your decision to study with us.
Our program coordinator, Richard, has put together a comprehensive Open Day webinar that provides detailed information about our Ayurvedic courses. This webinar is designed to give you insights into our curriculum, teaching approach, and the benefits of studying at AIAS. After watching it, feel free to note down any additional questions you may have.
An essential step in the enrollment process is a one-on-one conversation with our Course Coordinator. They will be more than happy to address any doubts or concerns you may have about the course, content, qualifications, or the background of our esteemed teacher, Dr. S. Ajit. Booking this meeting will allow you to gain further clarity and confidence in your decision-making process.
Following your meeting with our Course Coordinator, we will send you an email highlighting all the key points discussed during the conversation. This step is crucial in ensuring that you have understood all the details and feel satisfied with the information provided.
If you are content with the information shared and ready to proceed, we will send you the fee structure, course delivery dates, and a student manual that will act as your comprehensive guide throughout the program.
Once you are confident and satisfied with the details, you will be required to fill out and sign the induction form, which can be found on the last page of the student manual.
Upon receiving your completed induction form, we will provide you with a link to finalize your enrollment with AIAS. You will be directed to submit $500 AUD non-refundable enrollment fee.
Rohini earned this certificate. Now it's your turn.
Acknowledgements
Dear vaidya Ajitji, We went through the (AIAS students) case studies. Our view is the cases very well analyzed, based on the Ayurveda concept. We really appreciate the details of history taking focusing even on the practices of the mother, physical health, and mental condition during pregnancy that might have influenced child’s health. You have tried to correlate each symptom according to dosha, dushya, srotas and sroto dushti. Examination portion Diagnosis based on nadi pareeksha pulse diagnosis), and jihwa pareeksha {tongue diagnosis) is remarkable.
Professor Darshan Shankar
Vice Chancellor - Trans-Disciplinary University, Bangalore, India
Dear Dr. Ajit, it was a great pleasure to meet you during my recent visit to Brisbane. It was nice to see that your Academy is producing good Ayurvedic Practitioners.”
Dr. A.M. Gondane
Indian High Commissioner
Frequently Asked Questions
The AIAS offers two, Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Ayurveda:
Yes. The AIAS is an RTO, registered to provide nationally recognized qualifications in Ayurveda under the Australian Qualifications Training Framework, AQTF). Your Ayurveda qualification is recognised throughout Australia.
To illustrate to some extent the depth of studies, the course involves:
The principles of Ayurveda are based on laws within Nature and are quite logical. If you commit yourself to the study and apply what you learn to your own life, you can become a successful representative of Ayurveda.
“Siddha” is a term in the Sanskrit language applying to one who has reached a level of ‘attainment’. Ayurveda study requires
If you can apply passion and energy towards the above qualities in yourself, you can succeed and attain everything you require in Ayurveda.
Students of Ayurveda outside of India must seek out qualified and clinically experienced B.A.M.S ‘Ayurveda Acharyas’ to learn and understand the correct knowledge, skills and applications of Ayurveda.
You will need a teacher who can convey Ayurveda in a clear and comprehensive fashion. Studying Ayurveda is in many ways, unlike studying any other subject. You will require a course where you have the time to imbibe and live the subject, to really experience it. That is, a student of Ayurveda needs to apply the subject in their own life. Then – and only then, can it be conveyed to others with integrity and confidence.
When researching course options, aim to get clear answers these questions
• Is the course provider a Recognised Training Organisation (R.T.O) in Australia?
• Will you receive authentic In-depth training in the theory and assessment methods of Ayurveda including Ayurveda pulse diagnosis and therapies, Material Medica and authentic Ayurvedic pathology, clinical case studies etc?
The Institute strongly encourages all prospective students to look into the professional background, qualifications and clinical experience of their teachers before choosing a course. The AIAS can confidently to announce that it meets all of these requirements. Our courses and tutors/practitioners have been scrutinised by ICAM, and ASQA (Australia).
This is your assurance of training excellence.
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Yes, they are a compulsory and invaluable component of your studies. Your webinar attendance will be counted as a part of your class attendance. The weekly, live Ayurveda Webinar also provides you a regular opportunity to ask any questions related to your study.
All Ayurvedic Consultants require in depth practical training in Ayurvedic therapies. Practical training, supervision and assessment occurs in the AIAS Intensives and Practicums. These are focussed face-to-face training elements specially designed to deliver the necessary skills. They allow out students from across Australia to attend these essential trainings via Intensives rather than week to week attendance.
A well-planned and comprehensive study of Ayurveda at the Diploma level requires no less than 18 months delivery. Advanced Diploma Ayurveda would require a three-year program of study since any less time would not allow the specifically required skills and knowledge to be developed sufficiently. It’s really very similar to any credible health science training.
Under the Mutual Recognition regulations, you can gain immediate academic and financial credit for ‘Units of Competency’ you have studied through another Registered Training Organisation. You will need to provide your Qualification or Statement of Attainment. If you have completed any courses, work experience or clinical practice which is equivalent to the work required in this course, you may be eligible for course credit through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Process. This provides a process to assess your skills and knowledge against units of competency within a particular course.
The Institute sets fees and charges for the ‘mapping’ and assessment of R.P.L. Applications, which are available on receipt of an official RPL application.
Currently there are no Ayurveda courses in Australia eligible for Government Course fee Assistance (Student VET Loan Assistance). Students must self-fund their studies.
The ‘Ayurvedacharya’ or Ayurvedic doctor (also known as a ‘Vaidya’) course of study is an official qualification for those persons who have earned their bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in India. This degree in traditional medicine is equivalent in duration and similar in curriculum to allopathic or the modern medicine degrees around the world, though its focus is the unique science of Ayurveda.
Entrance into the BAMS course in Ayurveda is available to students with the required pre-requisites in physics, chemistry, zoology and botany, who must then pass the State entrance examination, the ‘Combined Premedical Test’. The Syllabus and curriculum have been standardised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (C.C.I.M). The BAMS degree is awarded by a university.
The Central Council of Indian Medicine is the official body responsible for recognizing all bona fide degree holders in Ayurveda and Schools of Ayurvedic learning. CCIM plays a very significant role much like the Australian Medical Council does for Allopathic Doctors. The public can then be assured that when they consult with an Ayurvedic Doctor recognized by CCIM, they are consulting with an authentic, reputable, and properly trained Ayurveda professional.
Very few westerners have been able to pursue the B.A.M.S degree in India due to the time and expense involved in supporting oneself for 6 years in India, the fact that many courses are not hosted in English and the pre-requisite subjects and marks required for entrance into the Ayurveda degree program.
The B.A.M.S qualification is not available in Australia.
The AIAS offers two Intakes each year. Ayurveda study is not suited to ‘rolling intakes’ or haphazard approaches to enrolment, since the learning requires very careful planning, consideration and student engagement. You can request information by emailing our Ayurveda course admissions team.. Currently, admissions are open for March 2024 intake.
Step 2: Watch AIAS Open Day Webinar
This enlightening AIAS Open Day Webinar is a 100-minute immersive experience where we will delve deep into the world of Ayurveda and our esteemed Ayurvedic College. Discover the comprehensive knowledge our courses offer and unravel why we stand as the premier Ayurvedic college in Australia and New Zealand. Don't miss this opportunity to gain profound insights into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and understand what sets us apart as a leader in Ayurvedic education.
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