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Ayurveda Wellness Counselor | Training in Ayurveda

Certification training in classical Ayurveda · Start January 2027

Become an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor

Learn to guide people in diet, sleep, routines, and recovery – so that more people can prevent health problems in everyday life. A 651-hour certification course with two Ayurvedic doctors, adapted to life in the Nordic region.

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Early bird: save 3,000 kr when you register by November 30th.

651 hours of classical Ayurveda
Two Ayurvedic doctors as teachers
Online · teaching in English
A course weekend in Malmö

The education

From curiosity to knowledge you can live with – and guide others in

Ayurveda is about understanding how diet, routines, seasons, and lifestyle affect the body and mind. Many in the Nordic region have encountered it through a course, a book, or a treatment and felt that there is so much more to understand.

The Ayurveda Wellness Counselor program is for those who want to go the whole distance. With 651 hours of instruction, the program is more than twice as extensive as the approximately 250 hours typically offered in Sweden today. You will learn the classic knowledge tradition in depth, and how to apply it in everyday life – for yourself and for others.

And you don't need to travel to India or the USA to do that.

A collaboration between Ananda Ayurveda Academy & Ayurvedic Center Malmö

Ananda Ayurveda Academy

Ananda Ayurveda Academy (AAA) in the USA owns and runs the training. The academy focuses on classical Ayurveda and practical application, and is responsible for teaching, course materials, and certification.

Ayurvedic Center Malmö

The Ayurvedic Center Malmö is AAA’s local partner in the Nordic region. Here you will meet during the course weekend, and here there is a growing community of people who work with and live Ayurveda.

International quality and a certification from an established academy – with local roots and a network in the Nordic region.

Why this is needed

More knowledge about how we stay healthy – not just how we get sick

Swedish healthcare is good at treating illness, but much of what determines how we feel depends on what happens between visits: how we sleep, eat, work and recover. There are currently few people with the knowledge to provide individual guidance on a holistic level.

At the same time, stress-related mental illness is the most common reason for sick leave in Sweden (Försäkringskassan). The need for people who can help others build sustainable habits has never been clearer.

From reacting – to preventing

Ayurveda begins in everyday life, long before anything becomes a problem. You learn to recognize early signs – poor sleep, uneven digestion, low energy – and help people change the habits that lie behind them.

From the same advice to everyone – advice that suits the individual

Diet and sleep advice is often given as if everyone works the same way. Ayurveda is based on the idea that we are all unique and that two people may need completely different things, and provides you with a system to understand why.

From struggling against the seasons – to living by them

In the Nordic region, light, cold and seasonal ingredients fluctuate significantly throughout the year. Ayurveda provides concrete tools for adapting food, routines, and activities to the seasons – knowledge that fits exceptionally well here.

From traveling away for the knowledge – to building this

Those who want to study Ayurveda in depth have so far often had to travel to places like India or the USA. Every person who is trained in the Nordic countries makes the knowledge available to more people here.

The professional role

What it means to be an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor

You can sit down with a person, understand their constitution and life situation, and together develop a plan for food, sleep, routines, and recovery that they can actually follow in their everyday life. You are working preventatively – as a complement to care, not in place of it.

It can look in many ways:

  • a dedicated reception with individual consultations
  • Courses and workshops on diet and seasonal routines
  • as a deepening in an occupation you already have – in the yoga studio, the treatment room, or the kitchen
  • in working on health promotion and recovery at workplaces
  • at home, how you cook meals and plan the days for you and your family

Where knowledge makes a difference

Ayurveda doesn't just belong in the treatment room

The core of Ayurveda – adapting food, rhythm, and recovery to the individual, the time of day, and the seasons – can be applied in everyday life and far beyond the boundaries of the individual clinic.

Workplaces & organizations

How the workday is structured affects the energy level just as much as how much work needs to be done. The knowledge can be used in health promotion, in leadership training, and in change management – for example, in how meetings, breaks, and demanding tasks are distributed over the day and year.

School and school food

For many children, school meals are the most important part of the day. Ayurveda’s dietary teachings can provide perspective on seasonal menus, meal rhythms, and foods that can withstand a day at school—and on how children can learn to recognize what makes them feel good.

Healthcare and care

In addition to healthcare, this knowledge can strengthen preventive efforts and self-care – with lifestyle advice based on the individual. It can also support staff themselves: healthcare, schools, and care services are the sectors where sick leave rates are highest.

Elderly care

Appetite, digestion, sleep and circadian rhythms change with age. Ayurveda’s view of warm, easily digestible food and fasting routines can provide concrete ideas for meals and daily routines in nursing homes and in home care services.

Restaurant, catering and food

The raw ingredients of the season, the function of spices, and food that is easy to digest – knowledge that can shape menus, product development, and large kitchens that want to cook food with both taste and intention.

Sport & exercise

Ayurveda sees recovery, sleep, and diet as part of performance. The knowledge can be used by coaches and trainers who want to prevent overtraining and customize the training program more than the standard program.

Civic education & culture

Student associations, community colleges, and cultural centers reach people who want to learn more about food, health, and lifestyle. Here, an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor can lead courses and lectures that make the knowledge accessible to more people.

Family & Home

The biggest changes often start at the kitchen table: in how a family eats, sleeps, and spends their days—and in the habits that children carry with them.

Every person who is trained in the knowledge is passing it on – to clients, students, colleagues and their own family. That is how the view of health changes in practice: through more people who know how to stay healthy, and can teach others.

The core of the education

Four goals for a meaningful life

In Ayurveda and classical Indian philosophy, a good life is described with four goals, the Purusharthas. Health is not the goal itself. It is the prerequisite for living a life with meaning, security, joy, and freedom. The training is designed to provide you with all four.

Dharma

Meaningful work

Dharma is about responsibility: doing what is right for yourself, others and the world around you.

For youYou gain the knowledge to take responsibility for your own health, and a profession where you help others do the same.
Outside of youMore people who can prevent ill health in everyday life – in families, in workplaces and in healthcare.

Artha

A stable foundation to stand on

Artha are the conditions that make life safe: livelihood, resources, and stability.

For youA certification and 651 hours of training that count as professional foundation – including entrepreneurship and how to build your own business.
Outside of youHealth is a resource. Those who are able to work can do so, care for their loved ones, and contribute to society.

Kama

Joy in everyday life

Kama is joy, pleasure, and satisfaction. Ayurveda sees it as a legitimate goal, not something to sacrifice for health's sake.

For youFood that tastes good, routines that make the days easier, and a way of living that feels good – not strictly.
Outside of youAn approach to health that is based on what makes us feel good, rather than on prohibitions and achievements.

Moksha

Freedom through knowledge

Moksha means liberation, including from ignorance.

For youAs you understand how your body and mind work, you become less dependent on trends, quick fixes, and conflicting health advice. You can choose for yourself.
Outside of youKnowledge that is shared makes more people independent in how they take care of their health.

In short

Knowledge for a life with meaning, security, joy and freedom – for you and those you meet.

Dharma
Do something that matters – for yourself and others.
Artha
A training that is enough to build a career on.
Kama
Health that makes life better, not stricter.
Moksha
Understand yourself so well that you can choose for yourself.

What makes the training unique

Five reasons to choose this particular training

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Depth that takes you all the way

651 hours – more than twice as extensive as most training programs in Sweden.

  • Classical theory, pulse reading, and basic Panchakarma – not a simplified version
  • Practical exercises, case studies and mentoring
  • A foundation on which you can build a career
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Teachers who are Ayurvedic doctors

You are taught by Dr (Vaidya) Ashlesha Raut and Dr (Vaidya) Tejal Athavle-Limaye, with over 45 years of combined experience in clinical work and teaching.

  • Knowledge directly from tradition, by doctors trained in it
  • Personal contact every week
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Ayurveda for a Nordic life

Dr (Vaidya) Tejal Athavle-Limaye has worked for 15 years in consulting and teaching in Stockholm and Malmö.

  • The knowledge is adapted to our climate, our seasons and our food
  • Understanding the health challenges and lifestyles common in the Nordic region
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Flexible – without the need to travel

Study where you live, at your own pace, with support every week.

  • Recorded lessons you can watch when it suits you
  • A course weekend in Malmö
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A community that holds on

You become part of a Nordic Ayurveda community – and can move on.

  • Network with other practitioners in Sweden and the Nordic region
  • Opportunity for two additional steps of in-depth study after the training

How it works

An arrangement that can be combined with work and family

The training takes place mainly online, so you can participate wherever you live in Sweden or the Nordic region. The teaching is held in English.

Every month

An online teaching weekend

One weekend a month you immerse yourself in a new subject area together with the teachers. Everything is recorded, so if you miss a class you can watch it when it suits you.

Every Wednesday

Meet the teachers digitally

Ask questions, discuss the course content, and get help with assignments. You are never alone with what you are reading.

Ongoing

Webinars and course materials

Supplementary webinars, course materials, and notes support you between weekends.

Ongoing

Internship and mentoring

Through practical exercises, case studies and mentoring, you practice using the knowledge, not just understanding it.

A weekend

Together in Malmö

During a course weekend at the Ayurvedic Center Malmö, both teachers are present and go through the practical aspects. If you are traveling long distances, there is easier accommodation at the center.

After the training

What you will be able to do

  • Understanding a person's constitution and imbalances based on classical Ayurvedic assessment, including pulse reading
  • Provide advice on diet, daily routines, recovery, and lifestyle adapted to the individual
  • Adapt Ayurvedic principles to the Nordic climate, seasons, and everyday life
  • Using basic herbal and plant science within the framework of lifestyle counseling
  • Integrating the perspective of yoga into the overall framework of health and well-being
  • Conducting counseling sessions and working in a structured manner with clients
  • Build your own business or add Ayurveda to the one you already have
  • Live what you learn – with greater understanding of your own body and mind
  • Receive your certificate as an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor from Ananda Ayurveda Academy

An Ayurveda Wellness Counselor works preventively with lifestyle and well-being, and does not replace care provided by a licensed healthcare professional.

Is this for you?

The training is created for you who...

Some come here to change their own lives. Others come to deepen an existing profession. What they all have in common is the curiosity and the desire to truly change things.

01

New to Ayurveda

You have become curious and want to build a solid foundation from scratch, in theory and practice.

02

Have studied Ayurveda before

You have completed an introductory course or shorter training and want to consolidate your knowledge and take it to the next level. You can apply for a discount for previous studies.

03

Want to work with Ayurveda

You want to guide others in diet, routines and lifestyle and need a training that serves as a foundation for your profession.

Your profession or background

Ayurveda deepens what you already do. Here are some of the things that usually benefit the most from the training.

Yoga teacher

Understand the sister tradition of yoga and give your students advice that goes beyond the mat – about routines, diet and the seasons.

Massage and body therapists

Supplement the treatments with knowledge about constitution and lifestyle, so that the effect lasts between visits.

Health coaches & dieticians

Get a system for individualization: why the same diet suits one person but not another.

Personal trainers

See the whole person – sleep, digestion, recovery and rhythm – and help clients who are stuck.

Healthcare and care workers

For you who are a nurse, physiotherapist or work in healthcare and want to deepen your knowledge in a preventive, holistic perspective – as a complement to your profession.

Therapists, coaches & meditation teachers

Understand the connection between the body, the mind, and daily routines, and provide your clients with concrete tools.

Spa, skin and beauty therapists

Add depth and credibility to your offering with knowledge of how lifestyle is reflected in skin and well-being.

Cooks & food lovers

Cook with intention: learn how flavors, spices and cooking affect the body and mind.

Course content

Classical knowledge, practical application

The training combines Ayurvedic theory with what you need to use it – in your own life and in working with others.

Foundations & philosophy

The history, principles, and key concepts of Ayurveda

Body & Mind

Constitution, dosephoresis, physiology and the subtle dimensions of the human being

Food and cooking

Ayurvedic dietary principles and individually tailored dietary plans

Herbs & Spices

From everyday spices to classic herb combinations

Yoga & Lifestyle

Daily routines, yoga practices, and a healthy lifestyle

Assessment & pulse reading

Classical assessment methods and working with client cases

Anti-aging & Panchakarma

Traditional principles and basic Ayurvedic treatments

Running a business

Entrepreneurship and professional practice in health and well-being

651 hours12 subject areasOne teaching weekend per monthWednesday meetings every week

The entire course description

The basic principles, history and philosophy of AyurvedaPadarthvigyan, Ayurveda Itihaas & Yoga Darshana
The historical background of Ayurveda, the philosophical traditions, and the concepts on which everything else rests.
The structure and function of the human bodySharir Vigyana I
Learn to understand a person's constitution and assess imbalances in the doshas.
The structure and function of the human body IISharir Vigyana II
Deepen your understanding of the physiology of the body from an Ayurvedic perspective.
The mind and the subtle dimensions of the human beingManas Shastra & Sookshma Sharir
Explore the body and mind from psychological, cosmological and energetic perspectives.
Ayurvedic diet, nutrition and cookingAyurveda Aharavigyana
Evaluate diet based on Ayurvedic principles and recommend dietary patterns that promote well-being.
Ayurvedic herbal and plant scienceDravyaguna Shastra
Get to know individual herbs and common spices in the home, and how they are traditionally combined.
Principles and application of yogaYoga Shastra
Understand the principles of yoga and how yoga practices can be integrated into health promotion work.
Principles for a healthy lifeSwastha Vritta
Daily routines and lifestyle principles that according to Ayurveda maintain balance in the body and mind.
Assessment methods and pulse readingNidan Panchak & Nadi Vigyana
Classical Ayurvedic assessment methods, including pulse reading, and analysis of client cases.
Anti-aging and Panchakarma IAyurveda Rasayana Shastra & Panchakarma I
Traditional principles of rejuvenation and Panchakarma. You learn to recommend and perform basic Ayurvedic treatments.
Strategies for health and well-beingAyurvedic Chikitsa
How Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle approaches are used in preventive, health-promoting work.
Professional activity and entrepreneurshipAyurvedic Practice & Management
Basic business economics and how to build and run your own business in the health sector.
Read the full course syllabus at AAA Download the course syllabus (PDF)

You do not need any previous knowledge of Ayurveda. The important thing is that you are curious, want to deepen your knowledge, and understand English in both spoken and written form.

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Your teachers

Learn from two Ayurvedic doctors

The knowledge of Ayurveda has been passed down from teacher to student for thousands of years. Here you meet two teachers who have both practiced as doctors and taught for many years – and who are with you every week.

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Dr (Vaidya) Ashlesha Raut

Program Manager, Ananda Ayurveda Academy

Ashlesha is an Ayurvedic physician of the third generation, with over 25 years of experience in clinical work and teaching. She has been awarded a gold medal for her academic achievements and the Charaka Award for her contributions to Ayurvedic teaching.

As program manager at AAA, she champions classical Ayurveda, high-quality clinical teaching, and personalized mentoring. Her goal: that you leave with deep knowledge, confidence in your role, and a compassionate approach.

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Dr (Vaidya) Tejal Athavle-Limaye

Teacher, Ananda Ayurveda Academy

Tejal is classically trained in India, with a B.A.M.S. degree from the University of Mumbai and further training in Panchakarma from the University of Pune. She is also certified in the United States as a professional practitioner of traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

For 15 years she held consultations, workshops, and taught in Stockholm – she knows what life, food, and the seasons look like here. She was involved in developing the Panchakarma program at the Ayurvedic Center Malmö, and is currently based in Philadelphia. Her focus: integrating Ayurveda into everyday life through conscious routines, seasonal adjustments, nutrition, and self-care.

After the training

The beginning of something bigger

Certification is an end. But for many, it is the beginning of a new direction – in life or in their profession.

Through the collaboration with Ananda Ayurveda Academy, the Ayurvedic Center Malmö wants to strengthen Ayurveda in Sweden and the Nordic region. When you are done, you are part of that work.

The title Ayurveda Wellness Counselor is close to the professional role in Sweden that is often called an Ayurvedic health counselor. You will gain a foundation for guiding people in Ayurvedic lifestyle and health-promoting routines.

Whether Ayurveda becomes a personal path or your profession, we hope that the training will be part of a longer journey.

  • A Nordic communityMeet other practitioners, exchange experiences and build connections in Sweden and the Nordic region.
  • Continuing learningYou can proceed with two further steps of deepening based on this training.
  • Opportunities to collaborateWhere conditions exist, the center aims to create future collaborations with those who have received training.
  • A step towards further studies internationallyThe training follows the international educational framework of Ananda Ayurveda Academy. Eligibility and credit for further studies are determined by the respective educational institution.

Dates

Plan your study time

All course sessions are recorded, so you can watch them whenever suits you.

  • StartJanuary 9, 2027
  • GradingSeptember 11, 2027
  • Weekend classesfrom 13:00 to 21:00
  • Wednesday meetings18–20, volunteers
  • Course weekend in MalmöJuly 17–19

All times are given in Swedish time.

9 January

Introduction

Overview of the course, introduction to the teachers and the group, dates and schedule.

Online

January 16–17

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

13–14 February

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

6–7 March

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

10–11 April

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

May 15–16

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

5–6 June

Teaching weekend

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

17–19 July

Course weekend on siteBoth teachers teach on-site

Practical activities with both teachers. Easier accommodation is available at the center.

Malmö

August 21–22

Teaching weekendAlternative dates

Live online via Zoom, 13–21 hours. Recorded.

Online

11 September

Grading

Completion of the training.

Course fee

An investment in knowledge that lasts a lifetime

Ayurveda Wellness Counselor

Course fee

79,500 kr

76,500 kr

including Sweden discount of 3,000 kr

The discount applies to all participants in the training starting in January 2027, regardless of how you pay.

Or from 8,470 kr/month

651 hoursStart January 2027

Save more if you sign up early

7Nov

Extra early

1,000 kr discount when applying by November 7th.

30Nov

Early bird

3,000 kr discount when registering by November 30th.

  • Pay everything at once: 2,500 kr lower price – total 74,000 kr.
  • Previous studies: If you have studied Ayurveda before, you can apply for an individual discount.

Choose how you want to pay

All options start with a registration fee of 7,000 kr that secures your place. It is included in the total amount.

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The entire amount at onceLowest price

7,000 kr upon registration, 67,000 kr by January 1st at the latest

74,000 kr

[2]

Two payments

7,000 kr upon registration, 2 × 37,000 kr on January 1st and April 1st

81,000 kr

[3]

Quarterly

7,000 kr upon registration, 3 × 25,000 kr on January 1st, April 1st and July 1st

82,000 kr

[4]

Monthly

7,000 kr upon registration, 9 × 8,470 kr on the 1st of each month, January–September

83 230 kr

The total amounts are before the early bird discounts. If you choose to pay in installments, you sign a payment agreement.

This includes

  • 651 hours of teaching with two Ayurvedic doctors
  • Recordings of all course sessions
  • Questions and answers online every Wednesday
  • Internship, case studies and mentoring
  • Course weekend in Malmö
  • Certification as an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor from AAA
  • Access to a Nordic Ayurveda community

Fees in addition to the course fee

  • Application fee1,000 kr
  • Technical fee3,000 kr

The application fee is paid when you submit your application. The technology fee is paid once and covers Zoom, digital course materials, and recordings. The fees are non-refundable if you decide not to participate in the training.

Apply for the training

Questions about the price? Contact Anette at info@ayurvedisktcenter.se

Application

Five steps to your place

Send your application

Fill out and email it to info@ayurvedisktcenter.se. Pay the application fee of 1,000 kr. Payment information is at the bottom of the application form.

AAA will review your application

AAA will review the application and get back to you via email with a decision.

A call if necessary

If you have studied Ayurveda before, the teachers may invite you for a brief conversation to assess your previous knowledge and possibly offer a discount.

You will be accepted

You will receive a confirmation and an enrollment form (enrollment form) to sign.

Secure your place

Pay the registration fee of 7,000 kr, which is included in the course fee – and your place is secured.

Download the application form (PDF) Apply now

Frequently asked questions

This is what many people wonder about.

Do I need to have studied Ayurveda before?
No. The important thing is that you are curious and want to learn more. You need to be 18 years old or older.
In which language is the teaching conducted?
The teaching and course materials are in English. You need to be able to understand English in speaking and writing. Dr Tejal also speaks Swedish and can translate or explain in Swedish if there is a need for it.
How much time do I need to spend?
The training includes 651 hours over 9 months, with one teaching weekend per month, which corresponds to approximately 22–25 hours per week. Since the teaching is recorded, you can largely set your own study schedule.
Can I participate if I don't live in Sweden?
Yes. The training takes place online, and you only need to be present in Malmö during a course weekend. We offer simpler accommodation at the center for those traveling.
What happens if I miss a course session?
All the course sessions are recorded so you can watch them whenever it suits you. At the Wednesday meetings, you can ask questions about what you’ve seen.
How do the practical steps work?
The teachers go through every practical step in advance, so you are well prepared. If you are unsure, you can always ask at the Wednesday meetings.
Can I get a discount if I have already studied Ayurveda?
Yes. AAA offers individual discounts based on the scope and content of your previous studies. Email Anette at info@ayurvedisktcenter.se and tell her which education you have completed and who was the teacher or facilitator. The teachers may want to have a brief conversation with you to assess what is relevant.
What payment options are available?
You can pay everything at once, in two parts, quarterly or monthly. All options start with a registration fee of 7,000 kr, which is included in the course fee. The partial payments take place between January 1st and September 1st, and you sign a payment agreement. The application fee of 1,000 kr is paid when you submit your application. See Course fee for all amounts.
What is required to obtain the certificate?
You need to have completed the entire program and received a passing grade on your submission assignments.
What can I work with after the training?
The title is close to the professional role in Sweden that is often called an Ayurvedic health counselor. You provide advice on diet, routines, and lifestyle for increased well-being. You do not make diagnoses or treat illness – that is reserved for licensed healthcare professionals.
Who is responsible for the training?
Ananda Ayurveda Academy (AAA) owns and runs the training and is responsible for the content, teaching, course materials, learning platform and certification. Ayurvedic Center Malmö is AAA’s partner in the Nordic region: we inform about the training, answer questions and create local support and connections.
Can I continue my studies after completing my degree?
Yes. You can proceed with two further steps of study at AAA. The training follows the international training framework of AAA and can be a step towards further studies in Ayurveda internationally – eligibility and credit are determined by the respective institution.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Perhaps Ayurveda has been a part of your life for a long time. Perhaps you are completely new to it. Regardless of where you are at, this is a rare opportunity to learn in depth, without having to travel far.

We welcome applications from all over Sweden and the Nordic region.

Apply for the training

Early bird is valid until November 30. Seats are limited.

Not ready yet? Book a short call with us or write to Anette at info@ayurvedisktcenter.se. We are happy to tell you more.