Ayurveda nutrition & health consultant

Nutrition as a fulfilling profession - everything you need for it

Comprehensive skills for Ayurveda practice: discover food and spices as the key to a healthy life
Learn to coach clients professionally and mindfully - preventively and for nutrition-related problems

Presence Live webinar eLearning

360 Learning hours from € 4.455

from € 4.455 360 Learning hours

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First overview

EBA

Language:
DE | EN

Required prior knowledge:
none

Conclusion:

- Examination with qualification: Certified Ayurveda
Nutrition and Health Consultant
- recognized by the VEAT Association

Scope à 60 min:
Total learning time = 371 hours
-> 8 Modules (see below) + Learning assignments = learning hours* = 360 hrs
-> 1 Module Exam (incl. preparation) = 11 hrs

Standard period of study 6-12 months

Learning forms/hours (per module):

45 learning hrs of which
22,5 hrs presence (3 days)

45 learning hrs of which 22,5 hrs
live-webinar (3 days)

45 learning hrs (30 e-lessons in free time management with 5 hrs live webinar)

Blended learning:
Maximum 6 of 8 modules as e-learning
Maximum 8 of 8 modules as live webinar

Training fee from € 4.455
Parts of the training already completed will be credited: see prices

plus accommodation and meals if applicable

* Learning hours = total number of didactically accompanied and supervised learning hours learning hours incl. lessons, prepared exercises, guided learning or guided practical exercises, learning checks practice, learning checks either online or face-to-face or in self-study.

I would like to find out more about the training

Do you want to become an Ayurveda nutrition professional? Then you've come to the right place: in the practice-oriented training to become a holistic Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant, Kerstin Rosenberg and her team of lecturers will teach and guide you to a recognized certificate according to a proven training concept.

You will study Ayurvedic nutrition and its prevention concepts in depth and learn how to tailor the nutritional concepts to your individual physical and mental constitution. With your comprehensive knowledge of Ayurvedic dietetics as well as food and spice science, you will gain the optimal tools to advise and coach people on their health and nutritional issues in the long term.

Who is the training intended for?

Especially recommended for:

anyone who wants to gain a new approach to their own diet and is looking for a healthy lifestyle that is in line with their constitution
People who want to support others in their health and quality of life in a sustainable way
People from advisory professions
Oecotrophologists, dieticians, chefs

How is the training structured?

Our training to become a holistic Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant offers you complete flexibility on your training path: you can study on our Ayurveda campus in a lively learning atmosphere with great organic Ayurveda food or learn online from the comfort of your own home.

During an individual training consultation, we will work with you to put together a training plan tailored to your needs. You can choose between

different locations to take part in the modules in live lessons with inspiring lecturers.
2 forms of digital learning: With the Rosenberg e-Academy's online training courses, you study completely independently in terms of time and location (max. 50%), while with our webinars you take part in the professionally designed live lessons from home.

The duration of the course is 10-12 months, depending on your individual time commitment. All the content of the online modules will be available to you on your e-Academy learning platform for 2 years. If you wish, you can access all content for a further year free of charge.

You are free to choose the order of the individual modules, taking into account the entry requirements. For an optimal start to your training , we recommend the following

Ayurveda nutrition: type-appropriate and holistic AEI
Ayurveda basic course part 1 - concepts and disease factors ABK
Ayurveda basic course part 2 - constitution and medicine ABH

Building on this, you can complete the other modules in any order.

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda APH
Dietetics, cleansing, food science DRK
Ayurveda for women and stress-related complaints AFK
Nutrition as therapy ERT

At the end of your training, the many tips and techniques for Ayurvedic constitution determination, nutrition and health advice as well as successful practice development round off your training with the module

Anamnesis, diagnostic procedures and consultation strategies with case studies AUH

For the subsequent preparation for the written and oral final examination, our digital practice question database, extensive accompanying material and personal mentoring from Kerstin Rosenberg will support you on your way to a professional Ayurveda qualification.

Your path to graduation

	Title	Days**	Attendance time	Total learning hours
1	Specialist course Ayurveda nutrition coach (4 modules) Ayurveda nutrition: type-appropriate and holistic AEI Dietetics, cleansing, food science DRK Ayurveda for women and stress-related complaints AFK Nutrition as therapy ERT	12	90	180
2	Specialist course Ayurveda Health Coach (4 modules) Ayurveda basic course Part 1 - Concepts and disease factors ABK Ayurveda basic course part 2 - constitution and medicine ABH Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda APH Medical history, diagnostic procedures and consultation strategies with case studies AUH	12	90	180
	REAA final examination	(1)	(7,5)	160
	Certified Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant recognized by the VEAT (Association of European Ayurveda Physicians and Therapists)	24	180 hrs.	520 hours (60 min. each)

** Days in the case of face-to-face lessons = classroom / webinar (synchronous). For the alternatively bookable eLearning online modules, the time allocation is individual (asynchronous). Allow at least 45 learning hours (60 minutes each) per eLearning module.

The contents in detail

Ayurveda Basics: Concepts and Causes of Disease
• Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Ayurveda
• Key Features and Literature of Ayurveda
• Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine versus Modern Science
• Five Elements (panca-mahabhuta)
• The Nature of Human Beings: Distinguishing Between Body, Mind, and Soul
• Introduction to Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology
• Functional Components: doshas (classification, properties, functions, locations) and agnis (classification, function, states)
• Structural Components: dhatus, upadhatus, malas, and srotas
• Process of Tissue Formation (dhatu-parinama)
• Definition of health (svastha)
• Causes (hetu) of health as well as of physical and mental illnesses
• Process of etiopathogenesis (samprapti)
• Stages of etiopathogenesis (six kriyakala)

Basic Ayurveda Knowledge: Constitution and Medicine

The Concept of Constitution (prakrti) in Theory and Practice
Symptomatology: Symptoms of the dhatus, malas, and srotas
Introductory Diagnostics: Models of Patient Examination (rogi-pariksha): Three-fold, Six-fold, and Eight-fold Examinations
Health Preservation (svasthavrtta) in Ayurveda: Daily Routines (dinacarya) and Seasonal Recommendations (rtucarya)
Introduction to Ayurvedic Nutrition, General Dietary Rules, Ayurvedic Food Science
Treatment of Disease in Ayurveda: Fundamental Therapeutic Approaches
Introduction to the concept of internal purification (pancakarma)

Ayurvedic nutrition tailored to body type

General Rules of Ayurvedic Nutrition
Individual adaptation of the diet to one’s constitution and metabolism
8 Factors of Nutrition, 6 Tastes, 4 Forms, 12 Food Groups
Recognizing Agni states appropriate for each constitution, including tongue examination
Designing Ayurvedic menus and meal plans based on the chronobiological biological clock
Type-specific recommendations for dosha balance and agni strengthening

Spices, Herbs, and Oils in Ayurveda

Fundamentals of Ayurvedic spice and herb theory (Dravyaguna)
Classification of spices Balancing the psyche (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to harmonize doshas, constitution, and digestion (Agni)
Constitution-specific and practical use of spices in daily life to improve food tolerance (Karana)
Detailed discussion of 21 selected Ayurvedic spices according to their properties and qualities
Detailed discussion of 12 selected Ayurvedic herbs according to their properties and qualities
Detailed discussion of 13 selected Ayurvedic oils according to their properties and qualities

Nutrition as Therapy

• Anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract • Ayurvedic nutritional and counseling strategies for the digestive system and gut health • Nutritional and counseling strategies for preventive health promotion of the immune system, respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system, and skin • Structure of Ayurvedic nutritional counseling based on detailed case analysis and the development of a counseling plan

Dietetics, Cleansing, Food Science
• Fundamentals and individualized concepts of Ayurvedic dietetics
• Classification of foods according to Ayurvedic nutritional theory
• Detailed discussion of selected foods based on their properties and qualities
• Type-specific selection of foods, creation of dietary recipes and meal plans
• Panchakarma diets and traditional healing recipes (Manda, Peya, Vilepi, Kichari)
• Design, planning, and implementation of personalized detox and fasting regimens based on Ayurvedic principles

Ayurveda for Women and Stress-Related Conditions

Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Women’s Health —a general overview of women’s health and female development
The Three Dosha Life Cycles and Female Constitutions in Ayurveda Nutrition and Health Recommendations to Enhance Women’s Well-Being
The Dhatu Parinama Process —how female vital energy is gradually generated from food through the tissues
Building Ojas – Targeted Nourishment of the Finest Essence of This Process
Holistic Support forthe Lower Abdomen and Common Discomforts —Including Self-Massage
Desire to Have Children and Fertility —Preparation, Support, and an Overview of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF/ICSI)
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Postpartum Period– Support Through a Special Phase of Life
Mental Health and Stress-Related Complaints – Restoring Balance for Women Juggling Career and Family

Medical History, Counseling, and Practice Strategies with Case Studies
• Psychological Dimensions of Ayurvedic Nutrition and Health Counseling
• Medical History, Assessment, and Counseling Skills: Ayurvedic Constitution Determination and Assessment in Practice
• Agni Analysis Based on the Tongue and Excretions
• Developing Counseling Skills Through Practical Work with Clients and Case Studies
• Selecting and Applying Constitution-Specific Counseling Strategies, Health Recommendations, Spices, and Nutritional Tips
• Ayurveda as a Career: Fundamentals of practice management, marketing, networking, and social media
• Developing successful Ayurveda services

EBA Final Exam • Written/oral
• Term Paper: Case Study/Clinical Case on Nutrition and Health Counseling, including a complete medical history form, constitutional assessment, list of recommendations, and meal plan (approx. 5–8 pages/15,000 characters)
• Term paper: Written research paper with an introduction to basic Ayurvedic concepts and a topic of the student’s choice (approx. 10–12 pages/25,000 characters)
• Written final exam on the exam day consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions (70% or higher correct = pass)
• oral final exam on the exam day (including feedback on the practical case study)
The final exam is considered passed if all 4 exam components are passed with at least the minimum required score. The exam or individual components may be retaken a maximum of 2 times.

Who teaches me?

Prof. Dr. Shivenarain Gupta

Oliver Becker

Kerstin Rosenberg

Theresa Sita Rosenberg

Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

Ariane Hotzel

Stefanie Dellinger

Petra Wolfinger

Win Silvester

Brigitte Ferencz

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Training fee from € 4,455

less discount for payment in one sum in advance € 100

plus accommodation and meals - only for attendance dates in Birstein

Guest houses are available on the campus of the European Academy of Ayurveda. You can choose from rooms of different categories for your overnight stay during the training. Ayurvedic full board from our organic kitchen is included in the room price.

Method of payment

Deposit € 500

Final payment

a) In one lump sum with a EUR 100 discount up to one month before the start of the training at the latest (immediately for eAcademy modules so that we can activate your eSeminars immediately.)
b) As an option for participants from Germany and Austria, we also offer payment in installments. You can find your individual installment plan (depending on the duration of your training) in the booking process. Payment (direct debit) of the monthly installments is made on the 1st of each month, starting from the month of the start of the training booked here, for eAcademy modules immediately. If the training begins with eAcademy modules, the activation is provisionally carried out immediately after receipt of the down payment, regularly after receipt of the first monthly installment.

Provider

Rosenberg gGmbH - European Academy for Ayurveda | DE - 63633 Birstein

Learning checks and examination

During this training, you demonstrate in the following ways that you have internalized the knowledge from this training:

Learning checks: Each module ends with a learning check to assure you and us that you have achieved the learning objectives. It contains 20 multiple choice questions and must be passed with at least 70%. You can complete the learning check a maximum of three times.
2 qualification tests: After completing 4 modules each, you will be activated on the learning platform for a qualification test as an "Ayurveda Health Coach" or "Ayurveda Nutrition Coach". You can expect 8 or 5 multiple choice questions. You have two attempts to answer them correctly. If you pass, you will already have your first certificates in your pocket.

The Ayurveda nutrition consultant exam consists of 4 parts.

Practical case: Case documentation of an anamnesis interview with subsequent nutrition and health advice for an anonymized client
Written final paper on an Ayurveda topic of your choice
Written final examination (digital) on a predetermined examination day with 50 multiple choice questions, duration: 1.5 hours. The exam is passed with 70% correct answers. Thanks to our online learning database, you can prepare yourself optimally.
Final oral exam: feedback discussion on your homework and practical case as well as in-depth and interlinked questions on your specialist topic.

The written and oral final exams take place on the same day on one of the official exam dates. You register in advance. You submit your practical case and your written thesis at least 4 weeks before this date. The final examination is deemed to have been passed if all parts of the examination have at least been passed. The exam or individual parts of it can be repeated a maximum of 2 times. Have you done everything? Then you can look forward to receiving your final certificate by post.

In Austria: Ayurveda nutrition and health trainer

In Austria, the training is called Ayurveda nutrition and health trainer. It does not entitle you to exercise a trade here, but is credited as Module 1 of the state-recognized training to become an Ayurveda wellbeing practitioner.

The face-to-face seminars in Austria take place at the following venue:
Seminarzentrum Berg7, Sigmundsgasse 12/D (Spittelberg), 1070 Vienna
Seminar times in Vienna: Friday 11.00 - 13.00 and 14.15 - 18.45, Saturday 8.30 - 12.30 and 13.45 - 18.00, Sunday 8.30 - 12.30 and 13.45 - 17.00

Study 100% online with state ZFU approval

You can complete up to 100% of the Ayurveda Nutrition and Health Consultant course online.

If you complete 5 modules as eLearning, the training is state-approved by the ZFU. In this case, your training is made up as follows:

5 modules as eLearning

Ayurveda basic course 1/2 (ABK)
Ayurveda basic course 2/2 (ABH)
Ayurveda nutrition according to type (AEI)
Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda (APH)
Ayurveda for women and for stress-related complaints (AFK)

3 modules as a live webinar (or in face-to-face classes on site):

Dietetics, cleansing and food science (DRK)
Nutrition as therapy (ERT)
Medical history, diagnostic techniques and counseling practice with case studies (AUH)

Only valid for eLearning modules: Dates eWorkshops & instructional videos

As part of an eLearning module, you will have the opportunity to put the knowledge you have learned into practice. We have developed the eWorkshop concept for this purpose. Together with your fellow students and your lecturer, you will discuss a specific topic in this live event, do practical exercises or group work on it, and thus gain a deeper insight into the practical application of your Ayurveda knowledge.

In addition to the Interdisciplinary Question Forum (Q & A session), this is your opportunity to exchange ideas with your lecturer and fellow students.

Please note: You only need to attend one session. You will find an indication of when it makes sense to register for the eWorkshop in your eLearning. The eWorkshop is a compulsory part of the module and is required for your course completion. The dates for the coming year are published in the fall of the previous year.

Ayurveda nutrition according to type

AEI - eWorkshop - Designing type-appropriate meal plans

15.09.2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 clock

Ayurveda for women and stress-related complaints

AFK - eWorkshop - The concept of Vata

21.09.2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 clock

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors

ABK - eWorkshop - Traditional medicine versus modern science

23.09.2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 clock

Ayurveda basic course: constitution and medicine

ABH - eWorkshop - Constitution determination

22.09.2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 clock

Dietetics, cleansing, food science

DRK - eWorkshop - Ayurveda dietetics: Meal plans for practice

06.10.2026 - 19:00 to 20:00 clock

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda

APH - eWorkshop - Spices in everyday life and in counseling

24.09.2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 clock

Some of the eLearning modules may contain video content in English with German subtitles.

In a study consultation, we can briefly clarify when it is best for you to start, which form of learning is best for you and whether we can perhaps take into account your existing prior knowledge. Together we will find the right training program for you . Book your individual training consultation by phone +49 (0)6054-91 310 or simply online.

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Ayurveda nutrition & health consultant

Comprehensive skills for Ayurveda practice: discover food and spices as the key to a healthy life

Learn to coach clients professionally and mindfully - preventively and for nutrition-related problems

First overview

I would like to find out more about the training

Who is the training intended for?

How is the training structured?

The contents in detail

Who teaches me?

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Learning checks and examination

In Austria: Ayurveda nutrition and health trainer

Study 100% online with state ZFU approval

Only valid for eLearning modules: Dates eWorkshops & instructional videos

Ayurveda nutrition according to type

Ayurveda for women and stress-related complaints

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors

Ayurveda basic course: constitution and medicine

Dietetics, cleansing, food science

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda

Here's what you can do next:

Select module dates

Book entry seminar

Here's what you can do next:

Select module dates

Book entry seminar

How to start your training as a Ayurveda nutrition &amp; health consultant

Entry modules

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors

Ayurveda basics: Constitution and medicine

How to start your training as a Ayurveda nutrition & health consultant