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

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360 Learning hours from € 4.260

from € 4.260 360 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:
520 learning hours* à 60 min.
-> 8 Modules (see below) + Learning assignments = 360 hrs
-> 1 Module Exam (incl. preparation) 160 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 (42 e-lessons in free time management with 5 hrs live webinar)

Blended learning:
Maximum 7 of 8 modules as e-learning
Maximum 8 of 8 modules as live webinar

Training fee from € 4.260
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

Type-appropriate Ayurvedic nutrition
- General rules of Ayurvedic nutrition
- Individual adjustment of food to the constitution and metabolism
- 8 factors of nutrition, 6 tastes, 4 forms, 12 food groups
- Recognizing type-appropriate Agni conditions, including tongue observation
- Design Ayurvedic menus and food plans according to the chronobiological biological clock
- Type-specific recommendations for dosha balancing and Agni strengthening

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors
- Introduction to the history and philosophy of Ayurveda
- Essential features and literature of Ayurveda
- Traditional Ayurvedic medicine versus modern science
- Five elements (panca-mahabhuta)
- Nature of the human being: Differentiation of body, mind and soul
- Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of Ayurveda
- Functional components: doshas (classification, properties, functions, seats) 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 and physical and mental diseases
- Process of etiopathogenesis (samprapti)
- Stages of etiopathogenesis (six kriyakala)

Ayurveda basics: Constitution and Healing
- Theoretical and practical introduction to the concept of Ayurvedic constitutional theory (prakriti)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic symptomatology:
- Symptoms of the doshas
- Symptoms of the tissues (dhatu), excretory products (mala), transportation spaces (srotas), digestive power (agni)
- Theoretical introduction to diagnostics in Ayurveda: Models of patient examination
- Three-fold examination (tri-vidha-pariksha)
- Six-fold examination (shad-vidha-pariksha)
- Eight-fold examination (ashta-vidha-pariksha)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic concepts of health maintenance (svasthavrtta):
- Dinacarya: daily routine measures and order therapy
- Ritucarya: recommendations for a lifestyle adapted to the seasons
- Introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition and food science
- Rasayana: Measures that strengthen
- Basic therapeutic strategies
- Introduction to Pancakarma therapies

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda
- Basics of Ayurvedic spice and herb teachings (Dravyaguna)
- Classification of spices Balancing the psyche (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to balance doshas, constitution and digestion (Agni)
- Type-appropriate and practical use of spices in everyday 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

Dietetics, Cleansing Food Science
- Basics and individual concepts of Ayurvedic dietetics
- Classification of foods according to Ayurvedic dietetics
- Detailed discussion of selected foods according to their properties and qualities
- Type-appropriate selection of foods, creation of dietary recipes and meal plans
- Panchakarma diets and traditional healing recipes (Manda, Peya, Vilepi, Kichari)
- Conception, Planning and implementation of individual detox and fasting cures according to Ayurveda principles

Ayurveda for women and stress-related complaints
- Basics of Ayurvedic gynaecology
- The 3 Dosha life cycles in Ayurveda
- Nutrition and health recommendations to improve female well-being
- Individual health recommendations during pregnancy, for menstruation and during the menopause
- Viewing women's ailments from an Ayurvedic perspective and providing holistic support
- Detailed discussion of selected Ayurvedaherbs for women according to their properties and qualities
- Ayurveda for mental health and for balancing stress-related complaints

Nutrition as therapy
- Anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract
- Ayurveda nutrition and counseling strategies for the digestive system and intestinal health
- Nutrition and counseling strategies for preventive health strengthening of the immune system, respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system and skin
- Structure of Ayurvedic nutritional counseling based on detailed case analysis and development of a counseling concept

Medical history, counseling and practical strategies with case studies
- Psychological dimensions of Ayurvedic nutrition and health counseling
- Medical history, assessment of findings and counseling skills: Ayurvedic constitution determination and assessment of findings in practice
- Agni analysis based on tongue and excretions
- Gaining counseling skills through practical work with test persons, case studies
- Selecting and applying type-appropriate counseling strategies, health recommendations, spices and nutrition tips
- Ayurveda as a profession: Basics for practice management, marketing, networking and dealing with social media
- Developing successful Ayurveda offers

Final examination EBA - written/oral
- Homework: case documentation/practical case on nutrition and health advice with complete medical history sheet, constitution determination, recommendation catalog and menu (approx. 5-8 pages/15,000 characters)
- Term paper: written paper with an introduction to basic Ayurvedic concepts and a freely selectable specialist topic (approx. 10-12 pages/25,000 characters)
- Final written examination on the day of the examination with 50 MC questions (70% or more correct = pass)
- Final oral examination on the day of the examination (including feedback on the practical case)
The final examination is deemed to have been passed if all 4 parts of the examination have been passed as a minimum. The exam or individual parts of it can be repeated a maximum of 2 times.

Who teaches me?

Dr. Shivenarain Gupta

Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

Kerstin Rosenberg

Oliver Becker

Petra Wolfinger

Win Silvester

Theresa Sita Rosenberg

Anja Berger

Stephanie Albert

Brigitte Ferencz

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Training fee from € 4,260

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 exams

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)

Still have questions?

We'll design your training plan together!

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 exams

In Austria: Ayurveda nutrition and health trainer

Study 100% online with state ZFU approval

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

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Ayurvedic Nutrition & Constitution

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