How can I recognize a good Ayurveda training course?

If you decide to learn and practice Ayurveda, you are setting an important course for your health - and perhaps even finding your new vocation. So it's good to have a comprehensive understanding of the traditional art of healing and living right from the start. But how can you recognize a really well-founded, reputable Ayurveda training course?

The courses on offer are varied and difficult to compare. Some training courses appear cheap at first glance, but on closer inspection they often lack substance, scope or practical relevance. With this guide, we would like to help you better assess the quality of an Ayurveda training course and find out which criteria are important.

1. transparency and comparability

A crucial point: How clear and comprehensible are the scope, content and costs of the training?

Learning hours and pricing

  • How many learning hours does the training course comprise in total?
  • How long does a teaching unit last - 30, 45 or 60 minutes?
  • How many learning hours will be spent in class, how many on self-study with learning assignments?
  • Is there a good balance between total costs and duration?
  • How long do you have access to the teaching material?

Good academies communicate these figures openly and clearly. Also make sure that the structure, content and learning objectives are described in detail so that you know what to expect from the outset.

Example:Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant

Rosenberg European Academy for Ayurveda

Provider X

Scope of one lesson

60 minutes

45 minutes

Number of modules

8

4

Learning hours per module

45 learning hours of 60 min. each, of which 22.5 as presence or live webinar

8 learning hours of 45 minutes each face-to-face or recorded webinar

Total learning hours

520 learning hours à 60 min. -> 8 modules + learning assignments = 360 hrs. -> 1 module exam (incl. preparation) 160 hrs.

32 learning hours à 45 min. = 24 learning hours à 60 min. -> no learning assignments -> Exam?

Training fee

4.455 €

915 €

Price per learning hour

4.455 € : 180 hours of 60 min. attendance or webinar = 24,75 €

915 € : 24 hours of 60 min. attendance or webinar = 38.13 €

Access to course material

Unlimited (maximum as long as a module is offered)

1 year, extension for a fee

2. quality and expertise of the lecturers

The competence of the teachers has a decisive influence on your Ayurveda training. Find out: Who teaches?

  • Is the team of lecturers made up of qualified experts with many years of experience?
  • Do the lecturers practise Ayurveda themselves and do they pass on their knowledge first-hand?

Recognition and certification

  • Is the training recognized by reputable professional associations (e.g. VEAT or DÄGAM)?
  • Has the institute been certified by a neutral body?

Experience of the academy

  • How long has the institute been in existence?
  • Are there partnerships with universities or Ayurveda clinics in India, the country of origin of Ayurveda?

3. depth, substance and practical relevance

A serious Ayurveda training course not only provides you with theoretical knowledge, but also enables you to apply Ayurveda responsibly. Pay attention to the following points: Professional competence

  • Are you specifically prepared for working with clients?
  • Is there professional exam preparation, supervision and support?

Practical orientation

  • Can you complete internships or work shadowing, for example in an affiliated Ayurveda spa center?
  • Is there an on-site learning environment where you can experience Ayurveda first-hand, from the food to the philosophy?

The combination of theory and practical experience is an essential quality feature of any good training.

4. flexibility and individual support

To ensure that your Ayurveda training fits in well with your life, you should also check the framework conditions: Learning formats

  • Face-to-face, online or hybrid - which teaching formats are offered?
  • Are webinars live or pre-recorded?
  • Can you start the training flexibly or choose between different dates?

Interaction and support

  • Do you also have the opportunity to ask your lecturers questions and exchange ideas with others in online formats?
  • Is there personal advice before you register and mentoring during the course?
  • Are additional learning materials available for self-study?

Conclusion: make your decision with foresight

Good Ayurveda training is the foundation on which you can build your professional career. It should:

  • impart sound knowledge and real practice
  • be transparent and fairly priced
  • be led by experienced lecturers
  • meet the standards of the professional associations
  • be flexible and have personal contact persons.

The Rosenberg European Academy for Ayurveda has been combining these quality features for more than three decades:

  • A team of experienced Ayurvedic physicians and practitioners
  • Close cooperation with Ayurveda universities in India
  • Our own Ayurveda treatment center for practical application
  • Flexible, modular learning - online and on site
  • Transparent costs and recognized qualifications

If you would like to find out more or receive individual advice, please contact us. Together we will find the path that suits you - for an Ayurveda training course that combines expertise with heartfelt quality.