The Ayurvedic Institute
By choosing to study here you will have the unique opportunity to learn with Vasant Lad, world-renowned teacher and practitioner of Ayurveda. Vasant Lad is the director and principal instructor for all program offerings. He founded The Ayurvedic Institute three decades ago and his vision continues to shape the educational philosophy, program offerings, and curriculum.
Our ASP1 and ASP2 Programs are now available for online study as well as in person – visit us here for more details!
Our programming is offered from The Ayurvedic Institute in Asheville, North Carolina in the United States and in collaboration with the Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda (VIOA) in Pune, India.
Ayurvedic Studies
Steeped in Vedic tradition, our Ayurvedic Studies Programs (ASP), now in their 35th year, are full-time immersive journeys into Ayurveda.
Online Courses
Programs in Pune, India
Ways to Study With Us
- Full-time programs offering in-depth material in Ayurvedic Studies.
- Foundational learning and continuing education through weekend seminars, webinars, and weeklong intensives at our New Mexico campus
- Immersive, in-depth Panchakarma therapist training programs in collaboration with the Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda (VIOA) in India
- Immersive, in-depth clinical training programs in collaboration with the Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda (VIOA) in India
- Free educational resources on our website — including video lectures with Vasant Lad available from a distance
