Overview:

An Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner is a qualified practitioner who uses the comprehensive science of Ayurveda to promote mental, physical, and spiritual balance. They create personalized wellness regimens using Ayurvedic concepts, including nutrition, lifestyle routines, herbal knowledge, and stress management approaches. Practitioners provide guidance for preventative healthcare, chronic lifestyle management, and natural healing, combining old wisdom with contemporary wellness methods.

Course Description:

The National Council of Training Academy (NCTA) offers a 12-month Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP) curriculum with 600 hours of advanced online instruction. This curriculum is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of Ayurvedic philosophy and its practical application in health management. It includes advanced topics like Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, herbal medicine, nutrition, Panchakarma overview, illness prevention, lifestyle counseling, and holistic health practices.

Students will learn to analyze individual constitutions (Prakriti), detect imbalances (Vikriti), and create personalised Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition regimens through interactive online lectures, assignments, case studies, and hands-on training. This program is suitable for those looking to advance their careers in Ayurveda, wellness centers, yoga retreats, and integrative healthcare, as well as those who want to work independently as Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioners.

Course Curriculum:

The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner course offers extensive and systematic instruction in Ayurvedic concepts, diagnostic techniques, and wellness practices.

1. Fundamentals of Ayurveda (Advanced):
   1. Tridosha theory and body constitution (Prakriti & Vikriti)
   2. Dhatus, Malas, Agni, and Ojas in health and disease
   3. Ayurvedic understanding of balance and imbalance
       
2. Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology:
   1. Detailed study of body systems in Ayurveda
   2. Connection between body, mind, and consciousness
   3. Role of Panchamahabhuta (five elements) in physiology
       
3. Ayurvedic Nutrition & Dietetics:
   1. Principles of Ayurvedic diet for different body types
   2. Nutrition for seasonal and lifestyle variations
   3. Food as medicine: therapeutic diet planning
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4. Ayurvedic Herbal Science:
   1. Introduction to Ayurvedic herbs and formulations
   2. Safe use of herbal remedies and supplements
   3. Preparation of simple Ayurvedic home remedies
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5. Lifestyle & Counseling Practices:
   1. Dinacharya (daily routines) and Ritucharya (seasonal routines)
   2. Yoga, meditation, and pranayama integration
   3. Health counseling skills and client management
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6. Preventive & Community Healthcare:
   1. Ayurveda in public health and preventive care
   2. Stress management through Ayurvedic practices
   3. Detoxification (Panchakarma overview) and wellness therapies
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7. Public Health & Wellness Promotion:
   1. Role of Ayurveda in community health programs
   2. Designing wellness workshops and group programs
   3. Ethical guidelines and scope of practice for practitioners
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8. Practical Training:
   1. Case study analysis and prakriti assessment
   2. Designing diet and lifestyle recommendations
   3. Client counseling practice and personalized wellness plans
       

Placement Areas:

Graduates of the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program can explore career opportunities in:

1. Ayurveda & Wellness Centers: Providing personalized wellness counseling.
2. Yoga & Retreat Centers: Designing Ayurvedic lifestyle programs for participants.
3. Holistic Healthcare Clinics: Working alongside integrative health practitioners.
4. Corporate Wellness Programs: Offering stress management and lifestyle workshops.
5. Independent Practice: Starting their own Ayurvedic wellness consulting service.
    

Salary Expectations:

Earnings vary depending on practice location and expertise. In India, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioners typically earn ₹3.5–₹6 lakh annually, with potential growth in private practice and wellness tourism. Internationally, practitioners can earn between $40,000–$70,000 per year, with higher earnings in wellness resorts, retreat centers, and specialized healthcare settings.

Note: This course is not registered under NCISM but is listed under Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV)