Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor Certificate Program
(371 Hrs. Post SomaVeda® Thai Yoga practitioner Certificate (Basic Level): Valid through July 1st. 2026)
Enter the fast-growing Ayurveda Wellness and Health Care world in the U.S.A.!
Want to Keep active, mobile, free from painkillers, and stay out of the doctor’s office?
Do you want to get back to the happy life you used to have? Want to look better or feel better all the time?
Want to help others to do this and make a good living? We can help get you there! (No Massage License Required!)
The 535 Hr. Ayurveda Wellness Counselor (Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant) training and Certificate: Post CTP1 is the intermediate level following the SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certificate program (CTP1)!
Prerequisite CTP1 (plus additional coursework and clinical practice). This highly specialized program will teach you the principles of becoming a Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor in today’s health world. Ayurveda is a beautiful addition to any existing health or allied health practice. Doctors, Massage Therapists, Yoga Practitioners, Teachers, and other modalities can access this 4000-year tradition of indigenous, traditional Medicine. (A.A.P.N.A. Approved at the Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Level)
SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Certificate 535 Hrs
A.C.N.M.: Thai Yoga Center offers four professionally recognized Certificate Programs and Five College Degrees! A.C.N.M.: SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®: Indigenous Ayurveda, Christ-Centered Christ-Centered Yoga Therapy, Christ-Centered Thai Yoga, Christ-Centered Traditional Thai Massage (slang: Thai Yoga Massage), also known as Traditional Thai Yoga Therapy, Nuad Thai or Nuad Boran, is an ancient sacred, religious/ spiritually based, vitalistic and holistic healing art that can be learned and practiced by anyone with an open mind, compassionate heart, and a desire to help others. Our SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner Certificate Program (CTP1) emphasizes indigenous, traditional, natural, or Native American Medicine, Christ-centered religious Therapeutics, and healing ceremonies. Additional emphasis is on integrating the Mind/ Body approach of Christ-Centered Energy Psychology/E.F.T. and our proprietary SomaVeda® B.E.T.- Marma/Acupoint “Tapping” systematic approach. This course includes two levels of professional Christ-centered energy Psychology/E.F.T. and One level of B.E.T. tapping integration for experienced clinicians. All classes are hosted on our beautiful 5-acre N.A.I.C. Sanctuary in Brooksville, Florida.
Meets A.A.P.N.A.’s Level 1: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultants membership prerequisites.
ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR: March, June & November Start Dates
The 535 Hour Certificate for the SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor Program is based on Ayurveda, Traditional Thai Massage, and indigenous and traditional holistic ways of living and health. This PACE Accredited Certificate Program meets or exceeds the minimum educational requirements of A.A.P.N.A., P.A.C.E., and A.L.C.
The SomaVeda® A.L.C.: SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor Program includes a comprehensive education focusing on Ayurveda principles of Theory/ Cosmology, Herbology, Nutrition protocols, daily routines, practices, and preparations that maximize well-being.
Accredited and Authorized: We provide a Legal Basis for “A.L.C.” practice in all 50 states! (No Massage license or other State License is Required or Necessary to practice under N.A.I.C. Legal Shield!)
See our N.A.I.C. American College of Natural Medicine Recognitions! Register with confidence!
The course is post-164 hr. SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certificate Retreat (Basic Practitioner Level). It requires an additional 100 contact hours in class or hands-on training and 100 hours of home study, distance learning, Online Supervision, Instructor Review, and Practice (a Total of five standardized SomaVeda® Ayurveda Therapeutic Day Programs, adequately documented).
Experientially, the course is a highly interactive and dynamic learning experience.
Is it possible to do the course in 17 days? (Following completion of CTP1)
SomaVeda® A.L.C. Total Curriculum Hours: Total Course Hours: 235 hours (Post CTP1)
Core Curriculum: 140 Hrs: (All Core Classroom Hours are done in the presence of and under the direct instruction of a Certified Teacher)…
Peripheral Courses: 40 Hrs (All Peripheral Classroom Hours are done in the presence of and under the direct instruction of a Certified Teacher)
Home Study Prerequisite: 60 hrs. in dedicated Ayurveda practice, clinical applications, and Theory.
PLEASE NOTE: All Previous CTP1 requirements must be completed before the ALC Certificate can be issued.
IMPORTANT!
Practice Prerequisite Requirement for Graduation: Externship/ Case Studies: 35 hours (5 Supervised) (Minimum 35 Patient Encounters; more is preferred!) A patient encounter is defined as a one-hour to 1.5 hr. treatment session, using the SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapeutic Day Protocol on one individual client or patient. One full SomaVeda® Therapeutic Day Protocol (Seven individual sessions over seven days following the rotation protocol as taught in CTP1) with one (1) client or patient equals 10.5 contact hours for credit towards A.L.C. or higher Certification. For graduation, a minimum of three (3) SV-Therapeutic Day Protocols on three different clients and an additional three to four one-hour contact sessions are required. All practice is to be documented in the official SomaVeda® Client Practice Log issued to all A.L.C. enrolled students in the approved format. Only recorded/ properly documented sessions of the SV-Practice log can be submitted and accepted for credit.
N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Pro-Tier Level Active Membership Required for Graduation.
A) The Online SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant (ALC) Pre-requisite Lessons located at https://learnthaiyoga.teachable.com/p/somaveda-ayurveda-lifestyle-consultant-pre-requisite-lessons
B) The Nineteen Knowledge Components in Ayurveda
1. Ayurveda 101 – Foundations, sacred concepts, guna, prakruti, vikruti
2. Body Type – Constitutional assessment; Tridoshas 101 (dosha, sub-dosha, dhatus)
3. Assessment & Diagnosis – Vital signs, nidana (etiology), samprapti (pathogenesis), Samkhya philosophy
4. Prevention – Identifying and resolving root causes of imbalance and disease
5. Astrology/Jyotish – Thai Korosot/Chakra medical astrology
6. Meditation – Shamatha, Vipassana, Tratak
7. Sankhya (Samkhya) Philosophy
8. Detoxification – Introduction to Panchakarma and aromatherapy
9. Yoga Therapy – SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®/Thai Yoga as core modality
10. Diet & Nutrition – Ayurvedic and traditional naturopathic nutrition; diet-based interventions
11. Marma Therapy – SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® intermediate Thai Yoga as core modality
12. Lifestyle Prescriptions – Developing individualized lifestyle plans
13. Internal Medicine – Protocols to pacify doshas in the digestive system (annavaha srotas)
14. Psychiatry & Mental Health – Bhūtavidyā/Manovijñāna
15. Western Medicine – Referral guidelines and building a referral network
16. Legal Guidelines – Ayurveda, Vedic, and Indigenous Medicine practice
17. Clinic Ethics & Business – Launching an Ayurveda/Yoga Therapy ministry-business
18. Meditation – Shamatha, Vipassana, Tratak (advanced applications)
19. Hatha and Reishi Yoga
C) Thirty Ayurveda A.L.C. “Ayurveda Medicine One” Modules
(Exam with passing grade required.)
1. Hypertension – Prevention and management through Ayurveda
2. Ghee – Ayurvedic uses for health and disease
3. Mind Power – Knowledge, concentration, and mental discipline in Ayurveda
4. Amla – Uses, benefits, side effects
5. Chyawanprash – Uses and side effects
6. Ayurvedic Hair Oils – Types, how, and when to apply
7. Triphala – Three sacred fruits and their therapeutic uses
8. Kashayam – Ayurvedic herbal teas: preparation and benefits
9. Meditation – Step-by-step, with demonstration
10. Sleep – Herbs, lifestyle tips, and home remedies for better sleep
11. Guduchi – Uses of this under-recognized medicinal herb
12. Brahmacharya – Celibacy, benefits, support herbs, and guidelines
13. Ashwagandha – Benefits, uses, and side effects
14. Abhyanga – Self-oil massage, benefits, and method
15. Stress – Causes, symptoms, Ayurvedic treatment
16. DIY Ayurvedic Hair Oil – Preparation and use
17. Ginger – Benefits, uses, and side effects
18. Fatigue and Tiredness – Causes, treatment, home remedies
19. Black Pepper – Uses, research, remedies, side effects
20. Vata Dosha – Qualities, functions, key locations
21. Turmeric – Uses, research, remedies, side effects
22. Pitta Dosha – Qualities, functions, key locations
23. Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Uses, research, remedies, side effects
24. Kapha Dosha – Qualities, functions, key locations
25. Swarasa – Herbal juice extracts: preparation, benefits, uses
26. Vata Dosha – Types, dominant locations, and times
27. Pippali – Fruit and root: uses, remedies, research, side effects
28. Pitta Dosha – Types, dominant locations and times, mind relationship
29. Kapha Dosha – Types, dominant locations and times, mind relationship
30. Prakruti – Dosha body type features (per Master Sushruta)
Additional A.L.C. Subject Areas
The A.L.C. program also includes intensive coursework, lectures, and practicum in:
– Ayurveda as sacred duty and Indigenous Religious Therapeutics
– Ayurvedic psychology
– Five elements theory
– Tridosha theory and prana
– Daily regimen and seasonal routines
– Digestion and diet
– Herbology
– Vedic assessment and evaluation
– Five-sense therapies (diet, herbs, aromas, sound, touch, color)
– Panchakarma theory- Abihyanga- Use of Oils & Vedic Aromatherapy
– Yoga Therapy
– Ayurvedic wellness management through five-sense therapies
– Dosha-balancing treatment strategies
– Marma Therapy
Optional Certification (Additional Fee)
– SomaVeda® Thai Fire Stretch™ Coach Certification: +$350.00
Instructional Format
– 364 hours in the direct presence of a teacher (classroom and apprenticeship)
– Live interactive video and audio instruction (didactic and virtual classroom) counted as in-presence instruction
Peripheral Subjects – 40 Hours
Online, teacher-directed coursework in:
– Ayurvedic concepts of anatomy and physiology
– Sanskrit
– Yoga
– Vedanta (Religious Therapeutics)
– Vedic Astrology
Includes SomaVeda® Bio-Tap®/E.F.T. Professional Skills – Level 3
Externship/Internship Requirements
Thirty-five (35) client session hours are required, with 35 distinct clients, one-on-one, using the SomaVeda® Therapeutic Day Protocol:
– Minimum 21 hours in Therapeutic Day format
– Remaining hours in at least:
– Nine (9) sessions of 1.5 hours each, or
– Fourteen (14) sessions of 1 hour each or longer
– Or a combination of the above
– Up to 5 hours may be supervisory case review with a Certified SomaVeda® Teacher
SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor (ALC: CTP2) Program
Regular Tuition: $8,402.00
ALC Program Format
The A.L.C. is a module-based, residential Ayurveda/Yoga Therapy Health Counselor Program requiring:
– Two intensives:
– CTP1: 164 hours (13 days)
– A.L.C. + Nuad Boran Traditional Northern Style Thai Massage: 200 hours
– Total: 364 classroom/apprenticeship hours
– Plus: One Level Three online video-based module and 100 externship hours
Tuition and Financial Options
Regular Tuition
– SomaVeda® Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor (A.L.C.: CTP2) Program: $8,402.00
Scholarships and Grants
– Reduced-tuition continuing education grants/scholarships available to CTP1 graduates only
– Prerequisite: 164-hour SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certification (Basic Level) to qualify for A.L.C.
– Current scholarship and reduced tuition offers expire July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Flexible Donation Plans
– Flexible donation/payment plans available to fit a variety of financial situations.
Books and Materials
– Separate $192.00 Books and Materials Fee for A.L.C. (CTP2)
– Includes all required workbooks, logbooks, textbooks, posters, audio, home study courses, and media
– Does not include uniforms, food, or meals
Personal Medical Services
– Personal medical consultations/treatments with Dr. Anthony B. James or T.Y.C. staff are not included
– Available by appointment at additional cost (see Natural Wellness Solutions Clinic Menu)
Special Options for Current Students and Graduates
You may add the A.L.C. (CTP2) Certificate to an existing SomaVeda® program, including:
– SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certification (Basic Level)
– SomaVeda® Teacher Certification
– A.C.N.M. college degree programs
– Ayurveda Ph.D.
– Doctor of Arts in Traditional & Indigenous Medicine (D.S.T.I.M.), Doctor of Sacred Integrative Immunity (D.S.I.I.)
For eligible students and graduates of the American College of Natural Medicine and Thai Yoga Center, the A.L.C. can often be added for little or no additional tuition.
Call the Thai Yoga Center for details.
Current tuition scholarship and reduced-tuition offers expire June 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
If you are seeking SomaVeda® Thai Yoga–Ayurveda or holistic services for yourself or your family, visit the Natural Wellness Solutions Wellness Center and Holistic Clinic:
– Website: https://naictribalwellness.org
Institutional and Legal Information
The State of Florida Department of Education
Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities
The Native American Indigenous Church, American College of Natural Medicine (N.A.I.C.) operates in compliance as a degree-granting institution under exemption from the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities pursuant to Section 1005.06 (1) (f), F.L.A. Statutes. As in other states, Florida does not require accreditation or theological accreditation for our religious education-based programs. N.A.I.C. is an Integrated Auxiliary of the Priory of Saving Grace and is an IRS 508(c)(1)(a) compliant, Church/ Faith based Inter-tribal Organization.
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