Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach
Certificate
Start date: Jan 5th, 2026
2 Terms (8 Months)
100% ONLINE Live
Ayurvedic lifestyle coach
Discover Ayurveda and learn to balance health and happiness—starting with yourself.
Start date: Jan 5th, 2026
2 Terms (8 Months)
100% Online Live
Step into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and learn how to help others live healthier, more balanced lives. SCU’s Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate empowers you to turn your passion for holistic wellness into a meaningful and impactful career.
program at a Glance
Become an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Today
SCU’s Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate gives you the tools to guide others in sustainable lifestyle changes—including nutrition, movement, and mindfulness—rooted in Ayurveda’s time-tested principles. Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or seeking to deepen your understanding, this program will enrich your personal practice and expand your ability to support others.
who is it for?
Designed to Fit Your Life
A Whole-Person Approach to Learning
Program at a Glance
Basic Principles of Ayurveda
to support healing from the traditional Indian system of medicine.
Preventative Practices
including daily, nightly, and seasonal routines.
Mind-body Techniques
like yoga and meditation to support holistic wellness.
Diet & Nutrition
Ayurvedic nutrition and gut health strategies to optimize digestion, immunity, and vitality.
Coaching
Motivational interviewing and coaching methods to inspire sustainable lifestyle changes.
Tools for Health
Tools for promoting health and preventing disease through mindful, health practices.
knowledge & skills
A Stepping-Stone for a Career in Healing
Ayurvedic Medicine is a vast healing system that encompasses both lifestyle-based treatments and clinical interventions. Our entry-level Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach program will prepare you to support healing through lifestyle practices such as:
FOOD AS MEDICINE
Discover how to use food as medicine. You’ll learn to recommend dosha-balancing diets that support digestion, detoxification, emotional well-being, and disease prevention.
MIND-BODY PRACTICES
Learn to integrate yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to help others find calm, improve focus, reduce anxiety, and support detoxification—tools that nourish the body, mind, and spirit.
Design Personalized Wellness Routines
Support individuals in creating daily, nightly, and seasonal habits that restore balance by aligning with the body’s natural rhythms and the cycles of nature.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Students who complete the program will receive a graduate certificate, signifying their status as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach.
Completed in 8 Months
Completed in just 8 months (2 terms)
Transfer Credits
Provides transfer credits into our Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic Practitioner programs.
opportunities
Where Might this Program Take Me?
The Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate can open doors to meaningful, purpose-driven work across a range of wellness and healthcare settings—from private coaching to integrative health clinics.
After completing the program, you’ll be equipped to:
Offer Personalized Coaching
Conduct one-on-one Ayurvedic lifestyle coaching sessions to help individuals change their behavior patterns. Guide clients, family, and community members in implementing daily, nightly, and seasonal routines, Ayurvedic diets, lifestyle practices, and personalized self-care practices
Enhance Your Profession with Ayurvedic Practices
Integrate Ayurvedic practices into your profession as a yoga teacher, medical doctor, chiropractor, licensed acupuncturist, nurse practitioner, licensed healthcare provider, nutritionist, massage therapist, or wellness coach.
Lead Group Programs & Workshops
Lead educational workshops, seminars, or courses on health promotion, Ayurvedic nutrition, meditation, and yoga.
Continue your Ayurvedic Education & Training
Apply your earned credits toward our Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AYHC) program and then advance your studies even further in our Ayurvedic Practitioner (AYP) program.
your path starts here:
Tuition, Aid & How to Apply
Getting started is simple:
- $4,100 Total Tuition + Fees
- No tuition due upfront
- Pay-as-you-go with flexible term payments
- Most students qualify for financial aid, and many even receive refunds to help with living expenses*
- Scholarships are available for eligible students
Have questions about financial aid or scholarships?
Reach out anytime: FinancialAid@scuhs.edu
*Example shown for illustrative purposes. Not all students will qualify for aid that results in a refund or covers living expenses. Eligibility varies based on individual FAFSA results and enrollment status.
Course Curriculum*
COURSE NAME
HOURS
CREDITS
Ayurvedic Basic Principles I
45
3
Ayurvedic Nutrition
60
4
Ayurvedic Wellness Clerkship I
30
2
Ayurvedic Preventive Science
45
3
Yoga I
45
2
Motivational Interviewing and Coaching
30
2
Total
255
16
*Curriculum subject to change depending on the cohort/semester.
For full program information, view the catalog
“Ayurvedic lifestyle coaching has been a transformative experience that aligns beautifully with my values in community medicine, prevention, and whole-person health. The SCU program has enriched my personal well-being and expanded my ability to guide others toward lasting health. The professors introduce each topic with clarity and intention, making the program truly practical for real-world practice.”
Kiran Lavu
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Student
“The Ayurveda program immediately spoke to me as a way to combine my nutrition background with a holistic approach to wellness. It has transformed my daily life through meditation, mindfulness, and a deeper understanding of how food can heal. I recommend this program to anyone seeking balance and a more intentional, healthy way of living.”
Yesica Ramirez
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Student
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Learning Ayurveda isn’t just about healing yourself—it’s about understanding yourself. When you take a course, you gain lifelong tools to support your energy, digestion, immunity, and emotional balance.