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Spirit Path Ayurveda Education Course Catalog

Level 1 Ayurveda Counselor starting September 2016

Level 2 Certi�ed Ayurveda Practitioner starting January 2018

Spirit Path Ayurveda Catalog and Student Handbook

Date of Publication: May 2016

Time Period in E�ect: August 2016 through February 2019

Table of Contents Page Number

Mission Statement 2

Course Overview, Educational Philosophy and Objectives 2

Facilities (Location and description) 3

Instructors and Staf 4

Level 1 Ayurveda Health Counselor Course (AHC) Description 5

Level 2 Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner Course (CAP) Description 8

Academic Calendar 13

Hours of Program 14

Admissions Policies and Regulations 15

Academic Policy, Grading, and Graduation 15

A2endance and Class Participation 20

Academic Assistance, Tutoring and Support 22

Probation and Readmission 23

Student Conduct Policy 23

Tuition and Fees 24

Required Texts 24

Payment Plans 27

Refund Policy 32

Grievance Policy 33

Statement of Non-Transference 34

De-nition of a 'Patient Encounter' 34

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Mission StatementThe mission of Spirit Path Ayurveda Education is to provide exceptional Ayurveda Education and

to encourage the growth of Ayurveda in the United States.

At Spirit Path we serve with open hearts, promoting compassion and understanding towards every

person. We care for the earth and honor the individual connection to nature. We give back to our

communities by empowering patients with the understanding of how to maintain health of the body

and peace of mind.

Course Overview, Educational Philosophy and ObjectivesSpirit Path Ayurveda Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner program meets the highest level of

educational standards approved by the National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine

(NAMA). This course leads the student through all of the foundational knowledge of

Ayurveda and includes an internship program preparing graduates for a rewarding career

as a Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner upon completion of all requirements.

Upon completion of classes and internship requirements, graduates will be comfortable

using Ayurveda to evaluate any patient to determine the constitution (Prakriti), imbalance

(Vikruti), as well as the skills to design an appropriate treatment protocol to bring the three

doshas (Vata, Pi2a, and Kapha) back into balance. The treatment protocols will include use

of dietary recommendations, lifestyle changes, herbal formulas, aromatherapy, color

therapy, body therapies, mantra therapy, meditation, exercise, Pancha Karma, daily

routines, plus creative support in other areas such as journaling, music, etc.

Education at Spirit Path Ayurveda focuses on the integration of concepts, successful

completion of projects, and proper evaluation of patients. Students are graded on a

pass/fail basis, and given several opportunities to show proper comprehension of the

material.

The objective of Spirit Path is to graduate the highest-quality Ayurvedic practitioners in the

United States. Ayurveda is best understood through classroom integration and use of the

material at home. Homework assignments always include personal integration of concepts

and making positive lifestyle changes. Students experience the process of self-healing and

are therefore be2er equipped to share the knowledge with patients.

Join us for an unforge-able journey into the sacred knowledge of Ayurveda.





Facilities (Location and Description)Classes are held at:

Spirit Path Yoga Studio and Wellness Center

4007 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 100

(Gallerie North Center)

Anchorage, AK 99503

Tel: (907) 334-9642

Fax: (907) 337-0493

E-mail: [email protected]

Mailing address:

Spirit Path Yoga Studio & Wellness Center LLC

5432 East Northern Lights Blvd. #407

Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Spirit Path is designed to have a warm and welcoming feel with modern styling in

raspberry, rust tones, and greens. The 394 sq foot waiting room plus all open public spaces

have soothing music and lighting. We have quality herbal products, books on Ayurveda,

home health tools, and yoga supplies available at our shop. The 1000 sq foot main yoga

room is mirror-less, with props along the back wall, covered windows, and uses far-

infrared heating. The 500 sq. ft. classroom is well-equipped for student use with a sound

system, large projector area, dry erase board, folding chairs and tables, and sufcient

storage for an apothecary area. We have three decorated treatment rooms, which will be

available for the use of students during the internship portion of studies.





Instructors and StafAmanda J. Lyon: Ayurveda Director/Faculty: Amanda is a Clinical Ayurvedic

Specialist and Panchakarma Specialist trained at the California College of

Ayurveda; Sivananda Certi-ed Yoga Instructor; Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist and

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Instructor; Massage Practitioner trained at the

Phillips School of Massage; Reiki Master/Teacher; and student of advanced

Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis since 2003. Amanda is the Ayurveda Director at

Spirit Path Ayurveda Education where she instructs the Year One and Year Two

Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner Programs. Amanda has further experience as

the previous Ayurveda Director for Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education in Milwaukee, WI. Amanda

has worked for the California College of Ayurveda (CCA) as Director of Herbal Studies and

Internship, where she developed an Advanced Ayurvedic Herbal Apprenticeship program and

started an educational garden of medicinal herbs. Amanda worked as a Master Teacher and Intern

Supervisor for CCA. Amanda has practiced Panchakarma and Body therapies at Shaktiveda, Inc

where she also taught advanced Panchakarma courses for Ayurvedic Practitioners with Dr. Mary Jo

Crava2a. Amanda has been a featured Ayurvedic speaker at the NAMA Conference, University of

Wisconsin, various Wellness Fairs, and the Northern California Women’s Herbal Symposium in

addition to teaching yoga workshops in California, Hawaii, and Maryland. Amanda has a B.A. from

the University of Maryland in Studio Arts and Photography (2000).

Cassandra Lidin L.Ac., RYT: Spirit Path Center Director: Cassandra Lidin,

L.Ac, RYT, CAP, Center Director and Owner: Cassandra gained her Masters in

Acupuncture at TAI Sophia and has been in practice as a 5 Element

practitioner since 2004. She is a diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM) and is

AK State Licensed. She incorporates ayurveda, herbs, nutrition, manual

therapies, massage, qi gong, and yoga into her practice. She became a

Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner through Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness.





Level 1 Ayurveda Health Counselor Course Description Level 1 AHC Program Outline:

Module 1: September 9 – 11, 2016 History & Philosophy of Ayurveda and Yoga: Origins of Ayurveda,

Historical Figures in Ayurveda, Sankhya Philosophy, Shad Darshanas, Yoga Philosophy, 3 Pursuits

in Life, 3 Pillars of Life, 4 Goals of Life

Module 2: October 7 – 9, 2016 Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology I: Elements, Doshas, Subdoshas,

Ayurvedic Assessment of Prakriti and Vikriti, Dhatus, Ojas, Introduction to Dinacharya (Ayurvedic

Lifestyle), Super-cial Pulse Diagnosis

Module 3: November 11 – 13, 2016 Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology II and Introduction to Nutrition:

Agni, Dhatus; formation of the Dhatus; Examination of the Dhatus; Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava,

the six tastes, Guidelines for Healthy Eating, How to feel the Healing Pulse

Module 4: December 16 – 18, 2016 Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology III: Srotas, Malas, Pathology,

Prognosis, and Examination of the Gross Srotas, Prakruti Pulse Diagnosis

Module 5: January 6 – 8, 2017 Ayurvedic Examination, Evaluation, and Psychology I: Structural and

Functional evaluation of the Doshas, Tongue Diagnosis, Gunas and Doshas in Evaluation of

Personality, Koshas and Nadis, Vata Subdosha Pulse Diagnosis

Module 6: February 10 – 12, 2017 General Diagnostics: Abdominal Exam, Blood Pressure,

Respiration, Western pulse diagnosis, Review of physical/structural exam

Module 7: March 10 – 12, 2017 Ayurvedic Psychology II: Chakras, Therapeutic use of Bija Mantras,

Mental Prakruti/Vikruti/Chikitsa, Pranayama, Pi2a Subdosha Pulse Diagnosis

Module 8: April 7 – 9, 2017 Ayurvedic Nutrition and Cooking: Categories of Food, Using Food as

Medicine, Dietary Coaching, Kitchari Recipes, Proper use of Ayurvedic Fasting, Special dietary care

for: Prenatal, Pregnancy, Post Natal, Care for Children over 5

Module 9: May 5 – 7, 2017 Ayurvedic Nutrition II: Cooking Experiential: Students design and

prepare menus for speci-c Doshic care

Module 10: June 23 – 25, 2017 Ayurvedic Herbalism I and Holistic Therapies: Herbal actions, Herbs and

the Dhatus, Herbs and the Srotas, Kapha Subdosha Pulse Diagnosis, Herbal Formula Design for

Balancing Digestion





Module 11: July 28 – 30, 2017 Adjunct Healing Modalities and Additional Sensory Therapies:

Aromatherapy, Chromotherapy (color therapy), Gem Therapy, Flower Essences, Transdermal

products, recommendation to Yoga Therapists, recommendation to Vastu Shastra practitioners,

recommendation to Jyotishis, Sound therapy and Kirtan

Module 12: August 25 – 27, 2017 Ayurvedic Herbalism II, Experiential: Common preparations of

herbs, anupanas, developing formulas, hands-on preparation of herbal formulas (digestive and

nasya)

Module 13: September 15 - 17, 2017 Internship I, Fundamentals: Patient Management, Patient

Psychology, Practice Management (20 hours internship)

Module 14: October 13 - 15, 2017 Brimhana and ENT: Toni-cation for patients with Ayurvedic Body

Therapies, recommending Dinacharya and care of Ears/Eyes/Nose/Throat, 2 group case studies (8.5

hours internship)

Sunday Group Case Study Format:

– Morning Case Study: 9 -10am Teacher performs patient evaluation under observation, 10 –

11am, students ask the patient questions/feel pulse/look at tongue/examine structure, 11am -

12pm group case discussion including designing a healing program for the patient.

– Afternoon Case Study:1:30 – 2:30 Teacher evaluation, 2:30 – 3:30 student evaluation, 4 – 5:30

case discussion

Module 15: November 10 - 12, 2017 Internship II: Case Discussion, Business Management,

Internship Support, 2 group case studies (20 hours internship)

Module 16: December 8 - 10, 2017 Internship III: Case Discussion, internship support, 2 group case

studies (20 hours internship)

Class Days and Times: Classes take place at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. Each module is one

weekend, Friday from 5-8 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am-5:30 pm.

Additional Study Groups will take place at Spirit Path between modules. Students are required to

a2end at least 9 sessions. Study groups will last 60 minutes and will be scheduled in the evening.

Saturday and Sunday include class potlucks for lunch where students have the opportunity to

practice new recipes and follow Ayurvedic healthy eating guidelines.

Students are expected to spend approximately 30 hours per module on homework and studying

outside of class. Teaching includes gurukula style (knowledge passed down directly through

teacher to student) and many small group activities, discussions, student presentations and hands-

on experience. There are routine quizzes to assure that graduates have a good grasp of all material

covered before being certi-ed.





The AHC Academic program focuses on the philosophy and fundamental principles of Ayurveda.

Successful completion of Level 1 Academics prepares students to provide public education

regarding the basic tenets of Ayurveda, such as healthy diet, daily routines, self-care, etc. Starting

with Module 2, students begin learning business skills and practice building.

The Level 1: AHC Internship program consists of internship and patient counseling. Ayurvedic

Health Counselors are able to evaluate the patient's constitution and imbalance (prakriti and

vikruti) and focus on the prevention of disease by recommending proper dietary and lifestyle

changes. Ayurvedic Health Counselors work with herbal formulas to balance the digestive system,

support the health of the 3 malas (urine, feces, and sweat) and strengthen the ojas. Ayurvedic

Health Counselors also recommend healthy use of the 5 senses and may use aromatherapy,

chormotherapy, transdermal creams, Nower essences, gemstones, and meditation techniques for

healing. Counselors are trained to con-dently provide a Summary of Findings to clients and to

provide follow-up care.

A minimum of 50 patient encounters* are required to complete the Ayurveda Health Counselor

Internship. 6 patient encounters take place in class during Module 14 – 16. Each student also

completes 1 initial consultation/report of -ndings and 1 follow up visit on a classmate (totaling 3

patient encounters). A minimum of 41 additional patient encounters are required, including a

minimum of 10 additional initial consultations with report of -ndings and (totaling 20 patient

encounters) and 21 additional follow up visits. Internship is to be completed in a minimum of 6

months, beginning at Module 13, and must be complete within 20 months or the beginning of the

CAP Level 2 internship (January 31, 2019).

Discount Intern patient packages: An intern initial consultation (2 hours), report of -ndings (1

hour), and 2 follow up visits (Each package is a total of 4 patient encounters)

Package cost is $175.00 paid by the patient directly to Spirit Path Ayurveda Education. Additional

follow up visits are $75.00 each. Patients are encouraged to continue working with the Ayurveda

Health Counselor on a regular basis for 6 – 12 months to integrate Ayurveda lifestyle changes.

Intern Supervision: All intern visits with patients will be supervised by the class instructor, or by

another supervisor selected and trained by the class instructor. Supervisors are experienced

Ayurvedic Practitioners who show success in their personal practice. Supervision takes place via

phone and email. Students scan and email patient paperwork to the supervisor, who reviews and

discusses it with the intern. Students may use the scanner at Spirit Path during internship. All

recommendations are approved by the intern supervisor. Students are responsible for long-

distance phone charges when applicable. Students are required to have phone and internet

access/email to communicate with supervisors.

*DeBnition of a 'patient encounter' is on page 34.





Level 2 Certi�ed Ayurveda Practitioner Course Description Level 2, CAP Class Outline:

Module 1: January 12 – 14, 2018 Internship Support and Ayurvedic Care for the Digestive System Part 1:

Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Ajirna/Indigestion, Vistabdha / Flatus, Vilambika /

Constipation, Amlapi2a / Hyperacidity/Gastritis, Urdvarga Amlapi2a / GERD, Grahani / Ulcers /

Pancreatitis, Atisara / Diarrhea, InNammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Module 2: February 9 – 11, 2018 Internship Support and Ayurvedic Care for the Digestive System Part 2:

Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Udara Roga, Vatodara / Diverticulosis /Diverticulitis,

Pi2odara / Gallstones/ Celiac Disease, Kaphodara / Candida, Sannipatikodara / Food Poisoning,

Pliodara / Yakridhalayudara / Hepatitis / Cirrhosis /Splenic Disease, Baddodhara, Chidrodara,

Udakodara, Atyagni, Krimi / Intestinal Parasites

Module 3: March 9 – 11, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Respiratory System:

Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Jwara / Fever, Arochaka / Anorexia, Chardi / Vomiting,

Trisna / Thirst, Kasa Roga / Cough, Ksaya / Tuberculosis / Consumption, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis,

Whooping Cough, Svarabheda / Sore Throat / Hoarse Voice / Pharyngitis, Common Cold,

InNuenza, Pneumonia, Svasa Roga / Dyspnea, Tamaka Svasa / Asthma, Chronic Obstructive

Pulmonary Disease, Hidma / Hikka / Hiccups

Module 4: April 6 – 8, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Urinary & Male

Reproductive System: Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Mutragaha / Urinary Retention,

Lower Urinary Tract Infections, Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Acute

glomerulonephritis, Asmari / Urinary Stones, Seminal Stones, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy,

Prameha / Diabetes Mellitus / Diabetes Insipidus, Enuresis, Urinary Incontinence, Hypoglycemia

Module 5: May 4 – 6, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Cardiovascular System:

Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Hrdroga / Heart Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis,

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Orthostatic Hypotension, Valvular

Heart Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, Congestive Heart Failure, Raynaud's Disease,

Thrombophlebitis, Varicose Veins, Cerebral Ischemic Events (CIE): Stroke and Transient Ischemic

A2ack





Module 6: June 1 – 3, 2018 Advanced Herbalism 1, Experiential and Theoretical: Review the Preparation

of Churnas, Capsules, Decoctions, Infusions, Medicated Oils, and Medicated Ghees; Practice

Formula Design for the Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, and Cardiovascular Systems.

Module 7: July 13 – 15, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for Women’s Health,

Pregnancy and Pediatrics Part 1: Ayurvedic Evaluation of Embryology; Preparation for Pregnancy;

Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy; Parturition Care; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy Complications:

Malposition, Delayed Labor, Stillbirth, Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes;

Pediatrics: Carmadala / Dermatitis, Infantile Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis,

Diaper Rash, and Colic

Module 8: August 10 -12, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Female Reproductive

System Part 2: Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Garbharoga / Uterine Fibroids / Ovarian

Cysts / PCOS, Garbhabhasa / False Pregnancy, Yoni Vyapaad / Vaginal Disorders / Vulvovaginitis /

Dysmenorrhea, PMS, Menopause, Amenorrhea, Abnormal Bleeding, Endometriosis, Pelvic

InNammatory Disease and Salpingitis, Female Infertility

Module 9: September 14 – 16, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Nervous System:

Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Vata Vyadhi / Nervous System Disease, Headaches,

Dementia, Seizure Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Movement Disorders, Demyelinating Disease,

Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission, Muscular Disorders, Disorders of the Peripheral

Nervous System, Uncomplicated Nerve Root Compression and Nerve Compression Syndromes

Module 10: October 12 – 14, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Emotions and

Mental Health: Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Addictions, Depression and Anxiety

Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Impulse Control Disorders, OCD, Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa

Module 11: November 9 – 11, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for the Endocrine and

Immune Systems: Ayurvedic Evaluation and Treatment of: Euthyroid Goiter, Euthyroid Sick

Syndrome, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Adrenal

Hypofunction / Addison's Disease / Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Hyperfunction / Adrenal Virilism /

Cushing's Disease / Hyperaldosteronism, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic

Pharyngitis, Allergic Asthma, Food Allergies, Urticaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus





Erythematosus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis and Scleroderma, Polymyositis and

Dermatomyositis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatic Diseases, Vitiligo, Fibromyalgia,

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue

Syndrome

Module 12: December 14 – 16, 2018 Case Study Presentation and Ayurvedic Care for Cancer:

Understanding Western Approaches to Treating Cancer, Classical Ayurvedic Interpretations of

Tumors/Cancers, Patient Support Through the Stages of Cancer Treatment, Herbal Therapies to

Reduce Cancer, Emotional and Spiritual Healing

Module 13: January 18 – 20, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #1 and Introduction to Level 2 Internship:

Understanding the processes, rules, and regulations of CAP Internship

Module 14: February 22 – 24, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #2, Internship Support, Advanced

Panchakarma Theories and Practices Part 1: Use of home cleanses, internal oleation, Understanding the

use of the Therapies Abhyanga, Urdvartana, Svedana, Shirodhara, Katibasti, Hridbasti, Udarabasti,

and Netrabasti in Purva Karma

Module 15: March 22 – 24, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #3, Internship Support, Advanced Pancha

Karma Theories and Practices Part 2: Designing Pancha Karma: Proper usage of the Therapies of

Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Rakta Mokshana in Pradhana Karma; and implementation of

a Pascat Karma program / Rejuvenation

Module 16: April 19 – 21, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #4, Advanced Herbalism 2, Experential:

Traditional Formulations, Preparation of Herbal Juices, Herbal Jams, Pills, Moist Bolus, and

Fermented Preparations

Module 17: May 17 – 19, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #5, Internship Support, Business Management,

and Case Presentations

Module 18: February 22 - 24, 2019 In-Class Group Case Study #6, Internship Support, Business

Management, and Case Presentations





Class Days and Times: Classes take place at Spirit Path Yoga and Wellness. Each module is one

weekend, Friday from 5-8 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am-5:30 pm.

Additional Study Groups will take place at Spirit Path between modules. Students are required to

a2end at least 11 sessions. Study groups will last 60 minutes and will be scheduled in the evening.

Saturday and Sunday include class potlucks for lunch where students have the opportunity to

practice new recipes and follow Ayurvedic healthy eating guidelines.

Students are expected to spend approximately 30 hours per module on homework. Teaching

includes gurukula style (knowledge passed down directly through teacher to student) and many

small group activities, discussions, student presentations and hands-on experientials. There are

routine quizzes to assure that graduates have a good grasp of all material covered before being

certi-ed.

Each class will also continue exploring concepts of pulse diagnosis including knowledge of the

dhatus in the pulse, subdosha connections and intuitive understanding.

The Certi�ed Ayurveda Practitioner internship requires completion of 100 patient encounters.* 6

patient encounters are included as live group case studies during class time. Each student also

completes 1 initial consultation/report of -ndings and 1 follow up visit on a classmate (totaling 3

patient encounters). A minimum of 91 additional patient encounters are required, including a

minimum of 20 additional initial consultations with report of -ndings (totaling 40 patient

encounters) and 51 additional follow up visits. Internship is to be completed in a minimum of 6

months and a maximum of 20 months.

During Level 2, interns are fully trained in taking complete Ayurvedic intake examinations, pulse

and tongue diagnosis, making appropriate herbal recommendations according to the person’s

condition, the qualities of the herbs suggested, and knowledge of any symptoms and body systems

involved.

All intern visits with patients will be supervised by the class instructor, or by another supervisor

selected and trained by the class instructor, following the same format as the Ayurvedic Health

Counselor Internship.

Discount Certi�ed Ayurvedic Practitioner Intern patient packages: An intern initial consultation

(2 hours), report of -ndings (1 hour), and 2 follow up visits (Each package is a total of 4 patient

encounters). Package cost is $225.00 paid by the patient directly to Spirit Path Ayurveda Education.

Additional follow up visits are $95.00 each. Patients are encouraged to continue working with the

Certi-ed Ayurvedic Practitioner on a regular basis for a period of 6 – 12 months to integrate





Ayurveda lifestyle changes.

If an intern completes minimum graduation requirements and has patients with remaining follow

up visits from a package, the intern is obligated to complete the remaining follow up visits owed to

the patient. The intern may choose to work as a graduate practitioner or under supervision, if

further supervision is desired.

Once 6 months have passed and the intern has completed the minimum number of patient visits, the intern

may practice privately as a CertiBed Ayurvedic Practitioner.

* DeBnition of a 'patient encounter' is on page 39.





Academic Calendar: Ayurvedic Health Counselor 2016 - 2017 AHC Academic Calendar:

Level 1: September 2016 – December 2017

Internship minimum completion by March 31, 2018,

Maximum internship completion January 31, 2019

Class Dates:

Module 1: September 9 - 11, 2016

Module 2: October 7 - 9, 2016

Module 3: November 11 - 13, 2016

Module 4: December 16 - 18, 2016

Module 5: January 6 - 8, 2016

Module 6: February 10 – 12, 2017

Module 7: March 10 – 12, 2017

Module 8: April 5 – 7, 2017

Module 9: May 5 – 7, 2017

Module 10: June 23 – 25, 2017

Module 11: July 28 – 30, 2017

Module 12: August 25 – 27, 2017

Module 13: September 15 – 17, 2017

Module 14: October 13 – 15, 2017

Module 15: November 10 – 12, 2017

Module 16: December 8 – 10, 2017

Academic Calendar: Certi�ed Ayurvedic Practitioner 2017 – 2019 CAP Academic Calendar:

Level 2: January 2018 – June 2019

Internship minimum completion by July 31, 2019

Internship Maximum completion February 28, 2021

Class Dates:Module 1: January 12 – 14, 2018


Module 3: March 9 – 11, 2018

Module 4: April 6 – 8, 2018

Module 5: May 4 – 6, 2018

Module 6: June 1 – 3, 2018

Module 7: July 13 – 15, 2018

Module 8: August 10 – 12, 2018

Module 9: September 14 – 16, 2018

Module 10: October 12 – 14, 2018

Module 11: November 9 – 11, 2018

Module 12: December 14 – 16, 2018

Module 13: January 18 – 20, 2019


Module 15: March 22 – 24, 2019

Module 16: April 19 – 21, 2019

Module 17: May 17 – 19, 2019






Program HoursLevel 1, 2016 AHC Hours Calculation: 974 hours

Classroom:

Each Class Module is 20 hours: 16 modules x 20 = 320 hours

Classroom Hours include 251.5 hours of academics and 68.5 hours of Internship

Academics:

Classroom academic hours total 251.5 hours

For modules 1 - 14 students should expect 30 hours of home study: 420 hours homework

Mid-Term Project: 30 hours

Final Project: 30 hours

Study Groups: 9 sessions of 1 hour each: 9 hours

Total Academic Hours: 740.5

Internship:

68.5 hours Internship in the classroom

11 initial visits: 11 hours teacher contact / 33 hours patient contact / 66 hours research

22 follow up visits: 11 hours teacher contact / 22 hours patient contact / 22 hours research

Total Internship Hours: 22 hours teacher contact / 55 hours patient contact / 88 hours research

Total Internship Hours: 233.5

Level 2, 2017 CAP Hours Calculation: 1220.5 hours

Cumulative 2195 hours upon completion of CAP and AHC Classroom:

Each Class Module is 20.5 hours: 18 modules x 20.5 = 369 hours

Classroom Hours include 297 hours of academics and 72 hours of Internship

Academics:

Classroom academic hours total 297 hours

For modules 1 - 15 students should expect 30 hours of home study: 450 hours homework

Mid-Term Project: 30 hours

Final Project: 50 hours

Study Groups: 11 sessions of 1 hour each: 11 hours

Total Academic Hours: 835

Internship:

72 hours Internship in the classroom

21 initial visits: 21 hours teacher contact / 63 hours patient contact / 147 hours research

52 follow up visits: 26 hours teacher contact / 52 hours patient contact / 52 hours research

Total Internship Hours: 69 hours teacher contact / 115 hours patient contact / 199 hours research

Total Internship Hours: 383





Admissions Policies and RegulationsStudents are required be high school graduates, or have GED equivalent to apply for the Level 1,

AHC program. Students are required to complete a college-level anatomy and physiology course

before beginning Level 1, AHC Internship.

Students who have completed the Level 1, AHC academic portion of the course and have begun the

Level 1, AHC internship, may apply for the Level 2, CAP course.

The application for admission is included in the back of the catalog. The application must be

turned in with a $75 non-refundable application fee. The student may set up a time to speak with

the Ayurveda Director or Center Director to answer questions, and upon acceptance into the

program, the enrollment document must be submi2ed at least 30 days before the -rst day of

classes.

Academic Policy, Grading, and GraduationGrading for Level I AHC and Level II CAP is divided into 6 sections:

1) Homework / Study Guide

2) Quizzes

3) Mid-term

4) Final Project

5) A2endance and Class Participation

6) Internship Completion

Each section is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students must receive a passing grade for all sections in

order to receive AHC/CAP certi-cation.

Homework/Study Guide Requirements

1) All homework assignments must be complete and a printed copy brought to class to turn in.

2) Students must bring an additional copy of all homework to class for note-taking.

3) Homework is graded on a pass/fail basis. Homework that is complete, correct, turned in on

time, and showing integration of Ayurvedic concepts will receive a passing grade.

4) Incomplete, or incorrect will receive a failing grade, but the student will have the

opportunity to make corrections or complete an additional assignment in order to receive a

passing grade upon approval of the instructor.

5) Any corrected homework or additional assignments must be emailed to the instructor

within one week of the assignment due date.

6) Students who turn in homework late are required to schedule a one-hour meeting with the

instructor upon turning in the homework to receive a passing grade. During the meeting





the student and instructor will review the homework together. This is considered a private

tutorial at the cost of $25/hr.

7) All homework assignments must be complete with a passing grade.

8) Students should expect 30 hours of study time per academic module to complete required

reading and homework assignments.

Quizzes

1) Students will have a short quiz covering the required reading and their homework/study

guide at the beginning each class.

2) Quizzes are graded on a pass/fail basis. Students who answer 70% or higher correct will

receive a passing grade. If a student receives a failing grade, they will have the opportunity

to complete an additional assignment to receive a passing grade upon approval of the

instructor, to be completed and emailed to the instructor within two weeks from the current

class date.

Mid-Term Project AHC

1) Students must prepare a report summarizing the knowledge of Ayurveda they have

integrated thus far. Students are encouraged to begin their reports as they are learning the

material. All reports are due at the beginning of Module 6.

1. Write a one page summary of the history of Ayurveda, including the major historical

-gures and texts.

2. Write a one page summary of Sankhya Philosophy, including the concepts of Prakriti,

Purusha, Mahat, Ahamkara, Manas, Pancha Tanmatras, Pancha Jnaendriyas, Pancha

Karmendriyas, Pancha Mahabhutus, and how these concepts relate to each other.

3. Write a one page summary (or create a chart) describing the 10 pairs of opposing

qualities and how you could see each quality manifest in a symptom. Example: The

quality of Hot: symptoms with the quality of hot would show redness, inKammation, or physical

heat: an inKamed red rash. Also include how each quality interacts with the doshas.

Example: The quality of Hot increases Pi-a and reduces Vata and Kapha

4. Write a one page summary describing each of the 5 elements, their qualities, and their

relationship to the doshas.

5. Write one page per dosha describing the dosha and the 5 corresponding subdoshas and

their function. Include information about normal functioning and abnormal functioning

of the subdoshas.

6. Write a one page summary describing the formation of ama, signs of ama in the body,

and doshic indicators for ama.

7. Write a one page summary describing the the states of agni, how they are determined,

and the corresponding doshic imbalance.

8. Write a one page summary describing the 3 malas, including information about their

normal and abnormal functioning and the efects of the doshas on each mala.





9. Write a 1 - 3 page summary (or create a chart) describing each of the dhatus, including

the information: their upadhatus and malas; the tissues of western Anatomy and

Physiology related to each dhatu; the efects of each dosha on the dhatus; and speci-c

subdoshas that cause imbalance in the dhatus.

10. Write a 3 – 5 page summary (or create a chart) describing each of the srotas, including

the information: the corresponding body system of western Anatomy and Physiology to

each srotas; the efects of each dosha on the srotas; and speci-c subdoshas that cause

imbalance in the srotas.

Mid-Term Project CAP

1) At the beginning of Module 9 (mid-term), CAP students

1. The student must turn in an outline of their introductory talk along with handouts that

would be given to the audience members and a sample Nyer prepared for their talk

2. The student must show that they have scheduled a 1 hour presentation at Spirit Path or

in their community. The presentation may have taken place in the past, or may be

scheduled for the future.

Internship: AHC and CAP

1) Upon completing the academic requirements of Level I and the Initial Consultation with

Report of Findings and one Follow-Up Visit on a classmate, AHC interns must complete 10

additional Initial Consultations with Report of Findings and 21 Follow-Up Visits, in order to

receive AHC certi-cation

2) Upon completing the academic requirements of Level II and the Initial Consultation with

Report of Findings and one Follow-Up Visit on a classmate, CAP interns must complete 20

additional Initial Consultations with Report of Findings and 51 Follow-Up Visits, in order

to receive CAP certi-cation

3) Interns will be assigned supervisors, who will approve all casework. AHC and CAP interns

meet with the patient for approximately 2 hours to complete the Initial Consultation. The

intern takes the paperwork home, designs a treatment program, and then sends the

paperwork via fax or email to the supervisor. The intern meets with the supervisor to go

over the treatment program and -ndings and approves recommendations. The intern then

meets with the patient again for the Report of Findings Visit. After the Report of Findings

Visit, the intern may continue Follow-Up Visits with the patient on a weekly, bi-monthly, or

monthly basis with supervisor meetings after every odd-numbered Follow-Up Visit (after

visit 1, 3, 5, etc.) to approve casework and recommendations. All patient visits are

supervised until the intern has met minimum graduation requirements and at least 6

months have passed. Additional details are given during the Internship Module 1, class.





4) Intern Healthcare Packages are sold at a discounted rate:

1. AHC internship packages are $175 for the client to receive an Initial Consultation,

Report of Findings, and 2 Follow Up Visits. Additional Follow Up Visits are $75.

2. CAP internship packages are $225 for the client to receive an Initial Consultation, Report

of Findings, and 2 Follow Up Visits. Additional Follow Up Visits are $95.

3. Interns must complete the number of visits sold in the package, even if minimum

graduation requirements have been met and 6 months have passed.

4. Once minimum requirements are met and 6 months have passed, interns may begin

private practice upon approval for graduation.

5. Any package visits remaining must be ful-lled by the intern, and the intern may choose

to receive supervision or practice independently.

5) Fees from all packages sold during internship are paid directly to Spirit Path. Students who

are practicing in private locations (outside of Spirit Path) may charge additional fees beyond

the package and follow up visit costs. However, the minimum fees are paid directly to

Spirit Path to cover administrative costs and supervision.

6) Interns must see at least one new patient per month. If an intern does not see one new

patient in a month, the intern must schedule a supervisor support meeting at the cost of

$25/hr, paid to the supervisor. During this meeting the supervisor assist the intern in

creating a plan to successfully complete internship.

7) Internship may be completed no earlier than 6 months, and within a maximum time frame

of 20 months from the internship class.





AHC Final Project:

1) AHC interns are required to collect case studies to contribute to research on health

promotion and disease prevention. The intern must prepare 2 wri2en case studies from

patients seen during internship including the following information:

1. Patient Information: Age, sex, occupation, client's goals, prakriti, vikruti, patients state of

agni, ama, ojas, and mala

2. Treatment Plan: Diet, lifestyle, herbs, frequency of appointments

3. Progress of each appointment

4. Adjustments to the plan at each visit

5. Final Outcome

6. Comments about what aspects of case management were most successful and what

aspects were least successful

7. Comments about what could have been done diferently that may have produced a

more positive outcome

2) The intern must summarize the progress of all patient symptoms in the following format.

One page may have the same symptom listed from diferent patients, but diferent

symptoms must be on diferent pages. Additional details will be given during the

internship weekend. Example:

Patient Age: Patient Sex: Prakruti: Vikruti:

Symptom Name: Initial Consultation

Date:

Frequency: Intensity:

ROF: Frequency: Intensity:

FUV1: Frequency: Intensity:

3) Wri2en Case studies and Symptom data must be turned in before -nal approval is given for

graduation.

4) Students continuing into the CAP program will present one of their case studies to the rest

of the class during Level 2.

5) All patient -les must be scanned and submi2ed at the end of internship to Spirit Path on a

CD or zip drive. Each patient should be submi2ed as one document or folder on the CD/zip

drive titled as follows: Patient Name for Intern Name (ex.: Patient John Smith for Intern Sue

Jones) if the scans are too big to -t into one -le, the title of the -le should be clearly labeled

with a number as follows: 'Patient John Smith for Intern Sue Jones Part 1 of 3'.





CAP Final Project:

1) Certi-ed Ayurvedic Practitioners should be capable of writing articles, contributing to

professional conferences, and presenting case studies (NAMA Scope of Practice Description)

2) CAP Interns must prepare one wri2en case study discussing a Level 2 Internship Patient,

following the same format as the AHC Internship Case Presentation.

3) The intern must summarize the progress of all patient symptoms in the following format.

One page may have the same symptom listed from diferent patients, but diferent

symptoms must be on diferent pages, following the same summary format given in the

AHC internship.

4) CAP students must prepare a 10 page research paper on a subject of their choice. Students

may choose to prepare a more in-depth case study by researching other approaches to care

of a symptom complex the patient is presenting, research Ayurvedic treatment of a speci-c

disease, research a speci-c Ayurvedic herb, Ayurveda and adjunct therapies, or a particular

facet of Ayurveda. CAP students must propose a topic to the instructor by the end of

Module 16.

1. The research paper must use proper citations from at least 5 separate sources which

should include: Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine or Clinical Ayurvedic Medicine, and

The Light on Ayurveda Journal or another professional medical journal.

2. Students must schedule a time to give a 30 minute – 1 hour presentation of their paper

and advertise it to the public. The presentation should include handouts with citations

and the use of presentation software.

5) All patient -les must be scanned and submi2ed at the end of internship to Spirit Path on a

CD or zip drive. Each patient should be submi2ed as one document or folder on the CD/zip

drive titled as follows: Patient Name for Intern Name (ex.: Patient John Smith for Intern Sue

Jones) if the scans are too big to -t into one -le, the title of the -le should be clearly labeled

with a number as follows: 'Patient John Smith for Intern Sue Jones Part 1 of 3'.

ABendance and Class Participation

ABendance

1) Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes early to class and be ready to begin promptly at

the scheduled starting time (5pm on Friday, 9 am on Saturday and Sunday). If a student

arrives late and the door is closed for meditation practice, please wait quietly outside in the

hallway until the door is opened. If meditation and/or movement practice is missed, or the

student is late, the student must a2end a movement class in the community to make up

missed time (teaching a class does not count) and bring in proof of a2endance to the

instructor within 2 weeks. Classes taken may be yoga, tai chi, chi kung, or a2endance of a





meditation group.

2) Students may not miss a total of more than 3 modules or 60 hours of class time. If more

than 3 modules or 60 hours of class are missed the student must a2end all missed modules

with a future class. Students will not receive certi-cation as a AHC or CAP until the missed

modules are complete.

3) If more than 2 hours of any class is missed, students must meet with a classmate to go over

the missed material, and write a 1 – 3 page summary of the missed material. Additionally, a

one to four-hour conference with the instructor may be required at the discretion of the

instructor at the cost of $25/hr for private tutorial.

4) Any missed class hours are considered an absence that must be made up, regardless of the

reason.

5) Students may be dismissed from the program for unsatisfactory aBendance under the

following conditions (Please note: If dismissed from the program, students are still

responsible to complete tuition payments for classes a2ended, as described in the

enrollment contract):

1. If a student misses 2 consecutive modules or 40 hours of class time without contacting

the instructor regarding the missed material and contiuing of the program.

2. If more than 3 modules or 60 hours of class time are missed.

3. Students who arrive late to class more than 4 times will be put on probationary status,

and if lateness continues, may be dismissed for unsatisfactory a2endance.

6) Some classes require full a2endance and may not be missed. Absence of any amount of

time for these classes require private tutorial. Please note, any missed modules must be

made up before the student is considered eligible to begin seeing patients for internship.

See below for modules with required a2endance.

7) Level 1: AHC Modules with Required ABendance:

1. AHC Module 6: General Diagnostics: Make-Up requires a minimum of 4 hours of

private tutorial in-person with the instructor at the cost of $140.00, paid to the instructor.

Additional time, if needed, will be charged in 30 minute increments at the rate of $25/hr.

2. AHC Module 9: Cooking Experiential: Make-Up requires that the student design and

prepare a doshically appropriate menu for the instructor, scheduled for 2 hours of

private tutorial at the cost of $50.00. Additional time, if needed, will be charged in 30

minute increments at the rate of $25/hr.

3. AHC Module 12: Herbalism II, Experiential: Make-Up requires 2 separate 4 hour private

tutorial sessions with the instructor at the cost of $300.00, paid to the instructor.


4. AHC Module 13: Internship Fundamentals: Make-Up requires 4 hours of private tutorial

with the instructor at the cost of $140.00, paid to the instructor. Additional time, if

needed, will be charged in 30 minute increments at the rate of $25/hr.





8) Level 2: CAP Modules with Required ABendance

1. CAP Module 6: Advanced Herbalism I: Make-Up requires 2 separate 4 hour private



2. CAP Module 13: Introduction to Level 2 Internship: Make-Up requires 4 hours of private

tutorial with the instructor at the cost of $140.00, paid to the instructor. Additional time,

if needed, will be charged in 30 minute increments at the rate of $25/hr.

3. CAP Module 16: Advanced Herbalism 2: Make-Up requires 2 separate 4 hour private



Class Participation

1) Students must bring completed homework assignments, textbooks, and supplemental

materials with them to class.

2) Students must be prepared to discuss the required reading material during class.

3) Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes before class begins and a2end the full day.

Student Study Groups

1) Students are required to hold one study group between each class. A study group consists

of at least 2 students.

2) Study groups may take place over the phone, at Spirit Path, or in another location of the

students choosing.

Study Group Support

1) Study Groups will take place between classes at Spirit Path or another local venue and will

last for 60 minutes. Study groups may be lead by the instructor, a teaching assistant, or an

intern supervisor.

2) Students are required to a2end a minimum of 9 study groups in Level 1 AHC and a

minimum of 11 study groups in Level 2 CAP.

3) If the minimum number of study groups are not met by the student, the student must

schedule a private 60 minute conference with the instructor for each missed study group at

the private tutorial rate of $25/hr.

Academic Assistance, Tutoring, and Support1) Students are welcome to contact the instructor at any time via email with questions about

homework, class concepts, etc. Please do not hesitate to ask for help when it is needed.

2) If a student is having extreme difculty with academic material/concepts that cannot be

answered adequately via email, engaging other students in conversation, or through

webinar study sessions, the student may request a private tutorial with an instructor, at the

cost of $25/hr.

3) Students are encouraged to schedule and a2end additional study groups beyond the

minimum requirements to maintain consistency with all academic material.





Probation, Dismissal and Re-admiBanceA student who fails to meet academic/a2endance standards, violates the Student Conduct Policy,

fails to respond to instructor/administrative communication, or neglects to submit tuition payments

on time, will be put on probationary status after meeting with the supervising instructor for a time

period of up to 2 months. If the student does not respond to the instructor's request for a meeting,

the student may be noti-ed of probationary status via email. If the student has failed to meet

academic/a2endance requirements, continues to violate the Student Conduct Policy, fails to

respond to instructor/administrative communication, or neglects to submit tuition payments when

the probationary period expires, the student may be dismissed from the school. Re-admi2ance will

only be considered in extreme circumstances at the discretion of the faculty. Students who are on

probationary status or dismissed from the school are still responsible for tuition payments as listed

in the enrollment contract for classes a2ended.

Student Conduct PolicySpirit Path Ayurveda Education students are expected to accept and adhere to high standards of

personal conduct.

Students shall:

1. Conduct yourself as a representative of Spirit Path Ayurveda and the Ayurvedic profession

while you are a student or intern at Spirit Path Ayurveda Education.

2. Treat all members of the Spirit Path community with courtesy, respect and dignity.

3. Treat the Spirit Path facilities with respect, including buildings, grounds and furnishings.

4. Respect the rights and property of other members of the Spirit Path community.

5. Accept responsibility for and the consequences of their actions and encourage responsible

conduct in others.

6. Use of drugs or alcohol at Spirit Path or coming to class under the inNuence of drugs or

alcohol is prohibited and are cause for immediate academic dismissal.

7. Have no -rearms, weapons or any other item designed to inNict harm or damage at Spirit

Path. Possession of these items at Spirit Path is cause for immediate academic dismissal.

Class Conduct:

Students are expected to conduct themselves at Spirit Path and in class so others are not distracted

from the pursuit of learning. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student being

asked to leave the classroom. Persistent misconduct on the part of a student is subject to academic

dismissal. Some examples of classroom misconduct that will not be tolerated include, but are not

limited to the following: Disorderly conduct; Harassment; Verbal abuse; Assault; Interference with

the educational opportunity of other students





Personal Conduct

Students may be disciplined for conduct, which constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or well

being of members of the Spirit Path or which is deemed detrimental to the interests of Spirit Path.

Disciplinary action may be taken regardless of the existence of any criminal proceedings that may

be pending.

Tuition and FeesLevel 1:

Ayurvedic Health Counselor Academic and Internship - $7750

Level 2:

Certi-ed Ayurvedic Practitioner Academic and Internship: $9750

Registration: There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee due with the application. In addition, a

$200 enrollment deposit which is deducted from the student’s tuition is required upon acceptance

to reserve a space.

Tutoring: If private tutoring is requested by a student, or required (see A2endance Policy), the

hourly fee is $25/hr, unless otherwise stated.

Ayurveda Health Counselor Required Texts

Available ONLY through Spirit Path:

– Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine by Dr. Marc Halpern - $135

– Spirit Path AHC Text Supplement - $200

– Spirit Path AHC Internship Textbook (To be given out at the -rst Internship Module) -

$200

Purchased at Spirit Path or other locations, as available:

– Business Mastery: A Guide for Creating a Ful-lling, Thriving Business and Keeping it

Successful, 4 th Edition, by Cherie M. Sohnen-Moe - $36.99 (Purchase by Module 1)

– Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound: Secret of Seed (Bija) Mantras, by Dr. David Frawley -

$14.95 (Purchase by Module 1)

– Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization, by Dr. David Frawley - $19.95

(Purchase by Module 4)

– Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby: Ayurveda and Yoga for a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth, by

Margo Shapiro Bachman and Dr. Vasant Lad - $18.95 (Purchase by Module 7)





– Perfect Health for Kids, Ten Ayurvedic Health Secrets Every Parent Must Know, by Dr.

John Douillard - $19.95 (Purchase by Module 7)

– The Yoga of Herbs, by Dr. Vasant Lad and Dr. David Frawley- $15.95 (Purchase by Module

9)

– Ayurveda and Aromatherapy, by Dr. Light Miller - $21.95 (Purchase by Module 10)

– Light on Life, An Introduction to the Astrology of India, by Hart de Fouw and Dr.

Robert Svoboda - $19.95 (Purchase by Module 10)

– The Crystal Bible, by Judy Hall - $15.21 (Purchase by Module 10)

– Vastu Living, Creating a Home for the Soul, by Kathleen M. Cox - $20.00 (Purchase by

Module 10)

– The Yoga of Sound, Tapping the Hidden Power of Music and Chant, by Russil Paul -

$17.95 (Purchase by Module 10)

– Flower Therapy: Welcome the Angels of Nature into Your Life, by Doreen Virture and

Robert Reeves - $17.95 (Purchase by Module 10)

– Plus any ONE of the following: (Purchase by Module 1)

The Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amadea Morningstar - $17.95

Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema, Daniel Rhoda

and Johnny Brannigan - $29.95

Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners by Amadea Morningstar - $19.95

Heaven's Banquet: Vegetarian Cooking for Lifelong Health the Ayurveda Way by Miriam

Kasin Hospodar - $25.00

Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing by Usha Lad and Vasant Lad - $15.00

Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine by Harish Johari - $19.95

Certi�ed Ayurveda Practitioner Required Texts

– Students will continue to reference the required texts from Level 1, Ayurveda Health

Counselor

– Available ONLY through Spirit Path:

– Clinical Ayurvedic Medicine by Dr. Marc Halpern - $185

– Spirit Path CAP Text Supplement - $250

– Spirit Path CAP Internship Textbook (To be given out at the -rst Internship Module) -

$100





Purchased at Spirit Path or other locations, as available, purchase all by Module 1:

– The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, and Longevity, by

Swami Sadashiva Tirtha - $39.95

– The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety, by Simon Mills and Kerry Bone - $81.12

– Medical Herbalism: The Science, Principles, and Practices of Herbal Medicine, by David

Hofman - $60.00

– Ayurvedic Healing, A Comprehensive Guide, by Dr. David Frawley - $22.95

– Ayurvedic Medicine, The Principles of Traditional Practice, by Sebastian Pole - $75.00

– Ayurveda and Panchakarma: The Science of Healing and Rejuvenation, by Dr. Sunhil

Joshi- $19.95

– Scienti-c Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies, by Lakshmi C. Mishra - $146.95

Certi�ed Ayurveda Practitioner Recommended Text

– The Major Herbs of Ayurveda, by Elizabeth Williamson – Price Varies, starts at $44.92





Payment Plans: Level 1, AHC

The Level 1, Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program has 4 payment plans available: Payment in full,

a 4 Payment Plan, an 8 Payment Plan, and a 19 Payment Plan. Each plan is described below.

Payment Plans require that a credit card be left on -le at Spirit Path which will be charged

automatically when payment is due. Declined credit card payments incur a $25.00 fee. It is the

responsibility of the student to update their credit card as needed.

The -rst payment is due no later than August 30, 2016.

Payment plans only cover tuition and do not include required texts.

Please note: Students are liable to pay tuition for all classes a2ended, as outlined in the refund

policy, as noted on page 32. See below for a summary of the refund policy and tuition per module

a2ended. Refunds will be computed from the last day of physical a2endance.

a) Prior to completion of the -rst day of class, but before the second day of class, 100% refund will be given

b) After completion of the -rst day of class but prior to the completion of 10% of the program, the refund will be 90% of

tuition after deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200 enrollment fee plus $755.00 tuition if a2endance

completes the -rst day of class through 9:30 am on Sunday of Module 2)

c) After completion of 10%, but prior to completion of 20% of the program, the refund will be 80% of tuition after

deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200 enrollment fee plus $1510.00 tuition if a2endance completes

through 10:00 am on Saturday of Module 4)

d) After completion of 20%, but prior to completion of 25% of the program, the refund will be 55% of tuition after

deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200.00 enrollment fee plus $3397.50 tuition if a2endance

completes Module 4)

e) After completion of 25%, but prior to completion of 50% of the program, the refund will be 30% of tuition after

deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200.00 enrollment fee plus $5285 tuition if a2endance completes

Module 8)

f) After completion of 50% of the course no refund will be given, and the student is required to remain commi2ed to the

entire amount of tuition. (Student is liable for $7750.00 if a2endance continues into Module 9)

Please note, our refund policy meets standards required by the ACPE

AHC Payment in Full: $7750 (less the enrollment fee of $200.00) due no later than August 30, 2016.





AHC 4 Payment Plan: with an initial payment of $1737.50, the $200.00 enrollment deposit, and a

-nancing fee of $100.00. Total tuition of $7750.00.

– Payments will automatically be deducted from the credit card on -le. There is an

additional $100 -nancing fee for the 4 payment plan.

– Total tuition is $7750.00, divided into 4 payments of $1937.50. The -rst payment in August

is $1737.50 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit (also applied towards tuition), plus

the $100.00 -nancing fee for a total of $2037.50.

– The -rst payment is due August 30, 2016 and 3 automatic payments will continue as

follows:

– Enrollment Deposit due no later than August 30, 2016: $200.00

– Payment 1, August 30, 2016: $1737.50 tuition plus the $100.00 Bnancing fee

– Payment 2, November 15, 2016: $1937.50

– Payment 3, February 15, 2017: $1937.50

– Payment 4, May 15, 2017: $1937.50

AHC 8 Payment Plan with an initial payment of $970.00, the $200.00 enrollment deposit, and a




– Total tuition is $7750.00, divided into 8 payments of $968.75. The -rst payment in August

is $768.75 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit (applied towards tuition), plus the

$200.00 -nancing fee for a total of $1168.75.

– The -rst payment is due August 30, 2016 and 7 automatic payments will continue as

follows:

– Enrollment Deposit due no later than August 30, 2016: $200.00

– Payment 1, August 30, 2016: $768.75 tuition plus the $200.00 Bnancing fee

– Payment 2, October 15, 2016: $968.75

– Payment 3, December 15, 2016: $968.75


– Payment 5, April 15, 2017: $968.75

– Payment 6, June 15, 2017: $968.75

– Payment 7, August 15, 2017: $968.75

– Payment 8, October 15, 2017: $968.75





AHC 19 Monthly Payment Plan with an initial payment of $260.00 towards tuition, the $200.00

enrollment deposit, and a -nancing fee of $300.00. Total tuition is $7750.00.



– Total tuition is $7750.00, divided into 19 payments. The -rst payment is $460.00 ($260.00

towards tuition plus the $200.00 enrollment deposit), each subsequent payment is $405.00.

– The -rst payment in January is $260.00 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit

(applied towards tuition), plus the $300.00 -nancing fee for a total of $760.00.

The -rst payment is due August 30, 2016 and 18 automatic payments will continue as follows:

– Payment Schedule:

– Enrollment Deposit Due No Later than

August 30, 2016: $200.00

– Payment 1, August 30, 2016: $260.00

tuition plus the $300.00 Bnancing fee

– Payment 2, September 15, 2016: $405.00

– Payment 3, October 15, 2016: $405.00



– Payment 6, January 15, 2017: $405.00


– Payment 8, March 15, 2017 $405.00

– Payment 9, April 15, 2017: $405.00

– Payment 10, May 15, 2017: $405.00

– Payment 11, June 15, 2017: $405.00

– Payment 12, July 15, 2017: $405.00

– Payment 13, August 15, 2017: $405.00


– Payment 15, October 15, 2017: $405.00



– Payment 18, January 15, 2018: $405.00


Payment Plans: Level 2, CAP

The Level 2, Certi-ed Ayurveda Practitioner Program has 4 payment plans available: Payment in

full, a 5 Payment Plan, a 10 Payment Plan, and a 23 Payment Plan. Each plan is described below.

Payment Plans require that a credit card be left on -le at Spirit Path which will be charged

automatically when payment is due. Declined credit card payments incur a $25.00 fee. It is the

responsibility of the student to update their credit card as needed.

The -rst payment is due no later than August 30, 2017.

Payment plans only cover tuition and do not include required texts.

Please note: Students are liable to pay tuition for all classes a2ended, as outlined in the refund

policy, as noted on page 32. See below for a summary of the refund policy and tuition per module

a2ended. Refunds will be computed from the last day of physical a2endance.







tuition after deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200 enrollment fee plus $955.00 tuition if a2endance

completes the -rst day of class through 1:30 pm on Sunday of Module 2)


deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200 enrollment fee plus $1910.00 tuition if a2endance completes

up to 9:30 am on Sunday of Module 4)


deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200.00 enrollment fee plus $4297.50 tuition if a2endance

completes up to 6:30 pm of Module 5)


deducting the registration fee. (Student is liable for the $200.00 enrollment fee plus $6685 tuition if a2endance completes

the end of Module 9)


entire amount of tuition. (Student is liable for $9750.00 if a2endance continues into Module 10)

Please note, our refund policy meets standards required by the ACPE

CAP Payment in Full: $9750 (less the enrollment fee of $200.00) due no later than December 30,

2017.

CAP 5 Payment Plan: with an initial payment of $1750.00, the $200.00 enrollment deposit, and a



additional $100 -nancing fee for the payment plan.

– Total tuition is $9750.00, divided into 4 payments of $1950.00. The -rst payment in January

is $1750.00 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit (also applied towards tuition), plus

the $100.00 -nancing fee for a total of $2050.0.

– The -rst payment is due December 30, 2017 and 4 automatic payments will continue as

follows:

– Enrollment Deposit due no later than December 30, 2017: $200.00

– Payment 1, December 30, 2017: $1750.00 tuition plus the $100.00 Bnancing fee

– Payment 2, March 15, 2018: $1950.00

– Payment 3, June 15, 2018: $1950.00







CAP 10 Payment Plan with an initial payment of $775.00, the $200.00 enrollment deposit, and a




– Total tuition is $9750.00, divided into 10 payments of $975.00. The -rst payment in January

is $775.00 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit (applied towards tuition), plus the

$200.00 -nancing fee for a total of $1175.00.

– The -rst payment is due December 30, 2017 and 9 automatic payments will continue as

follows:

– Enrollment Deposit due no later than December 30, 2017: $200.00

– Payment 1, December 30, 2017: $775.00 tuition plus the $200.00 Bnancing fee


– Payment 3, May 15, 2018: $975.00

– Payment 4, July 15, 2018: $975.00


– Payment 6, November15, 2018: $975.00

– Payment 7, January 15, 2019: $975.00

– Payment 8, March 15, 2019: $975.00

– Payment 9, May 15, 2019: $975.00

– Payment 10, July 15, 2019: $975.00





CAP 24 Monthly Payment Plan with an initial payment of $206.00 towards tuition, the $200.00

enrollment deposit, and a -nancing fee of $300.00. Total tuition is $9750.00.



– Total tuition is $9750.00, divided into 24 payments of $406.25.

– The -rst payment in January is $206.25 towards tuition, $200.00 enrollment deposit

(applied towards tuition), plus the $300.00 -nancing fee for a total of $706.25.

The -rst payment is due December 30, 2017 and 23 automatic payments will continue as follows:

– Payment Schedule:

– Enrollment Deposit Due No Later than

December 30, 2017: $200.00


tuition plus the $300.00 Bnancing fee

– Payment 2, January 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 3, March 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 4, April 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 5, May 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 6, June 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 7, July 15, 2018: $406.25

– Payment 8, August 15, 2018: $406.25


– Payment 10, October 15, 2018: $406.25



– Payment 13, January 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 14, March 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 15, April 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 16, May 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 17, June 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 18, July 15, 2019: $406.25

– Payment 19, August 15, 2019: $406.25


– Payment 21, October 15, 2019: $406.25



– Payment 24, January 15, 2020: $406.25

Refund PolicyA student has the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement and obtain a refund of one hundred

percent (100%) of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the application fee of $75, upon

submi2ing wri2en notice to Spirit Path Ayurveda by the close of business on the -rst day of a

student's scheduled a2endance. The wri2en notice of cancellation need not take any particular form

and, however expressed, is efective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by

the Enrollment Agreement. Any books, materials, and related supplies may be returned to the

school within 30 days following a notice of cancellation. If a student fails to do so, the school may

deduct the documented cost of these books from any refund due to the student.





STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL

A student has the right to cancel the Payment Agreement and obtain a refund or withdraw from a

course after instruction has started and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the

tuition and other refundable charges. A student who withdraws or is dismissed after a2ending at

least one class, but before completing 50% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is

entitled to a pro-rata refund. Students will receive a refund within 30 days of the termination date

as follows:



tuition after deducting the registration fee.


deducting the registration fee.






entire amount of tuition.

Refunds will be computed from the last day of physical a2endance. As part of this policy, the

school may retain a one-time application fee of no more than $75. The school will make every efort

to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies, and other charges. A student will receive the

refund within 30 days of the termination date. The school will make a 'good faith' efort to make a

refund, if necessary, by sending certi-ed mail to student's and parent's permanent address.

Students are required to remain commi2ed to the amount of tuition owed based on the -nal date of

physical a2endance. If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the

school will make a full refund of all charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 day of cancellation.

Grievance PolicyIf a student has an academic complaint, the student is -rst encouraged to discuss any concerns with

the instructor. If not satis-ed with the outcome of these discussions, the student may then speak

with the Center Director. If not satis-ed with the outcome, the student may seek appeal through

the State of Alaska Commission on Post-secondary Education.

Student RecordsStudent records will be maintained by Spirit Path Ayurveda Education. At any time, students may

request a copy of academic records. Such requests must be submi2ed in writing to the Center

Director or Ayurveda Director. Records will be given to the student within 5 business days of the

wri2en request.





Statement of Non-TransferenceSpirit Path Ayurveda Education cannot guarantee that it's credits or programs are transferable, and

the transfer of credits is always at the discretion of the receiving institution, depending on the

comparability of curricula and accreditation.

De�nition of 'Patient Encounter' From the National Ayurvedic Medical Association's Scope of Practice for the Ayurvedic

Profession A patient encounter is defined as the following, a substantial amount of which should involve direct

hands-on contact:

a) Experience history and/or outcomes of patients in order to build an internal database of clinical

knowledge and experience. This internal database can be built by a variety of experiences whether it is

observation, internship, externship, small group work or apprenticeship (working under and alongside the

practitioner in a graduated responsibility model.)

b)Carry out procedures such as history taking, prakruti assessment, vikruti assessment, pulse, tongue, and nail

diagnosis in order to gain clinical skill and fluency.

This cannot be accomplished by passive observation but can be attained in a variety of settings including

intern, small group work, or apprenticeship (working under and alongside the practitioner in a graduated

responsibility model). Cannot responsibly be accomplished solely in externship as onsite direct supervision is

required to ensure correctness of findings.

c) Create treatment plans and experience outcomes through follow up in order to develop clinical proficiency.

Accomplished in intern or supervised extern setting.


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