Our Approach

The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda invites you to discover the science of healing! Ayurveda is an ancient science of healing that originated in India over 5000 years ago. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda means “the science of life.” It emerges from the ancient Vedic culture and was passed down for many thousands of years through oral traditions from spiritual masters to their disciples. Based on the eternal principles of mind, body, and spirit, this healing system can be applied to the modern world and integrated with the current healthcare system

This healing system based on rational, logical scientific principles is essential in understanding the pathophysiology of modern-day diseases at a deeper level. Ayurveda explores and addresses the root causes of a disease rather than simply addressing the surface-level symptoms of the disease.  It uses comprehensive diagnostic tools to understand disease formation and manifestation. Through diet and lifestyle modification, herbal therapies, and cleansing treatments, Ayurveda promotes complete mind-body wellness. 

Ayurveda is based on two primary goals:

1. Health promotion and disease prevention: based on the principle of “swasthasya swasthya rakshanama” which translates as “preserve the health of a healthy person”

2. Comprehensive treatment options to get rid of a disease: based on the principle of “aturasya vicar prashamanam” which translates as “help an ill person to get rid of disease”

The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda offers professional Ayurveda courses at two levels: (1) Ayurvedic Health Counselor and (2) Ayurvedic Practitioner. (1) The Ayurvedic Health Counselor program is based on the 1st objective of Ayurveda. Through this course, students learn how to promote health and wellness as well as diagnose and prevent illnesses. (2) The Ayurvedic Practitioner program corresponds with the 2nd objective of Ayurveda. At the Practitioner level, students learn disease pathophysiology and comprehensive treatments.