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How to Attend Ayurveda College

Ayurveda, an alternative method of treatment, is an ancient system of medicine from India. Ayurveda is used to heal anything from acne to stress. There are relatively few Ayurveda schools in The United States, but there are over 150 Ayurveda institutions of learning in India. There, students have a wide variety of options to choose from when deciding to study Ayurveda. Follow these steps to find out more.

Things You'll Need

  • Bank Statement
  • Passport
  • Visa
  • Transcripts
  • Computer with Internet access
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Instructions

  1. Attend Ayurveda College

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      Attend an Ayurveda college near you. Visit "The Ayurveda Institute" Web site for information on their program (see Resources below).

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      Talk to Ayurveda practitioners or alternative medicine healers. Ask for referrals to schools where you can study Ayurveda.

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      Choose schools that offer online or correspondence courses. Some schools in India offer courses this way for convenience.

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      Consider training in one aspect of Ayurveda instead of the whole system. Few Ayurveda schools in The United States offer a complete Ayurveda program, which usually takes 5 years. Most of the schools offer training in one aspect of the holistic system, like massage.

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      Look into the possibilty of financial aid at your school of choice. Tuition will vary but start off moderately high.

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      Call the admissions office and ask what's required of new students. You might need to provide transcripts from other schools you have attended.

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      Consider studying in India, where Ayurveda was founded. There are more Ayurveda universities in India than anywhere else.

    Consider Studying in India

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      Research Ayurveda schools in India. Check admission requirements for foreign students.

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      Check the tuition, boarding and other factors, for your school of choice.

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      Look into housing accommodations if you'll be staying off-campus.

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      Obtain transcripts and other documents you may need from schools you attended.

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      Check with the Embassy of India for visa requirements for visitors planning to study in India.

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      Obtain the required travel documents. Make sure your passport is valid. You will need supporting documents like a letter of admission to the school, when you apply for a visa.

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      Learn about the place and people. Do research into the school and area you will be going to.

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