Module One: Ayurveda & Yoga Foundations

This module provides an introduction to the foundational philosophies and practices of Yoga and Ayurveda, highlighting their interconnectedness and significance in promoting holistic health and well-being.

Module Two: Ayurvedic Psychology

This module explores the relationship between our environment and universal energies at play, our mind, false ego, intelligence, and self, providing insights into their roles in shaping our identity and consciousness.

Module Three: Ayurvedic & Sattvic Nutrition

Discover the core principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and the benefits of a Sattvic diet, focusing on foods that promote clarity, peace, and vitality, and learn how to incorporate these principles into daily meals.

Module Four: At-Home Cleansing

This module covers nutrition and lifestyle cleansing, including a gentle detox protocol that can be applied at home or with students.

Module Five: Mantra Meditation

Learn and practice three forms of mantra meditation with expert guitar and kirtan lessons from Jaganatha dasi.

Module Six: Sequence for the Doshas

This module provides a sequence for mental and physical balance, including class plans for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, along with class planning cheatsheets and additional resources.

Resources: Class plans & Examples

This module offers resources, including class plans and examples, for planning balancing and therapeutic classes to inspire your practice and teaching.

Theory Assessment:

This module includes a theory assessment to evaluate your understanding of the concepts and principles covered in the course.

• Develop an understanding of Ayurveda that can be applied to all areas of your life – professionally, physically, psychologically, environmentally
• Confidently help your students understand how their mind and environment influences their body and health
• Assist people in developing harmonious lifestyle practices
• Help others develop lifestyle and approach to practicing Hatha Yoga that may support disease prevention, whilst improving their quality of life
• Help people develop greater self-awareness.
• Provide thought provoking and wholesome presentations, education programs, and offerings to assist people in deepening their understanding of health and life
• Use our pre-made classes and  nutritional cleansing framework, to help people reduce ama (toxins) and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Introduce people to Ayurvedic self-care practices
• Use our pre-made resources to support your clients in adopting practices such as meditation and mindfulness

Samantha Hewinson (Holistic Yoga Teacher)

Director & Head Trainer
Sami is our Founder & Director and works primarily in creating and delivering Live to Serve Academy courses.

Education
Diploma of Holistic Yoga Therapy
Diploma of Ayurvedic Nutrition
Cert III & IV Personal Training
Certified Wellness Coach
Certified Kids Yoga Teacher
Registered Senior Teacher
Registered Yoga Teacher Trainer

With Contributions from:

Jagannatha dasi (Music & Kirtan)

Faculty Member | Music & Kirtan

Teacher Bio
Jagannath dasi has been a Bhakti Yoga practitioner for nearly two decades. She is a multi-instrument-playing self-taught musician, with a passion for sharing kirtan with others. Jagannatha dasi has offered kirtan in a variety of settings, from yoga classes, to retreats, and intimate home settings, and has featured in numerous mantra meditation tracks.

Live to Serve Academy is a registered training provider with Yoga Australia and IICT.

This training allows yoga teachers to attribute 25hrs of yoga teacher training toward their total teaching hours, and 15 CPD points.

• 10hrs of educational videos
• 25+ yoga class videos for the Doshas, Cleansing, and the Seasons, with accompanying class plans to support your practice and teaching.
• Lifetime access to the course materials and group mentoring.
• Yoga Teachers: the practical assessment will be conducted in the students own time; with feedback offered by Sami (mentoring).
• Yoga teachers will also maintain access to monthly group zoom mentoring calls (attend as needed for support).
• Access to weekly live zoom yoga classes with Sami.
• Access to our content platform for a library of classes and further education on Ayurveda and Yoga.