Ayurveda Foundation Course
Begin Your Path to Natural Healing & Holistic Wellness
Discover Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom online with Ayuskama Dharamshala — practical tools and authentic guidance for balance in everyday life.
Curious about Ayurveda but unsure where to start?
- Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest healing sciences, offering deep insights into how body, mind, and spirit stay in balance. But without proper guidance, its vast knowledge can feel overwhelming.
- Many seekers dip into Ayurveda through books, blogs, or quick online tips — learning about doshas here or trying a diet there — yet never see the complete picture.
- Our online Ayurveda Foundation Course was created to change that. Whether you’re completely new to Ayurveda or a wellness practitioner wanting to strengthen your basics, this course provides a clear, structured path into authentic Ayurvedic knowledge. You’ll not only understand the principles — you’ll learn how to apply them confidently in your daily life for real, lasting wellness.
Build a Strong Foundation in Ayurveda with Dr. Arun Sharma
Ayurveda is a science of balance, but true understanding begins with the body’s core principles — how it works, heals, and connects to the world around us.
In this 3-month online course, Dr. Arun Sharma, a traditional Ayurvedic doctor from Dharamshala, introduces the fundamentals of Ayurveda, including:
- The origins of Ayurveda and its roots in Indian philosophy
- Core principles of the body’s functioning, digestion, and metabolism (Doshas, Dhatus, Agni)
- Nutrition and dietary wisdom for maintaining balance (Ahar Rasayan)
- Preventive health through daily and seasonal Ayurvedic practices (Dincharya, Ritucharya)
This program is the essential first step before exploring advanced topics like diagnosis, herbs, and therapies taught in our Ayurveda Therapist Level 1 course.
The Curriculum
History & Philosophical Foundations of Ayurveda
Explore Ayurveda’s origins and its connection to Indian philosophies such as Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism, and more — the wisdom traditions that shaped its holistic approach to health.
Core Principles of Life & the Universe
Understand how Ayurveda explains balance through Dravya (substance), Guna (qualities), and Karma (actions) — the fundamental concepts connecting body, mind, and the natural world.
The Human Body According to Ayurveda
Learn about Doshas (functions), Dhatus (tissues), Agni (digestion), Mala (waste), Ama (toxins), and Srotas (body channels). Discover Prakriti (natural constitution) and Vikriti (imbalances), with practical ways to assess both for personalized wellbeing.
Preventive Lifestyle & Rejuvenation
Study Ayurvedic approaches to prevention and daily living: Dinacharya (daily routines), Ritucharya (seasonal routines), Ahar Rasayan (nutrition as medicine), and Achar Rasayan (rejuvenating behaviors for body and mind).
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Dedicated Community
When you join the Ayurveda Foundation Course, you’ll also be welcomed into Ayuskama’s student community — a supportive space for beginners and wellness seekers from around the world. Here, you can share your experiences, ask questions, and learn alongside others who are starting their Ayurveda journey.
Many students stay connected even after completing the course, forming lasting friendships and support networks that continue to inspire their practice of Ayurveda in daily life.
About Dr. Arun Sharma
Dr. Arun Sharma is an experienced Ayurvedic physician, teacher, and author. He is the founder of Ayuskama Ayurveda Clinic and Panchakarma Center and spearheads all its medical, training, and pharmaceutical activities.
He belongs to a familial lineage of Ayurvedic and Sanskrit scholars and has therefore been studying Ayurveda and the Sanskrit language from a very young age. Additionally, he completed his B.A.M.S at Shree Laxmi Narayan Ayurveda College, Amritsar, and subsequently gained additional practical knowledge from his grandfather’s Ayurvedic practice, as well as several other practitioners.
Dr. Arun Sharma
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Testimonials
The course was very practical
This course reminded me of the simplicity & common sense that is sometimes forgotten in the complexity and business of the modern world that causes us stress.
It gave me an understanding of my own health imbalance and how I can constantly balance myself depending on my current state, season etc. The course was very practical oriented as Dr. used many examples from his experience and has a gift to share them so that everyone understands. This course is different from the way I was learning about Ayurveda in the West thanks to Dr. Sharma's knowledge and it changed the way I see Ayurveda. The course gave us insights in many ways on how we can use Ayurveda in our daily life, I am excited to implement all these learnings into my life and feel motivated to spread Ayurvedic wisdom back in Europe. Thank you so much Dr. Sharma and wonderful Ayuskama team, Maria and Akshye!
Life changing experience
First I came to Ayuskama because of health issues. Not only that Dr. Arun helped me with this, but with so much more.
Since I came to Dr. Arun's clinic I knew that I wanted to learn from him. Pure wisdom, knowledge, kindness and honesty. I felt that I could trust him completely. After the opportunity to take an online course came... So I went for it and it was truly one of the best decisions. From experience I can say that this course has the ability to improve lives. It has already helped so much! So holistic and explained in such an interesting and enjoyable way, that I just started to watch it again and again. I am finding so many valuable things. Feel so much gratitude and can only recommend Ayuskama to all! Thank you Dr. Arun and Ayuskama team.💚🙏
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Upgrade your Learning Journey
After building a solid foundation, the natural next step is to deepen your skills — learning how to recognize imbalances, apply Ayurvedic therapies, and work confidently with herbs for healing.
For students ready to take this step, the Ayurveda Therapist Level 1 Course offers a practical path forward. It is designed to move you beyond theory into hands-on application, helping you practice Ayurveda in a clear, structured, and authentic way.
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Choose your option
Ayurveda Foundation Course
The start of your Ayurvedic journey
$699
- 3-Month Guided Learning Path — self-paced, with 2 years of access for flexible study.
- Roots of Ayurveda — trace its origins and influence from Indian philosophies like Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta.
- Core Principles of Balance — study Dravya (substance), Guna (qualities), and Karma (actions) as the building blocks of health.
- Understanding the Body — learn Doshas (body-mind forces), Dhatus (tissues), Agni (digestion/metabolism), Mala (waste), Ama (toxins), and Srotas (body channels).
- Constitution & Imbalance — discover Prakriti (natural constitution) and Vikriti (imbalances), with practical ways to assess both.
- Preventive Lifestyle Practices — daily (Dincharya) and seasonal (Ritucharya) routines for maintaining balance and preventing disease.
- Nutrition for Vitality — Ahar Rasayan, Ayurveda’s science of food as medicine to build strength, energy, and resilience.
- Rejuvenating Behaviors — Achar Rasayan, practical habits to support mental clarity, emotional wellbeing, and long-term health.
- Pathway to Level 1 — completing this course makes you eligible to progress to the Ayurveda Therapist Level 1 Course for continued study.
Ayurveda Learning Bundle
Ayurveda Foundation Course + Ayurveda Therapist L1 Course
$1200 $1400
- 6-Month Structured Learning Path — self-paced, with 2 years of access for in-depth, practical study.
- Bundle Advantage — if purchased as part of the Ayurveda Learning Bundle, you’ll receive everything in the Ayurveda Foundation Course plus the full Ayurveda Therapist Level 1 training, creating a seamless path from basics to practice.
- Disease Development & Diagnosis — learn Kriyakaal (stages) and Rog Marga (pathways of disease), plus classical diagnostic tools: Rog Pariksha, Rogi Pariksha, and Nidan Panchak.
- Herbal Studies & Applications — explore 30+ Ayurvedic herbs, their properties, dosages, therapeutic uses, and safety guidelines.
- Therapeutic Treatments — hands-on training in Abhyangam (oil massage), Shirodhara, Nasya, Udvartana, Vastis, Pinda Sveda, and more.
- Applied Ayurveda for Common Conditions — understand Ayurvedic approaches to stress management, arthritis, digestive issues, obesity, diabetes, constipation, and women’s health.
- Integration of Knowledge — move from theory into structured practice, applying Ayurveda in a clear, practical way.
- Pathway to Level 2 — completing this course makes you eligible to progress to the Ayurveda Therapist Level 2 Course for advanced study.
