Narayana Institute of Vedic Arts and Sciences, named after Lord Narayana, the maintainer of Hindu Trinity Gods, stands as a private school. The word “Vedic” comes ancient Hindu Veda scriptures like the 4 Vedas, 18 Mahapuranas and ancient texts of Jyotish and Vastu. These ancient texts are a treasure trove of ancient wisdom, healing, Herbal Alchemy, rituals, mantras, and how to live a life of balance and wellness.
The education is imparted with a deep reverence for the spiritual essence that underlies this sacred Vedic knowledge. Our educational model offers a spiritual journey into the profound realm of Vedic knowledge of Vastu, Yoga, Herbs, Mantras, Vedic counseling, and Ayurvedic Medicine. Here, we follow the timeless Vedic tradition, rooted in the sacred teachings passed down through generations. We follow a Guru Shishya parampara. Our teachers learned from their teachers in a spiritual setting, who learned from their teachers etc. Our mission is to nurture the souls of our students and help them balance their own karmic journey, as they embark on the path of healing and self-discovery.
Our training program for Vedic Ayurveda Counselors have been reviewed and recognized by the Ayurveda Accreditation Commission and is a candidate for accreditation. We believe that the Vedic practice of herbal alchemy, and Ayurveda are not limited to the physical body but a synchronized harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. As you journey with us, you will gain knowledge and insight into the deep spiritual rituals locked in Sanskrit that have been translated and decoded for the students.
Our school provides comprehensive instruction in ancient Ayurvedic and Vedic healing practices through online courses and Hybrid learning (a mix of online and in-person training delivery). Our ONLINE format is affordable without compromising on quality. The Hybrid training delivery format requires an internship and a certain percentage of classes in person to qualify for the NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) exam.
The college was established by the Husband and Wife team, Monica B Groover, Ph.D. (Manjulali Dasi), and, Pandit Atul Krishna Das. Both wanted to establish an affordable, online college, based on Samkhya as well as Vedantic principles.
Mission
Our mission is to promote alternative, spiritual, and holistic wellness education in Vedic arts- that include Vastu, Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantras, and Vedic Counseling.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda ancient system from India for balancing the mind and body. Ayurveda is a collection of complimentary, holistic and alternative lifestyle practices whose aim is to balance the mind and body through the use of herbs, spices, cooking, meditation, yoga, and seasonal cleansing. Our sources of books are Astanga Hrdyam, Caraka Samhita, and Sushruta Samhita. We also source our materials from Bhava Prakasha, Madhava Nidan, and Sharangadhara Samhita. In addition, in our classes, we also talk about how Ayurveda can complement and be incorporated with Traditional Chinese medicine or other Shaman, modern Western herb practices.
Training delivery is either entirely online and is the most affordable and easy option. The second option is hybrid- a combination of In-person and Online which costs a little more.
The third option is mentorship is where you visit us in person for an in-person experience at our sliding scale Narayana Ayurveda Center in Alachua to experience Ayurveda, dealing with clients in person. This one is the most expensive.
We want to make Ayurvedic education affordable by using Open Source Learning Management like Moodle. Other teachers include Dr. Priyanka Rajan, BAMS Ayurvedic Doctor from India,, Dr Mithun Baliga, a Medical Doctor, and Ayurveda Practitioner, and Monica Groover PhD, AD*. Guest lectures may be provided by other highly qualified faculty as well not only proficient in Ayurveda but other disciplines.
Vastu
Vastu is the ancient art of building, space, and ancient architecture and design. In the modern world, Vastu is often used for interior design and landscape design using the Vedic principles of harmony. You can think of it like Vedic Feng Shui.
Jyotish
Jyotish is the Vedic Astrological system that is thousands of years old. Online classes are offered in Jyotish.
New programscoming soon.
Vedic Herbalist
A combination of herbalist classes from Ayurveda, some basic TCM herbs, and western herbs. We will demonstrate some modern and some ancient alchemical methods to create tinctures, essences, and other products mentioned in ancient texts as well as our resident expert Herbalist- Manjulali's formulas.
Vedic postpartum doula
Vedic Death Doula
Ancient Knowledge, Modern Delivery Our Ayurveda courses are comprehensive yet designed for adult learners and offer flexibility and affordability. Training delivery is experiential and blended. We use online web-conferencing, and open source Learning Management Systems to create our virtual learning environment
Goals
Support healing through an organic plant-based vegetarian diet principles.
To cultivate in our students -a love of nature, environment, and earth and inner harmony.
To offer local community vedic cooking classes or based on Vedic Principles, rooted in mother nature
To conduct affordable Ayurvedic certificate courses that fulfill NAMA. (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) requirement for Ayurveda Practitioner and Ayurveda Counselor
*To mobilize the students of our certificate courses to conduct onsite workshops, education and coaching as a spiritual and Ayurvedic counselor in their own community.
*To mobilize the students of our certificate courses to conduct onsite workshops, education and coaching as a spiritual and Ayurvedic counselor in their own community
*To create Ayurveda and Yoga course materials, books and manuals
Philosophy
Wholeness : Living in harmony with the nature and earth
Humility: Practicing humility through surrender to nature’s intelligence, and, teaching that to the community
Ahimsa : Living in Harmony with nature and a plant based diet that does not harm the environment and other creatures.
Giving Back : Committing to give back to earth by using organic foods, recycling and restoring nature.
Meditation : Practicing Sadhana, (daily Practice) Restoring balance by meditation
Consciousness : Cultivating inner awareness and knowingness
Our team practices Ayurvedic Vegetarian Diet or are Vegan. Most of the students who join our course also conduct community workshops. We offer excellent online training delivery in United States, with a fraction of a price. Community Workshops are free of charge.
Internships
In person Internship- For Hybrid Track students
Online Internship- For 100% Online Track students
Calculate your Tuition COST
***A LA Cart Tuition Cost
Student chose to pursue 50 hours of online* Vedic Ayurveda Coach with 5 hours of onsite cooking group class,
and 2 hours of in person A LA Carte mentorship with client appointments at our location in Florida.
50 Hours of VAC100 at $8 per online* hour= 8 x 50= $400
In addition you added 5 hours of Onsite group cooking class-
Cost $20 x 5= $100
In addition you added 2 hours of A La Carte mentorship-Cost $25 x 2= $50 Total- $550 + $10
(cost of materials for workshop and books is not included. There are no discounts for A LA Cart)
*online classes include both synchronous via zoom and asynchronous sessions
Cost for longer and packaged programs works out to be less
Vedic Herbalist $7 per hour online * and $25 per hour in person (100 hours, or 150 hours program)
Vedic Womens coach $7 per hour online* and $20 per hour in person (100 hours)
Vedic Ayurveda Counselor $6 per hour online* and $20 per hour in person lab and mentorship (600 hours online or 400
hours online +200 hours in person)
(*cost of application fees for Vedic Ayurveda Counselor, lab materials for workshop and books is not included)
