Ayurveda is an alternative medicine based on the idea of a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. It was created in India in the 4th century BCE, and translates to “knowledge of life and longevity” in Sanskrit.
Ayurveda promotes good health through lifestyle practices such as massage, meditation, yoga, diet, and herbal remedies. It’s a holistic medicine that views the body and mind as a whole, aiming to treat both physical complaints, and general health.
Classical Sanskrit texts on Ayurveda breaks the practice into eight components1:
Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced for over 3,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest natural therapies. It has a rich history of tending people to better health—a history that you can continue.
Ayurveda has a global market of around $6 billion USD, with thousands of Australians receiving Ayurvedic treatment every year. It’s a burgeoning industry that can offer a rewarding career for those interested in natural therapy. Check out the Ayurveda courses that you will need to become accredited in our course finder, below.
To become a qualified practitioner, you will need to complete an Ayurvedic medicine degree, for which you can find courses below.
this qualification covers the skills needed to work as an ayurvedic practitioner and ...
Course Provider : Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies
Campuses :QLD
this ancient traditional vedic system of medicine, with a history of more than 5,000 ...
Course Provider : Australian Institute of Higher & Further Education
Campuses :WA
this ancient traditional vedic system of medicine, with a history of more than 5,000 ...
Course Provider : Ayurveda Awareness Centre
Campuses :WA
ayurveda focuses on absolute perfect health and not disease; it embraces all areas of...
Course Provider : Equals International Institute
Campuses :SA
on successful completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to work as a...
Course Provider : Health Institute Australasia
Campuses :QLD
Ayurveda is a broad natural therapy that uses a number of techniques to cleanse the body and restore balance. These include dietary changes, herbal medicines, panchakarma, massage, meditation, and yoga.
An Ayurvedic practitioner’s responsibilities typically include the following:
After you complete your Ayurveda course (advanced diploma in ayurvedic medicine courses, outlined below), you are likely to work in one of the following places:
Ayurvedic clinics are found throughout Australia’s towns and cities, and as a newly-qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, you may start your career at one of them. Or if you have the drive and work ethic to run your own business, you can consider starting your own clinic.
Wellness is a flourishing industry, with healthcare and wellness clinics popping up everywhere. They typically hire massage therapists, homeopaths, nutritionists, and the occasional Ayurvedic practitioner, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their available jobs, or just dropping in your CV.
To become a qualified practitioner in Australia, you will need to complete a recognised Ayurveda course outlined below.
Course duration: 3 years full time
Study mode: Mixture of on campus learning, and online learning
Entry requirements: Year 12 or equivalent
Units of study:
The following skills are important for becoming a successful Ayurveda practitioner: