Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist
Certification 100hr RYT
Dates
(Available in-person and online)
Course Inspiration:
Returning to Balance
The inspiration behind this course stems from the Ayurvedic ideal of “Swastha”—being grounded in Being, living in harmony with your nature (prakriti) and the world around you. Ayurveda teaches us that true health is not merely the absence of disease, but a profound state of inner balance, presence, and alignment.
Through this training, you will reconnect with that balance. You will learn practical Ayurvedic tools to restore and maintain well-being, not through restriction, but by understanding your unique constitution and living in rhythm with nature.
By experiencing how simple yet powerful these practices can be, you will naturally feel the desire to share them with others.
This course is where the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda converge, offering timeless wisdom to support ourselves—and those we serve—on a path of healing, peace, and purposeful living.
Health, peace, and harmony are not far away—they are our natural state.
General information
Estimated time
100 hours. Theoretical and practical classes, experiential cooking classes, and therapies.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or specific level of physical fitness is required before the course
Includes
A complete study manual, recipes, tasks, and practice time for integration.
Ready to align with your true self and begin your transformation?
What you will learn in the Ayurvedic Therapist Course
- How to recognize Vrikritis (imbalances) through the tongue. Learn the art of tongue diagnosis to identify current imbalances and areas that need support.
- Lifestyle recommendations to balance your dosha or vikriti. Discover daily routines, nutrition, and personalized practices based on the wisdom of Ayurveda.
- How to guide an Ayurvedic detox from 3 to 21 days. Learn safe and effective protocols to support a deep cleansing of the body and mind.
- Specific pranayamas for each dosha/vikriti. Breathing techniques designed to pacify and balance each constitution and imbalance.
- Specific meditations for each dosha/vikriti. Uses meditation as a tool to regulate the nervous system and emotions, adapted to each type.
- Mantras for each dosha Explore the healing power of sound through specific mantras that harmonize according to the energy of each dosha.
- Yoga practices adapted to each dosha/vikriti. Learn to modify and guide yoga sessions according to the physical, mental, and energetic needs of each person.
- Complete Abhyanga Sequence (Ayurvedic Oil Massage) Detailed training in traditional therapeutic full body massage to nourish and soothe the nervous system.
- Shirodhara Application Learn how to perform this ancient therapy: pour warm oil on the area between the eyebrows for 30 minutes to induce deep rest and mental clarity.
- Practical scenarios and therapeutic recommendations Apply your knowledge in case studies and receive guidance on how to assess and treat common situations in consultation.
- Client intake forms. Professional tools to assess dosha, vikriti, and track client progress with clarity and structure.
- Client intake forms. Professional tools to assess dosha, vikriti, and track client progress with clarity and structure.
- How to receive and maintain the therapeutic space. Practical training in energy hygiene, space preparation, and mindful presence.
- Downloadable PDF study materials. Printable manuals and resources for each topic, including tools to create personalized Ayurvedic wellness plans for your clients.
Shirodhara Therapy
Abhyanga therapy (oil massage)
Daily Schedule
(subject to minor changes)
Morning
9:00 a.m. – Meditation, Pranayama, and Kirtan (musical meditation with mantras).
9:30–11:00 a.m. – Philosophy and Theory of Ayurveda.
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Cooking Practice (therapeutic techniques).
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. – Ayurvedic Yoga Practice.
Afternoon
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Lunch and Break
3:00 – 4:30 pm – Group Activities and Ayurvedic Theory
4:30 – 5:30 pm – Practical Therapies
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Closing Remarks
Module 1: Online
May
Saturday 9
11:30am – 1:30pm
On-line
Saturday 16
11:30am – 1:30pm
On-line
Module 2: Cooking
May
Friday, May 22
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Yogendra Ashram
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24
9:00am – 6:00pm
Yogendra Ashram
* Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop
Module 3: Online
June
Saturday 6
11:30am - 1:30pm
On-line
Saturday 13th
11:30am - 1:30pm
On-line
Module 4: Massage
August
Friday, August 14
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Yogendra Ashram
Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Yogendra Ashram
* Ayurvedic Massage Training
Module 5:
August
Friday, August 28
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Online
Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Yogendra Ashram
Graduation
30 August 2026
About your instructor
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi
(USA)
Shyam Vallabhi Devi Dasi, also known as Samantha Miller, is an Ayurvedic and Yoga therapist and teacher with over two decades of experience guiding holistic healing processes. Her journey began in 2001, and since then she has deepened her practice and teaching in South America, India, the United States, and Asia. She is the founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia.
She received her Ayurvedic certification in India in 2008 and continues her studies with renowned teachers such as Divya Altar and Dr. Vinod, with whom she completed advanced certification in Ayurveda and Panchakarma. She travels regularly to India to further deepen her understanding of the tradition and to guide students in experiencing the sacred practices of Ayurveda.
In the world of yoga, Shyam Vallabhi has trained in multiple disciplines: Therapeutic Yoga, Anusara, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Hatha Vinyasa. She has been a pioneer of AcroYoga in South America and Asia since 2008 and founded the 500-hour advanced Bhakti Yoga School (BYS) in 2013.
Her approach is truly holistic, integrating knowledge of anatomy, Ayurvedic massage, craniosacral therapy, marma points, traditional Thai massage, Reiki, Breema, and Vedic astrology. She is also a certified Human Design reader and a practitioner and initiate in the Bhakti Yoga tradition under the guidance of Srila Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Maharaj and Chaitanya Nitai Das.
Her passion is guiding others to reconnect with their essence, release blockages, and find health, harmony, and purpose through Ayurveda, Yoga, and spirituality.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Bhakti Yoga School Certificate and be eligible to register for the Yoga Alliance 100hr RYT, an internationally recognized certification.
Investment
• $3.050.000 COP if paid in full before March 16.
• $3.150.000 COP if you reserve your spot with a $500.000 COP deposit before April 10 and continue paying the remaining balance in monthly installments until one week before graduation.
• $3.250.000 COP if you reserve your spot with a $500,000 deposit before May 1 and continue paying the remaining balance in monthly installments until one week before graduation.
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash / Paypal (With Credit Card) or Consignment in the US, Colombia, Peru.
Accommodation – Your Yogic Retreat (Optional)
Experience each weekend like a true yogic retreat, in a natural, tranquil setting filled with spiritual inspiration.
Option to stay overnight:
$155.000 COP (all-inclusive).
Includes:
• Shared accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
• 4 sattvic meals: lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Additional:
$55,000 COP Private room.
Testimonials
The course was wonderful, with excellent learning opportunities, all guided by a truly great human being like Shyam!
Thank you so much!"
Thank you, Bhakti Yoga School."
I'm happy to have finished this course, which, beyond being a job, is a fantastic tool to help, especially in these times, people who just need some advice and the motivation to change or improve their lives and their health."
The energy of the classes, the study materials, the information, and the constant support make everything I've learned an experience that can be integrated into my life. Experiencing the effects of a more conscious and balanced lifestyle, and this personal transformation, has inspired me to share it with others.
The course is structured in such a way that it provides everything necessary to do so.
