Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
A one-year, live, immersive training in classical Ayurveda with Brad Hay.
Commencing July / August 2026 (exact dates to be announced)
600-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training
Online study in 2026 with Brad Hay
OVERVIEW
The 600-hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training with Brad Hay is a comprehensive, lived education in Ayurveda, designed for those who want to genuinely understand the science of life and integrate it into daily living, personally and professionally.
This is a deep, integrated and embodied training, taught live over one year, where Ayurveda becomes something you live, not just something you learn. It is not a fast-tracked certification or a purely academic study. The intention is to bring the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into practical, grounded, embodied use, supporting greater vitality, clarity, and self-trust at every stage of life.
​
Whether your intention is to support others professionally or to deepen your own lived relationship with Ayurveda, this training is open to all. There are no prerequisites, we begin at the foundations and build carefully, clearly, and progressively through all modules..
Bring the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into practical, grounded, embodied use, supporting greater vitality, clarity, and self-trust at every stage of life.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
​
BRAD HAY
The training is led by Brad Hay, who has been teaching and offering trainings in the integration of Ayurveda and Traditional Tantric Yoga for over 25 years.
Brad is known for presenting classical wisdom in a grounded, human, and relational way, making these systems accessible, practical, and deeply relevant to modern life. His teaching emphasises lived understanding, embodiment, and integration — supporting students to apply Ayurveda meaningfully in their own lives and, where appropriate, in professional contexts.
MIA HAY
Mia Hay will be co-teaching selected modules throughout the training.
​
Mia is a registered nurse with a bachelors in nutrition, yoga, and integrative health, bringing a practical, clinically informed perspective to lifestyle medicine, wellbeing, and daily application. Her contribution supports the bridge between traditional Ayurvedic principles and contemporary health understanding, particularly in areas of lifestyle change, nervous-system support, and real-world integration.
​
Together, Brad and Mia offer a teaching environment that is experienced, grounded, and deeply human, supporting both personal transformation and professional clarity.
A deeply integrative curriculum that unites Ayurvedic wisdom, Tantra, and Yoga to awaken embodied health, clarity, and purpose.
Equip yourself with tools to support your own evolution and to guide others with confidence, wisdom and clear insight.
— Name, Title
COURSE STRUCTURE & TIMING
​​
Training schedule
-
· Launch: July / August 2026
-
· Duration: 1 year
-
· Total Hours: 600 hours
-
· Format: Live online training (with recordings provided)​
​Delivery format
-
One live weekend per month (Approximately 2 × 8-hour days)
-
One live weekly session (2–3 hours per session)
-
All sessions are recorded and available via Kajabi if you can’t attend live
-
Live sessions run in the Australian (Sydney) time zone
This structure allows for deep learning and integration while remaining workable alongside family life and professional commitments.​
​
​
TWO-LEVEL TRAINING PATHWAY (600HRS TOTAL)​​
The training is divided into two professionally certified levels, each approximately 300 hours.
Level 1 - Ayurvedic Health Educator (300hrs)
This level is ideal for:
-
Yoga teachers
-
Wellness professionals
-
Allied health practitioners
-
Coaches, educators, and bodyworkers
-
Anyone wishing to deeply understand Ayurveda for life and teaching
You'll study:
-
Foundations of Ayurveda & Vedic philosophy
-
The elements, doshas, gunas, koshas
-
Ayurvedic constitution & Imbalance (prakriti & vikriti)
-
Ayurvedic anatomy & physiology
-
Digestion, agni, ama, and lifestyle medicine
-
Food as medicine & seasonal living
-
Subtle Essences - Prana, Tejas, and Ojas
-
Vedic Psychology & the Mind
-
Prana, chakras, subtle body, and mind–body integration
-
Traditional Tantric Yoga & the Soul Teachings
-
Vedic Mantra and Sanskrit
-
...and much more
​
Graduates are certified to:
-
Teach Ayurvedic foundations in trainings and workshops
-
Educate clients and communities on lifestyle and wellbeing
-
Integrate Ayurveda into existing professions (yoga, coaching, allied health, wellness)
-
Run workshops, talks, and educational programs
Level 2 - Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (300hrs)
This level brings the knowledge of Level 1 into professional, client-based application.
​
You'll learn:
-
Ayurvedic assessment and intake processes
-
Case-taking and root-cause analysis using dosha, agni, dhatu, and srotas frameworks
-
The 15 Sub-Doshas and the Body's Systems
-
Personalised diet, digestion, and lifestyle planning
-
Support for stress, sleep, energy, digestion, hormones, and vitality
-
Women's and Men's Health in Ayurveda
-
Sexual Health - An Ayurvedic Perspective
-
Ayurvedic Perspective of Drugs & Alcohol
-
Sensory Therapies - Chromo, Aroma, Sound, Touch, Taste
-
Therapeutic yoga, breath-work, meditation, and nervous-system support
-
Ethical practice, documentation, and professional skills
Graduates are certified to:
-
Offer individual Ayurvedic wellbeing consultations
-
Create personalised lifestyle and wellness plans
-
Support clients safely, ethically, and within professional scope
-
Provide follow-ups, progress tracking, and ongoing support
FULL QUALIFICATION​​
Students who complete both levels graduate as an:
-
Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (600hr)
This pathway supports deep personal transformation and/or a professional client-facing practice, grounded in integrity, embodiment, and lived wisdom.
Each level is certified through IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) and carries its own defined scope of practice.
​​​
TUITION & ENROLMENT​
The 600hr Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training is offered in three enrolment phases. These phases simply reflect the timing of your commitment.
If you already know this training is right for you, there is benefit in confirming your place early.
1
Super Early Commitment
USD $5,495
Available until May 1, 2026
This rate is reserved for those ready to commit well in advance of the training beginning.
2
Early Commitment
USD $5,995
Available until June 15, 2026
For those confirming their place in the lead-up period before commencement.
3
Standard Tuition
USD $6,495
FULL 600-HR PATHWAY
Level 1 & Level 2
​
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL ENROLMENT
Level 1 - Ayurvedic Health Educator (300hr)
​
1
Super Early Commitment
USD $2,995
2
Early Commitment
USD $3,245
3
Standard Tuition
USD $3,495
1
Standard Tuition
USD $3,195
Level 2 - Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (300hr)
PAYMENT PLAN OVERVIEW
Payment plans are available to support accessibility while maintaining the integrity of the training.
-
A 35% deposit secures your place.
-
The remaining balance is paid over 6 monthly instalments.
-
Instalments begin one month after your deposit.
-
Certification is issued once tuition has been paid in full.
Early Commitment rates require payment in full before the stated cut-off dates. If choosing a payment plan, the tuition is adjusted accordingly.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
​
-
Live teaching with experienced teachers
-
Full session recordings
-
Online student portal via Kajabi
-
Course materials and resources provided
-
Supportive learning community
The training is designed to be rigorous yet humane — deep without being overwhelming.
Develop skill, confidence and clarity as a whole-life practitioner.
APPLICATION PROCESS​​
This training is offered via application to ensure it is the right fit for both student and teacher.
Applications Open: Mid February 2026
Training Commences: July / August 2026
​
To apply: ·
-
Register your interest
-
Complete the application form
-
Optional conversation if needed
Places are limited to maintain teaching quality and group cohesion.
ARE YOU READY
TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
(text to be updated)
This training has been quietly brewing for many years.
​
If you feel a quiet “yes” stirring; a sense that this way of understanding life, health,
and relationship is calling; you’re warmly invited to explore further.