Become a Certified
Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
A one-year immersive training blending classical Ayurveda, Tantric Yoga and practical application for modern life with Brad & Mia Hay.
Commencing August 1st 2026
650-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training
Online study in 2026 with Brad & Mia Hay
OVERVIEW
The 650-hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training with Brad & Mia 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. The course is certified through the IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists)
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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.
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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
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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 brings more than two decades of experience in teaching yoga and integrative health, supported by her clinical work as a registered nurse and a bachelor’s degree in Holistic Nutrition.
Her teaching weaves together Ayurvedic wisdom and modern health science, guiding students to embody practical, sustainable wellbeing. She is particularly passionate about women’s health, lifestyle medicine, and supporting balance through all stages of life.
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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.
COURSE STRUCTURE & TIMING
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Training schedule
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Start Date: August 1st 2026
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Duration: 1 year
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Total Hours: 650 hours
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Format: Live online training (with recordings provided)​
​Delivery format
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One live weekend per month (Approximately 2 × 8-hour days)
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One live weekly session (2-3 hours per session)
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All sessions are recorded and available via Kajabi if you can’t attend live
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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.​
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Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
Two Level Training Pathway
(650hrs Total)​​
Level 1 - 320hr Ayurvedic Health Educator is a foundational program designed to deeply understand the principles of Ayurveda and confidently apply them in your own life, within your family, and in educational settings such as yoga teacher trainings or your existing health or wellness profession. It is not a practitioner qualification, but a comprehensive immersion in classical Ayurvedic theory and practical integration.
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Level 1 & 2 - 650hr Ayurvedic Health Counsellor is for those who wish to train as professional Ayurvedic Health Counsellors and work directly with clients. Level 2 builds on the foundations of Level 1 and develops the assessment skills, applied frameworks, and professional competencies required for client-based practice.
​Training Content
Level 1 - Ayurvedic Health Educator (320hrs)
This level is ideal for:
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Yoga teachers
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Wellness professionals
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Allied health practitioners
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Coaches, educators, and bodyworkers
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Anyone wishing to deeply understand Ayurveda for life and teaching
You'll study:
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Foundations of Ayurveda & Vedic philosophy
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The elements, doshas, gunas, koshas
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Ayurvedic constitution & Imbalance (prakriti & vikriti)
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Ayurvedic anatomy & physiology
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Digestion, agni, ama, and lifestyle medicine
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Food as medicine & seasonal living
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Subtle Essences - Prana, Tejas, and Ojas
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Vedic Psychology & the Mind
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Prana, chakras, subtle body, and mind–body integration
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Traditional Tantric Yoga & the Soul Teachings
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Vedic Mantra and Sanskrit
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...and much more
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Graduates are certified to:
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Teach Ayurvedic foundations in trainings and workshops
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Educate clients and communities on lifestyle and wellbeing
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Integrate Ayurveda into existing professions (yoga, coaching, allied health, wellness)
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Run workshops, talks, and educational programs
Level 2 - Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (+330hrs)
This level brings the knowledge of Level 1 into professional, client-based application.
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You'll learn:
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Ayurvedic assessment and intake processes
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Case-taking and root-cause analysis using dosha, agni, dhatu, and srotas frameworks
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The 15 Sub-Doshas and the Body's Systems
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Personalised diet, digestion, and lifestyle planning
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Support for stress, sleep, energy, digestion, hormones, & vitality
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Women's and Men's Health in Ayurveda
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Sexual Health - An Ayurvedic Perspective
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Ayurvedic Perspective of Drugs & Alcohol
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Sensory Therapies - Chromo, Aroma, Sound, Touch, Taste
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Therapeutic yoga, breath-work, meditation, and nervous-system support
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Ethical practice, documentation, and professional skills
Graduates are certified to:
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Offer individual Ayurvedic wellbeing consultations
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Create personalised lifestyle and wellness plans
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Support clients safely, ethically, and within professional scope
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Provide follow-ups, progress tracking, and ongoing support
FULL QUALIFICATION​​
Students who complete both levels graduate as an:
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Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (650hr)
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.
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TUITION & ENROLMENT​
The 650hr Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Training is offered across three enrolment stages: a limited Founding Cohort (10 places, until March 18), followed by Early Commitment Tuition, and finally Standard Tuition. These stages simply reflect the timing of your enrolment.
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Founding Cohort
Full 650hr Training (Level 1 & 2)
Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
Founding Cohort Tuition is reserved for the first 10 students joining the 2026 training
A rare opportunity to enter at the most accessible tuition before early commitment pricing begins.
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Full 650hr Training (Level 1 & 2)
Ayurvedic Health Counsellor
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL ENROLMENT
Level 1 - Ayurvedic Health Educator (320hr)
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Level 2 - Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (+330hr)
(For those who have completed Level - 1)
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Standard Tuition
USD $3,195
Payment in full required before commencement of Level 2.
Optional Payment Plan
Total Investment: $3,510
Payments: 6 × $585
PAYMENT PLAN OVERVIEW
Students may choose to pay in full or select a payment plan where available.
To confirm enrolment and secure a place in the training, $500 of the first payment is considered a non-refundable deposit.
For payment plans, this deposit is included within the first scheduled payment. No additional deposit payment is required.
For students paying in full, $500 of the tuition is considered the non-refundable deposit portion of the payment.
Because places in the program are limited and preparation begins prior to the start date, deposits are non-refundable.
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
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Live teaching with experienced teachers
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Full session recordings
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Online student portal via Kajabi
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Course materials and resources provided
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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.
ENROLMENT​​
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This training is open enrolment and welcomes all sincere students with the desire to study and integrate these ancient sciences.
There are no formal prerequisites beyond the ability to read, write, and engage thoughtfully with the material. Whether you are new to Ayurveda or have previous experience, you are warmly invited to join us.
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Enrolments Open: February 2026
Training Commences: August 1st 2026
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Places are limited to 40 students to maintain teaching quality and meaningful group connection.
If you would like support in discerning whether this pathway is right for you, we warmly invite you to book a discovery call with us. This is simply an opportunity to ask questions, clarify expectations, and ensure the training aligns with your intentions.
Please email us at: brad@bradhay.com to book a call
