Ayurveda:
The Sister Science of Yoga
A foundational online course for yoga teachers & dedicated practitioners
Understand why yoga works — and how to teach and practise with clarity, confidence, and intelligence from an ayurvedic lens
Understand why yoga works — and how to teach and practise with clarity and confidence.
Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. Together, they form a complete system for understanding the body, mind, energy, and rhythm of life.
Yet many yoga trainings focus on what to teach — poses, sequences, styles — without fully addressing the deeper framework that explains why these practices work, when they support us, and when they don’t.
This course offers that missing framework.
Through six online live sessions, you’ll learn how Ayurvedic principles underpin yoga — giving you language, context, and confidence so you can adapt intelligently, respond to real people, and stop relying on scripts or trends.
This is not about becoming an Ayurvedic therapist.
It is about understanding yoga more deeply.
This course is for:
Yoga teachers who want to teach with clarity and confidence
Teachers who want inspiration and knowledge in leading classes with themes inspired by yoga and ayurveda in accordance with Nature, the seasons and the people in the room
Experienced practitioners who want to understand yoga beyond technique
Those drawn to Ayurveda but unsure how it truly connects to yoga
Practitioners and Teachers who value education and whys over quick fixes
What you’ll gain:
A clear framework that explains why yoga works
The ability to see patterns in students, seasons, and energy
Language to communicate yoga intelligently and accessibly
Confidence teaching mixed groups in the real world
Hi, I am Anja
Author of Teaching Yoga for the Menstrual Cycle - an Āyurvedic Approach, a yoga teacher and an ayurvedic practitioner (BSc, PGDip).
This course is taught by me, a yoga teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience (and another decade of practising), and an Ayurvedic practitioner since 2009, with:
a BSc and PGDip in Ayurveda
clinical apprenticeship in Ayurvedic hospitals in India
teacher trainer and creator of several teacher training courses and lectures
extensive experience integrating Ayurveda into yoga teaching, seasonal practice, and life stages
Ayurveda was the missing piece that brought coherence, understanding and depth to my yoga practice and teaching — and this course shares that framework in an accessible, grounded way.
What You’ll Learn
In 6 online sessions via Zoom. Can’t attend live? All classes are recorded, so you can watch them anytime. Starting 3rd of March 2026 and every Tuesday 5:30pm-7pm
Ayurveda as the Foundation of Yoga
You will learn:
What Ayurveda actually is — and how it connects to yoga
Key concepts from Sāṁkhya philosophy:
prakṛti, vikṛti, guṇas, and the five elementsThe Ayurvedic understanding of health and balance
Agni (digestive and perceptual fire) — digestion of food, experiences, and information
Outcome:
You understand the philosophical and physiological framework yoga assumes — but many trainings skip — and why modern yoga can feel fragmented without it.
The Five Elements & the Doshas
You will learn:
The five elements as qualities, not mysticism
How doshas express in:
people and constitutions
seasons and weather
time of day
environment (city vs countryside, climate)
collective stress (news, politics, world events)
Outcome:
You begin seeing the doshas in real life — and can theme and adapt classes intelligently based on what students are actually experiencing.
The Subtle Doshas & Energetics of Yoga
You will learn:
Ojas, Tejas, and Prana — the subtle foundations of vitality
Ojas and Soma as nourishment and resilience
The role of pranayama, meditation, and intention
The five Vayus and how energy moves in the body
Outcome:
You understand yoga beyond the mat — how practices build, deplete, or protect vitality, and why subtle practices matter.
Dinacharya & Ritucharya — Rhythm in Practice & Life
You will learn:
How doshas change through the day and across seasons
How to adapt yoga accordingly
Gentle self-care principles (including daily routine) to support you as a teacher
How to reconcile yogic principles with real-world demands (e.g. hot yoga, student expectations)
Outcome:
You understand how to work with rhythm rather than against it — in teaching, practice, and life — reducing burnout and strain.
Solar & Lunar Logic · Langhana & Brahmana
You will learn:
When to use reducing (langhana) vs building (brahmaṇa / rasāyana) practices — and why
Solar and lunar qualities in yoga
Seasonal anchors such as:
full moon
summer/winter solstice
heat and intensity cycles
Outcome:
You stop choosing practices by style or trend and start choosing them by rhythm, season, and purpose.
Real-World Application: Teaching in Mixed Groups
You will learn:
How Vata, Pitta, and Kapha express:stress, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue
Why different students crave different practices
How to teach all doshas in one room
How styles like hot yoga, yin, and restorative fit within this framework
Outcome:
You gain practical confidence in holding diverse groups — understanding what students want versus what they need, and how to respond skilfully.
The Details
Format:
6 live online classes (90 minutes each)
Tuesdays 5:30–7:00pm (UK time)
Starting 3rd March 2026
All sessions recorded and available to watch again
Investment (beta version):
Early Bird: £147 use code ayur2026 (expires 7 Feb 2026)
Full price: £197 after 7th Feb 2026
Book now
Early bird investment:
£147 use code ayur2026
Understand why yoga works — and how to teach and practise with clarity, confidence, and intelligence. Through the Ayurvedic lens. Join before 7th of Feb and SAVE £50 with code ayur2026
FAQs
Do I need prior knowledge of Ayurveda?
1
No. This course is designed to be accessible while still offering depth. Concepts are explained clearly and applied practically.
Is this a certification or CPD?
2
This is an educational course. You’ll receive a certificate of attendance, but it is not a clinical qualification. You can submit it to your educational or professional organisation for cpd hours.
Is this only for yoga teachers?
3
No, but Yoga teachers will gain the ideas of how to implement these teachings into their own teachings, classes and one-to-ones. Experienced practitioners who enjoy study and context are very welcome and will benefit from understanding their own body and how ayurveda can support their practice.
What if I can’t attend live?
4
All sessions are recorded and available to watch at your own pace.
Is this about women’s health?
5
Women’s health may be referenced, but this course is about yoga and Ayurveda as a universal framework. Dedicated courses on specific life stages are separate.