Master's in Integrative Ayurveda

This program offers advanced formation for health professionals who want to integrate the principles of Ayurveda with modern medicine and contemporary research on a scientific basis.

The program approaches Ayurveda as an integrative science dedicated to regulation, prevention and natural therapeutics that support the organism’s self-regulating mechanisms, complementing conventional clinical approaches with a systemic and integrative view.

This approach, also known as Maharishi Ayurveda, is inspired by the vision of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who interpreted Vedic literature as a science of consciousness. From this perspective, enlivening the organism’s self-regulating intelligence expresses the action of the field of consciousness: the unified field of natural law that organises and sustains processes of balance, coherence and wellbeing.

Who Is This Program For?

The Master’s in Integrative Ayurveda is designed for health professionals who wish to broaden their practice through rigorous formation in Integrative Ayurveda, prevention, mind-body physiology, Ayurvedic assessment, nervous-system regulation, digestive health, lifestyle, natural therapeutics and consciousness-based approaches.

By the end of the program, the student will be prepared to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Integrative Ayurveda and their relationship with physiology, prevention, mind-body balance and the promotion of integral health.
• Analyse individual cases from an integrative perspective, identifying patterns of balance and imbalance, causal factors and physiological dynamics that influence a person’s health.
• Relate the relevant professional history, observation, foundations of Ayurvedic pulse assessment and other Ayurvedic criteria within the scope of the student’s original discipline.
• Recognise the role of the doshas, bodily tissues, digestion, metabolism, natural cycles and lifestyle factors in the emergence and evolution of imbalances.
• Formulate integrative recommendations for food, daily routine, conduct, herbs, spices and Ayurvedic modalities only when permitted by the graduate’s prior professional qualification and the rules of the country or jurisdiction where they practise; otherwise, use the learning to interpret, collaborate or refer responsibly.
• Integrate principles of Maharishi Ayurveda, modern medicine, evidence-informed research and consciousness-based health in ethical, professional and compassionate clinical work.
• Communicate Integrative Ayurveda clearly, responsibly and professionally to the people they serve, colleagues and diverse audiences.

Academic Structure and Modality

The program is expected to last 2.5 years and is delivered in a hybrid format, combining pre-recorded classes in conversational English with Spanish translation, weekly live sessions with teachers in Spanish and one mandatory two-week in-person residency each year in India.

• Online learning: 10 blocks of pre-recorded lessons in conversational English with Spanish translation, with weekly live sessions with teachers in Spanish.
• Residency: one mandatory two-week in-person stay each year at the Ayurveda Hospital of DPU University in Pune, India. Operational and logistical details are communicated during the admissions process. Airfare, visa, accommodation, meals, insurance and residency- or DPU-related charges are not included in the program value and are additional costs for the student.
• Academic load: a total of 60 European credits (ECTS), requiring a minimum performance of 80% for approval.

Curriculum (10 Blocks)

The curriculum offers progressive formation in physiology, prevention, clinical assessment and integrative application by organ system:

1. Period: 5 semesters.
2. Foundations: Principles of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment I and II.
3. Organ systems:
   • Musculoskeletal System.
   • Cardiovascular and Renal System.
   • Digestive System and Metabolism.
   • Pulmonary System and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
   • Joint System.
   • Endocrine and Reproductive System.
   • Haematological and Immunological System.
   • Nervous System and Skin.

Core Faculty

The program is led by figures in integrative medicine:

• Dr. German Martina: Director of UMLAC’s Department of Health and a regional reference in integrative health.
• Dr. Walter Moelk, M.D.: International academic leader in Maharishi AyurVeda and integrative health.
• Vaidya Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS, PhD: Clinical Director and global authority in pulse diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan).

Certification and Degree

The Master’s in Integrative Ayurveda program is developed and offered by UMLAC in collaboration with UNICAL (Universidad Integral del Caribe y America Latina); both institutions participate in the issuing of the degree. After successfully completing the academic and practical requirements, the student receives the title of Master’s in Integrative Ayurveda, issued according to the official formulation established by UMLAC and UNICAL. Graduates apply this formation within the scope of their prior professional qualification and the laws and regulations in force in the country or jurisdiction where they practise.

Eligibility and Admissions

The program is designed for health professionals with a university degree. Bachelor-level capacity for study is expected, and relevant professional experience is also considered. Each application is examined individually before the final admissions decision.

Applications are handled by the Admissions Office of the Academic Vice-Rectorate at admisiones@umlac.university. All students admitted to a given cohort must join the program on the date indicated in the official academic call.

Evaluation and Graduation Requirements

To graduate, the student must complete the required blocks, pass the corresponding evaluations with a minimum performance of 80%, participate in the prescribed practical activities, complete 7 supervised encounters and demonstrate competence in case assessment within their professional scope.

Educational Investment

The stated investment does not include airfare, visa, accommodation, meals, insurance or residency- or DPU-related charges connected with the stay in Pune.

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