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Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health
BA or Bachelor’s Specializationonline or on-campus

What will I learn?

Watch video about Ayurveda as personalized medicine, 1 minute and 9 secondsOur program integrates modern medicine and science with the natural approach of Ayurveda — and teaches you how to use them together to create optimal health.

You’ll learn the basics of a range of natural therapeutic techniques, including:

  • Optimal diet and routine for different individuals
  • Beneficial herbal supplements for specific imbalances and organ systems
  • Traditional purification therapies
  • Principles of biological rhythms and their effects on health

We also offer in-depth training on how to conduct Ayurvedic consultations and how to use holistic modalities such as Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis to assess, maintain, and restore balance on different levels of the mind-body system.

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What can I do with a degree in Ayurveda Wellness?

You’ll graduate equipped to support others through Ayurveda-informed wellness education, coaching, and lifestyle guidance. You’ll enter the growing field of integrative and preventive health with a unique foundation in consciousness-based approaches along with practical skills, ethical grounding, and the ability to educate, inspire, and lead in wellness-centered roles.

Our curriculum prepares you to:

Job titles could include Ayurveda Wellness Consultant, Integrative Health Educator, Life & Wellness Coach, Yoga & Ayurveda Instructor, Corporate Wellness Facilitator, Preventive Health Advisor, Entrepreneur in Wellness & Integrative Health, and more.

MIU’s Ayurveda degrees are aligned with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) standards and satisfy NAMA’s curricular requirements. Completion of the BA with the Ayurveda Wellness Consultant track prepares graduates to take the NAMA counselor exam, which enables you to be a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor.

What is Maharishi AyurVeda?

Ayurveda food samplesWe teach the Maharishi AyurVedaSM health system – the modern, scientific revival of complete Ayurveda. Maharishi AyurVeda includes balancing the deepest value of mind – consciousness, which is the basis of balancing the body. This system incorporates all aspects of mind, body, behavior, and environment in a scientific framework.

Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health can be studied at MIU as a BA (52 required credits) with five track options, or Bachelor’s Specialization (32 required credits). Learn more >

What is Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis?

Ayurveda food samplesYou’ll be trained in the art of Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis. Taking the pulse enlivens the connection between mind and body, consciousness, and matter. Furthermore, the procedure of taking the pulse produces a balancing effect on the mind and body. It’s also a practical method to address and even prevent the underlying symptoms of disease. You’ll learn:

  • how to read the pulse and detect imbalances early, before they manifest as symptoms of a disease
  • how to determine where imbalances are
  • how to restore balance

What is Ayurveda?

logo “Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It originated in India and has evolved there over thousands of years. In the United States, Ayurvedic medicine is considered a complementary health approach.”

Is Ayurveda effective?

logo“Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care.”

What’s the difference between the BA and the Bachelor’s Specialization in Ayurveda?

At MIU, you can study Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health through two options:

  • The BA program includes 52 total program credits: 20 credits of core Ayurveda courses, as well as 32 additional Ayurveda credits according to your chosen track. This option provides greater depth and scope within the field of Ayurveda.
  • The Bachelor’s Specialization includes 32 program credits. Students can take a Specialization as part of a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences degree, or any other degree program, to broaden their expertise with a greater range of courses.

For both options, a minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.

Choose your track

Students enrolled in the full BA program can choose one of the following tracks:


To see which courses you’ll take for each track, go to courses >

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What are the degree requirements?

A minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.

Undergraduate degree students may apply to transfer credits for up to half the coursework in the major. Transfer credits are accepted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Only two courses are required of all undergraduate students

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What courses will I take?

Courses may include

Class schedule for online undergraduate degree programs

Featured faculty

natasha durand

Natasha Durand

natasha durand

Hello! I am Natasha Durand, the Director of the Online BA in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health. With my background in program development, leadership, and Ayurvedic wellness education, I am devoted to contributing to organizations that prioritize holistic health and innovative approaches to well-being, which is why I chose MIU for my education and later, my career. My expertise lies in academic leadership, curriculum design, and community engagement, allowing me to drive forward the mission of consciousness-based education with both proficiency and passion.

My career journey has encompassed many diverse roles which all have helped me develop my leadership and organizational skills. My path stated in the United States Air Force where I honed my leadership and technical skills, earning recognition for outstanding performance and contributions to mission success. There, I found I had a passion for working with people. I volunteered my time as the “Booster Club” President where I worked to maintain the wellbeing and morale of soldiers and their families through times of high deployments. To better serve the people around me, I became certified as a Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate and Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention counselor. This later led me to serve as a Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Counselor at the Vermont National Guard, providing crucial support on the suicide hotline and ensuring the safety and well-being of soldiers, veterans, and their families. I wanted to be able to do more for those in need and this drove me to pursue higher education which is what brought me to MIU.

Upon graduating from the MS in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Health program, I was hired as a developer and instructor of the Life and Wellness Coaching Track at the same institution, I crafted and delivered a comprehensive curriculum focusing on holistic development, empowering students with practical skills in wellness coaching. Later, I was promoted to Assistant Program Director and then Program Director of the BA Ayurvedic Wellness and Integrative Health Program. Here I have had the honor to pick up the torch of fostering an inclusive educational environment that highlights the unique qualities of each of our students.

My experience also extends to managing successful annual conventions at SC Horror Convention. Alongside my husband, we work to bring a family friendly and inclusive weekend full of fun. Working alongside local artists, vendors, businesses, and nonprofit/charity organizations such as the Trevor Project, we have helped to gather a community of people who all share a love of pop culture and all things spooky. We also use this platform to promote anti-bullying and consent messages to help make our community, and the wider world, a better and safer place.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Physiology and Health, building upon my foundational knowledge gained from an MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine from MIU, and a BS in Psychology from the University of Vermont. On my “days off”, I like to spend time with my husband, children, pets, and plants in my garden.

michael olmstead

Michael Olmstead

michael olmstead

Dr. Michael Olmstead has been professionally involved in health care for over 50 years, with an educational background in Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroanatomy, Histology, Microbiology, Embryology, Biochemistry, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, and Physics. He also has a strong understanding of alternative health modalities, including certifications in Maharishi AyurVeda, Cranial Sacral (a branch of Osteopathy), and Maharishi Marma Therapies. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with Honors and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing professional development courses. He is licensed to practice in New Zealand, California, Iowa, the Pacific Islands, and is eligible by credential in 46 US States.

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