Ayurveda Certification Program
Ayurveda: The Knowledge of Life
Become a Certified Ayurvedic Herbalist — at your own pace, from anywhere, guided every step by a best-selling author who’s been teaching herbalists since 1998.
Ayurveda means “the knowledge of life.” This is where you begin to live it — and to share it.
Has Ayurveda been calling you?
Maybe you’ve felt it for a while — the pull toward an older, deeper way of caring for people. A way that doesn’t chase symptoms but listens to the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and the rhythms of the natural world around them.
And maybe something has stopped you. The cost. The time. Not knowing where to start, or whether you’d have support when you got stuck.
This is the program built for exactly that. Comprehensive enough to genuinely change how you practice — and flexible, affordable, and supported enough that you can actually finish it.
· Self-paced · 24/7 Access · Start When You Enroll!
One of the world’s first healing systems. Now yours to learn.
Ayurveda began in India around 5,000 years ago — a natural, holistic system that uses the science of life to bring the mind, body, and spirit back into balance. At its heart are the doshas, the energies drawn from the five elements that govern us all. When they sit in their natural proportions, we thrive.
In this program you’ll learn to read that balance, to understand each person’s unique constitution, and to support wellness with Ayurvedic herbs, foods, preparations, and daily practices — the same wisdom that has been carried, kitchen to kitchen and teacher to student, for thousands of years.
Whether you’re brand new to herbalism or a seasoned practitioner adding a powerful new lens to your client care, this is a complete set of skills you’ll use for the rest of your life.
Has Ayurvedic herbalism been calling you? Has the cost, time, or resources stopped you from taking the next step?
This self-paced program can help you achieve your herbal goals at your own pace.
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the foundations of Ayurveda — the five elements, the ten pairs of qualities, the three doshas, and the seven tissues — and explain them in plain language.
- Assess constitution and balance — recognize Vata, Pitta, and Kapha patterns and what brings each back into harmony.
- Work with the Ayurvedic materia medica — know the most important herbs of Ayurveda by their botanical names, Western actions, and Ayurvedic energetics (rasa, virya, vipaka, dosha).
- Make real medicine — prepare the five classical preparations, plus churnas, medicated ghees and oils, herbal confections, fermented tonics, and everyday kitchen remedies.
- Bring Ayurveda into daily life — design dinacharya (daily routine), seasonal, and dosha-specific practices for yourself and those you serve.
- Support clients with confidence — within a clear, ethical scope of practice, as an educator and wellness guide.
- Build something of your own — many graduates go on to start herbal practices and product companies, open shops, and teach classes of their own.
Why students choose Heart of Herbs
Since 1998. We’ve been supporting herbalists around the world for more than 25 years — long before the current herbal resurgence. That experience is in every lesson.
A teacher who shows up. Your primary instructor is Demetria Clark, our founder, director, and a best-selling author. She’s known for being genuinely present for her students — not a name on a sales page.
Truly self-paced. Start the minute you enroll. Most students finish in 4–8 months, but the pace is entirely yours. Life happens; your classroom waits.
A real community. Join a vibrant, diverse student group spanning the globe — past and present students learning, sharing, and growing together.
Lifetime access — and lifetime updates. Bonuses, webinars, Q&A sessions, new content: when we add it, it’s yours, at no extra cost.
One-on-one support. Every student can reach the program director directly for help. You are never doing this alone.
What you’ll learn — the curriculum
Student Handbook — course policies, reading list, contacts, and everything you need to navigate your program with ease.
Foundations and Botany The history of Ayurveda and of Western herbalism · what Ayurveda truly is · herbal applications and botany basics · harvesting and how to judge an herb’s quality · the therapeutic plants of Ayurveda · Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology.
The Principles of Ayurveda The core concepts · the five elements · the ten pairs of fundamental qualities · individuality and existence · how the principles are applied in real life.
The Doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in depth · discovering your own dosha · foods and herbs for each constitution · balancing and care.
The Seven Tissues (Dhatus) The seven tissues · muscles and the lymphatic system · primary and secondary by-products · the channels through which we take in nourishment.
The Mind & Emotions The seven-step process · energy fields · the chakras · the subtle body.
The Five Senses & Materia Medica The five senses in Ayurvedic practice · the Ayurvedic materia medica · working with the most-used herbs of Ayurveda.
Medicine Making, Herbal Applications, Medicine making, and Ayurvedic Formulations.
Your library of resources — included
This isn’t a few slideshows and a quiz. Your enrollment includes a deep, printable library you’ll return to for years:
- The 200-Herb Ayurvedic Materia Medica Reference — every herb with its botanical name, Western actions, common uses, and Ayurvedic energetics, plus conservation and safety notes. (a $97 value)
- The Complete Ayurvedic Recipe Book — 100+ preparations, from the five basic formulas to churnas, medicated ghees and oils, herbal confections, fermented tonics, and everyday kitchen remedies — including classical formulas cited in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India. (a $127 value)
- Formulation handouts, lectures, and presentations you can print and save.
- Access to updates — webinars, Q&A sessions, and new content as we create it. (over a $150 value)
- Access to all Heart of Herbs Student Space resources and student groups. With mentored support ($250 value)
- Direct instruction, connection, and support, plus practice-development resources.
Simple, honest pricing
Compare this to clinical Ayurveda programs that run well into five figures. We’ve kept Heart of Herbs in reach — because we believe this wisdom is a birthright, not a luxury.
Total value: $897+ You Pay: $447 — or 3 easy payments of $157.
✓ Self-paced — start today ✓ Lifetime access & updates ✓ One-on-one director support ✓ Worldwide student community ✓ Printable materia medica & recipe library
As an someone who practics herbalism I found this course an invaluable addition to my practice. It just allowed me to think about my practice and serving my clients in another way. I loved the course!
I loved moving at my own pace. The ease of contacting the instructor through email and receiving quick replies was very helpful. The course was also very informative. I has a large amount of knowledge of herbalism before beginning the course, but I still managed to learn a vast amount of new information. It was awesome! Thank you.
I loved the information, ease, and recommendations for resources. The option to go through the course at my own pace made it easier to fit into my schedule. As a yoga teacher, I found this course to be invaluable.
Your Questions, answered
How long does it take? Most students finish in 4–8 months, but it’s fully self-paced — go as fast or as gently as life allows.
Do I need experience? No. The program welcomes complete beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. It works beautifully as a standalone study or as an addition to your herbal education.
What do students do when they finish? Many start herbal practices or product companies, open shops and wellness practices, and teach their own classes. The program is known worldwide for its support, practicality, and high student success and satisfaction.
Will I have support? Yes — a vibrant global student community and one-on-one access to the program director whenever you need it.
When can I start? The moment you enroll. It’s online and self-paced, so your classroom opens immediately.
Is this medical training? This is herbal and wellness education. You’ll learn to support wellness and educate within a clear, ethical scope of practice — not to diagnose or prescribe.
Choose your option- Total value: $897+
Pay in full — $447 Best value. 24/7 access, access to student resources, and our support center.
3 monthly payments of $157 Spread it out and start today.
You’re one step away from studying Ayurveda.
Enroll in the Ayurveda Certification Program and start today.
You’re joining a worldwide community of herbalists — and learning directly from best-selling author Demetria Clark, who’s guided students since 1998. Your classroom opens the moment you enroll.
Here’s everything you’re getting:
✓ The full Ayurveda Certification —thirty-two in-depth lessons, from the five elements and the doshas to the seven tissues, the mind and chakras, the five senses, and hands-on medicine making.
✓ The 200-Herb Ayurvedic Materia Medica Reference — botanical names, Western actions, and Ayurvedic energetics for the herbs that matter most. ($97 value)
✓ The Complete Ayurvedic Recipe Book — 100+ preparations, from classical formulas to everyday kitchen remedies. ($127 value)
✓ Printable formulations, lectures & presentations — yours to keep.
✓ Access Updates and New Content — webinars, Q&As, new content. ($150 value)
✓ One-on-one support from the program director, plus a global student community.
✓ A certificate upon completion of your final project and exam.
What happens after you enroll
- Instant access. You’ll receive your classroom login right away. When you log in, you also get access to our student center and library of resources.
- Start anywhere. Begin with Lesson One and work at your own pace. Work from any place you have an internet connection.
- Get support. Our students can get support in the student center, via text, email, phone, and classroom messaging.
- Earn your certificate. Complete the lessons and your exam at your own pace. AHG Recognized education.
A few quick answers
Is it really self-paced? Yes. Most students finish in 4–8 months, but there’s no clock. Lifetime access means you can take the time you need.
Do I need any background? None at all. Beginners and experienced herbalists are equally at home here.
How long do I have access? For life — including every future update we add.
Who teaches it? Demetria Clark, founder, director, and best-selling author, with direct student support since 1998.
Need help deciding? Call 866-303-4372 or email us — we’re happy to talk it through.
Come Join Us!
At Heart of Herbs Herbal School, we support you on your herbal journey. We update resources, respond to emails, and schedule phone calls with students when needed. We want you to feel supported while you pursue your herbal studies from your home.
Moreover, we have a supportive and diverse student body with students from all over the world. You will be encouraged to connect with our student group and to learn and grow together.
We believe in support, mentorship, and connection.