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* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
ONLINE MS in MAHARISHI AYURVEDA &
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Become an Ayurveda
Practitioner
Due to the current pandemic situation, which does not allow for any face-to-face teaching, the beginning of the Master - Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrated Medicine - has been postponed to September 2021.
Immerse yourself in integrative medicine and become a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner in our 3-year, part-time online program.
- Integrate ayurvedic knowledge with modern health science
- Join the only accredited Master of Science in Ayurveda in the US
- Study online part-time with expert professors
- Visit campus each year for clinical training
- Engage with a supportive community of like-minded students
- Graduate as a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
MIU IS A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION
An ancient system, reevaluated
You’ll study the Maharishi AyurVedaSM health system, which addresses the body, mind, and environment of an individual to help them become holistically healthy.
Our programs integrate natural techniques with modern medicine to take an integrated and balanced approach to wellness. You’ll study a variety of modalities, including:
- Herbal supplementation
- Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis
- Individualized dietary recommendations
- Individualized lifestyle modifications and more
What is Ayurveda?
“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?
“Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care.”
Learn from home
Our three-year, part-time online MS has a flexible schedule and can be completed with about 8 to 9 hours of work per week. You’ll learn at a relaxed pace without the strain typical of graduate degree programs.
Even though you’ll be studying online, you’ll enjoy connecting with a supportive community of students who share your passion for natural healthcare, as well as professors who are experts in the field.
Become a wellness professional
You’ll graduate as a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner, with real-world knowledge and training to practice health care through a natural yet scientific approach.
MIU is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Completion of our program satisfies NAMA’s
competencies to be recognized as an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
On-campus clinical training and orientation
US online students visit the MIU campus for orientation and several more times throughout the program for clinical training.
Learning community committed to inner growth
During your studies, you’ll meet an online community of students from around the world who are deeply committed to wellness, positive values, and personal inner growth. You’ll participate in online discussions, exchanging experiences and points of view while developing new friendships.
In addition, our hands-on faculty will provide you with the one-on-one attention you need to absorb deep concepts and succeed in your studies.
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
Featured faculty
Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS is an Ayurvedic physician and currently serves as Clinical Professor of Physiology and Health at MIU. He graduated from India’s Nagarjuna University, has been trained by three of the world’s top experts in Maharishi AyurVeda, and holds 30 years of expertise in the field. He has also received the Dhanavantari award from the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.
Dr. Manohar practices as an Ayurveda clinical consultant, teacher, and course developer for health professionals and modern physicians, is a teacher and expert clinician in Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, has training in aromatherapy and Ayurveda Ophthalmology and has presented seminars on Maharishi AyurVeda all over the world.
Entrance Requirements for the Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
The following is projected for students entering the university in 2021-22 and is subject to change.
- Be a health operator or hold a bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field or equivalent.
- Apply for admission.
Transcendental Meditation technique
New students in this program learn the TM technique before enrollment. MIU has a special TM course for students enrolling in online degree programs.
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
Course and Degree Requirements for the Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
The following is projected for students entering the university in 2020-21 and is subject to change.
To graduate with an MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine, students must:
- • successfully complete all required courses as described below
- • successfully complete the exam for each course at ≥ 70% performance
- • engage in at least 100 patient encounters, either observing a consultation, participating in a small group patient-oriented discussion, or conducting a one-on-one consultation
- • pass the final clinical cases and exams
First Year
PH 497 First Year Orientation: Creating a Foundation for the Study of Consciousness-Based Health Care
This five-day, in-residence course will orient new students to the principles of Maharishi AyurVeda, give an overview of the scope of the discipline, and give personal instruction in pulse diagnosis, the principle diagnostic procedure of this science. Students will meet the instructors and their classmates and begin to build a learning community that will last for the three years of the program and beyond.
PH 500 Basic Principles of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Maharishi AyurVeda I
This course presents the foundations of natural, prevention-oriented health care, including AyurVedic Anatomy, Physiology, Digestion and Metabolism, AyurVedic herbology, pulse diagnosis, and clinical approach to basic common disorders. (6 credits) (Prerequisite: Acceptance to MS program, PH 497)
PH 501 Basic Principles of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Maharishi AyurVeda II
This course further develops the understanding of this consciousness-based approach to health care, including research on Transcendental Meditation, the Srota systems (channels) of AyurVeda, herbology, Yoga Asanas; clinical workshops on digestive disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory disorders, women’s health, and heart health. The course also gives an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy. (6 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 500)
PH 510 First Year Clinical Training
This five-day, in-residence intensive will give an opportunity to review and practice all that has been learned in the first year of study, with live clients under supervision of experienced clinical faculty. (1 credit) (Prerequisite: PH 500)
Second Year
PH 502 Musculo-skeletal System
This course begins the in-depth study of the AyurVedic approach to the eight organ systems. The focus is on the main disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including various muscular pain and myopathies, which are among the most common complaints in modern society. This course also presents an introduction to Other Systems of Natural Medicine: Principles of Osteopathy and Chiropractic Medicine. (3 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 501)
PH 503 Cardiovascular/ Renal System
This course goes deep into the Total Heart Health program, a comprehensive program to treat and prevent heart disease and its risk factors, including, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and stress. It also covers the main renal disorders, including renal failure, cystitis, kidney stones and urinary tract infections. (3 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 502)
PH 504 Digestive System and Metabolism
The health of the digestive system is critical for immunity, strength and healthy tissues. This course goes deeply into the principle disorders of the digestive system, including indigestion, hyperacidity, GERD, irritable bowel, constipation and others. (3 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 503)
PH 505 Pulmonary System and ENT
The course on the pulmonary system investigates the main disorders of the respiratory system including, common cold, influenza, asthma, COPD and others. The course describes the causative factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from Maharishi AyurVeda as well as an introduction to other systems and approaches to respiratory imbalances. This course also introduces imbalances in ears, nose and throat. (3 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 504
PH 511 Second Year Clinical Training (two required per year)
This five-day, in-residence intensive will give an opportunity to review and practice all that has been learned in the second year of study, with live clients under supervision of experienced clinical faculty. (1 credit each) (Prerequisite: PH 504)
Third Year
PH 506 Articular System
Joint disorders are very common, often debilitating disorders in modern society. This course addresses the different types of arthritis and joint disorders, investigates their causes, symptoms and means of alleviation from Maharishi AyurVeda and other natural systems. (2 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 505)
PH 507 Endocrine/Reproductive System
Including: Ob/Gyn, Men’s Health, and Pediatrics
The endocrine system, along with the nervous system, is the master controller of all physiological functions. This course presents the various hormonal and reproductive disorders, including thyroid, adrenal and reproductive problems. (3 credits) (Prerequisite: PH506)
PH 508 Hematologic/Immunologic System
In Maharishi AyurVeda, the health of the blood and plasma is the basis for the nourishment and health of all the other systems. This course presents the common disorders of the cellular components of the blood and immune system; their causes, diagnosis, and treatment. (4 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 507)
PH 509 Nervous System and Skin
The nervous system, along with the endocrine system is responsible for controlling every physiological function, as well as our experience in consciousness. The disorders of this critical system are investigated and their treatments presented, along with case studies. (4 credits) (Prerequisite: PH 508)
PH 512 Third Year Clinical Training (two required per year)
This five-day, in-residence intensive gives students an opportunity to review and practice all the knowledge gained during the course of their studies by providing wellness consultations to live clients under the supervision of experienced clinical faculty. The students’ didactic and clinical competence will be evaluated. (1 credit each) (Prerequisite: PH 508)
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
Cost & Aid
Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
This online program is generally three years in length and features two residencies (2.5 days each) per semester.
| ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE PAYABLE IN 2 INSTALLMENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEMESTER | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | €3,600 |
You can initially attend only the first year of the Master’s program and then choose whether or not to continue.
Required Residencies: two residencies (2.5 days each) per semester, will be held at one of our headquarters, which will be communicated once the Master has started. The cost of housing and meals for the residency are NOT included in the tuition. Students are responsible for travel costs.
Program Structure for the Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
Throughout the program, students are requested to take their own pulse several times per day and record at least three sessions per day on a self-pulse log. This log will be submitted every two weeks. This is one of the best ways to learn pulse diagnosis, since taking the pulse frequently gives differing experiences of pulse that correspond to different activities, such as after meals, after exercise, after sleep, etc. Faculty will evaluate the self-pulse logs every two weeks and give feedback.
Case Evaluation and Patient Diagnosis Evaluation Forms
At the end of the two courses introducing the principles of Maharishi AyurVeda (PH 500 and PH 501), students will be given three virtual cases. Students will evaluate the virtual patient using a standard case evaluation form. The evaluation will include pulse diagnosis, patient history, and other appropriate means of modern or natural diagnosis. Students will then give their recommendations for the treatment program, which will be evaluated by the faculty.
Case Reports
During the eight organ system specific courses (PH 502 through PH 509), students will also submit two or three actual cases from their own practice using the case evaluation form described above. They will give the pulse analysis, health history, AyurVedic pathophysiology, and their diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Faculty will evaluate the diagnosis and give feedback and further recommendations for the case.
End of Course Examinations
At the end of each course, there will be an exam to determine understanding of the concepts and familiarity with the preventive approaches and application of the protocols for disorders of that organ system. There will be a variety of written, multiple choice, and other exam questions.
Final Examination
During the final course, course participants will have an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of their knowledge with a final written examination of the principles, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic skills, including sample clinical cases they must solve to the satisfaction of the faculty.
Course Format
- 108 hours per course, 4 units academic credit
- Most courses are 3 months
- View course lectures (approximately 2 hours per week)
- Complete online learning activities and exams (approximately 4 hours per week)
- Two weekly, hour-long webinars (2 hours)
- Weekly pulse log, recording progress in Nadi Vigyan, pulse diagnosis
- 2 to 3 case studies for each course will be evaluated with a standard rubric
Students should expect to spend 8-9 hours per week dedicated to the program. Some students may spend more time on the program, depending on their personal learning style.
The program will apply the principles of Consciousness-Based Education, including the enlivenment of the inner intelligence of the body, through the daily practice of Transcendental Meditation. This is the fundamental approach of Maharishi AyurVeda and a central feature of our programs.
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
Testimonials from Graduates of the MS in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
“Learning about Ayurveda can change your life in so many ways, as it did mine. The sense of empowerment it gives you to be able to take your health into your own hands alone makes studying Ayurveda worthwhile – but being equipped with the tools and certification that these programs offer you opens up great possibilities to help others as well. Good luck to everyone!”
Program Director, BA in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health
Maharishi International University Online
“I did my B.A. in Physiology and Health at MIU, then became a TM teacher. This online M.S. course deepened and widened my knowledge of Ayurveda which is the most holistic and comprehensive health care system for perfect health and integrated life.”
MS in MAVIM (2018)
FAQ
What is the difference between Ayurveda and Maharishi AyurVeda?
Ayurveda: The traditional system of medicine of India and the East. Based on diet, herbs, mind-body type, and purification therapies.
Maharishi AyurVeda: The modern, scientific revival of complete Ayurveda, including balancing the deepest value of mind – consciousness, which is the basis of balancing the body. This revival by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi incorporates all aspects of mind, body, behavior, and environment in a scientific framework. It also includes a unique system of pulse diagnosis and a host of unique mind/body/environmental therapies.
What can I do with an MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine?
Successful graduates will be certified to practice Maharishi AyurVeda according to local laws. You can act as a health consultant or health educator in many health freedom states. In other states, you can practice under the auspices of a licensed healthcare practitioner. In other countries, other health care laws may apply.
I already have a license in some form of healthcare — what will this program do for me?
Our students include doctors, chiropractors, yoga therapists, massage therapists, osteopathic doctors and others in the health care professions. If you already have a license, you will be able to integrate what you learn from this course into your practice.
What kind of content delivery system will be used?
Courses are asynchronous and are delivered through the Canvas student online learning platform. Each course includes videotaped lectures, assignments, quizzes, discussion forums, webinars, and other online activities and learning tools. Assignments are submitted and feedback is provided by the instructor through Canvas.
* Also possible to enroll for the first year only.
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