Catalog 2021-2022

DIRECTOR, STAFF, AND OWNERSMonica B Groover Ph.D., AD, ERYT 200Owner, Director, and Instructor:Ms. Groover is a known Ayurveda Practitioner, has been on board of National AyurvedicMedical Association. She is currently on the board of TAPAS (Texas Association of AyurvedaProfessionals). Ms Groover comes from a heritage of Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology and Herbalhealing. She finished her academic education and Ayurveda studies in India. She has alsostudied extensive Ayurveda from her Guru in India. Ms. Groover is the founder of NarayanaAyurveda & Yoga Academy. She had been the director of education for Ayurveda WellnessInstitute Inc. in CA for nearly 4 years. She has taught at Kerala Ayurveda Institute and preparedAyurveda curriculum for graduate courses for yoga and Ayurveda schools.A professional NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association), member at the Ayurveda Doctor Level; Ms.Groover's research and articles have been published in India, as well as in the US. Her articles have been publishedin Light of Ayurveda Journal, and her curriculum has been used by Universities. She is on the editorial board forJournal of Homeopathy and Alternative Medicine. She was also a proud member of the NAMA sub-committee forboard exam preparation. Her book Ayurveda and the Feminine was published in 2020. Her book-Essential Guide toAyurveda, A textbook for Ayurveda Counselors will be published in 2021.Dr Aparna Dandekar, DO, APInstructorDr. Aparna Dandekar received both her Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit as well as her Bachelors of Science inZoology from the University of Washington, Seattle ('96). She received her doctor of Osteopathic Medicinefrom the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA ('02), and did her residency in FamilyMedicine at the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles County Medical Center ('05).Dr.Aparna Dandekar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and graduated from San DiegoSchool of Ayurveda as Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner and is a professional member of NAMA. She practices Ayurveda in Oaklandand offers Home Visits as well.stotrams.Page 8Henry Groover AP (Pandit Atul Krishna Das)Chief Technical officer, owner and Instructor - Vedic Astrologer, Ayurvedic Practitioner, andSanskrit Pundit - Henry Groover teaches Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Seminars.Subjects taught include Sanskrit, Yogic Texts and Jyotish. Henry is a Vedanta pundit of VaishnavaVedic Philosophy, Samkhya Philosophy and Sanskrit, Pundit Krishnaji has translated and editedseveral ancient Sanskrit texts including Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Sri Brahma Samhita, Hitopadesha,Origin of Ratha Yatra and various Stotrams. He has also composed various Sanskrit verses and

Dr Priyanka Rajan, BAMSPriyanka Rajan comes from a prestigious family of Ayurvedic Physicians and Vaidyas in India.Priyanka Rajan got her Bachelors in Ayurvedic Medicine from Tamil Nadu MGR Medical Schoolin India. She lives in New Jersey, and, has taught Ayurveda courses at Ayurveda WellnessInstitute Inc. at California.Monika Singhal, Ayurveda PractitionerMonica Singhal attended one of the most prestigious Medical schools in New Delhi India-AllIndia Institute of Medical Sciences. After specializing in Dermatology, she decided not topursue Western Medicine, and, instead decided to focus all her attention to Ayurveda andholistic medicine. Ms. Singhal completed her Ayurveda Practitioner seminar San Diego Collegeof Ayurveda. She practices out of San Diego, California.Dr Janardhana V HebbarDr Janardana Hebbar, BAMS, MD(Ayurveda) Dr. Janardana Hebbar finished his Bachelors inAyurvedic Medicine from Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College in Karnakta. He finished hisMasters and Doctorate in Ayurveda from ALN Rao Ayurveda College in Karnataka in SouthIndia. He runs the famous website easyasyurveda. He has served as an Associate professor ofAyurveda in Alva Medical College, India.Pradeepa Rayasam, Ayurveda PractitionerMs Rayasam completed both her Ayurveda Counselor and Ayurveda Practitioner programthrough San Diego College of Ayurveda and Narayana Ayurveda under the direct mentorshipof Dr Monica Groover.She also studied with Dr Vasant Lad. Pradeepa furthered her studies in India when she immersedherself in Ayurveda internships and Panchakarma at Sharada Hospital India under Dr J.V Hebbar. In additionto Ayurveda, Ms Rayasam is a yoga teacher and a classically trained Indian Dancer.Page 9

SCHOOL CALENDAR, ENROLLMENT PERIODS AND HOURS OF OPERATIONWhen do the classes begin?Ayurveda Counselor seminar begins three times a year, and Practitioner begins once a year.When can students Sign up?Students must submit the application form and complete application formalities 21 working days (4 weeks) before the startof the first class. The application opens 1 month before the start of a new session. So, to start in Jan, student can completeapplication and enrollment by 2nd, week of December.Ayurveda Counselor Upcoming Sessions:* Winter Session- November 2021 & Jan 2022. (In person internship in Nov, Dec. Online classes start Jan 2021)*Spring Session- May 2022*Summer Session- September 2022ONLINE CLASS Hours- Ayurveda CounselorTerm 1 & 2- Sundays*- 8 am Central (Apx. 4-5 hr sessions),Term 3-6-Saturdays*-- 8 am Central (Apx. 3-4 hr sessions),Electives-7 Pm Thursdays,Labs/online internship- Saturdays every other month at 9 AM, Thursdays, 7 PMin person internship- one day every other month 4 weekend sessions in 6 terms.(see page 10)Ayurveda Practitioner Upcoming Sessions:* Winter Session- JAN 2022*Classes: Saturdays at 10 am Central, Wednesdays at 7 pm Central, Fridays at 8 AM Central, Labs/internship online oncea month, and 6-weekend workshop(s) cum private and/or group internship(s)in Austin. Onsite Workshop schedule (seeabove)*Class Length may slightly vary, depending on the lessons being taught."Onsite Workshop cum Internship ScheduleCalendar link: ternship Days in Austin, TX every other month on the last Saturday OR Sunday of the month . (These are notbroadcast, but may be recorded for viewing later for students opting to do the internship online)* Client Encounters Internship on last Monday of some months at an Ayurveda or a yoga studio or Online for those whoare unable to travel. May be broadcast or recorded.*Practicum 1 day workshops, OR in-person lab days in Austin, TX at an Ayurveda or Yoga Yoga Studio that may takeplace in person. It may be broadcast via via live streaming. (dates vary for each group)*Besides, students are encouraged to do short and free community events twice a year in their own area as part of theirtraining.Admin office hours - Open Monday to Thursdays- 8 am – 3 pm Central. Due to classes on weekends and evenings, wewon't be able to answer any calls at this time. However, students can leave a message or email us. Please call duringmorning hours. Emails are answered during office hours.Page 10

AYURVEDA COUNSELOR- 600 HOURSSeminar Title: Ayurveda CounselorThe Ayurveda counselor is divided into six terms of 9-10 weeks each. There are 12 Academic class modules and142 Lessons equaling 600 Hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of internship and 50client encounters. Students have the OPTION to complete the internship onsite at Austin, TX (extra fees applies)or choose to do Ayurveda Counselor 100% online.Description and ScopeThe scope of practice for this seminar course is focused on a general well person's constitution, (Prakrti andVikrti), basic imbalances of doshas and, agni. After the successful completion of this seminar, students will beable to create simple recommendations using dietary, lifestyle and contemplative practices like meditation, herbs,meditation, recipes, self-care strategies to encourage a lifestyle of balance. The Ayurvedic Counselor will be ableto educate the general public regarding basic tenets of Ayurveda and suggest some daily routine or seasonalroutine practices. Our Ayurveda Counselor meets competencies required for professional membership at theAyurvedic Health Counselor with NAMA. Students can choose to do a portion of the internship in person toqualify for NAMA Certification board exam, or, do it 100% online if they do not plan to take this certificationexam. The internship stats online or onsite is reflected in students transcripts.Seminar Subjects: The course units or subjects are as follows:Subject TitleIntroduction to AyurvedaAyurvedic Concept ofAhara & AgniIntroduction to TridoshasPage 11Course ID HoursAC 10150AC 10250Lessons*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)**5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Workshop/Labs-In person and/or livestreaming*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)AC 1035018Introduction to Yoga Therapy AC 104409Ayurveda Kriya Sharira(Workings of Mind Body andSpirit)Ayurvedic Concept of MindAC 1055018AC 1065012Ayurveda InternshipAC10710012Introduction to AyurvedicAC 108HerbsAyurvedic Nidan andAC 109Causative Factors11 Marma PK Mantra Chikitsa AC 11050125012408Introduction to SanskritJyotish and Vastu (VedicAstrology)3040Total:600 Hrs56Total: 142LessonsAC 111AC 112Training Delivery1218*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)**5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Online (synchronous, and, asynchronous)* Intensive internship days scatteredthroughout the year in-person OR online*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*Online (asynchronous)*10-hour lab- offered both onsite and online*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*Online (synchronous & asynchronous)*5-hour lab- offered both onsite and online

Admission & Enrollment RequirementsAge Minimum age to join this seminar is 18 years old before the first day of class.Language: Students must have a high school diploma, some college education and basic English language skills. Ifthere is no college education, additional knowledge or training in any healing modality example yoga, reiki, energymedicine, aromatherapy etc. may suffice. The high school diploma may be a US or International High School EnglishLanguage Arts with minimum 60% scores. Alternatively, if you did not have English in your high school, then TOEFLiBT test taken within 2 years of date of application will suffice. Minimum acceptance TOEFL iBT scores should bebetween 17-23 for listening skills, 15-21 for reading and writing skills. Speaking skills may be 1017. Read more at https://www.ets.org/toefl and uipment Requirement: Students must have a laptop or a desktop computer, a webcam, a headset, and, a reliableinternet access with internet speeds upto 3.1 Mbps - 6 Mbps to participate in the distant learning online course.This will help the student keep up with class communications and access to research and study resources. Inaddition, basic Students must have basic computer skills including word processing determined via a computer quiz.Students do not need to buy any software. However, students maybe required to have a free gmail or googleaccount, dropbox account, PDF reading software to download and view Slideshows. Students would need todownload Zoom FREE APP if they wish to login to live classes via their smart-phones, or, tablets. (see HOW DOESONLINE TRAINING WORK below and on page 23)*NAMA CertificationNational Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), a self-regulating membership organization has set guidelines forstudents who will begin their professional Ayurveda Counselor training post July 1st, 2021 that state that an AyurvedaCounselor who plans to take the certification exam or apply for professional NAMA membership must include somehands on training, OR in-person internship. Without this component, the student may not qualify to take NAMACertification Board exam or apply for membership. NAMA certification board may not allow online only Ayurveda counselorstudents to take this exam. So, taking the course 100% Online option is suggested for international students or those who do notwish to take this exam or apply for professional membership. Read more directly at their website- https://www.namacb.org/Computer QuizOur students should be moderately tech savvy as most of the training is delivered via online software.Computer savviness may be determined by an open quiz, a Computer Skills Test available online from ourwebsite at seminars, or, you can request a PDFcopy via email director@naya-ayurveda.com. Alternatively, you can request a 15 minute live session withus where we determine if you have the online skills in front of an instructor or a teachers assistant.CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE.A student may be given credit for previous Ayurveda related education from a NAMA registered institute, for up to amaximum of 150 contact hours at the discretion of the school. In addition, If unable to attend the onsite internship,internship from another NAMA reviewed school(s) can be transferred 100% into the seminar.Page 12

NAYA has not entered a credit-transfer agreement with any other educational institution. In that regard, thetransferability of credits the student earns at NAYA is at the complete discretion of the institution to which thestudent will seek to transfer. Besides, acceptance of the certificate You earn at NAYA is also at the completediscretion of the institution to which You may seek to transfer. If the credits and/or certificate are not accepted bythat institution, student may be required to repeat some or all of the coursework at that institution. In that regard,student is responsible for ensuring that Your attendance NAYA will meet your educational goals and/or careergoals.School Policy on Satisfactory ProgressSEMINAR LENGTH The seminar is divided into six terms of 9-10 weeks each. There are 12 Academic class modules, 1internship module, and 142 Lessons which make up 600 contact hours.A grade of C or 70% is considered satisfactory progress by the student.A total of 70% is considered Satisfactory progress.Online and asynchronous homework assigned at this time must be completed by week 10 or end of first termIn person Internship assignments or labs may be submitted laterPass Percentage: 70%.(70% is considered satisfactory progress)Example of Class Progression for fall students. (The actual number may differ slightly depending on theschedule)AC101 , AC-102* , AC107**Term 1Hours: 110Term 2Hours: 110Term 3Hours: 110Term 4Hours: 110Term 5Hours: 100Term 6Hours- 60*1 day lab/workshop** InternshipAC102* , AC107**, AC103** 1 day lab/workshop** InternshipAC105 ,AC106*, AC104* AC107 **,*1 day lab/workshop* *InternshipAC106, AC-112, AC107 **, AC110** 1 day lab/workshop** InternshipAC110*, AC107**, AC109*1 day lab/workshop** InternshipAC108*, AC111 AC107***1 day lab/workshop** InternshipGrading Period and ScheduleGrading Period: Grading Period is every 12 weeks. We calculate the grades and suggest remedial measures ifnecessary, to get the grade to satisfactory level of 70%.Grading Schedule: Below is the schedule of how we determine progress. Students must complete allrequirements of the subject being taught every quarter along with assignments, quizzes, tests, classwork with70%. The classes and lessons for these subjects may run concurrently in each quarter. All lessons for that subjectare completed within 12 weeks.Page 13

*The client encounters during in person internship are the very outcome of the seminar. Students learn how to doan Ayurveda coaching session with actual clients by observation. Eventually students demonstrate consultationinterviews and techniques. (See Page 20, Client Encounters and Internships)All major US holidays are followed, as well as Hindu holiday of Divali (festival of lights).Dates school will be closed.New Years DayMartin Luther King DayPresidents' Day Good Friday MemorialMothers DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeteran's DayJanamashtami- Appearance of Sri KrishnaDipavali- Hindu Festival of LightsThanksgiving Weekend- (Thurs thru Sun)July 1-31st 2021- Summer BreakDec 18th,-Jan 5th, 2022- Winter BreakHoli-Hindu Festival-Full moon in March 2022April 2022-Spring break (same week as AISD spring break)When can a student sign up?Students can sign up to 2 months in advancebefore the seminar starts. For example, if theseminar begins April, students can sign up fromFeb onwards. Student can sign up online usingapplication form at our website. Last day of onlinesign up is 15 days prior to beginning of the first dayof class. Late sign ups must contact us personallyat director@naya-ayurveda.com. Payments mustbe completed by the first day of classPage 14

SUBJECTSIntroduction to AyurvedaAyurveda101-50 Hrs./12 LessonsCourse Number- AC101Prerequisites-Admission in Ayurveda CounselorLesson Outline:doshas.Synopsis: Foundation in Ayurveda Principles & Philosophy, A Birdseyecomplete overview of basic Ayurvedic Principles for self-balancing.Student will be have an introduction to Ayurveda as a modality, withfocus on self-evaluation and balancing protocols for selfLesson 1 Overview foundation of Ayurvedic MedicineLesson 2 History & Mythology of Ayurvedic MedicineLesson 3, Dosha Test, finding our own natural constitutionLesson 4 Comparison of Ayurveda to other Holistic ModalitiesLesson 5 Six Philosophies, Samkhya and 24 TattvasLesson 6 Sensory Therapy and AyurvedaLesson 7 Five elements and 20 GunasLesson 8 Introduction to Agni and Digestive FireLesson 9 Reasons for imbalance and Suffering (Hetus and Kleshas)Lesson 10 Svastha Vritta (Day, Night and Seasonal Routines)Lesson 11 Introduction to Prana, Tejas and OjasLesson 12 Daily and Seasonal routine for doshasTotal Lessons: 12Grades: 70% pass.Quizzes- 25%Discussions and Articles25%Create Daily & Seasonalroutine-20%Prakrti Test for self and twoother individuals)-25%Ayurvedic Concept of Ahara & AgniAC102- 50 Hrs /18 LessonsPrerequisites-AC101Synopsis: Student will be able to list the six tastes, food groups, fruits, beverages, grains that support the threedoshas, and, explain the concept of agni and effect of food on the mind.Lesson OutlineLesson 1 Comparison of Western and Ayurvedic concepts of NutritionLesson 2 Ayurvedic MyPlate and Nutrition LabelLesson 3 Sattva, Tamas and Rajas in FoodLesson 4 Homeostasis: Digestive System and the GI TractLesson 5 Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins & VitaminsLesson 6 Concept of PranaLesson 7 Ayurvedic Concept of Fruits, Vegetables, legumes and GrainsLesson 8 Shad RasasLesson 9 Concept of Agni, the states of Jatharagni- Tikshagni, Mandagni, and, Vishamagni.Lesson 10 Class Lab- Anupana and BeveragesLesson 11 Class Lab Introduction to Kitchen Herbs and SpicesLesson 12 Class Lab-Churnas and ChutneysLesson 13 Concept of AmaLesson 14 Viruddha (Incompatible), Rasayana and Vajikarana Food groupsLesson 15-Dietary guidelines for Vata, Pitta and KaphaLesson 16-Class Lab- Ayurvedic Cooking and RecipesLesson 17- General Ayurvedic Diet Plans (Pathya Kalpana and Krtanna Varga)Lesson 18-Introduction to Ayurvedic EnergeticsPage 15Total Lessons: 18Grades: 70% to Pass

Quizzes- 50%Essays, Discussions and Articles- 25%Practicum-25%Introduction to Tridoshas and Women SupportPrerequisites-AC 101AC103-- 50 Hrs/18 LessonsSynopsisStudent will be able to list the three doshas, location of sub doshas, their function and their importance. Student shall understandVata, Pitta and Kapha doshas-functional and structural differences and will be able to use this to fill a dosha assessment form. fordifferent populationsLesson Outline:Lesson 1 Introduction to Doshas, Dhatus, Mala

Ayurveda & Yoga Academy. She had been the director of education for Ayurveda Wellness Institute Inc. in CA for nearly 4 years. She has taught at Kerala Ayurveda Institute and prepared Ayurveda curriculum for graduate courses for yoga and Ayurveda schools. A professional NAM