M2.1 Foundation Level One
M2.1 - Basics of Ayurveda, anatomy and physiology, treatments - Level 1
Through a detailed and practical program, this training covers the main aspects of Ayurvedic theory from diagnosis to clinical practice, with an emphasis on nutrition and herbal medicine. It also covers in detail philosophy, yoga and Ayurvedic psychology, providing a comprehensive approach to body and mind medicine. Aimed at health practitioners and any motivated person, this training provides fundamental knowledge and clinical experience.
Dates Level 1, September 2025 - July 2026
Tuesday the 02 September 2025 – 25 November 2025
and
Tuesday 20th January 2026 to the 26 May 2026.
most classes last 2 hours
final exams are due in early July
The Level 1 is taught by Vaidya Atreya Smith online.
| M2.1.1 Description | Allocation of hours |
|---|---|
| with teacher | 250 hours |
| homework with teacher | 250 hours |
| exams & case studies with evaluation | 564 hours |
| Total | 1064 hours |
This course is limited to 10 students.
Distribution of teaching costs
| M2.1.1 Description | Allocation of costs |
|---|---|
| The PDF files of this Ayurveda course, more than 600 pages, are included in the price of the training | |
| Registration fee | 600 CHF |
| Level 1 training (1064 study hours) | 3200 CHF |
| Total Level 1 | 3800 CHF |
There is a CHF 100 discount for individuals who register before May for Level 1 - but this does not apply to companies. The balance of CHF 3200 is due by 20 August at the latest.
Registration
Registration for Ayurvedic Medicine Training Level 1 M2.1.1
- Registration Ayurveda_M2.1.1_2025
July 30th is the registration deadline
To pay the registration fee for this training please wait until you are accepted in the training as per the instructions. Once you are accepted in the training you will be given the link to pay the training registration fee.
Course Description M2.1.1
This training allows you to acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary for any specific Ayurveda research, and at the end of the cycle you are able to determine:
The constitution of an individual
The diet for each constitution
Recommendations for lifestyle according to the constitution (prakriti) and/or disorder (Vikriti)
The manifestation of diseases according to Ayurveda
Ayurvedic psychology
Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
M2 Foundation Level 1 - Ayurveda Base (First Year)
Philosophy of Ayurveda (Padartha Vijnana)
Anatomy (Rachana sharira) and Physiology (Kriya sharira)
Constitutional analysis (Prakriti Vijnana)
Disease analysis (Vikriti Vijnana)
Examination of diseases (Roga Nidana Vijnana)
Diagnosis and examination of the patient according to Ayurveda (Vikriti Pariksha)
Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)
Ayurvedic Psychology (Sattvavavajaya Chikitsa)
Ayurvedic dietary approaches (Ahara Chikitsa)
Personal and social hygiene (Svasthavritta)
Daily hygiene (Dinacharya)
Ayurvedic herbal medicine (Dravyaguna intro)
Panchakarma, theory (Kaya Chikitsa)
Practical therapeutic application (Kaya Chikitsa)
Relationship between Ayurveda and Yoga
Medical ethics and health regulations
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There are live Q&A classes with Vaidya Atreya Smith every second lesson or twice a month and there is direct contact with Atreya on the forum homework postings when he corrects and comments on your homework every week.
Course teacher
The Level 1 training in taught by Vaidya Atreya Smith
Diploma
After completing the 1196 hours of training of "M2 Foundation Level 1 - Ayurveda Basics", as well as all the exams, you will receive a diploma signed by the European Institute of Vedic Studies (EIVS GmbH).
The level 1 awards a certificate as an ‘Ayurvedic Nutrition and Life-Style Practitioner’
EIVS GmbH is certified by OdA-AM, eduCAM Swiss, and ASCA Switzerland as a qualified school for teaching Ayurveda and complies with the requirements of both ASCA and RME in Switzerland.
Saving our planet!
Online learning helps to save our planet! This method promotes the protection of our environment by studying from home:
no fuel consumption
less air pollution
less wear and tear on your vehicle
no travel
no time wasted in transport
By studying Ayurveda in our online training you will save money on travel and accommodation. In addition, this type of learning helps to save the planet by reducing CO2 emissions from travel.
Although we are based in Switzerland, our training is cheaper than similar trainings provided in UK, USA and Europe for the reasons mentioned above. Usually, you have to double the cost of a training when you add accommodation and travel expenses. So, if a training course costs you $3000 dollars, you can expect to pay from $3000 to $6000 once you add travel, food and lodging costs. Not only do you spend more money, but you also damage the environment by traveling.
Suggested reading for the course
The following books are recommended and complement the course material. You can read them before starting the course or during the course. These books are not included in the training:
The Psychology of Transformation in Yoga, by Atreya
Prakriti, Your Ayurvedic Constitution, by Dr Robert E. Svoboda
Ayurvedic Healing for Women, by Atreya
Ayurvedic Nutrition, by Atreya
Ayurveda and Panchakarma, by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi
All of these books can be bought on-line through the internet, or by clicking on the title above.
Transportation, accommodation and personal supplies as well as recommended books are not included in the cost of the training. As soon as we receive your registration form with your first payment and motivation letter, and after the acceptance of your application, you will receive information about the course as well as all the necessary practical information.
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Training in Ayurvedic medicine with a validated diploma of 3376 hours – Nidana – Chikitsa – Dravyaguna – herbal medicine according to Ayurveda – trainings in Ayurveda since 1998 – Dr. Sunil V. Joshi, MD(ayu) – Vaidya Atreya Smith, BSc MA – all these courses are taught in English.
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