History of Mādhya
Way Ayurveda 

Anjali Deva, the founder of Mādhya Way Ayurveda, is an Ayurvedic Practitioner in Los Angeles with a decade of Ayurvedic study and practice behind her. Through her clinical practice, Rooted Rasa, Anjali realized that empowering clients to learn about their own health was integral to their healing journeys. She wanted to create a school that would support students in taking their healing journeys further and also give them the tools to share their knowledge with others.

Anjali was inspired to establish a school for Ayurveda based on a trauma-informed and compassion-based curriculum that supports one’s innate resilience and capacity to heal. She put together a team of expert instructors to help guide students’ paths to self-discovery and Ayurvedic wisdom.

Anjali believes strongly in preserving and maintaining the healing art of Ayurveda while amending it in order to best apply it to our modern lives.

What makes our Ayurvedic program unique?

✹ Integrative, trauma-informed curriculum for modern-day application

✹ Experiential curriculum; your own relationship with Ayurveda is part of the course

✹ Expert guest teachers

✹ Weekly live meetings

✹ Live client case studies 

✹ Live cooking classes

✹ POC & female-led program

✹ Become part of a supportive & inclusive community

Testimonials

  • “I was introduced to Ayurveda through yoga, and I thought - why not? Why do I have to lose for a healthier life? I’ve been working personally with Anjali for over 2 years and I’ve seen such a huge difference in my life! Every nugget of information that I learn about Ayurveda through my work with Anjali has made me curious to learn more. So when Anjali had brought up that she’s starting an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor certification program, I naturally jumped on the opportunity to join it. I couldn’t be happier being in this program - diving deeper into Ayurveda, being part of the Ayurvedic community, and having the opportunity to help others that are looking to improve their lives! I highly recommend anyone that’s looking into Ayurveda to work with Anjali. She’s such a delight to work with!”

    - DARLENE

  • What a great experience this AWC training has been! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to study with Anjali. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about this ancient tradition, she also makes the material feel very real and applicable to modern life. In addition, the guest instructors she brings in are phenomenal. I can’t wait to start practicing and share this amazing system of healing with others!

    - Former Student

  • It is evident that Anjali put a lot of thought and time into planning out the course material and classes. She is very knowledgeable and is eager to share that knowledge with her students. She is dedicated to her career and upholding the traditions of Ayurveda.

    - Former student

  • Anjali is a wonderful teacher. She is connected, gentle, and incredibly supportive. Her Ayurvedic knowledge and practice are vast, deep, and manifestly authentic. The programing was dynamic and adaptive, flowing with the needs of the students, and presented in an approachable and digestible format. Beyond the incredible amount of knowledge received, I also came to love and appreciate the weekly classes for community and calm. Anjali’s loving and serene nature infuses these sessions, providing deep connection as well as lasting education and purpose.

    - Former student

  • I also just want to say thank you so very much. Yesterday you mentioned how much things have changed in a year and that really would not have been possible without you guiding me and helping me do the hard work. I am so lucky to have connected with you and for all the time and emotion you have put into helping me do the hard work. Thank you from my whole heart ❤️

    - Client

  • Thank you for the retreat last weekend. Being a part of it felt like a positive culmination of some deeply challenging circumstances that led me here. It has been healing for both my relationship with my experience of Desi culture, and my relationship with the universe. I also appreciate the way you structure breaks.

    - Retreat attendee

  • Thank you for the tridoshic triumvirate wholehearted discussion… this is the perfect time to learn and share this vidya. My brain-mind 💖, my body-mind-hrdyam ❤️ and agni-mind ❤️‍🔥 is so simply well nourished…

    - Former student

  • My takeaways 🥡 food for thought are: connection with self: You are not your thoughts; we all have random thoughts (brain-mind). Connection to others: You are not your feelings or perceptions; you have emotions and bodily sensations (heart-mind). Connection to the environment, Nature: The body resides in the mind(s) so you gotta nourish yourself!

    - Former Student

  • Your mentorship, counseling, and guidance have been so healing and transformative for me over the past (almost) two years! I have sooo much respect for the work you are bringing into the world and the way you show up for others through your work. I feel incredibly grateful to be in a position to learn from you and work with you. I have benefited so much from my time in Madhya Way and from the scholarship that I was given that made it possible for me to attend. If there is any way I may be of support and give back to you or Madhya Way please don't hesitate to ask! I am here! “

    - Former mentee

  • It’s a totally an inside job (mind-heart-agni gut). The more we know and learn (#ayurvidya) the better we ALL are equipped to not only observe, acknowledge, but also facilitate homeostasis, heal ourselves (and our other heart connections)… now your three part check-in makes even more sense! Brilliant! 🤯 ❣️

    - Former Student

  • I could not be more grateful that I decided to start seeing you. It's improved my life exponentially.

    -Client

Is this program for me?

Mādhya Way’s program was designed with empaths, creatives, and highly sensitive people in mind. It was created to help individuals learn Ayurveda through their own self-study. Through experience, we are best able to embody the teachings of Ayurveda so we can share them. 

✹ This program is for those who want to dive deep into their own self-care and join a community of like-minded individuals.

✹ This program is well-suited to people who practice yoga and meditation and want to deepen their connection to their bodies, nourishment and self-care rituals.

✹ This program is inclusive of those healing from trauma, and our aim is to continuously learn about the societal, racial, environmental, and economic injustices that impact our daily lives.

✹ We aim to support and empower all individuals interested in learning more about Ayurveda.

FAQs

Do I have to take all three courses offered?

No! Each class can be taken a la carte. However, in order to become an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, you must complete all three courses in the program.

What do the courses consist of?

We have 3 courses that you must complete when studying under our full Certification program, or you’re welcome to take the courses individually! Learn more about them:

Foundations of Ayurveda
Integrative Ayurvedic Rituals
Building an Ayurvedic Business

Tuition and fees

Integrative Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Training Program*: $6000
*includes all three courses that we offer—Foundations of Ayurveda, Integrative Ayurveda, and Building an Ayurvedic Business.

Courses a la carte:
Foundations of Ayurveda: $2750
Integrative Ayurveda: $2450
Building an Ayurvedic Business: $800

Register for the program or individual course(s) here.

When does the program or courses begin?

The programs will begin in March 2025, and run through July 2026. Find an expanded list of dates for the weekly classes + retreat dates on the courses page.

Can I speak to someone to learn more?

Absolutely! Use the contact page to send us an email or book a free 30-minute intro and we will find a time to connect with you for a 15-30 minute chat about the course(s).

Payment plans

We accept quarterly or monthly payment plans to make this program more accessible. These are available after your initial interview.

What does Mādhya Way mean?

Mādhya is a Sanskrit word that translates to "middle." Mādhya way or the middle way is a phrase often used to indicate moderation in all things. For our purposes, Mādhya Way Ayurveda reflects our commitment to practicing a non-harming, integrative, and compassionate approach to Ayurvedic education.

Is the program virtual?

Yes, there are live weekly classes on Zoom. In addition, the Foundations course has two 3-day retreats, and the Integrative Course has two 1-day immersions that will be held virtually, and in-person TBD. Click here to find a full list of dates.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships for reduced tuition. South Asian students receive priority. Apply for a scholarship here.

Interested in donating to our scholarship fund? Head over to our Mādhya Way QTBIPOC Scholarship Fund GoFundMe to contribute.