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Ayurveda Esthetic Program

This program provides an integrative and holistic approach to beauty and wellness based on the theory and practices of Ayurveda. Students will be…

Ayurveda Esthetics

Program Description

This program provides an integrative and holistic approach to beauty and wellness based on the theory and practices of Ayurveda. Students will be introduced to Sanskrit, mindfulness, the doshas, digestion, nutrition, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, gem therapy, and herbalism. This program also comprises the esthetic fundamentals of derma-analysis, facial manipulations, and equipment. Combining their knowledge of esthetic techniques and Ayurveda, students will perform lifestyle consultations and Ayurvedic body therapy treatments.

Program Objectives

The objective of this program is to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examination in esthiology. Upon completion, students will also be eligible to apply for a membership with the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) as a Registered Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. The program includes professionalism, resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills to assist in employment in the industry.

Instructional Methods

The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, assignments, and visiting guest educators.

Performance Standards

  • Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
  • Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
  • Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):

  • Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
  • Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.

Ayurveda Esthetics

1,000 Course Hours 525 Hrs Theory + 475 Hrs Practical

Day (Part-Time, 39 Weeks)* Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am - 4 pm *Milwaukee Campus Only

Theory/Practical Hours By SubjectTheory HoursPractical Hours
Anatomy and Physiology525
Law & Code, Business, Ethics (including resume development, interviewing, and job search skills, guest speakers, etc.)521
Safety + Sanitation3020
Chemistry717
Treatments3296
Electricity1035
Makeup1220
Electives and Ayurvedic Body Therapies7108
Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology and Digestion75-
Food Awareness39-
Philosophy and History26-
Sanskrit20-
Constitutional Assessment3713
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management3913
Herbalism52-
Ayurvedic Psychology26-
Theories of Detoxification13-
Managing Vata, Pitta and Kapha in the Body587
Yoga327
Practical (Internship; Clinic)-93
Total Theory Vs. Practical525 Hrs475 Hrs
Total Course Hours1,000 Hrs

NOTE: The Ayurveda Esthetic program of The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee is approved by the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Program. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission Board (AACB) Ayurvedic Health Counselor board certification exam and, upon passage, apply for National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Professional Membership. Our graduates receive an Ayurveda Esthetic Certificate from The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee as well as meet the requirements to apply to become a licensed esthetician in the State of Wisconsin.

As one of the first schools in the nation to offer this course, we are also proud to help our students apply for a membership with the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) as a Registered Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor.

Grading Procedures

For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows:

Grading Breakdown
Chapter Tests25%
Student Projects25%
Mock State Board & Written Exam25%
Technical Evaluations25%
Overall100%
Grading Scale
Honor Roll98-100%
Very Good94-97%
Good87-93%
Satisfactory80-86%
Unsatisfactory79% and below
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