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Ayurveda
Esthetics
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AVEDA AYURVEDA ESTHETIC CERTIFICATE​

Ayurveda Esthetic combines ancient science with modern skincare for a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. Ayurveda centers around preventing and healing imbalances within the body, including imbalances in the skin. Our program applies the philosophies and practices of Ayurveda to the spa with services like the Shirodhara Abhyanga and 5-Sense Therapy.

Before learning how to perform Ayurvedic treatments on guests in our Aveda clinic lab, students will learn the foundation of esthetics (including dermanalysis), facial manipulations, and the use and care of modern professional equipment during spa services.  Students will not only learn but also practice the techniques and rituals in our clinic lab to train for a unique career.

Licensed Estheticians and Massage Therapists are able to participate in the Ayurveda Body Therapy portion of this program to gain advanced body works skills.

Division of Hours: 

Theory Coursework: 463 hours  

Hands-On Practical Training: 537 hours  

Total: 1,000 hours 

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Madison Starts


*To become licensed, the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services’ requires completion of 1,000 clock hours at an accredited AYURVEDA ESTHETICS program. Our additional clock hours requirement is devoted to Guest Education. We are committed to hosting internationally recognized educators and artists who elevate our coursework with demonstrations, hands-on workshops and lectures. 

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.

DAY | PART-TIME | 39 WEEKS

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4pm


*Class times/dates are subject to change. For current class start dates connect with our Admissions Team.

Ayurveda Instructors

Rima Shah

Ayurveda Esthetic Team Leader

Rima Shah’s first Ayurvedic teachers were her grandparents and parents who taught her many Ayurvedic home remedies and spiritual practices. She has been studying herbs and medicinal plants for 30 years, completing both Western and Ayurvedic herbal studies. She founded and created the Apothecary at Kanyakumari in 2004 and created some of her signature products. She was part of the faculty of Kanyakumari from 2004-2009. She taught Ayurvedic Herbalism, Women's Health, and Panchakarma at the Bhavana Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda from 2010-2014. She currently teaches an Ayurveda Health Counselor Program at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Milwaukee and Madison, 2016-present. Rima runs a full Ayurveda clinic offering consultations, treatments, and classes in Milwaukee, WI. She is a licensed 200RYT Yoga teacher, Aromatherapist, 600 hr trained meditation teacher, and Vedic Counselor.
Milwaukee & Madison

Rima Shah

Ayurveda Esthetic Team Leader

Milwaukee & Madison
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Our program's dual focus on teaching the history and principles of Ayurveda - including mindfulness, doshas, digestion and nutrition - provides students the opportunity to train for a unique career in the spa industry. 

In addition to building a strong skill set, students are offered opportunities to discover high-end beauty careers at any one of our Aveda Networking events or quarterly career fairs. We help students land their dream jobs before graduating.

Course Catalog
Topics covered in this program include
  • Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology
  • Safety + Sanitation
  • Treatments
  • Ayurvedic Body Therapies
  • Sanskrit
  • Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management
  • Theories of Detoxification
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Why Aveda?

The Aveda Difference

As an Aveda Institute, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility through partnerships to reduce waste, student leadership opportunities to promote green living and wellness, utilizing cruelty-free vegan products, and organizing humanitarian efforts for our communities and beyond. 

Your education here will cross between modern practice and ancient tradition. Our students are provided with an iPad along with learning the ancient Aveda rituals that stand the test of time, making this program stand out amongst other skincare professions. In addition to the traditional Aveda Esthiology education foundations, you will learn many Ayurvedic principles.

 

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