Advanced Ayurvedic Herbalism and Apprenticeship
Certificate Program

Thank You for your interest in the Advanced Ayurvedic Herbalism Apprenticeship, one of our newest offerings at the California College of Ayurveda!
This new program is a wonderful opportunity to increase your herbal knowledge on the intellectual level as well as increasing your plant intuition through meditation.

Due to the hands-on and intimate nature of this program, we are limiting enrollment to just five students per level. 

These students will gain intimate knowledge of the plants we study together and become proficient in the making of several herbal preparations.   Advanced students will have the experience of herb cultivation and processing from start to finish.  Students will learn about native herbs and identification by taking herb walks with special guest teachers.

The graduates of this apprenticeship program will be fully prepared and proficient in creating their own herbal pharmacy as a part of their clinical Ayurvedic practice.  These students will have the highest herbal training offered to any CCA graduates.

I invite you to join the apprenticeship and take full advantage of the plant offerings in the CCA herb department.  Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like further details.

Namaste,

Amanda J. Lyon C.A.S., P.K.S.
Director, CCA Herb Department
herbs@ayurvedacollege.com

Requirements

Open to current CCA students or graduates who have a desire to gain a deeper understanding of herbalism.

Each class will be limited to 5 students. 

Start date for Level I
October 10, 2006 : Registration opens June 15
Payment in full is required to secure a space in this course.
(Next program: April 2007)

Duration of Program
Program will follow the CCA academic calendar.  Level I will follow Level I of the CCA academic program.
Level II will follow Level II of the CCA academic program.

Students will receive a Certificate of Completion as requirements are met for Level I and Level II.

Level I Ayurvedic Herbal Apprenticeship

• 120 hour certification
• Students will gain hands-on experience working with herbs by working 3 hours per week in the herb department.
• Students will complete regular herbal projects and study certain herbs in greater depth by taking herbs internally and monitoring effects, researching herbal studies, and meditation with the plant devas.
• Students will meet once per month for class discussion and completion of a hands-on herbal project.
• Students will complete an in-depth creative or research project based around an herb of their choosing.
• Students will have the opportunity to particpate in an herbal identification walk in Nevada City.
• Students will receive a certificate of completion after  Level I requirements have been met.
• Cost: $750

Level II Advanced Ayurvedic Herbalism Certification

• 150 hour certification (270 hours total)
• Students must complete Level I in order to apply for Level II.
• Students will continue to work for 3 hours per week in the herb department.
• Students will continue to complete regular herb projects and meditations.  Students will connect to herbs on a deeper spiritual level.
• Students will continue to meet once per month for discussion and herbal projects.
• Students will create and care for a garden of medicinal herbs at CCA or at home. 
• Students will use herbs they have grown in medicated preparations.
• Students will have the opportunity to particpate in an herbal identification walk in Nevada City.
• Students will receive a certificate of completion after  Level II requirements have been met.
• Cost: $700

Instructor

Amanda J. Lyon, B.A., C.A.S., P.K.S., is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and a Pancha Karma Specialist. Currently Ms. Lyon is the California College of Ayurveda's (CCA) Herb Department Director where she also is an Intern Supervisor and teaches the Making Herbal Medicines seminar. In addition, she has studied advanced pulse diagnosis extensively, maintains a private practice in Grass Valley, is a Sivananda Certified Yoga Instructor, and directs CCA's student professional development organization, SAGE.