The Ayurveda Academy

12/03/2026

Ayurveda isn’t stereotyping, it’s understanding the energy behind our patterns.

When we understand ourselves and others better, life is just easier.

Which one are you?

We can help you understand and balance yourself.

05/03/2026

Check it out in the classics: Bhavaprakash Cp 6 (Dadhi Varga) 12

04/03/2026

We now have 5 ways for you to learn with us!

⭐️ Dip your toe in with ‘Know Your Dosha’ (75 mins)

⭐️ Go deeper with Introduction to Ayurveda (3-6 months)

⭐️ Start down the lifestyle adviser route with ‘Applying Ayurveda’ (6 months)

⭐️ Take the final plunge to becoming an accredited Ayurvedic lifestyle adviser with our 3 days face to face Ayurveda immersion

⭐️ And just launched; learn how to prescribe 19 key Ayurvedic herbs in our new ‘Ayurveda herbology’ course (6 months)

Ready to dip your toe in?

27/02/2026

DRINK WARM WATER FIRST THING: dawn drinking’ (ushapana). Those who do this will ‘live for 100 years or more and be free from diseases in old age’ according to the Ayurvedic texts. Drink at least a glass, ideally two. And make sure it’s warm but not hot, so you can drink it fairly quickly.

DRINK BUTTERMILK AFTER LUNCH: This probiotic drink is a ‘pharmacy in a glass’. You can make your own by diluting yoghurt (dairy or coconut) or kefir with water, shaking or blending well. Add herbs and spices as desired. Buttermilk aids digestion, adds astringent tastes to meals which might otherwise not contain it and create a sense of satiation and freedom from cravings.

DRINK (WARM, IDEALLY SPICED) MILK LAST THING: Milk is known as one of the best rasayana (rejuvenatives) and is good for sleep. The best time for rejuvenatives is after digestion is complete, when we’re calm and settled. Milk is also best taken away from other food. This all means the end of the day is a great time for consuming milk. (Coconut or almond milks work too).

There is an Ayurvedic saying “Water in the morning, buttermilk at midday, and milk in the evening are considered wholesome.”

26/02/2026

Ayurvedic Herbology- coming soon!!!

Learn about Ayurvedic herbs and prescribing.

With a range of content (including live tutorial groups, PDFs, videos, a community forum, herb sampling, quizzes and case studies) the course offers both theoretical and practical learning to give full confidence to prescribing key Ayurvedic medicinal herbs.

All content is direct from the classical Ayurvedic texts combined with modern interpretation, supported by research.

This course runs every 18 months and takes 6 months. You will need to have completed Applying Ayurveda (or equivalent external course) to join this course.

To be able to prescribe herbs and be covered by insurance, you will need to complete Ayurveda Immersion (or equivalent).

This Ayurvedic Herbology course will enable you to:

Describe the foundational principles of Ayurvedic herbology, including rasa (taste), virya (potency), vipaka (post-digestive effect), karma (action), prabhava (unique effect), and anupana (vehicle).

Identify the properties, actions, and therapeutic uses of 19 key Ayurvedic herbs, including their relevance to dosha imbalances and common ailments.

Evaluate safety considerations in herbal prescribing, including herb-drug interactions, contraindications, side effects, and sustainability.

Deepen assessment of a client’s constitution, current state of health, and presenting symptoms using Ayurvedic diagnostic tools and consultation methods
Design appropriate herbal prescriptions tailored to individual client needs, using single herbs or synergistic formulations.
Explain the rationale behind herbal recommendations to clients, including expected outcomes, dosage, and method of administration.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical boundaries and scope of practice in herbal prescribing, including when to refer or signpost to other professionals.
Apply Ayurvedic treatment principles (langhana, brmhana, deepana, pachana) to guide herbal choices and support healing.
Reflect critically on case studies and client feedback to refine prescribing decisions and deepen clinical insight.

26/02/2026

25/02/2026

From an idea launched in lockdown, The Ayurveda Academy has already grown far beyond our original dream….

Co-founders Kate and Jo have been busy writing a new course which so many of our students have been asking for. Can you guess?

22/02/2026

Want to learn how to forage safely? And make useful things with what you find? Spring is coming and foraging for nettles, cleavers, wild garlic, sorrel, dandelion and so much more… in Batcombe, Somerset. Accomodation available if needed. To book, https://www.joannawebber.com/foraging Get £15 off when you buy two tickets to bring a friend! With code BRINGAFRIEND 🥰

“Thanks Jo for a great day foraging and making. Really enjoyed it. Learnt more from you today than 2 one day and 1 four day course. Will definitely be returning for spring/summer. Thanks for passing on your knowledge at such a reasonable cost." (Steve, Devizes)

19/02/2026

Not that you can’t have either of course, just good to know their effects.

Most people are under the impression fish is the lightest form of protein to digest but mung beats it hands down. Mung is light to digest where fish is heavy. Mung reduces pitta and kapha and is not aggravating to vata. Fish increases both pitta and kapha.

In fish’s defence, it packs more protein in per gram and is a complete protein by itself. Mung needs to be combined with whole grains to provide complete protein and you need roughly twice as much to get the same protein. It’s very easy to eat twice as much though.

Mung is seen as an everyday food in Ayurveda whereas fish is seen as being good for vata and those in depleted states, to be taken when needed.

13/02/2026

We love it when we get to hear about how Ayurveda’s simple guidance on diet, lifestyle and herbs can help people in such profound ways.

You can enrol on our Introduction to Ayurveda course when suits you best.

Our leading three-month CPD-certified immersion course covers all you need to start applying Ayurveda’s wisdom on diet and lifestyle to your daily life to improve your health and well-being.

🔥 Engaging learning journey: Course runs continously with tutorial groups taking place 10 months a year.

🔥 Whenever you join, you will have a community of learners and tutorials to attend.

🔥 It’s designed to take 3 months but you have access for 6 months as we all learn differently

🔥 CPD certified for 33 hours

🔥 Offered by two highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioners who really know their stuff

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12/02/2026

Ginger - super medicine!

Ginger is a very safe spice but always check with a practitioner before taking medicinal quantities.