Foundations of Ayurveda Training at Setu Vermont Retreat Center
Learn Ayurveda Where You'll Actually Live It
Vermont's Only Family-Run Ayurvedic Retreat Center Offering Immersive Foundations Training
Our 220-hour Ayurvedic Immersion goes beyond theory. You will wake up to Ayurvedic morning rituals, taste seasonal healing meals fresh from our kitchen, and practice oil massage hands-on. By the time you complete this training, Ayurveda will not just be something you studied. It will be woven into how you live, parent, and care for others.
Perfect for wellness professionals, parents, and anyone ready to reclaim their health through time-tested wisdom.
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Fall 2026 Program Dates
At Sētu Vermont, beginning at 4:00 PM on Thursday and concluding at noon on SundayThursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23
Opening Retreat Vermont
Sessions will be held on the following weekends, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST:September 12–13October 17–18November 7-8
Online Weekends (9-5pm)
Online Classes
Every Monday throughout the training, from 6:00–8:00 PM EST (excluding yoga days listed below and Indigenous Peoples’ Day)Dates: August 24, 31; September 14, 21; October 19, 26; November 9, 16, 30.
The following Mondays, from 6:00–7:30 AM EST:August 24September 28October 5November 2
Online Yoga Series
At Sētu Vermont, beginning at 4:00 PM on Thursday and concluding at noon on Sunday Thursday, December 3- Sunday, December 6
Closing Retreat Vermont
Why Choose Ayurveda?
Today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a constant stream of fleeting wellness trends, quick-fix diets, and contradictory health advice. What works for one person seems ineffective for another, leaving many of us frustrated and unsure where to turn.
This is where Ayurveda stands apart. With a 6,000-year-old history rooted in nature and tested through millennia, Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a personalized system of medicine designed to help you understand your unique body and mind, empowering you to take control of your health in a way that’s sustainable and lasting.
The Ayurveda Advantage
1. Tailored to You
Ayurveda recognizes that no two people are the same. By identifying your unique dosha (constitution), it provides a personalized roadmap for health that includes:
Specific dietary recommendations to nourish your body.
Daily routines to align with your natural rhythms.
Lifestyle practices that bring balance to your mind and emotions.
2. Proven Through Time
While wellness fads come and go, Ayurveda has stood the test of time. For thousands of years, it has helped people achieve harmony and health by addressing the root causes of imbalance rather than masking symptoms.
3. Holistic and Comprehensive
Ayurveda sees you as a whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By integrating these elements, it provides tools to address every aspect of your well-being, from physical vitality to emotional resilience.
4. Prevention Over Cure
Unlike many modern approaches, Ayurveda emphasizes prevention. By listening to your body’s subtle signals and making small adjustments, you can avoid imbalance before it becomes illness.
5. Rooted in Nature, Adapted for Modern Life
Ayurveda’s principles are grounded in the rhythms of nature, but its practices are easily adaptable to modern living. From incorporating simple morning rituals to understanding how to balance stress, or get better sleep, Ayurveda offers actionable steps you can take right now.
Your Complete Teaching Team
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Emily Murphy Kaur
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Harmeet Singh
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Dr. Padmini Raganathan
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Dr. Nidhi Pandya
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Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikan
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Kate O'Donnell
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Tara Mitra
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Sarah Frederiksen
Why Train with Setu Vermont
Learn Ayurveda where it’s actually being lived
Instead of a generic classroom or Zoom-only course, you study inside an Ayurvedic retreat center where daily rhythms, food, and practices reflect what you’re learning.
Foundations first, without needing to be ‘perfect’
This program is built for people who are curious, busy, and maybe overwhelmed by wellness noise. You will learn clear, practical foundations you can test in your real life without having to already eat perfectly or do everything all at once.
Rooted in India, translated for Vermont life
Our curriculum is grounded in traditional Indian teachings and teachers while being adapted to the seasons, food, and realities of life in New England.
Small groups and real mentorship
Groups are intentionally small so you can ask questions, get individualized guidance, and feel held as you experiment with new routines at home.
A doorway to deeper study (if you want it)
Your hours can later be applied toward longer Ayurveda immersion and counselor trainings through our partner programs, giving you a clear path if you decide to go further professionally.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
A complete journey through Ayurvedic wisdom, from ancient texts to daily life
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Learn to see yourself through an Ayurvedic lens
→ Discover the five elements that make up your unique body
→ Assess your Prakruti (constitution) and current imbalances
→ Understand consciousness, nature, and the 20 qualities
✓ Master skill: Self-assessment & doshic evaluation
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Map your inner ecosystem
→ Learn the three doshas and their 15 subtypes
→ Explore the seven tissues (dhatus) and how they form
→ Understand Ojas—the essence of immunity and vitality
✓ Master skill: Recognize tissue-level imbalances
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Unlock the cornerstone of health
→ Master Agni (digestive fire) assessment
→ Recognize Ama (toxins) and restore gut health
→ Work with the six tastes and food energetics
✓ Master skill: Create personalized food plans
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Build rhythms that sustain lifelong health
→ Design morning, evening, and seasonal routines
→ Practice Abhyanga (self-massage) hands-on
→ Learn Sadvritta (right living) for emotional balance
✓ Master skill: Craft personalized daily routines
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Bridge body, senses, and consciousness
→ Explore the four components of mind
→ Understand Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas
→ Practice mindfulness and sensory care
✓ Master skill: Support emotional resilience
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Bring it all home
→ Build your Ayurvedic home apothecary
→ Learn when to use bodywork & Panchakarma
→ Explore Vedic astrology and architecture basics
✓ Master skill: Integrate Ayurveda into your life/practice
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☑ Assess doshic constitutions and imbalances
☑ Design personalized food and lifestyle plans
☑ Teach morning rituals and seasonal practices
☑ Build an Ayurvedic home apothecary
☑ Qualify for Kripalu AHC or ACV advanced training
☑ Integrate Ayurveda into your wellness practice
What Your Ayurveda Program Tuition Includes
220-hours of Ayurveda support
14 Days of Training, Including: Lectures, Sadhna Practices, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Bath, Indian Cultural Arts, Cooking Classes, and Special Immersive Experiences. (Note: 8 days are on-site during our opening and closing retreat; the remaining modules are live-streamed.)
9 Online Monday Evening Classes with Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners from across the globe. See teachers here!
4 Yoga Therapeutics Classes Live-streamed from the UK.
Extensive Course Materials
Printed Program Manual
Setu Vermont’s Cookbook and guide to the seasons
My Personal Wellness Plan
Distinctive Perks
1- Private Ayurvedic Consultation with an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner (remote)
1-hour Ayurvedic Massage Treatment to Learn the Basics of Abhyanga (on-site) *great experiencial opportunity for body workers looking to integrate Ayurvedic techniques
Immersive Experiences
(1) Special Experience Packages complete with all the materials you will need to fully participate in course (remotely)
Immersive Experiences During On-site Retreats, that put your Learning into Motion and Allow you to See Cross Field Applications of Ayurveda.
Become a Part of the Setu family and Receive Discounts on Banyan Botanical Products, as well as future Ayurveda trainings.
Tuition
Program Cost:
The program cost is $2,950 plus room and board.
Payment Options:
$2,950.00 – Full Program Price
$998.00 – Three-Month Payment Plan Price Per Installment (Total: $2,994.00)
$450.00 – 220-Hour Ayurveda Immersion Deposit (for those applying for VSAC )
Room & Board for Opening and Closing Retreat (6 Nights, 8 Days):
$1,320.00 – Single Room
$990.00 – Double Room
$825.00 – Shared Room (3–6 people per room)
$320.00 – Commuter Meals Only (for both opening and closing weekend)
We do offer limited need-based scholarships. Find out more here.
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Vermont Residents can apply for VSAC Funding
Are you a Vermont wellness professional looking to deepen your expertise and make an even greater impact?
We’re excited to announce a VSAC Scholarship available for our 220-Hour Immersion Program.
Vermont Residents: Get Up to $2,950 in VSAC Funding. If you're a VT-based wellness professional (nutritionist, yoga teacher, massage therapist, counselor), you may qualify for VSAC grants covering program tuition. We'll help you apply!
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