Ayurvedic Formulation Making

Discover the ancient Ayurvedic art of herb combining and master the 14 most revered classical formulations and healing oils, guided step-by-step by Vaidya Jayarajan Kokikannath. These time-honored recipes were designed thousands of years ago to balance healing properties while minimizing side effects, and we teach them exactly as the ancient texts prescribe. Over this immersive workshop, you'll learn to source and store herbs, master dosage, and prepare everything from oils and decoctions to therapeutic ghee and traditional tablets. Join us in person or live online, and leave ready to create these authentic remedies in your own home.

Early Bird pricing of $565 (save $30) available through February 2, 2027.

Certification Students and Alumni: Login at pre-checkout with your student email to receive your discounted rate.

Please Note: This course requires previous Ayurvedic knowledge. If you lack previous knowledge, please purchase the Prerequisite bundle, which includes our on-demand course, Principles of Ayurveda.

3 days - 25.5 hrs

Duration

19 Mar, 2027

Starting Date

Live Streaming & In-Person

Format

Ayurvedic Formulation Making

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Detailed Overview

Learn the ancient herbal formulation making techniques

Study traditional methods based on the ancient Vedic texts
Discover the exciting world of working with plant consciousness
Learn formulation fundamentals, do's and dont's
Practice and observe the step-by-step process for preparing the most popular Ayurvedic formulations
Earn PACE credits as a NAMA member

Prerequisites

Ayurvedic students and professionals are welcome.

An existing knowledge of the following concepts is required: Doshas, Subdoshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agnis (equivalent to our Principles of Ayurveda course – available for purchase in our Prerequisite Bundle).

How can I apply formulation making knowledge?

This program is designed to support Ayurvedic students and professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of herbal formulation practices and preparations.
You can use these techniques to prepare formulations at home for personal wellbeing.
If you are a practicing professional, you can prepare herbal formulations for your clients.
Ayurvedic herbal formulation recommendations are emphasized at different scopes of practice. We’ll answer your questions during the training to guide you on how to apply your knowledge as an Ayurvedic professional.
If you are new to Ayurveda, you’re welcome to join the program for general knowledge, so long as you complete the prerequisites listed above.

Format & Schedule

• Dates: March 19-21, 2027

• Hours: 25.5 Hours

• Format: In person and live streamed

• In Person Location: Milpitas, CA

Curriculum Overview

The Ayurvedic herbal recipes for healing were carefully designed thousands of years ago to balance the healing properties of the ingredients and mitigate side effects. In this workshop, you will study the most popular classical formulations as outlined in the ancient Ayurvedic texts. We adhere to the authentic methodologies, so you will be trained in the most traditional art of Ayurvedic formulation making. In this comprehensive workshop, we will overview the fundamentals of formulations, including their role in the healing process, how to procure and store herbal ingredients and manage dosage for your rogis. Each day we will begin by studying the description of the methodologies for that day’s assigned formulations. You will receive step-by-step guidance on each preparation as well as an overview of its properties and applications. Those attending in-class will assist in making these preparations, and distance learners can observe the process from beginning to end with our live streaming technology. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ready to prepare these decoctions at home!

Ayurvedic Herbology Overview

The Ayurvedic herbal recipes for healing were carefully designed thousands of years ago to balance the healing properties of the ingredients and mitigate side effects.

We'll begin with an overview of Ayurvedic Herbology (Dravyaguna) & Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics (Bhaishajya kalpana).

Formulation Best Practices

Learn the dos and don'ts of mixing, combining, procuring and storing your herbs. We'll also cover dosage to round out your foundational principles.

Primary Formulation Preparations

Learn how to prepare Primary Formulations:Swarasa,Kalka,Choorna,SheetaandPhanta.

Milk and Water Decoction Making

We'll prepare herbal decoctions with milk and water -Kwatha Kalpana & Ksheerapaka.

Oil Preparations

You'll learn three primary oil preparations: oil for nasal administration (Nasya), oil for therapeutic enemas (Vasti/Basti) and oil for massage or external application (Abhyanga).

Fermented Preparations

Discover the preparation process for fermented Ayurvedic formulations: Arishta and Asava.

Ghee Preparations

Ghee (GhritaKalpana) is a staple ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. Learn step-by-step how to make ghee at home for therapeutic purposes. We'll cover ghee for eye therapy (NetraTharpana/NetraVasti) and for consumption (Snehapana).

Ayurvedic Tablet Making

Before tablets were mass-produced like today's supplements, they were handmade. Learn the ancient way to prepare the ingredients and form these handmade tablets, called Gudika Kalpana.

Therapeutic Jam Making

Lehya Kalpana or therapeutic jams are a common dosage form of Ayurvedic formulations. They are known for their ease of administration and their taste, which is characterized by the sweetness of jaggery or sugar.

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