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WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA

Empowering You To Take Control Of Your Health And Offering Certification Courses

 
 

AYURVEDA CLINIC

Offering Consultations In Person Or Online

 
 

SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

Offering Certification Programs In Ayurveda, Body Therapies, Pranayama and Reiki.

 
 

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Our Ayurveda Course Offerings

AYURVEDA FOUNDATION MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

An introduction to Ayurveda, learning the self care rituals that are the foundation of creating wellness and balance.

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

Gain the tools and knowledge for the practical application of Ayurveda though this comprehensive curriculum designed to provide the individual in-depth knowledge and understanding in the philosophy, principles and theory.

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AYURVEDIC NUTRITION & HERBALISM

Comprehensive course which explores the scientific foundation of food as an integral part of medicine

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AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTANT

Tools for stress management and emotional health using Ayurvedic wisdom.

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AYURVEDA CLINICAL MENTORSHIP

Clinical part to put all your learning to practice, focusing on disease prevention and lifestyle medicine

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AYURVEDIC BODY THERAPIES

These therapies are perfect for Massage Therapists, Estheticians, Ayurveda practitioners and any other wellness practitioners who feel called to share this magnificent and therapeutic benefits of body work with their clients and loved ones.

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Our Story ...

We started twelve years ago in Tustin, Orange County, California as a center that provided Ayurveda Consults, Yoga, Massages, and Reiki. After seeing hundreds of clients, and at the urging of some of our clients, we offered our first Ayurvedic Health Certification program to a small group. Our students thirst for knowledge and effect on their friend and clients led us to the formation of an institute that has a strong focus on training that has both the theoretical and clinical aspects of Ayurveda.

Our mission is to create a sanctuary for seekers and students who want to learn the art and science of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedantic knowledge. These treasures contain the secrets of health, contentment and how to live life intelligently and purposefully. We want to prepare mentors and role models who will represent this knowledge and bring it to their families and communities so that there is greater harmony within the individual, with others and with our environment.

Kristi GReiki Healer

The Reiki Level 1 class taught by Ajita Patel was extremely special, brilliant, warm, and loving. It was taught in her beautiful sanctuary. Ajita cares very deeply about her work and she teaches with that manor. I was extremely fortunate that I was able to be doing the training with my 17-year-old daughter.

J. L

Thanks again for setting up the session, coming into work tonight I was the calmest I had been in years. I will be busy the next three days for work, but Monday morning I would definitely like to call in and set up a session. I've put my body through a lot in the years of the military, which adds to the mental and emotional cost of deployment.

E. JStudent @ IAM

By attending the Ayurveda classes brought by the excellent and ever expanding staff, I discovered fascinating fellow seekers of truth I treasure. By finding sacred space, I learned to have compassion for self. In short, the Ayurveda course at The Sanctuary headed by founder, owner and instructor, Ajita Patel, improved my understanding of healing.

Stephanie S.Panchakarma Client

The panchakarma experience with Dr. Ajita Patel and her team quite literally saved my life. The deliciously prepared, nourishing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, the daily treatments, the kind staff,
and the invaluable tools and information I acquired at the Sanctuary nursed my mind and body back to health and hope. I reached out to Dr. Patel after suffering from unexplained low iron without anemia, debilitating fatigue, joint and muscle pain, indigestion, regular headaches (particularly with menstruation) and general daily malaise. After coping with this for about a year and half, the pain and discomfort (and sadness) about my physical state and lack of energy started to affect my will to live and my mental health.

Julianna Q.Client

If I were to describe my experience at the Sanctuary Wellness Center & Yoga Studio in a few words, they would be, "Absolutely, THE most wonderful gift I could ever give myself". First of all, the place truly feels like a sanctuary, a very sacred place. There is a peaceful and positive vibe there.

Amisha CClient

I have been seeing Dr. Ajita Patel for a few months now and absolutely love her approach to healing. She looks at you as a whole person and address every component of health: Spiritual, Physical and Emotional. She has a calm and grounding energy and spends so much time listening to you. I had just started learning Ayurveda before coming to Dr. Patel, but she takes it to a whole new level and helps you apply the principles in bite size pieces.

SonaliReiki Healer (Via Yelp)

Went in with apprehension for dry herb massage followed by swedana ( sweat and steam therapy ) for detox. The entire experience was amazing. Miranda the therapist was very gentle, knowledgeable and caring. Explained each step which helped me to relax. The treatment is amazing, I came out feeling lighter and energetic. Thank you, Miranda.

Anoli PAyurvedic Practitioner

My Panchakarma was an incredible journey into my heart, spirit, core and energy. I was encouraged and given the opportunity to think about the pain and reality of my current challenges and my deepest desires. As I analyzed my life without distractions, I had great insights and emerged with greater resolve to take better care of my health and all the koshas.

Laura NClient Via Yelp

if you are in search for inside out healing! I highly recommend Ayurveda healing! I believe this establishment is the authority on the subject. I still have alot of improvement but they are gentle and kind. An over all good energy and if you are near please explore the idea. It has changed my life for ever.

James VClient (via Yelp)

My treatment with Dr. Patel has been life changing. I suffer from Graves' disease and have extreme anxiety. My anxiety is gone thanks to the course of treatment prescribed by her. She looks at the whole person not just whatever is ailing you. The visits are on zoom due to the pandemic which gives me peace of mind. I am so grateful that I was able to find Dr. Patel. She is very knowledgeable and has great bedside manner

Madison S.Client (Via Yelp)

The Sanctuary was an amazing experience from the second I walked in the door. It feels so homey & peaceful. The aromas are lovely. I am a very anxious person & have been feeling more anxious then usual lately. I've been trying to bring more holistic ways of handling my anxiety & stress. I heard about reiki healing through a friend & found this place online. For those of you that don't know what reiki is, it's an old Japanese healing treatment passed through energy waves

Keelin M.Client (Via Yelp)

I went to see Ajita for Ayruveda Consultation. I was recently diagnosed with CRPS in my lower right leg, ankle, and foot. For those of you that don't know CRPS is one of the most painful diseases you can get. It is where the nerves are over active and everything hurts, from the wind to showering, and everything in between. In the 7 months since my diagnoses my life had gone from happy and full to depressing, pain riddled and sad.

Amy N.Reiki Student (Via Yelp)

This is a hidden gem in Tustin. It absolutely changed my life. They offer a beautiful space, one of a kind community, and a variety of amazing services. I took the Reiki Level 1 class with Dr. Ajita and she is brilliant. She is a well of knowledge just overflowing with wisdom! I learned so much from her and will continue to do so

Jignahsa PClient (Via Yelp)

I have been thinking of taking charge of my health via alternate treatment instead of taking pills for quite some time now. Fortunately, the opportunity to take time off work and meet with Dr. Ajita Patel (Ayurvedic Practitioner, a wonderful healer) at the Sanctuary Wellness Center for a traditional Panchakarma = Rejuvenate/Recharge/Regain your life with Ayurveda treatment presented.

Shan MClient (Via Yelp)

Last Fall, I approached Ajita at Sanctuary for one of my Chronic Medical conditions. She was very helpful, flexible and accommodative to my needs and put me in the hands of a well renowned ayurvedic physician, Dr. Jyothi Prasad at the center. The place is very friendly, warm and welcoming and I can even call it my second home. Sanctuary is a hidden gem in Orange County, if you are looking for a natural & holistic alternative.