Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Study Diploma in Ayurveda at Australia’s leading Yoga and Ayurveda School – Health Institute Australasia
ACCREDITED AYURVEDA COURSE – HLT52615 | CRICOS 0100555
Gold Coast Campus Location
Option to study online anywhere in Australia* – start any time.
*some face-to-face training time on Gold Coast required.
Minimum age requirement 18 years of age.
Payment plans available.
Course Overview
Why choose Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation at HIA?
Step into the timeless science of Ayurveda and learn how to guide others toward balance, vitality, and lasting wellbeing. The Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation is a nationally recognised qualification that blends ancient wisdom with modern application, giving you the practical skills to assess individual health, understand body types, and offer personalised lifestyle, nutrition, and wellbeing advice. Rooted in a holistic approach to mind, body and spirit, this course empowers you to help others prevent illness, restore balance, and live in alignment with natural rhythms.
Designed as the foundational pathway into Ayurvedic practice, this immersive one-year program combines theory, hands-on training, and real-world clinical experience. You’ll graduate confident in delivering tailored lifestyle consultations, with the knowledge to support clients through diet, daily routines, stress management, and natural therapies. Whether you’re starting a new career in holistic health or deepening your personal understanding of wellbeing, this diploma opens the door to meaningful, purpose-led work in a rapidly growing industry.
Who's It For?
A Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation is designed for individuals seeking to integrate holistic wellness into their professional or personal lives without pursuing a full 5.5-year medical degree like the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). It is particularly suited for:
Aspiring Wellness Professionals: Individuals who want to work as Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultants, massage therapists, or health food consultants, in preventative health and lifestyle management
Existing Healthcare Practitioners: Nurses, naturopaths, medical doctors, herbalists, dietitians, yoga and meditation teachers, life coaches, who wish to add Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic skills to their current practice.
Career Switchers & Newcomers: People from non-medical backgrounds, including cooks, those in IT, spiritual, or astrological sectors, who have a deep interest in traditional healing.
Health Enthusiasts: Individuals suffering from chronic illnesses or those who simply want to manage their own health and lifestyle according to Ayurvedic principles.
As a Career stepping stone
Would you like to open the doors to understanding timeless principles of Ayurveda for health and wellbeing?
Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation is ideal for anyone whose passion is in wholistic health.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management Consultant
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Ayurvedic Massage Therapist
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Health Food Consultant
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Ayurvedic Cook
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Vedic Life Coach
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Queensland
Duration Study Load
Duration: 1 year (600 hours / 52 weeks)
Australian Domestic students can select to study online, in blended mode or on campus.
Please note that regardless of study format selected some practical aspects MUST be attended in person on our Southport and Beechmont QLD Campuses.
International students must select On Campus study mode.
In order to successfully complete the course in one year, we recommend allocating a minimum of 15 hours per week regardless of the study method selected.
Online:
Start any time. Study at your own pace
On Campus:
Full time students must attend 15 hour a week.
The schedule for the days of Campus attendance is provided after you have decided which course intake you will enrol for.
Please check with HIA Office Administrator at the beginning of your term.
Each year is comprised of one-third theory + two-thirds practice.
Full-time students must complete their lecture, tutorial and attendance within the allocated period.
It is mandatory to sign off hours attended immediately after each and every attendance (class, tutorial, retreat, whatever) and student logbooks need to be kept current. They remain the property of the Institute in your file for assessment validation.
Delivery
Delivery: On-campus (Southport, QLD), Mixed, or Online*.
HIA’s Campus
Level 1, 18 Rawlins Street, Southport
Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat Sanctuary
70-acre property in Beechmont, S.E. Queensland.
**Both HIA campuses are meat (including fish and chicken), smoke, alcohol, and drug-free.
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Online and Mixed delivery students must attend the following at our Southport and Beechmont campuses:
Skills Training (Southport):
2 x 3-day weekends
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage course and Common Units)
2026 dates: 4-6 September
2027 dates: 19-21 March or 3-5 September
Kati Basti and Shirodhara (Ayurvedic specialist treatments and Common Units)
2026 dates: 1-3 May 2026 or 16-18 October 2026Residential Retreat (Beechmont):
7–10 days of "Living Ayurveda and Yoga"
2026/2027 dates: July 2026, September 2026, or January 2027
Entry Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age.
Entry Requirements: No prerequisites; International students require an IELTS score of 6.0.
Interest in health, wellbeing and alternative therapies is strongly encouraged.
Work Placement
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Clinical placement is a mandatory training component of this course, where students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios under the supervision of qualified practitioners. It is designed to develop practical skills and clinical attitudes in a live client setting.
Key aspects include:
- Supervised Training Hours: Students must complete a minimum of 200 supervised clinical training hours at an HIA-approved clinic or specialised facility.
- Case Studies: Placements involve managing client cases, conducting investigations, and developing diagnostic skills within an Ayurvedic framework, such as assessing doshas, diet, and lifestyle.
- Practical Skills Development: Students practice techniques such as 25 Ayurvedic lifestyle management and 25 massage therapy ( under direct observation.
- Real Client Interaction: Students work with actual clients to provide health, community care, and wellness services.
- Assessment & Competency: This period assesses student competency and work performance to ensure readiness for professional practice.
Placement settings include on-campus clinics, specialist retreats, or approved partner clinics, providing a vital transition from student to professional ALC consultant.
Professional Recognition
NATIONALLY RECORGNISED TRAINING RTO 45524
CRICOS PROVIDER NO 03791F
Fully ASQA compliant
Approved by Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Members of:
Australian Natural Therapists Association
AAPA
SYTA
International Institute for Complementary Therapists
Yoga Australia
Materials
Your fees include a Welcome Package containing textbooks by Shanti Gowans, Ayurvedic oral care tools, health aids, and digital learning resources. You will also have access to weekly tutorials and signature yoga/meditation practices.
To complete the course online, you must have access to a computer and reliable internet.
Testimonials
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"I have found a safe and beautiful place at Health Institute Australasia. These almost two years of studies have changed me for the better, I have learned and grown incredibly much. I feel so grateful to be here and have the experience of receiving all the teaching from Shantiji, an exceptional human being, and from all the beautiful staff that makes this an amazing place to meet delightful people."FranciscaDiploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
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"I’m so happy that I chose to study in Health Institute Australasia with Shanti. The year of study gave me so much-much more than I expected initially. "AgathaDiploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
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About Health Institute Australasia Pty Ltd
Health Institute Australasia (HIA) is a Gold Coast, QLD, based Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45524) offering both non-accredited and Australian Government accredited Ayurveda, Yoga and Health and Community Services courses for Australian and international students.Our true dedication and respect for the ancient, and authentic, science of yoga and Ayurveda sets us apart from other training organisations in Australia. Our Ayurveda and yoga courses are designed to bring you opportunities to reach your full potential in life.We wish you all success in your studies in Ayurveda, Yoga and Health. Your interest in full self-actualising and employing the Health Institute’s courses as a tool will enable you to grow, develop and reach your full potential. We welcome you to join us in celebrating and deepening the commitment to a renewal of humanity, health and wellbeing. We are here to support your path to success.
