Who We Are
At dhyana Essentials Education, we are passionate about empowering individuals to live healthier, more balanced lives through the transformative teachings of Ayurveda and the Elements.
Our courses are designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on tools, and the inspiration you need to care for your body, mind, and spirit.
Why Choose dhyana Essentials Education?
- Rooted in Tradition: Learn time-tested principles of Ayurveda combined with modern insights.
- Practical & Transformative: Gain tools and techniques you can integrate into your daily life.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Connect with a community of like-minded learners and expert instructors.
Whether you're looking to deepen your personal wellness practice or expand your professional expertise, dhyana Essentials Education is here to guide you on your journey.
upcoming courses
Women's Health Weekend
In-Person Course | 4 Days
January 23–26
Join us for a four-day immersion into reproductive health with DeAnna Batdorff. This hands-on course explores lymphatic breast care, uterine alignment, herbal allies for fertility and contraception, and elemental reproductive care, welcoming all bodies into a space of healing, awareness, and sovereignty.
Clinical Ayurveda Foundations
September 2025 – March 2026
In-Person | Occidental, California
Ayurvedic Clinical Foundations is the keystone course of dhyana Essentials, offering the classical groundwork for deeper study within our lineage. Rooted in traditional Ayurvedic principles, the course establishes a solid foundation in dosha theory, dhatus, agni, and malas, while developing the clinical language, observation, and discernment required for responsible practice.
Mybody Therapeutics
Format: 10-day immersive training
Dates: October 5–9 · October 12–16 · October 19–21 (Pancha Karma Practicum)
MyBody Therapeutics is an embodied Ayurvedic bodywork training that explores the seven sacred dhatus through precise techniques and clinical insight. The program culminates in a live Pancha Karma practicum, supporting three clients through a complete therapeutic journey—for practitioners ready to work with the body as an integrated system of anatomy, energy, and consciousness.
Clinical Aromatherapy
In-Person Course | 2 Weekends
April 10–12 · May 1–3, 2026
co-teaching with Alice Encinas Duvernell from Biophilia Botanicals
Aroma Therapeutics invites you to explore the art and science of aromatherapy through an Ayurvedic and elemental lens.
Sacred Pathology
In-Person Course | 3 Weekends (9 Days)
April 17–19 · April 24–26 · May 8–10
Sacred Pathology explores the body as a sacred, intelligent map where symptoms are meaningful signals rather than problems to suppress. Blending ancient wisdom with modern anatomy, this course teaches a holistic approach to healing that integrates structure, function, and embodied awareness to restore balance and vitality.
Edible Ayurveda
Evergreen Online Course with Live Zoom Calls Quarterly
Discover the art of whole-food nutrition and digestive balance through Ayurvedic principles. This self-paced course offers year-long access and live support, empowering you to use food as medicine - the oldest form of health care and something you can tap into every day!
Next Live Class Begins Soon
Worktrade 2026
We wouldn’t be able to continue serving our communities without community exchange.
In 2026, we’re holding big dreams—and we’re seeking very specific roles to help bring them to life. In exchange for your skills and support, you’ll receive a percentage-based exchange toward one of our core programs:
- Ayurveda Clinical Foundations
- MyBody Therapeutics
This is a values-aligned exchange for people who want to contribute meaningfully while deepening their clinical and therapeutic education.
