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The Ayurveda Alchemist®️ Academy offers a soul-led journey from self-healing to professional certification.

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Ayurveda Alchemist® Academy

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Healing
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About Our Academy

Discover world-class Ayurvedic training, holistic health certifications, and nervous system-aligned healing rooted in Vedic wisdom, modern science, and trauma-informed coaching.

Whether you're beginning your wellness journey or ready to expand your existing practice, the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy® is your pathway to personal embodiment and becoming an expert in wellness and healing.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum

    Comprehensive Curriculum

    Level 1 & 2 combine classical Ayurvedic science with modern integrative tools — nutrition, psychology, herbalism, diagnostics, women's health, and energy medicine — structured around clear learning outcomes at every stage.

  • Live Classes & Replays

    Live Classes & Replays

    Join live weekly classes with Faculty, or catch up anytime inside your private student portal — so your learning fits your life, not the other way around.

  • In-Person Retreats & Immersions

    In-Person Retreats & Immersions

    Deepen your embodiment through sacred retreats designed to anchor your learning in lived experience and real practitioner presence.

  • Online Global Access

    Online Global Access

    Study from anywhere with full access to live Q&A sessions, ongoing Faculty support, and community connection through our VIP Facebook group and monthly mindset & goal-setting workshops.

  • Professional Certification & Insurance Eligibility

    Professional Certification & Insurance Eligibility

    Graduate with a professional certification that meets IICT and My Health Association eligibility requirements, so you can obtain professional indemnity insurance and confidently begin practising what you've learned — as we continue building the Academy toward ever higher educational and professional standards.

  • Mentorship & Peer Community

    Mentorship & Peer Community

    Get support, guidance, and loving accountability through mentorship circles and a private online community.

  • Business & Leadership Training

    Business & Leadership Training

    Learn how to launch and grow your soul-aligned practice, price your services with confidence, and lead with integrity.

  • Expert Faculty & Soul-Led Mentorship

    Expert Faculty & Soul-Led Mentorship

    Our Faculty blend ancient wisdom with modern science, offering supportive, heart-led guidance to help you grow personally and professionally — and hold every student to a consistent standard of teaching and care.

  • Defined Completion Requirements

    Defined Completion Requirements

    Know exactly what's required to graduate from day one — clear completion criteria, a defined pathway forward, and Faculty sign-off every step of the way.

  • Clear, Fair Assessment Standards

    Clear, Fair Assessment Standards

    Progress through practical assessments and case-based learning that reflect real practitioner skills, not just theory. Each assessment is aligned with the program's learning outcomes and reviewed by Faculty, so you graduate knowing exactly what you've demonstrated and what you're ready to practice.

  • Structured Student Support

    Structured Student Support

    Access study guidance, Faculty office hours, and a clear path for questions — so you're never left wondering what to do next.

  • Transparent Program Policies

    Transparent Program Policies

    Clear, consistent policies on access, requirements, and expectations — documented from day one, not figured out as you go.

Teaching Faculty

Meet the team of dedicated, wise, wholehearted women who bring the Ayurveda Alchemist vision to life.
Together, we’re here to support you every step of the way with mentorship, embodied wisdom, and a shared mission to help you rise as a confident, purpose-led Ayurveda & Women’s Health Consultant.

Lead Educator • Doctor of Chinese Medicine • Ayurveda + Women's Health Practitioner • Registered Nurse Dr Harmony Robinson-Stagg

Harmony is the founder of the higHERself™ method and visionary co-creator of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy. With over 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Registered Nurse, and Ayurvedic Practitioner, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to empower women to live their purpose. As Lead Educator and mentor, Harmony brings clinical excellence, soulful strategy, and compassionate leadership into her teachings—supporting students to build heart-led wellness businesses and confidently share Ayurveda with the world. Her mission is to guide women to reclaim their feminine power, create sustainable healing careers, and lead with courage, clarity, and integrity.

Senior Faculty Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari

Ayurveda and Panchakarma Specialist Director/Sunshine Ayurveda Wellness Centre. Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari is an experienced Ayurveda and Panchakarma specialist with over 15 years of clinical and teaching experience in the field of Ayurveda. He graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and completed advanced specialised training in Panchakarma therapy. His areas of expertise include Ayurveda, Yoga, Vastu, Panchakarma, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology). A passionate educator and writer, he has been sharing Ayurvedic wisdom through his long-running blog www.ayurmantra.com since his university days. Dr. Bhandari was a founding member of a reputed Ayurveda hospital and research centre in Kathmandu and has been invited to Europe to lead Panchakarma centres and conduct training programs. His work and teachings have taken him across Europe, South America, and Central America, spreading authentic Ayurvedic knowledge worldwide. In 2016, Dr. Bhandari migrated to Australia, where he has since practised on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, establishing Sunshine Ayurveda in Maroochydore — a centre dedicated to traditional Ayurvedic healing, education, and community wellness. At Sunshine Ayurveda, he regularly conducts workshops, professional training, and certification courses on therapies such as Shirodhara, Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), and Head Massage. Dr. Bhandari is a professional member of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA) and the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).

Ayurvedic Practitioner • Yoga + Meditation Instructor • Educator Helena Baur Lima

Helena is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Teacher with over 15 years of experience in holistic wellness. With a background in physiology, biochemistry, and physical education, she brings a grounded and integrative approach to healing that blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science. Helena offers personalised consultations and therapies that include nutrition, herbal support, and bodywork. She also teaches traditional yoga and meditation in a way that’s accessible and nurturing for all levels. Certified by the Brahma Vidyalaya School in partnership with the American Institute of Vedic Studies, and an internationally recognised yoga instructor, Helena is passionate about guiding others toward balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner + Panchakarma Specialist • Ayurvedic Educator • Energy Alchemist • Yoga + Breathwork Trainer • Business Strategist Jasmine Astra-elle Grace

Jasmine is the co-founder of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy and a devoted educator with over 27 years of experience in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, and spiritual wellness. A Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Panchakarma Specialist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher Trainer, Jasmine brings ancient teachings alive through a modern, embodied lens. Her mission is to awaken the healer archetype in every woman, combining energy medicine, nervous system regulation, and Ayurvedic wisdom to create true transformation. Jasmine empowers students to build sacred businesses that are soul-led, trauma-aware, and rooted in purpose—becoming powerful agents of healing in their communities and beyond.

Accreditations & Associations

This program is recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and the My Health Association (MHA) for professional membership and insurance purposes. Once you have been issued your certificate of completion you can obtain insurance with either provider as an Ayurveda Lifestyle & Wellness Coach. The Ayurveda Alchemist Academy and faculty hold accreditations and are training providers for the following associations. Many of our courses and programs are also continuing education or professional development units for Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia, International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT), and National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA).

Why study with us?

Empower others to heal, while you build a purpose-driven business and embody your dharma.

  • Checklist Image Embodied Confidence: You don't just study Ayurveda, you live it, and it shows in how you show up for clients, community, and yourself

  • Checklist Image Lifelong Sisterhood: Graduate into a circle of practitioners who keep showing up for you long after the program ends

  • Checklist Image A Practice, Not Just a Certificate: Step into client work with real clarity and confidence, not just a piece of paper

  • Checklist Image Purpose-Aligned Living: Wake up doing work that feels like devotion, not a job

Voices from Our Community

Real stories from students and graduates who have deepened their practice, their health, and their path through Ayurveda Alchemist® Academy.

"Ayurveda Alchemist Academy is a professional and high-quality training program with incredibly knowledgeable and embodied teachers."

Dannie French

Ayurveda Alchemist Academy is a professional and high-quality training program with incredibly knowledgeable and embodied teachers. The depth of level 1 training gives you an incredible foundation in the essential philosophy and teachings, and in how to apply them as a confident consultant. The Level 1 programme inspired me so much that I wanted to go further with my studies (I am now in Level 2 because I loved learning Ayurveda so much). Between Harmony, Jasmine, and Helena and their personal experiences, specialities, and credentials, you will receive such a wealth of rich and abundant wisdom that you will be forever grateful for. Also, the support and community are beyond supportive and soul-nourishing. I am such an advocate for this academy and am forever grateful for the honour to learn from everyone involved.

"If you are ready step into the fullness of your life’s unlimited possibilities; doing this program is worth every minute of your investment. "

Dr. Sonia Taylor-Griffith

Working with Jasmine has proven to be one the best decisions that I have made in my in my professional career. Based on the depth of the work we did together, I was able to uncover the true desires that I had for my practice. We were able to systematically map out a program that was geared towards my success. I was able to recognize my true potential to take my practice to the next level and see the manifestation of the life I really wanted and deserved. If you are ready step into the fullness of your life’s unlimited possibilities; doing this program is worth every minute of your investment. Everyone should have a “Jasmine” at some point in their life – you won’t regret it!

"My only regret is not finding Harmony and this training earlier!"

Susie Kneebone

I was looking to develop my very basic knowledge of Ayurveda, but I was hesitant to spend a lot of money on yet another course I was never going to use. I was also wanting something that would complement my current essential oil business, so was really looking for something a bit more in-depth than a beginner’s course. A friend recommended Harmony, and it was such a gift! Everything was aligned, it was just meant to be! This course teaches and respects the ancient practices and how to apply them in today’s world. The classes are fun, informative and engaging. One of the major benefits has been the other students and the knowledge they also bring to the class. The portal is filled with great resources and is easy to use, and the dedicated Facebook page is great for discussion and questions. There are also guest speakers bringing their experience and expertise to share. Harmony teaches in a way that is relatable and her energy is so contagious! She is knowledgeable and caring and goes above and beyond to make it a great learning experience. My only regret is not finding Harmony and this course earlier!

"Embody Ayurveda and add value to your practice!"

Anna

I really recommend [this training] to anybody who’s looking to increase their knowledge and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. It’ll do nothing but add value to your clients.

"I felt empowered to open my own business"

Emma

So many different opportunities and fields that you can go down. Since starting the Ayurveda Alchemist, I opened a yoga studio and; I am offering Ayurvedic Cleanses, something that I never thought I would do. So Grateful!

"My time at the retreat... making new friends, learning more about breathwork and myself...has been one of those beautiful adventures in life, I will always cherish."

Louise

I have had the opportunity and pleasure of completing one of the many courses offered by Harmony and Jasmine at Ayurveda Alchemist Academy. The course and content available on their Web page is not only in depth and spacious in knowledge and practical resources....it is also designed to easily navigate for the student and for future references. Ubud, Bali, was the perfect setting for our retreat facilitated by Harmony and Jasmine. I thank them both for holding this space and for all they gave us. My time at the retreat... making new friends, learning more about breathwork and myself... has been one of those beautiful adventures in life that I will always cherish.

"The universe aligned when Jasmine became my teacher."

Bridget Atwell Baylin, Ayurvedic Practitioner

The universe aligned when Jasmine became my teacher during my Ayurvedic Counseling Internship. Her grounded depth of knowledge combined with pure magical wisdom was an absolute gift to my life. She remains an incredible mentor to me and has helped me find the freedom and clarity to serve others by sharing the healing wisdom of yoga, art and Ayurveda.

"One of the most loving, caring and knowledgeable teachers I have ever worked with."

Laura M, New York City

I have known Jasmine for 15+ years, and we have travelled the world together on Spiritual Pilgrimages. I have taken yoga classes, workshops, and Yoga Teacher Training with her. Jasmine has also worked extensively with me in her Ayurveda Practice, helping me to attain optimal health based on the unique requirements of my body. Jasmine is one of the most loving, caring and knowledgeable teachers I have ever worked with, and she puts her heart and soul into everything she does.

"Jasmine's knowledge in Ayurveda is beyond anything I ever imagined."

Katie V, Ayurveda & Yoga Teacher

Jasmine is amazing and I am so honoured to have worked with her and to continue to be working with her. I started following Jasmine years ago when I became interested in Ayurveda and have taken several courses with her since. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner myself, I started working with her to have as my Ayurvedic guide. Jasmine's knowledge in Ayurveda is beyond anything I ever imagined, and I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with her. If you have an opportunity to work with Jasmine, do it. You won't regret it.

FAQ

  • Do I need a background in health or Ayurveda to join?

    Not at all. Our Level 1 program is beginner-friendly and teaches Ayurveda from the roots up, while integrating modern, trauma-aware tools for nervous system healing and leadership.

  • What’s the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?

    Level 1 is the foundational certification in Ayurvedic lifestyle, nutrition, psychology, and women's health. Level 2 is advanced clinical training with diagnostic tools, herbal formulation, subtle therapies, and mentorship. Most students start with Level 1, then advance.

  • Is the training online or in person?

    The core program is live online with optional in-person immersions. Weekly Zoom classes are held on Tuesday evenings, and you’ll access replays, materials, and community anytime.

  • What if I can’t make every live session?

    No problem. All sessions are recorded and available in your student portal. Many students with full-time jobs or children complete the program successfully.

  • Will I be able to work with clients after graduation?

    Yes! Graduates of Level 1 can begin offering Ayurvedic Health Counselling. Level 2 graduates are equipped for deeper clinical and herbal practice. You'll receive a professional certification, insurance guidance, and business mentorship.

  • How is this different from other Ayurveda programs?

    This is the only Ayurvedic training that blends classical Vedic wisdom with trauma-informed coaching, nervous system regulation, and ethical business building. We go far beyond the textbook—into real-world practice, leadership, and personal transformation.

  • Is there a payment plan?

    Yes! We offer extended payment plans to make your investment manageable and aligned with your financial flow. You’ll see options when applying.

  • I’m interested but unsure if it’s the right time. What should I do?

    Book a free discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals, address your questions, and help you gain clarity, whether you join now or later.

  • How does the higHERself Method fit with the Ayurveda Alchemist programs?

    The higHERself Method serves as the backbone of the Ayurveda Alchemist program, infusing it with a transformative approach that goes beyond traditional Ayurvedic practices. By incorporating elements such as mindset mastery, purpose-driven changes, and community impact, the higHERself Method elevates your Ayurvedic journey to new heights, enabling you to unlock your limitless potential and create profound change in your life and the lives of others.

Ready to Begin Your Ayurvedic Journey?

Download the Academy Syllabus for full program details, curriculum, Faculty, pricing, and how to enrol.

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