Ayurveda + Aromatherapy

You already know your oils. After years of clinical practice, you have developed instincts you trust: certain oils feel right in certain seasons, certain blends land differently for different clients. This course gives that instinct a precise, philosophically grounded framework.

The Seasonal Body: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy in Practice is a 25-hour self-paced specialty certificate course for certified aromatherapists who want to draw on Ayurvedic philosophy as a complementary lens in their blending and clinical practice. Not as a new modality. As a deeper way of doing the work you are already doing.

Ayurveda has a complete language for what you have been sensing all along. This course teaches you to use it.

Regular price: $397 CAD

Pre-launch price: $197 CAD

You save: $200 CAD

Enroll any time before August 31, 2026 to lock in the pre-launch price.

Everyone who enrolls before August 31 also receives access to two live 90-minute sessions with Maria Fiordalisi in September 2026.

SEPTEMBER BONUS SESSIONS

Live Session 1 - The Ayurvedic Framework A deep dive into doshas, gunas, prakriti, and vikriti with live Q&A. Brings the foundational modules to life in real time.

Live Session 2 - Seasonal Blending in Practice Working through the guna framework with real oils and real case studies. Practical blending reasoning you can apply immediately.

Both sessions will be recorded.

Whether you have already worked through the modules or are just getting started, you can attend live or watch the recordings at your own pace.

After August 31, the course is available at $397 CAD without the live session bonus.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is designed for certified aromatherapists at any stage of their career who want to bring greater depth and seasonal precision to their practice. You do not need prior Ayurvedic training. The course begins from the ground up, moving through the foundational concepts before applying them to aromatic practice.

What you do need is a solid clinical foundation in aromatherapy, which is why a recognised certification is a prerequisite.

If you have been practising for a while and find yourself blending seasonally by instinct, adjusting for clients whose presentations shift with the time of year, or simply sensing that there is a richer framework available than the one you currently have, this course was built for you.

Pre-launch pricing available until August 31st. Save $200

Ayurvedic Principles

The three doshas, the 20 gunas, prakriti, vikriti, and ritucharya, taught through the lens of aromatic practice. The foundational concepts that make everything else in this course click.

Materia Aromatica

Ayurvedic Principles

20+ essential oils, 8+ Ayurvedic botanicals, and 6+ carrier oils profiled through both Western clinical and Ayurvedic lenses. A reference you will return to long after the course is complete.

Seasonal Protocols

Ayurvedic Principles

Seasonal Protocols

Complete aromatic protocols for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha seasons, with oil selection, carrier choice, delivery method, and home care recommendations. Practical and immediately applicable.

ABOUT THIS APPROACH

Ayurveda is a profound and complex system of medicine, one that welcomes respectful engagement from all, and asks in return that we honour its depth, represent it accurately, and never reduce it to a technique or a trend. Aromatic plants remain central to Ayurveda as a living tradition. For aromatherapists, that is a meaningful place of connection and a philosophy we can draw from to do deeper work.

The Seasonal Body: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy in Practice is a 25-hour specialty certificate course that teaches certified aromatherapists to use Ayurvedic philosophy as a complementary lens for richer, more seasonally intelligent clinical work. This is not an Ayurvedic practitioner training, and it does not confer Ayurvedic credentials of any kind. It is a course that deepens aromatherapy practice, offering a more precise framework for reading the body, understanding the season, and choosing oils with greater clinical intention.

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Foundations: Reading the Body Through an Ayurvedic Lens (approx. 5 hours)

Module 1.1: The Ayurvedic Worldview: philosophy, the five elements, and what this offers aromatherapists

Module 1.2: The Three Doshas in Depth: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, qualities, sites, functions, and clinical applications

Module 1.3: The 20 Gunas as a Blending Tool: using quality language to understand clients and oils

Module 1.4: Agni, Ama, and the Gut-Skin-Scent Connection

Unit 2: The Aromatic Traditions (approx. 4 hours)

Module 2.1: Aromatics in Ayurvedic History and Living Practice

Module 2.2: Western Essential Oils Through the Guna Lens

Module 2.3: Blending Philosophy: doshic intention as a complementary approach

Module 2.4: Carrier Oils and Delivery Methods Through an Ayurvedic Lens

Unit 3: The Three Doshas in Practice (approx. 6 hours)

Module 3.1: Vata: Air, Ether, and the Oils That Ground

Module 3.2: Pitta: Fire, Water, and the Oils That Cool

Module 3.3: Kapha: Earth, Water, and the Oils That Lift

Unit 4: Seasonal Living and Ritucharya (approx. 5 hours)

Module 4.1: The Seasonal Arc: Ritucharya as Preventive Care

Module 4.2: Autumn and Early Winter: Vata Season Protocols

Module 4.3: Late Spring and Summer: Pitta Season Protocols

Module 4.4: Late Winter and Spring: Kapha Season Protocols

Module 4.5: Dinacharya: Daily Rhythm as Aromatic Practice

Module 4.6: The Practitioner's Own Seasonal Body

Unit 5: Client Integration and Clinical Thinking (approx. 3 hours)

Module 5.1: Integrating an Ayurvedic-Informed Perspective into Intake

Module 5.2: Case Thinking with Doshic Layers

Module 5.3: Contraindications, Cautions, and Engaging Responsibly

Unit 6: Materia Aromatica (approx. 3 hours)

An in-depth reference unit profiling 20+ essential oils, 8+ Ayurvedic botanicals, and 6+ carrier oils through both Western clinical and Ayurvedic lenses.

Capstone: Certificate Submission (approx. 2 hours of student work)

Students choose one pathway: Protocol Portfolio, Case Study, or Teaching Piece. Certificate issued upon satisfactory completion.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF

You hold a recognized aromatherapy certification and are working with essential oils in a clinical or professional context. You want to understand why your seasonal blending instincts work — and how to apply them with greater precision. You are curious about Ayurveda but have no prior formal training in it. This course starts from the ground up. You want a framework that deepens your intake process, enriches your blending decisions, and gives you a more precise clinical language for the work you are already doing. You are ready to engage with a profound tradition thoughtfully, accurately, and with genuine respect for its depth.

Pre-launch pricing available until August 31st. Save $200

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hello@mariafiordalisi.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

When does the course open, and how does the self-paced format work?

The course opens July 2, 2026. Once you enroll, all 25 hours of content are available immediately. There are no scheduled classes, no deadlines, and no fixed order. Work through the material at whatever pace suits your life, whether that is a unit a week or a more relaxed pace over several months. The course is yours to return to whenever you need it.

What are the two bonus live sessions?

Everyone who enrolls before August 31, 2026 receives access to two live 90-minute sessions with Maria Fiordalisi in September. Session one is a deep dive into the Ayurvedic framework, covering doshas, gunas, prakriti, and vikriti with live Q&A. Session two focuses on seasonal blending in practice, working through the guna framework with real oils and real case studies. Both sessions will be recorded and made available to all pre-August 31 enrollees, so there is no pressure to attend live. Dates will be confirmed and sent by email in advance.

Do I need to attend the live sessions?

No. The live sessions are a bonus for enrolling before August 31, not a requirement. The course is complete and self-contained without them. If you cannot attend live, the recordings are yours. If you enroll after August 31, the live sessions are not included, but the full 25-hour course is.

Do I need prior Ayurvedic training?

Not at all. This course starts from the foundational concepts and builds from there. What you do need is a solid foundation in aromatherapy, which is why a recognized certification is a prerequisite for enrollment.

I qualified a while ago. Is this course still relevant to me?

Yes, and practitioners with more clinical experience often find it lands most deeply, because they have years of client work to map it onto. Whether you certified recently or have been practicing for many years, the Ayurvedic lens offers something genuinely new.

Which certifications qualify as a prerequisite?

Any recognised aromatherapy certification at any level from a reputable school. If you are unsure whether your training qualifies, reach out before enrolling and I will confirm. I would rather you ask than register with any uncertainty.

Is this an Ayurvedic certification?

No. This course does not confer Ayurvedic credentials and is not a substitute for formal Ayurvedic practitioner training. Upon completion, you receive a Helianthus Holistic Arts specialty certificate in aromatherapy practice informed by Ayurvedic philosophy. The course is designed to deepen your aromatic practice, not to qualify you as an Ayurvedic practitioner.

What if I have questions before I enroll?

Please reach out. You can email hello@mariafiordalisi.ca or contact me through the website. I am happy to talk through whether this course is the right fit for where you are in your practice.

THE SEASONAL BODY - Ayurveda + Aromatherapy in Practice

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WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Materia Aromatica

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Seasonal Protocols

Ayurvedic Principles

Seasonal Protocols

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Foundations: Reading the Body Through an Ayurvedic Lens (approx. 5 hours)

Unit 2: The Aromatic Traditions (approx. 4 hours)

Unit 3: The Three Doshas in Practice (approx. 6 hours)

Unit 4: Seasonal Living and Ritucharya (approx. 5 hours)

Unit 5: Client Integration and Clinical Thinking (approx. 3 hours)

Unit 6: Materia Aromatica (approx. 3 hours)

Capstone: Certificate Submission (approx. 2 hours of student work)

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF

PREREQUISITE

Frequently Asked Questions

READY TO GO DEEPER?

Send me your questions!

THE SEASONAL BODY - Ayurveda + Aromatherapy in Practice

self-paced. start anytime.

Payment Options

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Materia Aromatica

Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurvedic Principles

Seasonal Protocols

Ayurvedic Principles

Seasonal Protocols

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Foundations: Reading the Body Through an Ayurvedic Lens (approx. 5 hours)

Unit 2: The Aromatic Traditions (approx. 4 hours)

Unit 3: The Three Doshas in Practice (approx. 6 hours)

Unit 4: Seasonal Living and Ritucharya (approx. 5 hours)

Unit 5: Client Integration and Clinical Thinking (approx. 3 hours)

Unit 6: Materia Aromatica (approx. 3 hours)

Capstone: Certificate Submission (approx. 2 hours of student work)

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF

PREREQUISITE

Frequently Asked Questions

READY TO GO DEEPER?

Send me your questions!

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