You already know your essential oils. This course gives that instinct a 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 as a deeper way of doing the work you are already doing.
You will learn to draw on Ayurvedic principles, including the doshas, the gunas, and the science of seasonal living, to inform your blending and your client conversations. You will leave this course as an aromatherapist with a richer, more grounded perspective.
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.
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 with the foundational concepts before applying them to aromatic practice.
What you do need is a solid foundation in aromatherapy, which is why a recognized certification is a prerequisite.
If you have been practicing 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.
We start with the foundational concepts. The three doshas, the 20 gunas, prakriti, vikriti, and ritucharya, taught through the lens of aromatic practice.
20+ essential oils, 8+ Ayurvedic botanicals, and 6+ carrier oils profiled through both Western aromatherapy and Ayurvedic lenses. A reference you will return to long after the course is complete.
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, 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 aromatic work. This is not an Ayurvedic practitioner training, and it does not offer 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 essential oils with greater intention.

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
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
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
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
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
An in-depth reference unit profiling 20+ essential oils, 8+ Ayurvedic botanicals, and 6+ carrier oils through both Western clinical and Ayurvedic lenses.
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 work with essential oils professionally. Maybe you are curious about Ayurveda but have never studied it formally. That is fine. We begin at the foundation.
You are looking for something that deepens your intake, guides your blending, and gives you clearer language for the work you already do. And you want to approach this tradition with care and real respect for its depth.
Completion of a recognized aromatherapy certification is required to enroll in this course. This is an advanced specialty certificate designed for practitioners who are already working with essential oils in a clinical or professional context. It assumes foundational knowledge of essential oil safety, chemistry, and application.
Please reach us at hello@mariafiordalisi.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The course opens July 2, 2026. Once you enroll, all 25 hours of content are available immediately. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 pre-launch offer of $197 CAD closes August 31, 2026.
After that, the course opens at its regular price of $397 CAD without the bonus live sessions.
This is a course built for practitioners who already know their oils and are ready to understand them differently. If that sounds like you, I would love to have you in the first cohort. Self-paced. Start now or in September. Keep the material for life.
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