Integrating Ancient Ayurvedic
Wisdom
with Modern Health Science
A Leading Centre for Learning, Healing, and Support since 2002.
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Learn Ayurveda deeply, live it daily, and share it responsibly.
Explore CAISH’s pathways in Ayurvedic self-care, health education, and advanced wellness counseling – and discover where your study may be ready to begin.
Integrating Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom with Modern Health Science.
A trusted home for learning, healing, and support since 2002.
Ayurvedic Medicine Education
Builds Strong Communities
Whether you are a health practitioner looking to enhance your healing abilities or someone who wishes to empower yourself with ancient health knowledge, you’ll find the Centre for Ayurveda & Indian Systems of Healing (CAISH) offers the right education, care and support for you.
Our center provides Ayurvedic, Yoga and Indian Naturopathic medicine education to students and helps build healthy communities through wellness services, events and workshops. Our dedicated staff has provided authentic, integrative and practical applications for Ayurvedic medicine since 2002. In fact, CAISH is the oldest institution of its kind in Canada.
The health and wellness principles from over 3,000 years of ancient Vedic sciences are time proven and deliver effective natural health education and spiritual awareness to our students and their communities.
Ayurvedic Medicine For Our Modern Age
What Makes Us
Different?
The CAISH curriculum includes all the Indian Medicine systems—Ayurveda, Yoga and Indian naturopathy—combined with Western nutrition, herbology and healing arts: a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern practicality.
Our Unique
Programs
Student-centered training by subject matter experts ensures you will remember and apply what you’ve learned. Our contemporary and innovative approach makes this ancient healing art relevant to your life in this modern age.
Our Strong
Community
CAISH’s mission is to provide an authentic, yet contemporary approach to the ancient knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine. We began with our Toronto, Canada community and welcome seekers from all over the world.
Is Ayurvedic Study Right for Me?
If you’re like most of our students, you are seeking:
- A holistic approach to the principles, philosophies, treatments and nutrition of Ayurvedic medicine
- Clearly explained concepts that you can retain and implement easily
- A balance of classical theory and practical application of Ayurvedic knowledge
- The ability to learn with compassion and confidence, in order to practice Ayurveda for yourself or others
- A supportive and inspiring environment led by a highly qualified faculty
- Knowledge of time-proven Ayurvedic traditions without modern shortcuts – yet still highly relevant and easy to apply in your everyday life or practice
While CAISH is located in Toronto, Canada, we are proud to offer a home for Ayurvedic study to students from around the world through our popular virtual programs.
Whether you choose a virtual, in-person or hybrid option, you can expect the highest standards in Ayurvedic medicine education from our programs.
If you’re like most of our students, you are seeking:
- A holistic approach to the principles, philosophies, treatments and nutrition of Ayurvedic medicine
- Clearly explained concepts that you can retain and implement easily
- A balance of classical theory and practical application of Ayurvedic knowledge
- The ability to learn with compassion and confidence, in order to practice Ayurveda for yourself or others
- A supportive and inspiring environment led by a highly qualified faculty
- Knowledge of time-proven Ayurvedic traditions without modern shortcuts – yet still highly relevant and easy to apply in your everyday life or practice
While CAISH is located in Toronto, Canada, we are proud to offer a home for Ayurvedic study to students from around the world through our popular virtual programs.
Whether you choose a virtual, in-person or hybrid option, you can expect the highest standards in Ayurvedic medicine education from our programs.
Meet Our Founder & Director
With over three decades of experience spanning three continents, Ismat Dhala-Nathani spearheaded CAISH in 2002 and has carefully guided its growth and international reputation for Ayurvedic study.
She is a health practitioner, academician, international speaker, healer, and a pioneer and practitioner of Nadi Vigyan.
Ismat melds ancient wisdom with current Western concepts of health and wellbeing to develop the unique educational programs, materials and teaching tools CAISH offers through its illustrious faculty.
In Our Students' Own Words…
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Take The First Step On Your
Ayurvedic Journey
Perhaps you have questions you’d like to ask before you decide to become a student. Our team is standing by, happy to answer any questions you have to determine if CAISH is the right learning environment for you.