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About The Ayurvedic Institute
The Ayurvedic Institute (@theayurvedicinstitute) is an Alternative & Holistic Health Service creator on Instagram, also filed under Fitness & Health. The account has 98,986 followers and 992 published posts. Recent posts average 1,639 likes and 134 comments, an engagement rate of 1.61%.
With 99K followers, The Ayurvedic Institute is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. The Ayurvedic Institute follows just 60 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. The Ayurvedic Institute uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files The Ayurvedic Institute under Alternative & Holistic Health Service, with Fitness & Health as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for The Ayurvedic Institute runs to 18 words across 2 lines. The bio mentions @drvasantlad. The latest activity Flinque has on record for The Ayurvedic Institute dates from September 2025.
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992 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Ayurvedic Institute, 7 are carousels and 3 are videos. That mix leans toward carousels. The Ayurvedic Institute has built a substantial archive of 992 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 100 followers for each post published. The Ayurvedic Institute also keeps 9 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 151 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include ayurveda, drlad, wisdom, drvasantlad and comment. The captions tag #drlad, #ayurveda, #drvasantlad, #learnayurveda and #ayurvedaschool.
Dr. Vasant Lad led a beautiful puja at the Institute's altar, honoring this beloved deity who holds special significance in Ayurvedic practice.
Ganesha is invoked at the beginning of any new journey.
Before starting studies, opening a practice, or beginning treatment, we call on him to clear the path forward.
The elephant head represents wisdom and strength.
The large ears remind us to listen.
The small mouth teaches us to speak less.
Want to honor Ganesha?
Light a candle, place a flower or fruit as an offering, and speak your intention.
Ask him to remove whatever stands between you and your next step.
Let's all wish Ganesha a happy birthday in the comments!
#GaneshChaturthi #drlad #drvasantlad #ayurveda #puja
This week in class, Dr. Lad is teaching students about Atman—pure awareness, the soul, the self.
In ancient wisdom, this awareness has been called by countless names—Ram, Shiva, Vishnu—but they all point to the same truth: these are the names of YOU.
Not the "you" that identifies with your thoughts, your fears, your story... but the vast, unchanging awareness witnessing it all.
Dr. Lad teaches:
"You are not that thought. You are not that fear. You are that vast space. Thought and fear live in you."
— Strands of Eternity
Drop a 🙏 if this landed.
#DrVasantLad #vastandlad #drladquotes #theayurvedicinstitute #ayurveda
Ayurveda states that constant mental chatter:
- Burns ojas (vital essence),
- Weakens your aura (energetic body)
- Drains your prana (life force)
- Reduces tejas (radiance)
The result?
Fatigue, irritability, and blocked creativity.
Here are some helpful tips:
- Shirodhara Therapy - warm herbal oil is poured over the forehead and scalp
- SoHum Meditation - following the breath in and out, repeating SoHum to yourself like: inhale = so, exhale = hum
- Sipping on warm Brahmi tea with a little ghee
- Practicing moments of silence and gratitude
Discover your dosha - take the free 3 minute dosha quiz today!
Comment "DOSHA" and find out which dosha is driving your overthinking.
Looking for more ways to calm your mind?
Follow along for daily Ayurvedic lifestyle inspiration, Ayurvedic wisdom from Dr. Lad, and to learn more about studying Ayurveda.
So maybe you've taken a few online courses, done a dosha quiz, read the textbooks, followed some practitioners online.
You understand the concepts now—vata, pitta, kapha, the qualities, the functions.
But when it comes to actually seeing those patterns in yourself or someone else, something's missing.
You know the information, but you can't translate it into practice or treatments.
That gap? It's not more information you need.
It's mentorship.
At The Ayurvedic Institute, students learn directly from Dr. Vasant Lad—the person who wrote the textbooks everyone else teaches from—and from the practitioners he personally trained.
They're guided through hands-on practice, given feedback in real time, and taught how to look at the whole person, not just memorize protocols.
Founded in 1984, we've spent over 40 years believing that this is how Ayurveda is meant to be learned—through observation, through relationship, through being shown again and again until it becomes second nature.
Through living it.
2026 Ayurvedic Studies Program enrollment is open.
If you're ready to be mentored in Ayurveda by Dr. Lad, comment LEARN below.
#drlad #drvasantlad #ayurveda #learnayurveda #ayurvedaschool
Your unique constitution, called prakriti, was formed at conception and shapes how you respond to food, seasons, stress, and daily rhythms.
What works for someone else might aggravate you.
What balances their system might unbalance yours.
This is why trendy diets fail, why your friend's supplement routine doesn't give you the same results, and why cookie-cutter wellness advice leaves so many people frustrated.
The Beginner's Guide to Ayurveda breaks down these foundational principles so you can finally understand your body's language instead of fighting against it.
Ready to learn a framework that makes everything else make sense?
Grab your free copy - comment "GUIDE " below, and we'll send it to you!
#drlad #drvasantlad #ayurveda #learnayurveda #ayurvedaschool
At The Ayurvedic Institute, students training to become Ayurvedic practitioners learn a different approach to medicine.
One that is rooted in 5,000 years of ancient wisdom and that treats the person, not just the disease.
Students spend up to four years mastering clinical skills through hands-on training.
Like learning pulse diagnosis that reveals imbalances modern labs can miss.
Learning how to blend herbal medicines formulated for each individual's unique constitution.
and the spiritual practices of Ayurveda that recognize the body as a microcosm of the universe.
This is medical training that honors the whole person.
Admissions for 2026 are open now.
Ready to learn medicine that treats root causes, not just symptoms?
Comment LEARN to receive program details, curriculum breakdown, and application information.
#DrVasantLad #vasantlad #drlad #ayurvedaeveryday #ayurvedatips
The difference between people who stay healthy all winter and those who don't often comes down to whether they know what their body needs before illness announces itself.
Here's what to do so you stay feeling your best:
For 5,000 years, Ayurveda has understood milk as more than food.
It's a vehicle that carries medicine exactly where the body needs it—to specific tissues, organs, and systems that weaken when temperatures drop.
- Golden Milk clears respiratory infections overnight.
- Ginger Milk restores digestive fire and warming circulation.
- Garlic Milk eliminates joint pain and promotes deep sleep.
Want the complete preparation guide with exact ratios, timing, and Dr. Lad's clinical insights?
Follow along for more ayurvedic recipes like this and comment "MEDICINE" below to explore the Medicine Everywhere series available on AyurPrana+.
#drlad #drvasantlad #ayurveda #learnayurveda #ayurvedaschool
His destination: America.
His purpose: to share Ayurveda.
With his family beside him, he entered a world where everything—language, food, customs—felt unfamiliar.
Back then, even within holistic circles, Ayurveda was a mystery.
Few had heard its name, and even fewer understood its depth.
But that didn't stop Dr. Lad from sharing the wisdom.
Driving coast to coast in a small car, Dr. Lad found his way by connecting heart-to-heart with people who shared a passion for healing.
At his very first workshop, something remarkable happened—students were so deeply touched they begged him to stay and even offered to help him start a school.
That dream took root in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Dr. Lad founded The Ayurvedic Institute, a place that would train thousands of practitioners and spread Ayurveda into the fabric of Western holistic health.
Today, the Institute continues to thrive in its new home in Asheville, North Carolina—recognized as the leading center for Ayurvedic study in the West, carrying forward the vision to help others heal.
You can watch Dr. Lad's remarkable story in The Doctor from India, streaming now on AyurPrana+.
Comment "Doctor" to watch the film for free!
#drlad #ayurvedicinstitute #ayurveda #bams #studyayurveda
This is the deeper principle behind all healing.
It’s not just about the medicine—it’s about the spirit in which it is given, and the trust that is built between doctor and patient.
This profound truth is at the heart of the living lineage that Dr. Vasant Lad brought to the West and established at The Ayurvedic Institute in 1984.
It’s this very wisdom that still echoes in our classrooms and guides our students today.
Dr. Lad's teachings are the foundation of our institute.
Come learn with us in his lineage.
#drlad #ayurvedicinstitute #energyhealing #bams #studyayurveda
Here's a guide to aligning your daily routine with your natural rhythm:
- Wake Up: Rise during Brahma Muhurat (4:00-6:00 AM) for heightened clarity and stillness.
- Bathe: Cleanse your aura and awaken your mind by bathing before sunrise.
- Eat: Have your heaviest meal at noon when your Agni (digestive fire) is strongest.
- Work/Study: Tackle your most important tasks during the productive Pitta hours (10:00 AM-2:00 PM).
- Sleep: Wind down and get to bed before 10:00 PM to avoid the "second wind" and ensure deep rest
What’s one small shift you feel ready to bring into your daily rhythm?
Share it below — your intention might be the reminder someone else needs today.
#dinacharya #ayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedaroutine #holisticwellness
The Ayurvedic Institute's engagement
The Ayurvedic Institute's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.61%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 62 followers. An average post collects 1,639 likes and 134 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.
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Who is The Ayurvedic Institute?
The Ayurvedic Institute (@theayurvedicinstitute) is an Alternative & Holistic Health Service creator on Instagram, also filed under Fitness & Health. The Ayurvedic Institute uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for The Ayurvedic Institute runs to 18 words across 2 lines.
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The Ayurvedic Institute has 98,986 followers on Instagram (99K). The Ayurvedic Institute follows just 60 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. The Ayurvedic Institute has built a substantial archive of 992 posts.
What is The Ayurvedic Institute's engagement rate?
The Ayurvedic Institute's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.61%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 62 followers. An average post collects 1,639 likes and 134 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.
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Flinque files The Ayurvedic Institute under Alternative & Holistic Health Service, with Fitness & Health as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Ayurvedic Institute, 7 are carousels and 3 are videos. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for The Ayurvedic Institute repeatedly use the words ayurveda, drlad, wisdom, drvasantlad and comment. The Ayurvedic Institute's captions carry hashtags such as #drlad, #ayurveda and #drvasantlad. The Ayurvedic Institute writes those captions mainly in English. The Ayurvedic Institute keeps 9 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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