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Karla A. Cain

What if you discovered a secret

that changed everything?

2013   Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga - Milwaukee, WI 

650 Hour Academics / 200 Hour Clinical Internship

Ayurveda Health Counselor Program

Amanda Lyon, CAS  &  Jamie E. Durner CAP, ALC, ACC, RYT, NCMT

  • Ayurvedic Philosophy (Darśanā)

  • Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology

  • Ayurvedic Physical Exam and Evaluation

  • Food as Medicine

  • Ayurvedic Herbalism

  • Western Anatomy & Physiology

  • Dietary Coaching

  • Holistic Therapies

  • Pañcakarma Cleansing

  • Subtle Anatomy (Ćakras & Koṣa)

  • Energy (Prāṇic) Healing

  • Yoga Śastrā

  • Meditation

  • Kriya Yoga & Prāñayama

 

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2015   LifePower Yoga Teacher Training YTT200

Bernard Rybarcyck, ERYT500  

Lineage:  Krishnamacharya --> Jois --> Kest --> Rybarcyck --> Cain

Hatha, Vinyasa, YIN, Restorative, Prenatal, Seniors, Kids

Yoga Alliance Accredited Training, 200 Hours​

 

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2015 & 2023   Vaidyagrama Ayurveda  Coimbatore, TAMIL NADU ~ INDIA

Medical Director Dr. (Vaidya) Andiyakkal Ramachandran Ramadas, B.A.M.S  & Dr. (Vaidya) Ramkumar Kutty, B.A.M.S.

Extended stays in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India to experience Ayurveda in it's origins. 

Underwent intensive Panchakarma treatment, as well as traveled to Munnar, Alleppey and Kochi.

Fully immerse in the teachings of Culture, Yoga & Spirituality~

(You may read about my experience on the 'Herb 'n Living' Blog page & see images of Vaidyagrama in Galleries) 

 

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2015 - 2022   American Heart Association (AHA)

Certified in CPR / AED  

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2015   American Council on Exercise (ACE)  /  ACE Fitness Academy  Bloomingdale, IL

Group Fitness Instructor Program

Amy Umali-Waller, Brand Ambassador, Studio Manager

Comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Science, CPR, LABS, Course Modules, Supervised Teachbacks, Certification

Certified Group Fitness Instructor

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2015 - 2020   The Council for Ayurveda Credentialing (CAC), Board Secretary

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2015 - Present   Yoga Instructor for The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago

Temple Website:   www.htgc.org     Program:  www.htgc.org/HTGC/index.php/activities/htgc-yoga

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2016  A.I.M.A. Ayurveda ASD - Indian Ayurvedic and Italian Holistic Association

Center for Study and Research on Alternative Medicine   Milan, Italy

Panchakarma Body Treatments  -  200 Hours Academics / Clinical Practice

Vaidya (Dr.) Sadbhawna Bhardwaj, B.A.M.S.  &  Dr. Stefano Fiori, Ph.D. Naturopath

Panćakarma Ćikitsā / Private Student of Vaidya:  200 Hours Academics & Clinical Practice

Daily Yoga & Mantra Recitation According to Tradition & Hands-On Clinical Study: 

  • SNEHANA, ABHYANGAM FOR VATA / PITTA / KAPHA, MUKHA-ABHAYANGAM, ŚIRO-ABHAYANGAM 

  • VAKSHABHAYANGAM, THANDUABHAYNGAM, PADABHAYANGAM, ASTABHAYANGAM, NASIKAABHYANGAM, KARANABHYANGAM

  • NETRAABHYANGAM, ATMAABHAYNGAM, UDGHARSHANA, UDVARTANA, PRANIC MASSAGE, PINDA SWEDA, SROTAS

  • NIR-ABHYANGAM, Marma Therapy, MARMA-ABHYANGAM, ŚIRODHARA, DHARA-KARMA, NASYA, JOINT-ABHYANGAM (Part 1 & 2)

  • Including all Variations, Herbology, Herbal Preparations and Anatomy of Lymphatic & Circulatory Systems

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2017   Board-Certification Exam:  National Ayurveda Medical Association

           Certified Ayurveda Health Counselor

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2018 - Present   Adjunct Faculty, Ananda Ayurveda Academy

www.anandaayurvedaacademy.com

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2019   Ananda Ayurveda Academy - Willowbrook, IL

950 Hour Academics / Clinical Internship

Ayurveda Practitioner Program 

Dr. (Vaidya) Ashlesha Raut, B.A.M.S., MD in Ayurveda, NC, HHP, RAS, BCIM, RYT, AD  ​

  • Āyurveda Anatomy, Physiology  (Doṣa, Subdosha, Mala, Dhatu, Srota)

  • Āyurveda Ahara / Vihara / Auṣadhi  (Nourishment, Lifestyle, Remedies)

  • Vikruti Vigyana  (Āyurveda Patho-physiology)

  • Hetu & Nidana Pañcaka  (Etiological / Causative Factors)

  • Dravyaguna Vignyan I & II  (Āyurveda Material Science)

  • Bhaishajya Kalpana  (Āyurveda Pharmaceutics)

  • Panćakarma Theory I & II  (Āyurveda Detoxification)

  • Panćakarma Clinical Application

  • Panćakarma Personal Clinical Treatment  (In India Visits, 4 months)

  • Rasāyana Cikitsā, (Rejuvenation Therapy, including geriatrics)

  • Vajikarana Rasāyana Cikitsā  (Fertility)

  • Ayurveda Sūkṣma Chikitsa: Subtle Therapies

Gandha Cikitsā  (Scent - Aromatherapy):  Oils, Essences, Incense, Steam, Fumes, Smoke

Rasa Cikitsā (Taste - Food as Medicine)
Rupa Cikitsā  (Sight Therapy):  Color, Gems,  Stones, Yantra, Geometry
Sparśa Cikitsā  (Touch Therapy):  Massage Therapy with Herbal Oils, Powders, Pastes
Sabda Cikitsā  (Sound Therapy):  Vibration, Bells, Bowls, Music, Mantra, Speech, Kirtan
Jyotiṣa I  (Astrology) Introduction
Vāstu I  (Architecture & Dwelling Energy Flow) Introduction

  • Kayacikitsā I to VII (Ayurvedic Disease Management & Wellness Solutions)

Pranavaha, Annavaha, Udakavaha/Ambuvaha Srotas (Respiration, Digestion, Hydration)

Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Purishivaha Srotas (Plasma, Blood, Feces)

Maṃsavaha, Medovaha, Mutravaha Srotas (Muscle, Fat, Urine)

Asthivaha, Majjavaha, Swedovaha Srotas (Bone, Nervous System, Immunity, Sweat)

Śukravaha & Ārtavavaha Srotas (Virility/Fertility)

Balaroga (Pregnancy/Childbirth/Healthy Baby)  &  Kaumarabhrtya (Pediatrics)

Jara Vyādhi (Geriatrics/Aging)

Urdhvajatrugata & Manovaha Srotas (Vedic Psychology)

  • Āyurveda Research Methodology  (Research Paper on Anxiety)

  • Community Outreach Presentation on Ayurveda for Mental Health

 

 

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2019   Akshi Yogashala, Rishikesh, INDIA - Yoga Teacher Training  YTT300

Ashish Yogi, Haṭha /  Masters of Yogic Science: Sanskrit University – Uttarakhand, India

Āsanas (Hatha, Vinyasa, YIN), Pranayama, Meditation, Mudras, Yoga Kriyas, Bandhas, Deeper Yogic Philosophy

Comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology, Teaching to Advanced Yoga Practitioners / Complete Practical Knowledge

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2019  American Council on Exercise

Behavioral Change Specialist Program

Cedric X. Bryant, Ph. D., FACSM

Anatomy, Physiology, Mental Health, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Coaching Skills, Co-Creating Relationships, Embracing Change

Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Lack Of Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Certification

Certified Behavioral Change Specialist

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2021 Kerala Ayurveda Academy – Milpitas, CA

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, B.A.M.S.

Dravyagunakarma ~ Vedic Formulations & Clinical Applications

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2021   Board-Certification:  National Ayurveda Medical Association

           Certified Ayurveda Practitioner

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2021 - 2023   Vaidyagrama Ayurveda - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu INDIA

Śloka of The Aṣtāṅga Hṛidayam

Medical Director Dr. (Vaidya) Andiyakkal Ramachandran Ramadas, B.A.M.S

2-Year long weekly study of Dravyagunakarma

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2022 - 2024   Board of Directors, American Association of Ayurveda Professionals

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2023 - 2024   Board of Directors, National Consortium of Ayurveda Medicine

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2023   Board-Certification:  National Certification & Credentialing Board of Ayurvedic Medicine

           Certified Clinical Supervisor

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2023 - 2024   Vaidyagrama Ayurveda - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu INDIA

Understanding The Mind Through The Ćaraka Samhita

Medical Director Dr. (Vaidya) Andiyakkal Ramachandran Ramadas, B.A.M.S

1-year long weekly study of Sattva Guna and Ayurvedic Therapies / Psychology for the balance of Mental Health

 

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2024 - 2027    Ananda Ayurveda Academy - Willowbrook, IL

2500 Hour Academics / Clinical Internship Mangalore, India

Ayurveda Advanced Practitioner (Ayurveda Doctor) Program

Dr. (Vaidya) Ashlesha Raut, B.A.M.S., MD in Ayurveda, NC, HHP, RAS, BCIM, RYT, AD ​​

  • Kayacikitsā I:  Autoimmune Disorders

  • Kayacikitsā II: Infectious, Immunological, Environmental Diseases

  • Kayacikitsā III: Musculoskeletal Diseases

  • Kayacikitsā IV: Metabolic Diseases

  • Kayacikitsā V: Neurological Diseases

  • Kayacikitsā V: Endocrinological Diseases

  • Kayacikitsā VII: Complimentary Ayurvedic Management of Cancer Conditions

  • Striroga:  Gynecological Disorders

  • Kaumarabhrtya:  Pediatric Health & Disorders

  • Manovaha Cikitsā:  Ayurvedic Clinical Management of Psychiatric & Mental Disorders

  • Shalakyatantra:  Ayurvedic Management of Ear, Nose, Throat & Oral Disease

  • Netra Roga Cikitsā: Ayurvedic Clinical management of Ophthalmological disorders

  • Shalyatantra:  Ayurvedic Surgical Methodologies & Clinical Applications

  • Agadatantra:  Ayurvedic Toxicology, Medical Ethics & Medicolegal Regulations

  • Samhita Vivećana:  Understanding Ayurvedic Saṃhitā with focus on Ashtanga Hṛidaya

  • DravyagunaŚastrā III:  Ayurvedic Herbology III

  • Bhaishajya Kalpana III:  Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics III

  • Roga Nidana II:  Assessment & Investigative Methods  /  Medical Reports & Imaging Techniques

  • Ayur-Jyotish I:  Medical Astrology Part I

  • Ayur-Jyotish II:  Medical Astrology Part II

  • Marmavidya II:  Marmas & Clinical Applications

  • Rasāyana & Vajikarana Jara Cikitsā: Rejuvenation, Regeneration & Geriatrics

  • Ayur-Doula / Prasuti Tantra:  Ayurvedic Management of Pregnancy & Childbirth

  • Ayurvedic Research Methodology III

  • Sanskrit III​​​​​​​

Karla A. Cain, CAP

ॐ National Ayurvedic Medical Association Professional Member
NAMA Board-Certified Āyurveda Practitioner
NCCBAM Certified Āyurveda Clinical Supervisor
Āyurveda Body Therapeutics
ERYT, YACEP, YA RYS YTT School / Lead Trainer
Vedic Psychology, ACE Behavioral Change Specialist
Holistic Business Mentor & Consultant
President, Āyurveda Professionals of Arizona
Former Board of Directors, National Consortium of Āyurveda Medicine
Former Board of Directors, American Association of Ayurveda Professionals
Adjunct Facilitator, Soderworld Wellness Center - Willowbrook, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Ānanda Āyurveda Academy - Willowbrook, IL

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Interview by VOYAGE PHOENIX for "Phoenix's Most Inspiring Stories" Series

http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-karla-cain-sattvic-sage-ayurveda-yoga-buckeye-west-valley/

The Long Version

My dream of helping others to remember their true nature started as a child, most likely at birth.  For as long as I can remember, I’ve wished to help others understand the sacredness of themselves.   I thank my grandfather for giving me the opportunity to spend every summer of my life in Northern Wisconsin, being in tune with nature and the universe.  It was quite a change from the concrete jungle of everyday life.  Our property was located on Barker Lake, in the Chequamegon National Forest.....without a phone or TV in sight. This was before the advent of computers, internet and smart phones.  I was allowed to use my imagination, stare at the stars and comtemplate my existence....even as a child.  

 

In addition, my bloodline is a rare mix of Native American Blackfoot Sioux from Rosebud, SD and two types of Italian - Corsican/Abruzzo.  (This may explain my absolute infatuation with the earth and food)

 

I have spent my life observing the vastness of the universe, our planet, society and how we relate to one another.  To give you

an idea, my 3rd grade book reports were comprised of definitive thought on astronomy and the different types of stone that make up the structure of  the earth.   I have longed only to discuss the stars, the rocks, the trees and the human condition.

 

It turns out, real life takes you in another direction.

 

I was born to a family of very modest means on Chicago’s South Side inner-city. I grew up in a very European environment,

where food was always a main topic of discussion and a very intricate piece of social and family relationships.

This was a wonderful foundation for where my journey would evolve.

 

Instead of making a living discussing the human condition and earthly philosophy, I spent 24 years working in the Financial Services Industry, with focus in Brokerage & Investments Administration, Investment Advisory, Insurance, Business Development, PR/Marketing and Staff Coaching. I held numerous FINRA-Regulated Securities Trading Licenses and

was an Illinois State Life/Health Insurance Agent.  

 

My corporate experience led me to know first-hand the toll that modern day stress puts on the body, as well as the way life’s demands create the challenge of eating, exercising and resting properly.  For many years, due to a demanding job and family life (with plenty of stress and lack of time and energy), I was an unhealthy weight, exhausted all the time, suffered from insomnia and rarely ate properly.  

 

I was fortunate enough to spend every other free moment reading and researching my true passion, heath and the human condition.   Even though I was not in a healthy place, I always said I would get in shape and live a healthier life "someday".

Finally, in 2006, that someday came.  I underwent a lifestyle change with a complete physical and mental transformation. 

 

I started to make small changes that had huge results.   Over the course of 2 years, I slowly added organic foods to my diet.  

I started to meditate. I started an avid yoga practice.  By 2008, I had lost 90 pounds, was full of energy and was sleeping well

for the first time in my life.  I did it all while still working a full time job and maintaining all of the same demands.

 

In 2010, while continuing my research on healthy living, I discovered Ayurveda!  

I was overjoyed to discover that all of my thoughts and feelings about humanity the world at large, along with all that I had

learned about healthy eating, had a NAME.  I only wondered why it had taken me so long to find it! 

Today, I am also an ACE-Certified Fitness Instructor. 

 

I love and wholeheartedly believe in this practice. (For more details, see the “What is Ayurveda?” page)

It has brought me back to my beginnings and allowed me to be in tune with nature and the ancient healing of my ancestors.

 

I am extremely passionate about bringing the healing power of the Ayurvedic lifestyle to my community.

I am always available to discuss your thoughts and concerns, or answer any questions.

I am also available to conduct discussions to introduce Ayurveda to the public. For more info, please see my 'Workshops' page.

 

 

* For more information on NAMA and AAPNA, click here:

NAMA – National Ayurvedic Medical Association

AAPNA – Association of Ayurvedic Professionals in North America

 

I look forward to assisting you on your personal journey to natural health~

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