The American Institute of Vedic Studies is an educational center providing a broad range of training programs, resources and publications. The Institute teaches various aspects of Vedic Science, particularly Ayurveda (Vedic medicine), Vedic and Ayurvedic astrology, and Yoga (emphasizing Yoga Therapy). It also provides in depth teachings on Veda, Vedanta and Tantra. Identifying the Vedas with the broader system of Hindu Dharma, the Institute is engaged in several projects in the greater field of Hindu studies.

The Vedic Institute is recognized internationally as an important center of Vedic learning with students all over the world, including schools in North America, Europe and India. Founded and directed by Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), it serves as a vehicle for his work, offering courses to go along with his many published writings. It is most noted for its distance learning programs (correspondence courses) but has direct levels of training as well.

Our website offers links to a broad range of study options, including with affiliated organizations like the Vedic Center Ruegen (Germany and Russia), Universal Yoga (Florida),  Dancing Shiva Yoga and Ayurveda, the Vedic Cultural Fellowship, the American College of Vedic Astrology, the California College of Ayurveda, Vedika Global, Sanskrit Sounds, the Association of Vedic Sciences (Czech Republic), the Academy of Ayurvedic Studies  (Netherlands), Suddha Dharma Mandal (Brazil), the Institute of Wholistic Education, and Lotus Press. Note our resource guide for more information on our connections and recommendations.

Shambhavi Chopra, one of India's foremost women teachers, has joined the institute and we represent her work as well. She accompanies Dr. Frawley (Vamadeva) for teaching programs worldwide. Her two books Yogini: Unfolding the Goddess Within and Yogic Secrets of the Dark Goddess, both best sellers in India are available on Amazon.com and through other American book distributors.

We are happy to announce our Inner Tantric Yoga Experience, Ma Ganga Retreat for next year March 8 -13, 2009 with Vamadeva and Shambhavi, which is now open for registration. Note a special photo show by Ed Zadlo of our Spiritual Retreat on the Ganga, Feb. 25-29, 2008 for last year's event.

Google video of Dutch interview with Dr. Frawley (one hour and fifteen minutes). 

Recent Articles

Shambhavi's Yogini as the feature cover article for Tathaastu Magazine in its Oct.-Nov. 2008 edition.
Dr. Frawley's Yoga and Ayurveda article in Tathaastu magazine.
Dr. Frawley's Karma, DNA of the Soul in Tathaastu magazine.

Acclaimed New Books by Dr. Frawley

Inner Tantric Yoga: Working with the Universal Shakti  (Lotus Press, September 2008)

Yoga, the Greater Tradition (Mandala Press, June 2008) - note reviews in Yoga Journal, Yoga Plus and the Library Journal of America

Recent Releases


Ayurvedic Astrology: Self-healing through the Stars

Yoga and the Sacred Fire: Self-Realization and Planetary Transformation