Ayurvedic Doula & Women’s Health Training
Ayurveda for the Womb, Birth & Postpartum Continuum
The Womb Ways Ayurvedic Doula Training is a one-year apprenticeship in Ayurvedic women’s medicine, birth and postpartum care, herbalism, bodywork, ceremony, and embodied practice.
Join me and a circle of women in a deeply rooted, embodied approach to caring for women across the entire womb continuum.
WE BEGIN THIS OCTOBER 21st 2026
More Than a Doula Training
Womb Ways is both an Ayurvedic doula training and an Ayurvedic women’s health training,
offering a depth of study that extends far beyond birth alone.
THE WHOLE CONTINUUM
Menstrual & womb health · Fertility & preconception · Pregnancy · Birth · Postpartum · Loss
ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL AYURVEDA
Learn how Ayurveda understands the body, health, imbalance, and healing—not simply a collection of protocols.
FROM KNOWLEDGE TO EMBODIMENT
Through practice, mentorship, somatics, and lived experience, knowledge becomes embodied wisdom—nurturing your unique gifts and the way this work moves through you in service to others.
This apprenticeship isn't only about learning Ayurveda—it's about becoming the kind of practitioner whose presence is as healing as the knowledge they carry.
“I expected to learn a lot (which I did!), but I didn't expect to be utterly transformed.
Participating in the Womb Ways Ayurveda Course is not just signing up for a training,
it's an opportunity to reclaim your seat of power.”
— Audrey Moore
What the Journey Holds
Womb & Cyclical Care
Ayurvedic wisdom for menstrual health, fertility, preconception, and the changing seasons of the womb.
Pregnancy & Birth
Support pregnancy and physiological birth through Ayurvedic wisdom, herbs, nourishment, marma, and an understanding of the doshas in labor.
Herbal Medicine
Deepen your relationship with herbal medicine throughout the womb, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum continuum.
Ayurvedic Postpartum Care
Explore the sacred 42-day window through nourishment, rest, herbs, body care, and long-term restoration.
Sacred Bodywork
Learn Ayurvedic bodywork and womb care, with the option to deepen through an in-person hands-on immersion.
Live Mentorship & Certification
A year of study, practice, mentorship, and integration supporting you in becoming a skilled, embodied Ayurvedic birthworker.
Ceremony & Rites of Passage
Learn to hold meaningful ceremony through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and other thresholds of transformation.
Somatics & Embodied Practice
Cultivate the presence, self-awareness, and attunement needed to hold others with sensitivity and care.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
“So much of what I learned through the Ayurvedic lens just made sense to me in my bones.
It felt like a knowing—like, ‘Yes, this is right.’”
— Taylor Kellim
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“When looking for mentorship I knew I wanted something personal, deep and full of soul—unlike many of the trainings that exist now.
Our gatherings became
a reminder of the world I want to be a part of building.
— Erin Fitzpatrick
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“I’ve studied a lot of Ayurveda in the past, and the way Katia shares her wisdom is very special and rare.
The way she teaches makes the wisdom feel tangible and alive, while honoring the sacredness of Ayurvedic teachings.
— Alena Ringelmann
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“Learning from Katia is a gift beyond words ~ she is an incredible translator of Ayurvedic wisdom and an impeccable female lineage holder.”
—-Moni De Groot
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“Her classes feel like a real departure from the patriarchal, academic way of learning.”
Instead, the information is conveyed in a far more holistic and feminine way.
I left the training feeling like I had access to a new healing modality to offer my clients and myself.”
— Katie Simpson
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“One word that comes to mind: sisterhood.”
“We opened our hearts, we cried, laughed, learned, and witnessed each other stepping into our next chapter as carriers of this ancient wisdom.”
— Kristy Callon
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“The course content was well paced, digestible, and highly applicable.
Katia’s ability to hold a safe container for learning, growing, and exploring Ayurvedic care was invaluable.”
— Clara Miller
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“It has opened up my heart and capacity to care for myself so that I can care for other women…
Especially during the tender postpartum time.”
— Ariana Pacheco
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“One of the things I really wanted was confidence.
There is always more to learn, but now I feel this readiness to go out and actually serve people in this way.
And I just got my first postpartum client!
It feels like everything is coming together at exactly the right time.”
— Taylor Kellim
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“Katia shares her tremendous knowledge, compassion, and deep caring through every single aspect of this offering.”
— Audrey Moore
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“Katia carries the wisdom of Ayurveda with deep reverence while infusing it with her own light and joy. Time with her feels like being held in warmth and love, where learning happens with ease. Katia is a true supporter of each person’s path, holding a deep desire for everyone to flourish and share their unique gifts with the world.”
— Emily Bendavid
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Why Ayurveda for the Birthing Continuum
Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, recognizes pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as sacred rites of passage that deserve thoughtful, individualized care.
For thousands of years, these teachings have supported women through nourishment, herbal medicine, bodywork, ceremony, and deep respect for the natural rhythms of healing.
In a culture where postpartum is often associated with depletion and isolation, Ayurveda reminds us that with the right support, this season can become one of profound healing and renewal.
When mothers are deeply nourished, families flourish.
How the Apprenticeship Unfolds
Each Womb Ways Apprenticeship moves through the curriculum together as a seasonal cohort.
Rather than rushing through information, the apprenticeship follows a gentle rhythm of learning, gathering, practicing, and embodying.
Throughout the year, you'll be supported through recorded teachings, live mentorship, guided clinical practicums, community, and a clear pathway to certification.
Learn
20 Learning Modules
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll receive twenty Learning Modules, released every two weeks outside of the seasonal rest months.
Once released, each module remains available throughout your apprenticeship, allowing you to revisit the material whenever you need.
Each module includes:
Approximately 1–2 hours of prerecorded teaching• Downloadable slides and class notes
Home assignments including required readings, written reflections, ritual and embodied practices, Ayurvedic observation and self-inquiry, case studies, and practical application
This spacious rhythm allows time to study, practice, reflect, and integrate before moving forward.
Gather
16 Live Mentorship Circles
The Mentorship Circles are the heart of Womb Ways.
This is where practitioner presence is cultivated—where we move beyond simply knowing the teachings to embodying them.
Through experiential practices and rituals such as guided visualizations, somatic meditations, and plant spirit meditations with herbal teas, we develop the presence, intuition, and embodied skills that are essential to how we show up for the families we serve.
16 Live Mentorship Circles are offered throughout the year, and every gathering is recorded.
Together we'll:
• Ask questions and receive personalized mentorship
• Explore clinical case studies• Deepen Ayurvedic understanding
• Develop intuition, attunement, and practitioner presence
• Build confidence as practitioners
• Learn within a supportive community
Practice
Guided Clinical Practicums
Knowledge becomes wisdom through experience.
During the second half of the apprenticeship, you'll begin offering Ayurvedic care through four guided clinical practicums, where you'll work with real clients across the reproductive continuum to assess their needs, create individualized care plans, offer supportive practices, and reflect on your experience.
Rather than waiting until the end of your studies, your clinical experience unfolds alongside the remaining teachings, allowing learning and practice to deepen together.
What Your Apprenticeship Includes
✓ 20 comprehensive Learning Modules
✓ 16 Live Mentorship Circles (1-2 circles per month except during rest months June & December)
✓ Reflection prompts & embodiment practices
✓ Downloadable slides and resources
✓ Four clinical practicums for certification pathway
✓ Twelve months of mentorship
✓ Private online community
✓ Optional Certification pathway
✓ Eligibility for the 4 day in-person Ayurvedic Bodywork Immersion in Big Sur, CA
Ayurvedic Bodywork Immersion
Big Sur, California
Dates: April, 27th-30th, 2027
Investment: Additional cost
Current enrollment or completion of the Womb Ways Apprenticeship is a prerequisite for the immersion
(Exceptions only for Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor or Practioners through NAMA approved Schools)
This intimate, four day retreat is where the teachings come alive through hands-on practice, direct experience, and community.
Some aspects of Ayurveda can be studied. Others must be learned through touch.
You'll learn:
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic postnatal bodywork)
Abdominal Womb Massage for women's health, preconception, Postpartum
Marma Therapy (for pregnancy, labor and postpartum)
Patra Pinda Sweda (Hot fresh herbal poultice therapy)
Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (Herbal rice & decoction poultices)
Womb Bastis (nourishing warm oil treatment )
Self Womb Massage
Yoni/Pelvic Steaming
Use of Oils, Herbs, and Traditional Techniques
Join a community of other Ayurvedic wise woman and birth workers
Fully Catered/ All organic delicious meals included
“Katia weaves her deep expertise in women's health with lived experience, creating lessons that feel both wise and applicable. I learned so many practical and beautiful tools for supporting women through the birth continuum. It was everything I hoped for and more.”
— Kristy Callon
COURSE CURRICULUM
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Opening Ceremony & Circle
Ancient Origins of Ayurveda
8 limbs of Ayurveda
Core Ayurvedic Perspectives
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Understanding the 20 Gunas (qualities)
Pancha-Mahabhuta (The 5 Elements)
The Three Doshas
Vikruti & Prakruti
Agni
Ama
Dhatus
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Plant Spirit Meditation: learning not just about the plants, but from them.
Important Considerations in Ayurvedic Herbology
7 Energetic Principles in Ayurvedic Herbalism
Anupanas
Methods of Herbal Medicine Preparation (Svarasa, Kalka, Cūrṇa, Kvātha, Hima, Phāṇṭa, Leha, Arka, Ariṣṭa,Tinctures, Vaṭīs)
Siddha Ghṛta (Medicated Ghee) Siddha Taila (Medicated Oil)
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Ayurvedic Anatomy of the Reproductive System: Understanding the Uterus, Ovaries & Menstrual Cycle
Energetic & Elemental View of the Womb
Channels (Srotas) Involved in Womb Health & the Role of Apana Vayu
Ayurveda & Hormonal Health
Menstruation: History & Herstory
Sixteen Samskaras: Rites of Passage from the Classical Texts
Menstruation According to the Three Doshas
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Ayurvedic Perspectives on Womb Imbalances
Āhāra & Oṣadhi: Cycle-Supportive Foods & Herbs by Dosha
Ritucharya (Seasonal Care) & Dinacharya (Daily Routines) for Reproductive Balance
Herbal Medicine & Ayurvedic Treatments for Yoni Vyapath
Ama, Gut Health & the Menstrual Cycle
Ayurvedic Perspectives on Miscarriage
Root Causes & Treatments for Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine Cysts, etc.
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Ayurveda’s Approach to Fertility
Dietary & Lifestyle Practices to Support Fertility
Shukra Dhatu: Understanding, Depletion & Rejuvenation
Vajikarana Herbs for Vitality & Conception
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Meditation on the Four Ayurvedic Principles of Preconception
The Role of the Dhatus in Preconception Care
The Three Stages of Ayurvedic Preconception Preparation
Garbhadhana: Rituals to Support Conscious Conception
Herbal Medicine for Preconception
Ojas & Rasayanas in Preconception Care
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Cultivating Sattva in Pregnancy
Nourishment for Mother & Baby: Month-by-Month Guidance
Ayurvedic Practices to Support Fetal Development
The Role of the Doshas in Pregnancy
Building Ojas During Pregnancy
Common Pregnancy Imbalances & Ayurvedic Treatments
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Preparing the Body for Birth: Ayurvedic Methods
Balancing Vata Dosha & Apana Vayu in the Third Trimester
Herbal Supports for Labor & Birth
Yoni Pichu as a Preparatory & Supportive Practice
Emotional & Spiritual Preparation for Birth
Ayurvedic Approaches to Labor Support
Marma Therapy for Labor & Birth
The Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Birth
Birth as a Rite of Passage
Understanding Birth Trauma
The Role of the Doshas in Each Stage of Labor & Birth
The Golden Hour & Ayurvedic After-Birth Rituals
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Stanya Vidyam- The Art of Breastfeeding
Herbal Medicine for Lactation
Common Breastfeeding Imbalances & How to Treat
Ayurvedic Treatments for Low Milk Supply
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Understanding the Sacred Window in Ayurveda
The Universal Wisdom of Postpartum Across Cultures
Postpartum as an Integral Aspect of Lineage Healing
Exploring the Psychospiritual & Emotional Landscape of Postpartum
Family Dynamics, Collective Care & Community Support in Healing
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Four Aspects of Physiological Recovery in Postpartum Care
The Seven Pillars of Postpartum Healing
Ayurvedic Care & Recovery After C-Section
Veshtanam: Ayurvedic Belly Wrapping
Ayurvedic Newborn Care (Kaumarbhritya)
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Identifying & Balancing the Gunas in Postpartum
Signs, Symptoms & Treatment of Vitiated Doshas After Birth
Common Postpartum Imbalances & Ayurvedic Approaches to Healing
Supporting & Tending Agni in Postpartum
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The Six Tastes (Shad Rasa) in Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Cooking Tips for the Postpartum Window
Principles of Nutrition & Nourishment After Birth
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First Foods After Birth: The First 10 Days
Ayurvedic Foods & Tonics for Days 10 to 6 Weeks
Foods to Favor & Avoid in the Postpartum Period
Medicinal Spices for Postpartum Healing
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Foundations of Herbal Medicine Making & Traditional Formulating
Synergistic Herbal Pairings in Ayurveda
Understanding Dosage & Safety Considerations
Map of When to Introduce Herbs in Postpartum Care
Routes of Herbal Administration
Ayurvedic Herbal Classifications
Herbal Monographs for Womb Health, Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum
Traditional Ayurvedic Preparations & Recipes (Oils, Ghees, Decoctions, etc.)
Ethical & Sustainable Herb Sourcing
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Ceremonial Facilitation Across the Childbearing Continuum
Core Elements of Ceremony
Somatic Practices for Embodied Ceremony
Spiritual Companionship & Deep Listening
Co-Creating with Families & the Role of the Ceremonialist
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Ceremony & Ritual
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Understanding grief and loss throughout the reproductive journey
Supporting miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss & other reproductive losses
Holding compassionate, grounded space for grieving families
Ritual, remembrance & meaningful ways to honor loss
Navigating your role, scope & boundaries as a birthworker
Tending to yourself while supporting grief and loss
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Mother Blessing Rites
Placenta Ceremonies
Birth Story Integration
Postpartum Healing Rituals
Closing Circle
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Professional Practice
Scope of Practice
Building Your Offerings
Business Foundations
Ethics
Boundaries
Preventing Burnout
Creating a Sustainable Practice
Vision
Walking the Path
Learning in Rhythm with Nature
In honor of the cyclical wisdom Ayurveda teaches us to trust, the apprenticeship intentionally pauses during June and December.
During these months:
• No new Learning Modules are released
• No live Mentorship Circles are held
This spacious pause allows time to rest, integrate, catch up, and return renewed for the next season of learning.
Because rest is not separate from learning.
It is part of learning.
More than a Certification
This is an Apprenticeship
In many educational programs, information is delivered as quickly as possible. At Womb Ways, we intentionally move differently. Rather than consuming more information, Ayurveda teaches that transformation happens through digestion, relationship, lived experience, and embodiment.
This apprenticeship unfolds slowly, giving each teaching time to settle into your body before moving on.
My intention isn't simply to teach you Ayurveda.
It's to support you in becoming a grounded, compassionate, and skillful practitioner who trusts both the ancient teachings and her own intuition.
Ayurvedic Doula Certification Pathways
Certification is optional. For those who wish to become certified, two pathways are available:
Level 1 — Certified Womb Ways Ayurvedic Doula
Level 2 — Certified Womb Ways Practitioner & Ayurvedic Doula
You can learn more about certification requirements and each pathway in the details section below.
Enrollment is Open!
We begin this October 21st 2026.
COURSE DETAILS
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TUITION
Apprenticeship Investment
$2,900
Payment Plan
$775 / quarter
Each training contributes 5% of proceeds to causes that support maternal health, indigenous midwives, and reproductive justice.
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Benefits of Certification
Step into your role as a Womb Ways Ayurvedic Doula & Practitioner, serving your community with confidence and care.
Be featured in our online Directory — free and easy to update as your offerings grow — so families can find and connect with you.
Receive referrals through my trusted network, joining a circle of support for mothers and families.
Open the door to future opportunities: an Advanced Womb Ways Training
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Certification is optional. You are welcome to complete the apprenticeship for your own learning and professional development without pursuing certification.
For those who wish to become certified, two pathways are available:
Level 1 — Certified Womb Ways Ayurvedic Doula
To receive Level 1 certification, complete:
• All twenty Learning Modules
• Required home assignments
• Four guided clinical practicums
• At least 8 of the 16 live Mentorship Circles
• A one-hour Certification Review with Katia— $150This final one-on-one session is a space to reflect on your growth, ask final questions, and prepare to begin serving with confidence. Completion of the review is required before receiving your certification.
Level 2 — Certified Womb Ways Practitioner & Ayurvedic Doula
Complete all Level 1 requirements, plus the in-person Ayurvedic Bodywork Immersion.
If you're unable to attend the immersion during your apprenticeship, you're welcome to return for a future immersion and complete Level 2 when the timing is right.
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16 Live Mentorship Circles
Live mentorship circles are offered throughout the year, with an equal mix of weekday morning and evening sessions to accommodate different schedules. Students pursuing certification are required to attend 8 of the 16 circles live and are warmly encouraged to attend as many as possible. All circles are recorded.
TIME
Wednesday 10 AM
Thursday 6:30 PM
DATE
October 2026 — 21
November —11, 19
December— OFF
January 2027 —13, 28
February— 10, 25
March — 18
April— 7, 22
May— 12, 27
June— OFF
July—14, 29
August— 11, 26
September— 8, 23
Dates for In- Person Retreat:
April 27th-30th
Location: Big Sur, CA
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Doulas, birthworkers, aspiring birthworkers, & midwives
Ayurvedic practitioners, counselors & students
Mamas & mamas to be
Anyone on a fertility journey or preparing for motherhood
Women called to womb & birth medicine
Practitioners in the healing arts & womens health
Anyone wanting to support themselves, their sisters, families, & friends through this transformational time with Ayurveda.
FACILITATOR
Katia Winter — Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner, Teacher & Mentor
Specializing in Women’s Health, Birth & Postpartum Care
Katia is a Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner specializing in women’s health and maternal care (Streeroga & Prasooti Tantra). She has spent many years walking alongside women and families through womb healing, preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
As a teacher and mentor, Katia guides students in weaving Ayurveda, bodywork, and ceremony into their practice. She is also a childbirth educator, herbalist, bodyworker, birth & postpartum doula, and ceremonialist—working holistically with an emphasis on emotional healing, somatics, and the nervous system.
Her years of practice as both an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Doula, combined with her own journey of motherhood, fuel her passion for sharing the profound ways Ayurveda can support women, mothers, and families. She practices with gratitude, reverence, and devotion to the wombs and mothers of this world.
A glimpse into my work and teaching.
