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 A Transformational Certification for Those Who Hold Space for Others

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Become the Hero of Your Own Journey 10-Week Online Program

The Become the Hero of Your Own Journey 10-week leadership and transformation program is a sacred path for therapists, counselors, coaches, and healing professionals ready to deepen their personal healing and elevate their professional impact.

Through an integrative blend of modern psychology and ancient Eastern wisdom, you'll embark on a trauma-informed journey of emotional mastery, spiritual alignment, and authentic empowerment — so you can lead from a place of wholeness.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate in Personal Transformation and qualify to become a recommended therapist or healer in your state through The Ancient Way’s National Directory of Therapists & Healers — a resource shared with thousands of our growing community members each year.

This isn’t just a certification.
It’s a profound initiation into a new way of living, leading, and serving — with integrity, vitality, and vision.

Becoming the Hero of Your Own Journey Means Becoming a Spiritual Warrior

OUR DEFINITION OF A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR

Being a spiritual warrior means being willing and able to engage in the struggle for self-mastery, being able to use and channel every emotion constructively, facing your own darkness with your inner light and healing the split between your ego self and higher Self. It requires inner strength and courage to deal directly - and objectively - with whatever difficulty you may be more naturally inclined to ignore, deny or magnify.


Its 3 main components: ​
1. Feeling deeply without getting emotionally destabilized
2. Extracting the spiritual wisdom hidden within each life challenge
3. Transforming harmful patterns into empowering choices

The Program & Principles

COMBINING THE BEST OF EAST + WEST

"I discovered from my own personal healing journey how powerful it was to combine the diagnostic methods of the latest western psychology findings with the therapeutic principles and practices of ancient eastern wisdom. I found my own inner hero not outside myself, but deep within my being. I reclaimed my power by bringing together the best of east and west.

Now, I invite you—alongside a supportive community of fellow healing professionals—to embark on a one-of-a-kind transformational journey to awaken the empowered healer within. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your impact with clients, show up more consciously in your personal relationships, process and alchemize your own lived experiences, or finally move through the inner blocks keeping you from stepping fully into your soul’s calling, this program offers a step-by-step roadmap to reignite your purpose, restore your vitality, and strengthen your capacity to serve—rooted in your own authentic healing.”

As Seen In

“I created this unique training program out of a powerful personal transformation journey I undertook to release pain from the past, heal old trauma and thereby prepare myself to lead with integrity.

As I let go of lots of limiting beliefs, found my voice after years of being silenced, started trusting my intuition and set and maintained boundaries in a loving way, my entire life changed before my eyes. This course takes you, step-by-step through my process of spiritual transformation, as featured in my award-winning book The Way of the Goddess.

~ The Ancient Way Co-founder & CEO Ananta Ripa Ajmera”

9 Things this Training Will Give You

Mental Clarity, Peace, Equanimity

Gain much more control over your emotions to lead with integrity

Empowerment to Fulfill Your Purpose

Finally give yourself permission to fulfill your deepest calling to give back to the world

High Vibration Community

Express yourself freely and create deep connections amongst fellow healers

Nourishing, Wellness Enhancing Foods

Feed yourself healthier versions of your favorite foods

Feeling Great in Your Own Skin

This holistic process with food + fitness + inner transformation = an amazing feeling

Personalized Spiritual Guidance

Live spiritual coaching calls with Ananta (bring your own issues and/or client case studies for fresh perspectives!)

Chakra Balancing Practices

Attune to and harness the power of all of your energy centers

Power to (Re)-Write Your Life Script

Reframe your subconscious story...and change your life.

Amazing Digestion at 3 Levels

Of your food, emotions and life experiences

Program Features

Over the course of 10 transformative weeks, Become the Hero of Your Own Journey offers a dynamic blend of live and pre-recorded sessions designed to guide you through each stage of personal and professional growth. The program includes a combination of live spiritual coaching sessions, the power of practicing what you learn, deep reflection questions, and empowering community medicinal storytelling circles.

Chakra Health Assessments

  • Taking Inventory (with Eastern and Western Psychology Teachings)

    • Details on each chakra focus 

    • How to self-assess your chakras' health

    • Your relationship with the power each chakra represents 

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Spiritual Guidance

  • Live ‘Ask Me Anything’ Spiritual Coaching with Ananta (Case Studies with Support to Apply the Teachings)

    • Ananta will focus on answering your questions and addressing case studies and offering guidance that integrates spirituality with psychology to support trauma resolution

    • This monthly session will help you understand the spiritual teachings and messages underlying health challenges, relationship issues, work problems, and past traumas

    • You are welcome to submit your own life situations and/or those of your clients as challenges that can be addressed on the group call (either anonymously or with your name so that you can dialogue with Ananta, ask additional questions for clarification, etc.)

The Power of Practice

  •  Holistic Living Circle (and Complimentary Circle of Life Community Membership to Support Your Practice Long-term)

    • Your participation in the Become the Hero of Your Own Journey Program includes a one-year complimentary membership to The Ancient Way’s Circle of Life Community Program

    • Each month, you will have the opportunity to participate in a live Holistic Living Circle to learn new practices, ask questions about them, explore resistances and bond with fellow seekers on a similar path

    • These Holistic Living Circles will be recorded and available in your Circle of Life Program Library for 10 months post-program

Deep Guided Reflection Offerings

  • Writing and Reflection Questions and Physical Exercises You Can Try

    • Insightful question prompts for writing to digest your life's experiences that also serve as a catalyst for deeper integration and transformation

    • Guided reflection audio recording inner journey for each of the 9 themes that will support you to go deep within to retrieve inner wisdom and create your own hero’s journey action plan

    • Audio recording of Ananta's step-by-step processes of personal transformation experiences (from The Way of the Goddess) as a template to spark inspiration and the reflection process

Healing in Community

  •  Medicinal Storytelling Circle to Give Birth to Your New Reality

    • A brave space to share your new narrative

    • An opportunity to give expression to the new reality birthed through what you have written

    • Deepen bonds with the community through heartfelt, courageous, authentic sharing

The Path

1.The power of practice

Ground your root chakra

· Find relief from anxiety, fear and the feeling like you are in constant 'survival mode'

· Get grounded (when you’re feeling unstable) with Goddess Shailputri, an embodiment of Mother Nature

2.The power of creativity

Harmonize your sacral chakra

· Stop explosive emotions, and addictive and codependent behaviors in their tracks

· Channel your energy into peaceful and productive outlets to align with your purpose with Goddess Brahmacharini, the one who follows brahmacharya (the path of self-control)

3.The power of transformation

Energize your solar plexus

· Overcome chronic digestive issues, eating disorders and giving away your power

· Ignite the fire of transformation to resolve conflicts, overcome your fears and stand up for yourself from a place of inner peace with the fiery Goddess Chandraghanta, who burns away fear, sorrow, and resistance

4.The power of love

Heal your heart chakra

· Free yourself from feeling constantly insecure, needy, sad or overly emotional

· Learn the art of loving your true Self so you can love all others with Goddess Kushmanda, who created the world through heartfelt laughter

5.The power of voice

Liberate your throat chakra

· Stop suppressing your voice out of fear of judgment, rejection, or punishment

· Express yourself with sound and silence and liberate the sound of your voice with Goddess Skandmata, the mother of the powerful warrior god Skanda

6.The power of intuition

Open your third eye chakra

· Tune out others' agendas and manipulation and tune into what feels true to you

· Define and maintain loving boundaries to unlock your inner guru with Goddess Katyayani, the granter of blessings

7.The power of Truth

Enlighten your crown Chakra

· Pinpoint and then free yourself from all the illusions and false stories you identify with on a deep level

· Transcend trauma to convert your deepest pain into true power via the freeing power of Truth with Goddess Kalaratri, the destroyer of illusions

8.The power of rejuvenation

Rebirth your higher heart Chakra

· Experience a newfound sense of childlike innocence, wonderment and joy

· Embrace new beginnings to pleasure that feeds your soul with Goddess Maha Gauri, the bestower of eternal youth

9.The power of intention

Reorient your astral Chakra

· Create a compass for sharing your gifts in service in a personally meaningful way

· Lead with integrity as you give back with Goddess Siddhidhatri, the granter of siddhis (supernatural healing powers)

Read to know it’s for you

  • This program is for you if you are a:

    • Therapist, counselor, or psychologist seeking to deepen your own healing journey so you can better support your clients without carrying their pain or burning out

    • Coach or mentor ready to embody the inner work you guide others through—so your presence alone becomes transformational

    • Empathic healer or sensitive practitioner who is learning to set healthy energetic boundaries while remaining compassionate and connected

    • Social worker or frontline care provider navigating the impact of second-hand trauma and seeking spiritual tools to nourish and replenish yourself

    • Spiritual teacher or guide who wants to walk your talk with even greater integrity and alignment, rooted in ancient wisdom traditions

    • Yoga teacher desiring to go beyond the mat and into the depths of yogic psychology for true personal embodiment and healing

    • Ayurveda practitioner eager to integrate the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of digestion and healing into your client care

    • Caregiver, parent, or service-oriented leader longing to give from a full cup and lead by example in a sustainable, spiritually-grounded way

  • · Those who are not yet ready to question status quo or emotional and relational patterns

    · People seeking instant transformation and magical techniques; you have to walk the path to see change unfold at its own organic pace

    · Anyone in denial about your life, and not wishing to come out of the denial

    · People who are not open to investing in yourself or exploring different kinds of healing modalities to develop your potential

    · Anyone who rejects the presence of divinity in life

    · People who want only a physical or psychological or spiritual process of transformation; we believe that embodying wisdom involves all three

  • A NEW TRAINING GROUP STARTS EACH MONTH

    · Live sessions once per week for 10 weeks, with 2 additional live sessions offered monthly for another 10 months

    · All sessions are recorded so you can view them later if you are unable to attend live

  • PROGRAM FEES

    · The Spiritual Warrior Certificate Program fee is $1,798

    · We offer a variety of payment plans through Klarna, including an interest-free option, to support your access to this sacred work.

    • Accredited by the Association for Spiritual Integrity, this program honors the sacred responsibility of those called to serve others by first walking the path themselves.

    • PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION CERTIFICATION: Upon completing the 12-week program, you will receive a Certificate in Personal Transformation. This certification is rooted in self-assessment and supported by a structured, step-by-step hero’s journey roadmap. You will be guided to align with your Higher Self’s vision for healing, integrity, and purpose—laying the foundation for transformational service to others.

    • REFERRAL TIERS + RECOGNITION:

      As a graduate, you’ll also be eligible to be featured in The Ancient Way’s National Directory of Therapists and Healing Professionals, shared with thousands of members seeking support from conscious, trauma-informed practitioners.

      Your placement within the directory reflects your level of engagement and integration:

      ✨ Tier 1: Radiant Path Practitioners
      For those who attend the live sessions (Q&A and Holistic Living Circles) and actively participate in the monthly community. By completing the personal hero’s journey roadmap, you demonstrate your commitment to walking the talk of healing.
      As a Radiant Path Practitioner, you embody the essence of transformation and serve as a beacon of inspiration for others.

      🌟 Tier 2: Luminary Healers
      For those who go deeper by completing the full scope of reflection assignments and rewrite their own narrative through the lens of spiritual and psychological integration. Luminary Healers exhibit a high level of mastery, insight, and integrity, and are eligible for top-tier referrals within our network.
      As a Luminary Healer, you illuminate the path of healing for others by fully living your truth and leading by radiant example.

Meet your guide

ANANTA RIPA AJMERA

is an award-winning and best-selling author, spiritual teacher, Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, host of the True to Yourself Podcast, Advisor of Ayurveda at THE WELL, and co-founder and CEO of The Ancient Way.

Ananta is celebrated for her trauma-informed, spiritually grounded approach that helps healers, therapists, and empaths reclaim their inner peace and power—so they can serve others without burning out or betraying themselves.

Therapists, counselors, coaches, and wellness professionals often come to Ananta at a breaking point—giving everything to others, but feeling disconnected from their own needs and spiritual center. Through her unique blend of ancient Eastern wisdom and modern psychology and personal experiences of transforming trauma and abuse with wisdom, Ananta guides them to reconnect with their intuition, embody boundaries rooted in self-respect, and lead by example.

Her transformational teachings empower helping professionals to become radiant beacons of healing by first becoming the hero of their own journey. She is especially known for helping healers integrate personal shadow work, ancestral healing, and somatic practices rooted in Ayurveda and Yoga to enhance their clinical and community impact.

Ananta’s students—from yoga and wellness studios to hospitals, universities, and government agencies—appreciate how she invites them to awaken their inner guru and ignite the fire of spiritual transformation. Her work is a call to action for all who serve to walk their talk, live in alignment, and experience the kind of healing they long to facilitate for others.

Her latest book, The Way of the Goddess, received a 2023 Gold Nautilus Award and six other prestigious national and international awards in spirituality. Her first book, The Ayurveda Way, won both a 2017 Nautilus Silver Award and a Foreword INDIES Gold Award. Ananta has taught Ayurveda at Stanford School of Medicine, NYU, UNICEF, ABC News, and the California Department of Public Health.

Her work has been featured on Fox News, ABC News, and in Forbes, Vogue, Yoga Journal, Reader’s Digest, Spirituality & Health Magazine, New York Magazine, MindBodyGreen, and Elephant Journal.

What Past Graduates Are Saying

“As a writing coach, I’ve done a lot of personal and professional development work — but nothing cracked me open and rebuilt me from the inside out like the Become the Hero of Your Own Journey program.”

Ananta’s 9-step initiation, rooted in her award-winning book The Way of the Goddess, gave me the tools to alchemize my wounds into wisdom. It offered a sacred space to uncover hidden grief, rage, and limiting patterns I hadn’t been able to access through traditional methods. I found my voice again. I grounded into my purpose. And I began showing up in my work — and life — not just as a helper, but as a whole, empowered human being.

This journey helped me shift from burnout and self-doubt into integrity, clarity, and compassion. It wasn’t easy — Ananta’s prompts, archetypes, and community support challenged me deeply — but it was worth it. Every step invited me to reconnect with the Divine within and reclaim parts of myself I didn’t even know were missing.

Now, I hold space for others with more resilience, authenticity, and presence. And that, to me, is the real gift: I didn’t just learn how to support others better — I became a more integrated version of myself.

If you're in the helping professions and are craving a deeper initiation into your power, this program is more than professional development — it’s a return to wholeness.”

- TABETHA HEDRICK, Education Content Editor for BERNINA of America // Developmental Editor // Book Formatter, Mother of 2

“As a therapist, my experience with Ananta as my spiritual teacher has been truly life-changing — not only for my personal growth, but for how I now approach therapeutic work with others.”

Before joining the Become the Hero of Your Own Journey program, I was seeking something that could help me integrate mind-body-spirit healing in a way traditional training often overlooks. I knew I wanted to serve others more holistically — but I first needed to experience that wholeness within myself.

I came in with very little background in Ayurveda, yet from the beginning, Ananta made the ancient wisdom completely accessible — even with my full plate of family, business responsibilities, and academic training. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and deeply intuitive. She has a way of meeting you exactly where you are, while also guiding you toward the highest version of yourself.

What I’ve learned from this program now informs how I think about healing on every level. I’ve developed daily rituals that help me stay grounded, present, and connected to my inner guidance. I’ve found meaning in the most ordinary moments — from preparing meals to taking mindful breaths. And most importantly, I’ve started to embody the very presence I hope to offer my future clients.

If you’re a therapist, coach, or healer — especially one who wants to go beyond clinical tools and truly walk the path of healing yourself — I cannot recommend this journey enough. This program is not just education; it’s embodiment. And it will change the way you show up — for yourself, and for every person you’re here to serve.”

- BECKY ALBY, Therapist, Mother of 5, Entrepreneur

"Ananta truly embodies the teachings she shares, radiating a natural aura of wisdom, compassion, and love. From the moment you begin engaging with her work, you immediately sense the depth of her mastery. Her profound understanding of Ayurveda, Yoga, and holistic wellness shines through in every class, making complex teachings accessible and deeply transformative."

As a yoga teacher, I have always believed in the importance of teaching from a place of integrity and authenticity, and Ananta exemplifies this in everything she does. Her ability to communicate spiritual and wellness practices with clarity, humility, and genuine care for her students is unmatched. She doesn’t just teach; she guides you with a deep sense of empathy and patience, ensuring that you not only learn but also internalize and embody what is being taught.

The experience of studying with Ananta and her team of exceptional teachers is transformative, not just for your professional practice but for your own personal growth as well. The knowledge shared in her programs is life-changing, helping you heal from the inside out while gaining the tools to better serve your clients as a therapist, coach, or healer. The sense of love, acceptance, and support within her community is palpable, and it creates an environment where learning flourishes.

Despite the vastness of spiritual and wellness knowledge, Ananta’s approach makes it digestible and approachable. Her classes are clearly structured, and the material is presented in a way that respects the intellect and the heart. Whether you’re new to these teachings or have a background in wellness, you’ll find her classes not only accessible but also deeply enriching.

I highly recommend studying with Ananta if you’re looking to deepen your own practice and expand your ability to help others. Her work is a powerful tool for any therapist, coach, or healer looking to integrate ancient wisdom into their practice and make lasting change in their clients’ lives.”

- NATHAN MEDLOCK, Yoga Teacher

"Ananta is an extraordinary spiritual teacher whose deep wisdom and knowledge have profoundly impacted my personal and professional journey. Her expertise spans the ancient healing systems of Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedic Scriptures, and many other transformative practices. Ananta carries this wealth of knowledge with grace and humility, empowering individuals to reconnect with their inner selves, heal their bodies, and restore balance to their minds and emotions."

As a yoga teacher, I’ve always been passionate about helping others find balance and healing through the practice of yoga. But when I connected with Ananta, I realized there was an entire dimension of holistic healing waiting to be explored — one that intertwined ancient wisdom with modern-day wellbeing. It felt like our meeting was no coincidence, as if our paths were destined to cross to deepen my understanding of healing and support my spiritual journey.

Being part of Ananta’s program has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. From the very beginning, I felt supported and inspired by Ananta’s teachings. She’s not only a gifted teacher but also an exceptional mentor who can guide you along your own spiritual path, regardless of where you are in your journey. Her ability to make ancient healing modalities accessible and relevant to today’s world has given me the confidence to embrace my full potential as a healer.

The community Ananta has built around her program is just as powerful — a diverse, global group of students and practitioners who share a common desire for personal growth and healing. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to learn alongside such an inspiring group, and the sense of belonging and support has been invaluable.

For me, this program was a perfect fit — structured, engaging, and rich in practical tools and methodologies. It has broadened my understanding of the ancient way of living, deepened my knowledge of Ayurveda, and supported my professional goals as a yoga teacher in the wellness community.

If you’re a therapist, coach, healer, or wellness practitioner looking to integrate ancient wisdom into your practice, I highly recommend Ananta’s program. Her teachings are life-changing, and the knowledge you’ll gain will empower you to better serve your clients while deepening your own healing journey.”

- ESHITA DAYANI, Yoga Teacher

"As a business transformation coach, I’ve worked with many clients to help them unlock their potential and scale their businesses. But my experience with Ananta's program took me on a deeply transformative journey — one that has not only elevated my personal life but has also completely shifted the way I approach my work as a coach."

I first met Ananta virtually in early 2020, right as the pandemic began. Little did I know, that moment would spark a journey of profound inner growth. Ananta’s guidance laid the groundwork for a powerful transformation in my physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Her tools, practices, and deep wisdom gave me the clarity and confidence to start embodying true wellness in every area of my life.

For example, I had been struggling with toxic relationships and negative energy that had seeped into my life. I noticed these interactions were not only draining me emotionally, but they were also manifesting as physical symptoms — fear, anxiety, and stress that were taking a toll on my health. Ananta helped me recognize these patterns and taught me how to rise above them. Instead of reacting to negativity, I learned to operate from a higher frequency — to forgive, send healing energy, and focus on my higher purpose. I learned that even difficult people can become teachers, guiding us to move through adversity with grace, connect to our inner light, and elevate our vibration.

As a result of Ananta's teachings, I saw a significant reduction in my symptoms, and more importantly, I became less triggered by external negativity. I was able to shift my mindset from fear to empowerment, which not only enhanced my personal growth but also transformed the way I show up for my clients.

What makes this journey even more special is the community Ananta has cultivated. Being part of this program has connected me with a beautiful, supportive soul tribe — a network of like-minded healers, coaches, and therapists, all striving to embody their highest truth. The relationships I’ve formed have been invaluable, and the collective energy has been a constant source of inspiration.

Ananta has taught me how to be true to myself, embrace my power, and align my personal transformation with my professional work. She’s shown me that when we heal ourselves, we can show up even more powerfully in service to others. I feel more grounded, peaceful, and connected than I ever have before — and I know this transformation has directly impacted my ability to serve my clients at the highest level.”

- NACHI CHOPRA, Business Transformation Coach

"Working with Ananta has been a profound reminder that my agency is my greatest gift. In a world where many seek to fix or diagnose, Ananta taught me that my body, my story, and my health are not problems to be solved, but sacred elements to be honored and understood. She invited me to explore who I truly wanted to be and how to step into that version of myself. With deep compassion and insight, she encouraged me to embrace all the dimensions of my being—to see how expansive and powerful my story could truly be."

As a storytelling coach, I recognize the importance of giving voice to the inner narratives that shape our lives, and Ananta helped me rediscover my own. She saw the light within me that I had dimmed, gently reached out to it, and empowered it to shine. Through her guidance, I began to speak my truth, write from the heart, and share my story with the world. I embraced the roles I had always held inside: the artist, the poet, the storyteller. With newfound clarity, I declared my purpose and my path.

Ananta's support didn’t stop there; she continues to hold space for my growth, constantly reminding me of the strength and brilliance I already possess. She sees the goddess within me, even as I learn to fully adorn myself with love, acceptance, and courage.

Beyond her individual coaching, Ananta’s work is also a reflection of the community she has cultivated. The program she leads is not just a course; it is a garden—a living, breathing space where each person’s story adds to the greater symphony of collective growth. The team and community she has created redefines what it means to hold space with love. Each individual is seen, each story is sacred, and the collective energy nurtures all of us in ways that transcend ordinary healing.

As a coach, I highly recommend Ananta’s work for anyone who seeks to reconnect with their own authentic story, gain clarity on their true voice, and step fully into the transformative power of their own narrative. This is not just about telling stories—it’s about becoming the storyteller you were always meant to be."

- SHWETA BHATT, Storytelling Coach