Organizations Filed Purposes:
The goal of MMI is to educate contemporary learners in the ancient teachings and practices of traditional natural healing systems that integrate mind, body & spirit. MMI offers courses in the classical system of Ashtanga Yoga, the 5,000 year-old science of Ayurveda, and Community Studies, a program that emphasizes self- reflection, awareness, and transformational learning.
Mount Madonna Institute, (MMI), teaches ancient knowledge and traditional practice from natural healing systems that integrate mind, body and spirit. Experienced faculty deliver degree and certificate programs on the 5000-year old science of Ayurveda natural medicine and the classical system of Ashtanga Yoga philosophy and practice. Community Studies provides experiential learning through living and working within intentional spiritual community.
College of Ayurveda graduate degree and certificate programs are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recommended by the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. Certificate programs prepare graduates for alternative, complementary, and integrative healthcare careers as Ayurvedic Health Counselors and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioners. Clinical internships complement classroom instruction to ensure practical application. The Master of Arts - Ayurveda degree advances foundational AHC and CAP curricula through enhanced theoretical knowledge, applied research, and externship experience, to ensure the finest classical training in Ayurveda principles and methods.
MMI Wellness Center consists of Ayurveda World Herbal Store, MMI Ayurvedic Clinic and Kaya Kalpa. Kaya Kalpa ("body immortal") is a system developed in India by early practitioners of Yoga to balance the nervous system, tone and maintain the life force energy and enhance longevity with Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga and Marma Points) as well as Swedana, which detoxifies and vitalizes the body, and Shirodhara, which relaxes the mind. MMI Ayurvedic Clinic offers professional Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbal consultations. Ayurveda World produces custom herbal formulation as well as a full Ayurvedic herbal product line.
The School of Yoga certificate programs are approved by Yoga Alliance, and the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Signature certificate programs prepare yoga instructors and ayurvedic yoga therapists through Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours), Advanced Yoga Studies (300 hours), and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy (1100 hours). These programs include a broad range of yoga theory, philosophy, and practice, with particular emphasis on the Yoga Sutra's Eight-Limbs ashtanga system.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Shanti Cruddas | CFO | 20 | $25,625 |
| Savita Brownfield | CEO | 38 | $18,948 |
| Ginger Hooven | Director (End 9/28/19) | 26 | $17,830 |
| Melissa Queen | Secretary (End 9/28/19) | 3 | $1,500 |
| Jennifer Rand | Secretary (Start 9/28/19) | 3 | $1,264 |
| Swarup Wood Phd | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Manisha Wechsler Mph | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy Walsh Esq | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Somerville | Director (Start 9/28/19) | 2 | $0 |
| Yolanda Diaz-Houston Phd | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Paula Anima Holtz Phd | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cathy Purnima Conway Ms | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Champagne Cpa | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Bernstein Do | Director | 2 | $0 |
| John Diffenbaugh | Chairman | 12 | $0 |
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