A WORLD OF TEACHINGS
108+ online courses, retreats, movies & more...
Enjoy over 108+ courses, retreats, movies and more in our growing library of spiritual content
Connect to instructors and Amma's disciples through interactive Q&A sessions
New content and features release regularly—the library continues to grow
Made by volunteers. All proceeds support Amma's charitable activities worldwide
Amrita Virtual Academy is an exclusive membership site which brings the unique talent, know-how and wisdom that exists around Amma, and makes it available to a broader audience, via our online platform.
Amrita Virtual Academy produces exclusive, original content on topics you won't find in mainstream online courses—spirituality, ancient wisdom, ecology, devotional music and arts, and wellness for the body, mind, and soul.
What makes AVA different is that all the content is inspired by Amma, her teachings and the example of her life of selfless service. Thus, the content is based on Amma's core values of service to the needy, world peace through inner peace, and living in harmony with Mother Nature.
AVA is for anyone interested in growing as a human being through learning, who feels the need to acquire practical skills or who appreciates a structured, self-paced learning environment. It is especially valuable to those who cherish Amma's core teachings and seek to practice them in their daily life.
All of the instructors and staff are volunteers, offering their skills and expertise in loving service. Thus, proceeds from AVA go towards Amma's charitable activities worldwide.
We're committed to making our platform accessible for everyone. Scholarship support is available for those who qualify. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Every course, retreat and movie in the AVA library carries the same essence that flows through Amma's teachings. You are invited to grow in love, knowledge, compassion and joy, one step at a time. No experience necessary — come as you are.
Our Inspiration
Spiritual leader, humanitarian and visionary Mata Amritanandamayi (known to millions simply as 'Amma'), is a servant of the world community. Through her inspiring life of love, inner strength and self-sacrifice, Mata Amritanandamayi has inspired people all over the planet to strive to make more and more space in the hearts for others and to dedicate free time to social service.
Amma is known as the "hugging saint" for her darshan, where she has embraced over 40 million individuals to showcase unconditional love and compassion. Since 1987, Amma has traveled throughout the world, guiding people to emotional fulfillment. Her compassion in action has triggered a global network of charitable activities which support educational opportunities for the disadvantaged, environmental protection, women's empowerment, food for the needy, religious harmony and more.
To learn more about Amma and her charitable networks, please visit:
"Remain a beginner, like a child endowed with tremendous humility, patience and faith. Such should be our attitude towards the experiences life brings to us. Then we will keep on learning. For the mind to grow and become as big as the universe, we should first become a child." —Amma
Amrita Virtual Academy is part of a worldwide network of humanitarian, educational and spiritual organizations, all inspired by Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma).
