The Ayurveda Capital of America℠
Fairfield, Iowa
Home to America’s leading institutions of authentic Ayurveda
International University
North Campus Village
for Prevention Research
OF AUTHENTIC AYURVEDA IN AMERICA
RESEARCH STUDIES
ACCREDITED AYURVEDA DEGREE PROGRAMS
Why Fairfield, Iowa?
Fairfield is where authentic Ayurveda in America has a true home. Here, Ayurveda is not separated into “university,” “health center,” “spa,” “school,” or “products.” It exists as a complete ecosystem—care, education, research, daily practice, and a prevention-oriented environment—together in one place.
Depth: Decades of authentic Maharishi Ayurveda in one destination
Proof: Research-backed approach with a culture of ongoing learning
Completeness: Care, education, daily practice, and products—together
FAIRFIELD, iOWA
A Community Living in Accord with Ayurveda
The Pillars of Authentic Ayurveda in America
All loCATED IN ONE PLACE — The Ayurveda Capital of America℠: FAIRFIELD, IOWA
Accredited Ayurveda at Maharishi International University
America’s only accredited Ayurveda degrees
Maharishi International University brings academic rigor to authentic Ayurveda—uniting accredited degree programs with a consciousness-based learning environment and a research-minded culture.
Highlights:
Only accredited BA + MS in Ayurveda in the U.S.
Prevention-first education with real-world application
A living learning environment in the heart of Fairfield
Premier Panchakarma
at The Raj
America’s first authentic Ayurveda health center—home to premier in-residence Panchakarma
The Raj is Fairfield’s flagship health destination, offering traditional Panchakarma and Ayurvedic care in a serene in-residence setting designed for deep rest and individualized attention—with published research showing ~50% reductions in fat-soluble toxicants (e.g., DDE and PCBs) after a 5-day program.
What you’ll experience:
Personalized consultation and program design
Traditional therapies and daily rhythm support
A calm setting designed for deep rest and renewal
THE HOME OF SUPER-RADIANCE
The Group Practice of the Transcendental Meditation Program
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: TM® IS THE ONLY MEDITATION THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Fairfield is the home of Transcendental Meditation® in America. The Golden Domes are the iconic center of this daily practice culture—supporting calm, coherence, and the steady inner foundation that makes healthy routine sustainable.
What you’ll find :
A consistent culture of daily meditation practice
A felt sense of coherence visitors notice immediately
A community rhythm that supports prevention and wellbeing
Heritage Herbal Formulas (MAPI)
America’s first & oldest Ayurveda products company
How it’s prepared:
Ancient, time-tested formulations rooted in traditional Ayurvedic records
Made to support simple daily routines—sleep, digestion, stress, immunity, and more
A consistent product lineage MAPI describes as being carried forward under new ownership with Maharishi Ayurveda Products in India
MAPI (Maharishi AyurVeda Products) is the U.S. home of Maharishi AyurVeda™ —bringing time-tested Ayurvedic formulas into daily life so people can continue what they begin in Fairfield.
Vastu Communities — Places Designed for Optimal Quality of Life
America’s model Vastu-planned city
Highlights:
Masterplanned with Maharishi Sthapatya Veda / Vastu principles
Incorporated in 2001 (a purpose-built wellness-oriented city)
A setting that reinforces the Fairfield way of life—routine, calm, coherence
Maharishi Vedic City completes the Fairfield ecosystem with an environment designed around prevention—quiet, routine, and healthy rhythms—so wellbeing isn’t just something you do here, it’s something you live.
NORTH CAMPUS VILLAGE
North Campus Village is a Vastu housing development located north of the MIU campus.
Robert Schneider’s Institute for Prevention Research
Prevention research at the source
Highlights:
Led by Robert Schneider, MD
Research focus on prevention and cardiovascular health
Strengthens Fairfield’s science + credibility pillar alongside MIU and The Raj
Founded by Robert Schneider, MD, the Institute for Prevention Research strengthens Fairfield’s leadership in evidence-based prevention—advancing research on cardiovascular health, integrative approaches, and the measurable benefits of consciousness-based wellness.
Research & Credibility
Fairfield’s Ayurveda ecosystem is supported by one of the largest bodies of published research associated with any Ayurvedic tradition—turning “authentic” into something you can actually verify.
Published
Evidence
600+ Studies
Published research associated with Maharishi Ayurveda.
Independent Research
200+ Institutions
Research conducted across independent universities and medical centers.
Global
Reach
30 Countries
A worldwide body of evidence—not a single-site claim.
The History of the Revival of Authentic Ayurveda
Discover how authentic Ayurveda was restored and why Fairfield, Iowa became known as the Ayurveda Capital of America℠. Learn how this global effort re-established Ayurveda in its complete, authentic form.
Our Mission
THE AYURVEDA CAPITAL OF AMERICA®
Ayurveda Capital of America℠ is dedicated to promoting authentic Ayurveda in the United States by supporting research, accredited education, professional collaboration, and evidence-based public engagement.
“Fairfield feels like a true Ayurveda community — not a trend. Between the calm, the food, and the routines I learned, my sleep improved within days.”
“Visiting MIU and experiencing Ayurveda in Fairfield was inspiring. It’s rare to find a place where education, practice, and community all meet.”
“I came to Fairfield curious — and left feeling clear, rested, and grounded. It’s a place where Ayurveda actually feels like a way of life.”
WHAT VISITORS ARE SAYING