Dr. Martin Mittwede

Religious scholar, indologist, ayurveda specialist

Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede, Director of Studies of the Master of Science in Ayurvedic Medicine program at the European Academy of Ayurveda. He is an Indologist, religious scientist and psychotherapist. Prof. Dr. Mittwede already habilitated in 1996 with a research project on Ayurveda and has many years of experience in medical training. He teaches at the University of Frankfurt/Main and has published numerous papers on Ayurvedic medicine. At the European Academy of Ayurveda he takes care of the good supervision of the students.

Educational offer with Dr. Martin Mittwede

Seminars for beginners

Advanced seminars

Philosophy, psychology and nutrition

20.02.2025 - 23.02.2025 | 3 days | DE-Birstein | € 720 | de

Philosophy, psychology and nutrition

20.02.2025 - 23.02.2025 | 3 days | Webinar | € 720 | de

Touching the Soul - Psychology and Philosophy of Ayurveda

28.02.2025 - 03.03.2025 | 3 days | DE-Birstein | € 570 | de

Touching the Soul - Psychology and Philosophy of Ayurveda

28.02.2025 - 03.03.2025 | 3 days | Webinar | € 570 | de

Practical therapies and philosophy of Ayurveda

13.11.2025 - 16.11.2025 | 3 days | Webinar | € 630 | de

Practical therapies and philosophy of Ayurveda

13.11.2025 - 16.11.2025 | 3 days | DE-Birstein | € 630 | de

Psychosomatics and psychology

15.01.2026 - 18.01.2026 | 3 days | DE-Birstein | € 690 | de

Text studies & philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)

12.2026 - 12.2026 | | DE-Birstein | € 690 | de

Text studies & philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)

12.2026 - 12.2026 | | Webinar | € 690 | de

Competence seminars

Research

2027 - 2027 | | DE-Birstein | € 760 | de

Research

04.2027 - 04.2027 | | Webinar | € 760 | de

Trainings

Specialized course

Ayurveda Health Coach

Ayurveda "from the ground up": Get to know the Ayurvedic principles in all their diversity.

The perfect introduction to discover where your talents lie in Ayurvedic medicine.
Learn how you can take care of yourself and stay in balance with Ayurveda.
You will lay the foundation for giving preventative health recommendations and supporting others in a constitutionally appropriate lifestyle.

You can complete this course 100% online - with state ZFU approval.

12 days
90 hours attendance (equivalent online)
180 learning hours à 60 minutes
Certificate: Ayurveda Health Coach
Prior knowledge: none DE | EN

Training

Ayurvedic Massage Practitioner

Learn the art of touching oil treatments!

Complete training in the traditional techniques of Ayurvedic massage.
Solid Ayurvedic knowledge and sensitivity for your clients underpin your practical skills.
The best foundation to open your own Ayurvedic practice or to work in the professional spa and cure sector.

25 days
195 hours attendance (equivalent online)
550 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Examination with degree: Certified Ayurvedic Massage Practitioner
- recognized by VEAT Association
Prior knowledge: none DE

Overall training: medically examined and certified

Ayurvedic therapist

As an Ayurvedic therapist, you not only apply the classic Ayurvedic massages with a sure hand - you want the whole package:

Qualify to apply special Ayurvedic treatments.
As an Ayurvedic therapist, you will tailor your treatments to the individual needs of your clients.
In an internship at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Kurzentrum you refine your skills.

50 days
380 hours attendance (equivalent online)
1070 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Medically examined and certified Ayurveda therapist
- recognized by the VEAT association
Prior knowledge: none (as a postgraduate course for participants of the Ayurveda Massage Practitioner 8 modules will be credited) DE

Austria: Recognized vocational training

Ayurvedic Wellbeing Practitioner*in

Ayurveda as a profession - our 3-year training leads you to the goal.

The official qualification to practice Ayurveda professionally in Austria.
In-depth training in Ayurvedic massage, nutrition and lifestyle.
Fulfill your desire to have your own Ayurveda practice.

67 days
510 hours attendance (equivalent online)
1185 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Examination with qualification: Ayurveda wellness practitioner
- recognized professional training, entitled to practice the trade in Austria
Prior knowledge: none DE

Specialized course

Ayurveda Nutrition Coach

This specialist course is all about healthy eating: Choose foods that suit you and your agni.

Your compact introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition.
Pure nutritional science: create individual meal plans for every constitution and nutrition-related complaints.
You will receive healthy impulses for your own diet and lay the foundation for coaching clients professionally.

You can complete this course 100% online.

12 days
90 hours attendance (equivalent online)
180 learning hours à 60 minutes
Certificate
Prior knowledge: none DE | EN

Trainings for the certified

Ayurvedic Nutrition and Health Consultant

Acquire sound specialist knowledge to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha through nutrition, preventively or for specific complaints.

The right training if you want to work professionally with Ayurvedic nutrition.
Combine nutritional and health teachings to provide holistic coaching for your clients.
Support people emotionally when they change their diet and lifestyle.

You can complete this course 100% online - with state ZFU approval.

25 days
180 hours attendance (equivalent online)
520 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Examination with degree: Certified Ayurveda
Nutrition and Health Consultant
- recognized by the VEAT Association
Prior knowledge: none DE | EN

Trainings for the certified

Ayurvedic cook

As an Ayurvedic chef, you can conjure up the right menus for your guests at any time of year. And it doesn't have to be typically Indian: You know how to apply Ayurvedic principles to regional ingredients and dishes.

Cooking instead of cramming: Ayurvedic nutrition for those who like it practical.
Develop your cooking skills from quick everyday cooking to Ayurvedic healing food.
An internship in the Ayurveda kitchen Birstein gives you the final touch.

23 days
172.5 hours attendance (equivalent online)
294 learning hours à 60 minutes
Examination with degree: Certified Ayurvedic Chef
Prior knowledge: practical experience and enjoyment of cooking DE

Part 1 - For doctors, alternative practitioners and medical professions

Basic studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Advanced training for physicians, alternative practitioners and members of other healing professions who want to work professionally with Ayurvedic medicine.

You will acquire the basics to integrate Ayurveda into your medical practice - from diagnosis to therapy.
A flexible schedule allows you to study Ayurveda part-time.
The first part of the program ends with a certificate as "Medical Ayurveda Specialist".

24 days
186 hours attendance (equivalent online)
400 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Examination with degree and certificate: AM basic studies
- recognized by VEAT - Berufsverband Ayurv. Mediziner u. Therapeuten e.V.
- Part 1+2 = analogous to the guidelines of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland
Prior knowledge: Doctor, alternative practitioner, medical professions DE

Part 2 - For graduates of the basic study program

Major studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Graduates of the basic course can continue their studies with part 2 in order to treat more complex illnesses with Ayurveda.

Comprehensive study of clinical medicine (kaya-cikitsa) with its Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Integrated internships in India and Europe support the transfer into practice.
The goal is the degree "Study of Ayurveda Medicine", recognized by the professional association and analogous to the guidelines of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland.

27 days
205 hours attendance (equivalent online)
735 learning hours à 60 minutes
- Examination with degree: Medical Ayurveda Specialist
- corresponds to the guidelines of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland
- recognized by VEAT - Berufsverband Ayurv. Mediziner und Therapeuten e.V.
Prior knowledge: Basic study of Ayurvedic medicine DE

Optimal preparation for the state examination

Alternative practitioner

If you want to study Ayurvedic medicine without any previous medical knowledge, you will find your entry through our Heilpraktiker training.

You will receive a sound education in modern medicine, always with reference to Ayurvedic medicine.
Dedicated lecturers make you fit for the examination before the health authority, supported by video lessons.
You are free to take up the basic studies of Ayurveda medicine in parallel.

35 days
262.5 hours attendance (equivalent online)
645 learning hours à 60 minutes
Examination to become a Heilpraktiker*in (non-medical practitioner) before the health authority
Prior knowledge: none DE

Training: Certified

Psychological Ayurveda Consultant

Our complete training in Ayurvedic Psychology. Use traditional healing methods to build resilience in your clients.

Ideal for those who want to use their psychology training professionally.
In life crises or psychological complaints, people will find in you a competent contact person.
In addition, you will benefit from a profound self-awareness and development of your therapist personality.

28 days
210 hours attendance (equivalent online)
565 learning hours à 60 minutes
Examination with degree: Certified Psychological Ayurveda Consultant
Prior knowledge: none DE

Specialized course

Ayurveda Mental Coach

Ayurveda for the mind: In this specialist course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of Ayurvedic psychology.

Take the first step on your path to professional Ayurvedic psychology and life coaching.
You will learn what strengthens different personality types in everyday life.
With effective conversation techniques, you will be able to coach clients competently and empathetically.

You can complete this course 100% online - with state ZFU approval.

12 days
90 hours attendance (equivalent online)
180 learning hours à 60 minutes
Certificate
Prior knowledge: none DE | EN

YogaChikitsa: Advanced training for certified

Yoga Ayurveda Therapist

Using yoga and Ayurveda as an individual therapy - that's what we call YogaChikitsa.

What you need: A completed yoga teacher training.
What you want to achieve: To balance physical or psychological complaints with yoga.
This will help you: The knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine.

21 days
166.5 hours attendance (equivalent online)
315 learning hours à 60 minutes
Examination with degree: Yoga Ayurveda Therapist
Prior knowledge: Completed physiotherapist or yoga teacher training (at least 200h and experience in teaching). DE

Overall training: medically examined and certified

Ayurvedic therapist

As an Ayurvedic therapist, you not only apply the classic Ayurvedic massages with a sure hand - you want the whole package:

Qualify to apply special Ayurvedic treatments.
As an Ayurvedic therapist, you will tailor your treatments to the individual needs of your clients.
In an internship at the Rosenberg Ayurveda Kurzentrum you refine your skills.

Trainings for the certified

Ayurvedic cook

Cooking instead of cramming: Ayurvedic nutrition for those who like it practical.
Develop your cooking skills from quick everyday cooking to Ayurvedic healing food.
An internship in the Ayurveda kitchen Birstein gives you the final touch.

23 days
172.5 hours attendance (equivalent online)
294 learning hours à 60 minutes
Examination with degree: Certified Ayurvedic Chef
Prior knowledge: practical experience and enjoyment of cooking DE

Part 2 - For graduates of the basic study program

Major studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Graduates of the basic course can continue their studies with part 2 in order to treat more complex illnesses with Ayurveda.

Comprehensive study of clinical medicine (kaya-cikitsa) with its Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Integrated internships in India and Europe support the transfer into practice.
The goal is the degree "Study of Ayurveda Medicine", recognized by the professional association and analogous to the guidelines of the Ayurveda Dachverband Deutschland.

Part 3 - For graduates of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, or Ayurveda students with a similar level of knowledge

Advanced Study Course

For graduates of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, or Ayurveda students with a similar level of knowledge

Become fit for individual case analyses and therapy plans
Deepen your scientific understanding of Ayurvedic medicine
Structured by the Maganbhai Adenwala Mahagujarat University (MAM), Nadiad (India)

19 days
140 hours attendance (equivalent online)
1095 learning hours à 60 minutes
Degree: Diploma awarded by the MAM University (India)
Training according to WHO guidelines
Prior knowledge: Basic and advanced studies in Ayurvedic medicine (or comparable) DE | EN

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Dr. Martin Mittwede

Educational offer with Dr. Martin Mittwede

Seminars for beginners

Ayurveda Basic Course - Concepts and Factors of Disease

Psychiatry, emergency medicine

Psychiatry, emergency medicine

Advanced seminars

Philosophy, psychology and nutrition

Philosophy, psychology and nutrition

Touching the Soul - Psychology and Philosophy of Ayurveda

Touching the Soul - Psychology and Philosophy of Ayurveda

Practical therapies and philosophy of Ayurveda

Practical therapies and philosophy of Ayurveda

Psychosomatics and psychology

Text studies &amp; philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)

Text studies &amp; philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)

Competence seminars

Research

Research

Trainings

Ayurveda Health Coach

Ayurvedic Massage Practitioner

Ayurvedic therapist

Ayurvedic Wellbeing Practitioner*in

Ayurveda Nutrition Coach

Ayurvedic Nutrition and Health Consultant

Ayurvedic cook

Basic studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Major studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Alternative practitioner

Psychological Ayurveda Consultant

Ayurveda Mental Coach

Yoga Ayurveda Therapist

Ayurvedic therapist

Ayurvedic cook

Major studies Ayurvedic Medicine

Advanced Study Course

Contact

Text studies & philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)

Text studies & philosophy (caritra, samskrita, darshana)