Ayurveda therapist

Ayurvedic art of treatment with all the finesse

  • Professional training at the highest level: Enrich your massage practice with marma & special techniques and perfect them during an internship

  • For therapy and pancakarma: use your skills in demanding cleansing treatments and for health complaints

Presence Live webinar eLearning
630 Learning hours from € 7.570
from € 7.570 630 Learning hours

First overview

AMT


Language:
DE

Required prior knowledge:
none (8 modules are credited as postgraduate studies for participants in the Ayurveda massage practitioner course)

Conclusion:

- Medically certified and certified Ayurveda therapist
- recognized by the VEAT association

Scope:
1070 learning hours* à 60 min.
-> 15 Modules (see below) + Learning assignments = 630 hrs
-> 1 Module Exam (incl. preparation) 160 hrs
-> 1 modules internship 90 hrs


Standard period of study 24-36 months

Learning forms/hours (per module):
45 learning hrs of which
22,5 hrs presence (3 days)
45 learning hrs of which 22,5 hrs
live-webinar (3 days)
e.g. 45 learning hrs (30 e-lessons in free time management with 5 hrs live webinar)

Blended learning:
Maximum 5 of 15 modules as e-learning
Maximum 5 of 15 modules as live webinar

Training fee from € 7.570
Parts of the training already completed will be credited: see prices

plus examination fee € 445

plus accommodation and meals, if applicable

* Learning hours = total number of didactically accompanied and supervised learning hours learning hours incl. lessons, prepared exercises, guided learning or guided practical exercises, learning checks practice, learning checks either online or face-to-face or in self-study.

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I would like to find out more about the training

Learn from the professionals! Our experienced Ayurveda lecturers and Marma therapists will teach you everything you need for your successful Ayurveda practice. Sirodhara, Pinda sveda and Siddha-Marma are just a few of the Ayurvedic treatment methods that you should master for Ayurvedic therapy at the highest level. Practical skills in Ayurvedic diagnosis and special treatments for the musculoskeletal system are also important in order to cover the diverse spectrum of holistic Ayurveda therapy.

Another highlight is the integrative work of the South Indian Kalari and Marma therapies, which will give your work a special quality of precise treatment procedures with oils, herbal pouches or compresses selected according to type .

Who is the training intended for?

Especially recommended for:

  • Massage practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge of the manual techniques of Ayurveda
  • anyone who would like to acquire advisory skills in nutritional and herbal therapy as well as type-appropriate counseling
  • people who work with Ayurvedic massage and therapy in a professional environment

How is the training structured?

The comprehensive training to become an Ayurveda therapist comprises 3 training stages with a total of 45 days:

  1. Ayurveda wellness practitioner (12 days of practical lessons in Ayurvedic massage)
  2. Ayurveda massage practitioner (+ 12 days of in-depth Ayurveda knowledge and health coaching - also online)
  3. Ayurveda therapist (+ 15 days of training + 6 days of work shadowing)


Study flexibly - graduate successfully as a certified Ayurveda therapist

With the advanced modules to become an Ayurveda therapist, you determine the order and pace of your intensive practice seminars yourself. You can even choose to learn the curative Ayurveda special treatments in the online training of our eAcademy!

During the 6-day internship within a medically supervised Ayurveda cure, you will experience everyday clinical life in a professional Ayurveda cure center and gain confidence in your own therapeutic work by working with experienced Ayurveda therapists and doctors. Since 15.03.2022, the internship is only possible with proof of Covid-19 vaccination or recovery.

In the last training module "In-depth treatment practice & supervision of Ayurveda therapy", the oral and practical examination to become an Ayurveda therapist takes place. You then prepare for your certified final examination with a digital learning question database.

 

Your path to graduation

Title Days Attendance time Total learning hours

1

Specialized course Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner

12

90

135

1

Training Ayurveda massage practitioner

12

90

135

2

Advanced training Ayurveda therapist

15

113

170

3

Internship (since 15.03.2022 only with Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificate)

6

45

REAA final examination (is part of the last training module) (1) (6)
Medically certified andcertified Ayurveda therapist
recognized by the VEAT (Association of European Ayurveda Physicians and Therapists)
45 338 440

The contents in detail

Abhyanga full body massage
- Abhyanga - full body oil massage: Practical practice of massage grips, strokes, sequences and variations
- Indications and contraindications, effects in theory and practice
- Individual adaptation and type-appropriate forms of Abhyanga
- Pre- and post-treatment of the client
- Emotional and therapeutic quality of touch, inner and outer attitude of the therapist
- Indication and use of Ayurvedic sweating therapies (Svedana)

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors
- Introduction to the history and philosophy of Ayurveda
- Essential features and literature of Ayurveda
- Traditional Ayurvedic medicine versus modern science
- Five elements (panca-mahabhuta)
- Nature of the human being: Differentiation of body, mind and soul
- Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of Ayurveda
- Functional components: doshas (classification, properties, functions, seats) and agnis (classification, function, states)
- Structural components: dhatus, upadhatus , malas and srotas
- Process of tissue formation (dhatu-parinama)
- Definition of health (svastha)
- Causes (hetu) of health and physical and mental diseases
- Process of etiopathogenesis (samprapti)
- Stages of etiopathogenesis (six kriyakala)


Ayurveda basics: Constitution and Healing
- Theoretical and practical introduction to the concept of Ayurvedic constitutional theory (prakriti)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic symptomatology:
- Symptoms of the doshas
- Symptoms of the tissues (dhatu), excretory products (mala), transportation spaces (srotas), digestive power (agni)
- Theoretical introduction to diagnostics in Ayurveda: Models of patient examination
- Three-fold examination (tri-vidha-pariksha)
- Six-fold examination (shad-vidha-pariksha)
- Eight-fold examination (ashta-vidha-pariksha)
- Introduction to Ayurvedic concepts of health maintenance (svasthavrtta):
- Dinacarya: daily routine measures and order therapy
- Ritucarya: recommendations for a lifestyle adapted to the seasons
- Introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition and food science
- Rasayana: Measures that strengthen
- Basic therapeutic strategies
- Introduction to Pancakarma therapies

Kalari full body massage
- Effect, indications and contraindications of the Kalari Ayurveda
Full body massage
Basic techniques and application of the Kalari Ayurveda full body massage with its various grips, dynamic strokes and sequences
- Practical practice of Kalari massage with integrated Marma therapy
- Definition of Marma, Nadi and five Marma groups


Partial body massages of foot, hand and face with Hand-Shirodhara
- Effect, Possible applications and treatment techniques of Ayurvedic partial body massages
- Padabhyanga - Ayurvedic foot and leg massage
- Mukabhyanga - Ayurvedic facial massage
- Hastabhyanga - Ayurvedic hand massage
- Demonstration and practice of hand shirodhara (oil forehead pouring), as an integral part of the facial treatment
- Indications, contraindications and intensive practical practice of massage techniques

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda
- Basics of Ayurvedic spice and herbology (Dravyaguna)
- Classification of spices Balancing the psyche (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to balance the doshas, constitution and digestion (Agni)
- Type-appropriate and practical use of spices in everyday life to improve food tolerance (Karana)
- Detailed discussion of 21 selected Ayurvedic spices according to their properties and qualities
- Detailed discussion of 12 selected Ayurvedic herbs according to their properties and qualities
- Detailed discussion of 13 selected Ayurvedic oils according to their properties and qualities

Ayurvedic back and dry massage
- Effect, Application possibilities and treatment techniques of the Ayurvedic massage techniques Pristhabhyanga (back massage) and Garshan (silk glove massage)
- Explanations, demonstration and practical practice of the Pristhabhyanga back massage with procedure,
- Introduction to the treatment of local back marma points
- Release pent-up emotions via the back
- Explanation, demonstration and practical practice of the Garshan silk glove massage in type-appropriate variations.
- Ayurveda and detox: indications, contraindications and application of metabolism-stimulating, weight-reducing and emotion-releasing treatment techniques


Anamnesis, counseling and practice strategies with case studies
- Psychological dimensions of Ayurveda nutrition and health counseling
- Anamnesis, assessment of findings and counseling skills: Ayurvedic constitution determination and assessment of findings in practice
- Agni analysis based on tongue and excretions
- Gaining counseling competence through practical work with test persons, case studies
- Selecting and applying type-appropriate counseling strategies, health recommendations, spices and nutrition tips
- Ayurveda as a profession: Basics for practice management, marketing, networking and dealing with social media
- Developing successful Ayurveda offers

Curative Ayurveda treatments and back therapy
- Individual application of therapeutic full body and partial body massage
- Udvarthana - stimulating and draining dry massage with pow, and herbs
- Pristabhyangalepa - in-depth techniques of Ayurvedic back massage with wrap
- Kati Basti and Griva Basti - technique and practice of local back therapy and compresses, incl. Pre- and post-treatment
- Nabhi-Marma - Massage techniques and practical work of Ayurveda abdominal massage


Pinda and Shiro - Stamp massages, oil pouring and head treatments
- Pinda sveda - Theory, Practice and guided practice of massage techniques with the traditional herbal bag and draining lemon-coconut bag (Sastik Sali, Jambira)
- Shastika Pinda sveda - Indication, contraindication and demonstration of nourishing rice bags
- Shirodhara: Theory, practice and guided practice of Ayurvedic oil forehead casting
- Nasya, Akshi Nehatarpana, Karna-Purana - Indication, contraindication and guided practice of oiling the sense organs and head
- Shirobasti - Indication, Contraindication and demonstration of therapeutic head treatment


Marma massage for the musculoskeletal system I
- Localization and qualification of the Marmas
- Possible applications of specific Marma manual therapies, spices, powders
and oils to treat the musculoskeletal system
- Targeted techniques for working the marma-nadi system (Marma
uzzhichil), Lepa and stretching techniques
- Treatment variations of marma manual therapy for specific
complaints of the musculoskeletal system (cervical spine / thoracic spine / lumbar spine)
- Practical techniques for assessing findings in marma manual therapy,

Marma therapy for the musculoskeletal system II
- In-depth anatomy of the most important nadis and marmas, especially for the
area of the upper and lower extremities
- Advanced grips to open the marmas and stimulate the nadis
(adangals)
- Massage sequences and treatment techniques in various
starting positions
- In-depth techniques and formulations of compresses, spices and powders, spices and powders
for the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints of the upper and
lower extremities
- Manual therapy treatment strategies for tension, pain
and hardening in joints
- Techniques for treating marma blockages
- Case studies and supervision

Expert knowledge for Ayurveda therapists
- Basics of Ayurveda massage and manual therapy
- Theory and treatment concepts for nadis, Marmas and Marma blockages
- Theory of the musculoskeletal system according to classical Ayurveda
- Complementary Ayurveda therapy strategies for muscular complaints, chronic joint diseases, tendon and ligament injuries, fractures and fissures
- Medicated oils, ghees and ointments for Ayurveda therapy
- Expert knowledge on performing Ayurvedic massages and manual therapies: Abhyanga, Svedana, Garshan and Udvarthana
- Expert knowledge on performing Ayurvedic back therapy: pristabhanga and lepa, kati-basti and griva-basti
- Expert knowledge on performing Ayurvedic stamp massages: pinda, shastikas, jambira
- Expert knowledge on performing sirodhara and therapeutic head treatments: Nasya, Aksi-tarpana, Karana purana, Matra and Niruha Basti

Practical techniques of anamnesis, diagnosis and therapy planning
You are able to:
- take an anamnesis with all aspects independently and attentively
- determine the basic Ayurvedic constitution (prakriti) and the mental-spiritual constitution (sattva)
- the Ayurvedic examinations (rogi pariksha), i.e. the three, eight and eightfold constitutions of the Ayurvedic practitioner.i.e. to carry out the three-, eight- and ten-fold diagnosis safely. incl. pulse and tongue diagnosis
- recognize the Ayurvedic pathophysiological disorders (vikriti)
- apply the Ayurvedic principles and proceed systematically


Touching anatomy in the context of yoga and Ayurveda
You will learn
- how to locate the most important bones and their joint connections in motion
- how to hear and feel joint movements such as shoulder, hip, knee, wrist as well as the associated most important restrictions and examinations
- recognizing disturbances in the movement of joints
- health and movement of the spine and back in all directions of movement
- examinations and tests on the back and spine that are useful for teaching yoga, in yoga therapy and massage
- Overview of the most common injuries and complaints
- Function and position of stabilizing and moving muscle groups, consideration of the fascial system and the myofascial system in movement
- Typical restrictions due to incorrect strain on muscles and fascia
- Blood circulation: Recognizing heart and vascular health, simple tests and examination
- Notes for practitioners: Recognizing emergencies and acting accordingly
- Breathing: the lungs, the nasopharynx, the diaphragm and the auxiliary respiratory muscles
- Palpation of internal organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines and bladder and an overview of their movements and functions


Final examination AMW - practical
Final practical examination: demonstration of a 45-minute Ayurvedic massage including pre- and post-treatment


Final examination AMA - written


Who teaches me?

Dr. Shivenarain Gupta Porträt
Dr. Shivenarain Gupta
Prof Dr. Martin Mittwede
Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede
Sandra Anliker
Sandra Anliker
Daniela Vogler
Simone Peer
Kerstin Rosenberg Porträt
Kerstin Rosenberg
Karin Bachmaier
Karin Bachmaier
Maria Büdel
Maria Büdel
Porträt Oliver Becker
Oliver Becker
Petra Wolfinger Porträt
Petra Wolfinger
Win Silvester Porträt
Win Silvester
Manuela Heider de Jahnsen
Porträt Leini Siebenaller
Léini Siebenaller
Porträt Theresa Rosenberg
Theresa Sita Rosenberg
Anja Berger
Anja Berger
Stephanie Albert
Sigrun Haake
Sigrun Srikama Laepple Haake
Porträt Anica Schmid
Anica Schmid
Stefan Pachinger Porträt
Stefan Pachinger
Malle Marion Portrait
Mag. Marion Malle

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Training fee from € 7,570

plus examination fee € 445
less discount for payment in one sum in advance € 100

plus accommodation and meals - only for attendance dates in Birstein

Guest houses are available on the campus of the European Academy of Ayurveda. You can choose from rooms of different categories for your overnight stay during the training. Ayurvedic full board from our organic kitchen is included in the room price.

Method of payment

Deposit € 500

Final payment

a) In one lump sum with a EUR 100 discount up to one month before the start of the training at the latest (immediately for eAcademy modules so that we can activate your eSeminars immediately.)
b) As an option for participants from Germany and Austria, we also offer payment in installments. You can find your individual installment plan (depending on the duration of your training) in the booking process. Payment (direct debit) of the monthly installments is made on the 1st of each month, starting from the month of the start of the training booked here, for eAcademy modules immediately. If the training begins with eAcademy modules, the activation is provisionally carried out immediately after receipt of the down payment, regularly after receipt of the first monthly installment.

Provider

Rosenberg gGmbH - European Academy for Ayurveda | DE - 63633 Birstein

Learning checks and exams

During this specialist course, you will use the digital learning platform to prove that you have internalized the knowledge from this course and demonstrate your massage skills in a practical exam.

  • Learning checks: Each module ends with a learning check to reassure you and us that you have achieved the learning objectives. It contains 20 multiple choice questions and must be passed with at least 70%. You can complete the learning check a maximum of three times.
  • 2 qualification tests: After completing 4 modules each, you will be activated on the learning platform for a qualification test as an "Ayurveda Health Coach" or "Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner". You will be asked 8 multiple choice questions. You have two attempts to answer them correctly.
  • Final practical exam after the "Ayurveda wellness practitioner" module: Demonstration of a 45-minute Ayurvedic massage including pre- and post-treatment

If you pass everything successfully, you will already have your first certificates in your pocket.

 

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The final examination to become an Ayurveda massage practitioner consists of 3 further parts:

  • Practical case: anamnesis and constitution determination, therapy planning as well as massage and treatment protocols of 3 treatments with supplementary health recommendations
  • Written final examination (digital) on a predetermined examination day with 50 multiple choice questions, duration: 1.5 hours. The exam is passed with 70% correct answers. Thanks to our online learning database, you can prepare yourself optimally.
  • Final oral exam on a previously scheduled exam day

The written and oral final exams take place on the same day on one of the official exam dates. You register in advance. You submit your practical cases at least 4 weeks before this date.

The final examination is deemed to have been passed if all parts of the examination have at least been passed. The exam or individual parts of it can be repeated a maximum of 2 times.

Have you passed everything? Then you are already an "Ayurveda massage practitioner" and have achieved an important goal.

 

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The examination to become an Ayurveda therapist consists of 4 further parts.

  • Practical examination: This takes place at the end of the internship in supervised individual work.
  • Final paper: Case documentation with anamnesis and therapy strategy as well as recorded massages/consultations of 5 treatments. The written assignment must be submitted 3 to 5 months after the last training module.

The final examinations are deemed to have been passed if all parts of the examination have at least been passed. The examination or individual parts of it can be repeated a maximum of 2 times.

Have you passed everything? Then you can look forward to your final certificate as an "Ayurveda therapist", which we will send you by post.

Work shadowing

6 days at the Ayurveda health and spacenter Birstein
In order for you to consolidate your newly acquired therapeutic skills in practice, an internship at the Rosenberg Ayurveda health and spa center is part of your training. During this week, you will work intensively to provide our spa guests with Ayurvedic treatments. Our experienced Ayurveda therapists will look after you while you accompany the ongoing spa operations, and an Ayurveda doctor or alternative practitioner will also look after you during the medical cures.

Please arrange the date for your work shadowing with us individually.

Costs
The internship is free of charge. You only pay for the accommodation on site in the category of your choice.

Your work in Ayurveda therapy gives you about 4 hours of free time per day. If you need more time for yourself, for example to relax or study, the internship is subject to a fee.

Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination
Since 15.03.2022, the facility-related vaccination obligation against Covid-19 has been in force in accordance with § 20a IfSG. This also applies to the Rosenberg Ayurveda Kurzentrum, where you will complete your internship as a participant in the Ayurveda therapy training. Against this background, we can only offer you an internship place if you provide us with one of the following immunization certificates:

1. proof of vaccination
2. proof of recovery
3. medical certificate stating that you cannot be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 due to a medical contraindication.

How to start your training as a Ayurveda therapist

Do you want it to be as simple as possible? Then let us suggest what a complete training plan could look like. Choose one of the following sample plans that suits you best. Of course, you can change each individual date afterwards to suit you best.

Your individual choice of dates

None of our ready-made sample plans appeal to you? Then you can also put together your own individual plan below.

Entry modules

Abhyanga full body massage

3 days

Ayurveda basics: Concepts and disease factors

3 days 3 days 30 lessons

Ayurveda basics: Constitution and Healing

3 days 3 days 39 lessons

Kalari full body massage

3 days

Partial body massages of foot, hand and face with hand Shirodhara

3 days

Advanced modules

Attendance of at least 1 basic module is recommended in advance

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda

3 days 3 days 59 lessons

Ayurvedic back and dry massage

3 days

Anamnesis, counseling and practice strategies with case studies

3 days 3 days

Curative Ayurveda treatments and back therapy

3 days

Pinda and Shiro - stamp massages, oil pours and head treatments

3 days

Marma massage for the musculoskeletal system I

3 days

Marma therapy for the musculoskeletal system II

3 days

Expert knowledge for Ayurveda therapists

32 lessons

Practical techniques for anamnesis, diagnosis and treatment planning

3 days 3 days

Touching anatomy in the context of yoga and Ayurveda

3 days

Competence modules

Only recommended towards the end of training

AMW final exam - practical

0 days

Final exam AMA - written

1 day 1 day

Still have questions?

We'll design your training plan together!

In a study consultation, we can briefly clarify when it is best for you to start, which form of learning is best for you and whether we can perhaps take into account your existing prior knowledge. Together we will find the right training program for you . Book your individual training consultation by phone +49 (0)6054-91 310 or simply online.

Introductory seminars

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