Ayurveda massage practitioner

Treating with hand and heart

Intensive training at the massage bench: Master the techniques of the traditional art of touch and combine them with in-depth Ayurvedic knowledge
Know-how for your own practice or professional treatments: carry out mindful oil treatments with a steady hand and tailor them to your constitution

Presence Live webinar eLearning

360 Learning hours from € 4.185

from € 4.185 360 Learning hours

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First overview

AMA

Language:
DE

Required prior knowledge:
none

Conclusion:

- Examination with qualification: Certified Ayurveda massage practitioner
- recognized by the VEAT association

Scope:
550 learning hours* à 60 min.
-> 8 Modules (see below) + Learning assignments = 360 hrs
-> 1 Module Exam (incl. preparation) 160 hrs

Standard period of study 9-15 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)

45 learning hrs (30 e-lessons in free time management with 5 hrs live webinar)

Blended learning:
Maximum 4 of 8 modules as e-learning
Maximum 4 of 8 modules as live webinar

Training fee from € 4.185
Parts of the training already completed will be credited: see prices

plus examination fee € 250

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.

I would like to find out more about the training

Start your path to becoming an Ayurveda therapist. Training to become an Ayurvedic massage practitioner enables you to apply Ayurvedic massages in combination with holistic health coaching. You will learn the techniques and procedures of Ayurvedic massages from professional therapists in an authentic and practical way.

Experience the inner fulfillment of the healing touch of warm oil and immerse yourself in the sensual world of Ayurveda. With clear explanations and demonstrations, lots of practice, correction and supervision, you will learn how to give Ayurvedic massages - authentically, sensitively and competently.

Who is the training intended for?

Especially recommended for:

anyone interested in experiencing and passing on Ayurveda through massage
People who work or would like to work in the wellness and/or preventative health sector
Physiotherapists and masseurs who want to integrate Ayurvedic massages into their practice

How is the training structured?

The Ayurveda massage practitioner training course comprises a total of eight 3-day training modules and is divided into two sections:

1st Ayurveda wellness practitioner course
Ayurvedic massage from head to toe and for every constitution (12 days)

Abhyanga - full body massage ABY
Kalari full body massage KAL
Partial body massages of foot, hand and face with hand Shirodhara AFM
Ayurvedic back and dry massage AGR

2nd specialist course Ayurveda Health Coach
In-depth Ayurveda knowledge, spice knowledge and advisory skills for holistic Ayurveda practice - also available as online training (12 days)

Ayurveda basic course - concepts and disease factors ABK
Ayurveda basic course - constitution and medicine ABH
Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda APH
Medical history, diagnostic techniques and consultation practice with case studies AUH

You can then expand your knowledge and field of activity with the postgraduate course to become an Ayurveda therapist . Advanced techniques of marma and manual therapy enable therapeutic applications for outpatient, clinical and curative Ayurveda practice.

Your path to graduation

	Title	Days	Attendance time	Total learning hours
1	Specialized course Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner	12	91	138
2	Specialized course Ayurveda Health Coach	12	91	138
	REAA final examination	(1)	(6)
	Certified Ayurveda massage practitioner recognized by the VEAT (Association of European Ayurveda Doctors and Therapists)	24	180	272

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)

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 the Kalari massage with integrated Marma therapy
- Definition of Marma, Nadi and five Marma groups

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

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 the massage techniques

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, grips and strokes
- Introduction to the treatment of local back Marma points
- Release pent-up emotions via the back
- Explanations, demonstration and practical practice of the Garshan silk glove massage in variations to suit the type.
- Ayurveda and detox: Indications, contraindications and application of metabolism-stimulating, weight-reducing and emotion-releasing treatment techniques

Spices, herbs and oils in Ayurveda
- Basics of Ayurvedic spice and herb theory (Dravyaguna)
- Classification of spices Balancing the psyche (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to balance doshas, constitution and digestion (Agni)
- Type-specific 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

Anamnesis, Counseling and practice strategies with case studies
- Psychological dimensions of Ayurveda nutrition and health counseling
- Anamnesis, diagnosis and counseling skills: Ayurvedic constitution determination and assessment of findings in practice
- Agni analysis based on tongue and excretions
- Gaining counseling skills 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

Final exam AMW - practical
Final practical exam: demonstration of a 45-minute Ayurvedic massage incl. Pre- and post-treatment

Final examination AMA - written

Who teaches me?

Dr. Shivenarain Gupta

Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede

Sandra Anliker

Daniela Vogler

Simone Peer

Kerstin Rosenberg

Karin Bachmaier

Maria Büdel

Oliver Becker

Petra Wolfinger

Win Silvester

Léini Siebenaller

Theresa Sita Rosenberg

Stephanie Albert

Sigrun Srikama Laepple Haake

Stefan Pachinger

Mag. Marion Malle

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Training fee from € 4,185

plus examination fee € 250
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 no later than one month before the start of the training (immediately for eLearning 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.

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 done everything? Then you can look forward to your final certificate, which we will send you by post.

Notes for Austria and Switzerland

Austria
The massage practitioner is an important component of our recognized training to become an Ayurvedic wellbeing practitioner

Switzerland
Supplement your skills in Ayurveda massage with the training to become a federally certified complementary therapist in Ayurveda therapy

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.

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Ayurveda massage practitioner

Intensive training at the massage bench: Master the techniques of the traditional art of touch and combine them with in-depth Ayurvedic knowledge

Know-how for your own practice or professional treatments: carry out mindful oil treatments with a steady hand and tailor them to your constitution

First overview

I would like to find out more about the training

Who is the training intended for?

How is the training structured?

The contents in detail

Who teaches me?

How much does the Ayurveda training cost?

Learning checks and exams

Notes for Austria and Switzerland

Here's what you can do next:

Select module dates

Book entry seminar

Here's what you can do next:

Select module dates

Book entry seminar

How to start your training as a Ayurveda massage practitioner

Entry modules

Abhyanga full body massage

Kalari full body massage