Ayurveda therapist

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

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

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.

Deposit € 500

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.

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