Study trip: Ayurveda massage therapy in Kerala (India)

What will I learn?

• Therapeutic Abhyanga in 7 positions using medicated oils (“Kizhichil”) or Kashyams


• Various authentic massage techniques with and without oil, as well as with kashyams; dry treatments with sandbags (Baluka); and Curna Pinda herbal kizhis or Fresh Leaf Pinda; Pottali sweda and corresponding Lepas, among others, applicable for neurological conditions such as rheumatism and polyarthritis, restless legs syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, and fibromyalgia.


• Kalari Advanced: Traditional Kalari therapies on the floor and on the table


• Shiro Dhara, Basti, Shiro Abhyanga, Pizhichil & Lepas, special neck therapies, and seated massages, among others, for migraines and headaches, shoulder stiffness (frozen shoulder syndrome)


• Skin: Oils (including a live oil-making demonstration) for psoriasis (Kushta) or atopic dermatitis, acne, allergies, and shingles


• Abdominal massage, Marmani treatments for emotional and female imbalances

What is included in the study tour fees?

• 8 days of instruction: At least 6 hours of class per day, plus field trips. Classes are held at the SNA Academic Campus. Various rooms are available for individual hands-on practice. We practice on each other.


• Lunch buffet on campus on class days


• Tea and snacks during class days


• A visit to the SNA production facility and pharmacy, where various classical Ayurvedic oils and medicines are produced


• Travel guidance and translation by Petra Wolfinger

Are there any additional costs?

1. Hotel in Thrissur: We have reserved a block of rooms at a comfortable and ideally located **** hotel; overnight stay including breakfast in a single room is approximately EUR 56. Changes to reservations or late check-ins to our reserved block may result in cancellation fees or additional charges.
   If you prefer, you can book another hotel directly on your own and register with us WITHOUT accommodation.
   The meeting point in Thrissur for those booking their own accommodations is the Akademie Hotel, where our program directors are also staying. From there, there will be a group transfer to the educational facility.


2. Breakfast (usually included in the hotel rate), dinner, and meals on days without classes


3. Excursions to tourist attractions on days off


4. International round-trip flight to India (approx. 800–1,000 EUR)


5. Visa fees (approx. 30–40 EUR)


6. Transfers to and from the airport

How to Pay for the Study Trip: For

specific

We’re happy to assist you. For

- Ayurveda massage practitioners and therapists
- Ayurveda naturopaths and physicians who practice massage or bodywork

Thrissur Thaikat Mooss' SNA Oushadhasala was founded in 1920 by Unni Mooss and began as a production facility for classical Ayurvedic formulations. Over time, the range of services was expanded to include an Ayurvedic Panchakarma hospital offering traditional therapeutic treatments. The facility is also home to an Ayurveda academy run by the Unni Mooss Foundation.

The Unni Mooss Foundation has been actively involved in various forms of Ayurvedic education both in India and internationally for more than two decades. The Ayurveda Academy under its umbrella has attracted students from various countries like Italy, Germany, Russia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. These students come to familiarize themselves with the profound concepts of Ayurveda and delve into the intricacies of Panchakarma therapies. The rich history of the institution and its commitment to Ayurvedic education make it a remarkable institution in this field.

Study Trip Schedule

A total of 9 days / of which 8 days consist of 46 teaching units of 45 minutes each = at least 48 hours, plus field trips.

February 7, 2027:

Arrival in Thrissur, India; in the evening, a welcome and get-together session at the hotel

February 8, 2027 (9:00 a.m.) through February 16, 2027 (5:00 p.m.):

Study program at the SNA Academic Campus in Thrissur.

Day 1 – Date to be announced:

Free day for excursions, temple visits, or shopping

February 16, 2027:

Closing ceremony with certificate presentation and an Indian buffet.

Visa and Entry Requirements

In general, an electronic visa is required for India. Please apply well in advance. eVisa for India Please check the current entry requirements before registering, as these can change on a daily basis. Helpful links: GermanFederal Foreign Office,Indian GovernmentImmigration Authority,Indian Embassy in Berlin