AYURVEDIC COURSES
Gain the practical skills to create a serene Ayurvedic spa, Panchakarma cleanse or retreat center. Master marma point therapy and advanced disease from the ancient Ayurvedic texts. Decode western medical tests and nutraceuticals with Ayurvedic wisdom. Earn your certification as an Ayurveda Practitioner, Panchakarma Cleanse Specialist, and Marma Point Technician. Expect to spend 5 hours / week in this 2 year online program. Starts Tuesday, Aug 26th, 2025.
See tuition Gain the practical skills to create a premium, in depth healing experience for your clients through your certification in panchakarma. Will this training you will be able to offer panchakarma at home and in clinics, Ayurvedic spas, or retreat centers. Panchakarma services are essential to growing your practice. You will complete your training with a deep dive into marma point therapy, and an introduciton to modern integrative medicine including Ayurveda perspectives on nutraceuticals and modern medical testing. Advanced spa panchakarma training will be supplemented by a study of ancient Ayurvedic texts. Embrace the opportunity to nurture your professional growth and personal wellness, as you become an advanced healer in the realm of Ayurveda. Master Panchakarma Techniques and TherapiesNavigate the depths of Ayurvedic healing by mastering all internal and external Panchakarma techniques. This includes enema, purgation of the intestines, induced vomiting, ear, nose, and throat cleansing, and bloodletting. The course outlines the indications, contraindications, administration, troubleshooting, preparation, and post-procedural care for each technique, ensuring you're prepared for any situation.You'll explore external Panchakarma procedures such as sweat therapy, oleation, massage, fomentation, and external bastis of the eye, back, and other body areas. Additionally, your course covers a range of spa treatments for hair, skin, eyes, stress relief, and mental wellbeing. Master Marma Point Therapy: A Key Component of Holistic HealingA vital part of the program is the focused training on marma point therapy. Marma points, as conceptualized in Ayurveda, are specific points on the body where imbalances are concentrated. They are pivotal junctions of the body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints. When correctly manipulated, these points can influence circulation, alignment, and flow in the body, promoting healing and rejuvenation.In this program, you will delve into the theory and application of Marma therapy. You will learn to identify all major Ayurveda marma points on the body, understanding their benefits, indications, and contraindications. With hands-on training, you will learn how to administer marma therapy effectively, ensuring you can provide an all-encompassing therapeutic experience for your clients. Marma point therapy is a powerful tool in your Ayurvedic toolkit, giving you the potential to enhance not just physical wellness, but also mental and emotional well-being. Decode Western Medical Tests from an Ayurvedic PerspectiveGain a fresh perspective on interpreting common medical tests like blood, urine, electrolyte, kidney, and liver tests from an Ayurvedic viewpoint. Our program provides a unique blend of Ayurvedic diagnostic skills and basic western medical assessment tools to help you create an integrated, comprehensive treatment plan.Revitalize After Cleansing: Essential NutraceuticalsBecome proficient in recommending 50 common nutraceuticals from an Ayurvedic perspective. Learn about their benefits, indications, contraindications, and compatibility. By the end of this program, you will have the ability to suggest natural alternatives that are in harmony with the body's constitution and needs.Join us on this enlightening journey of Ayurvedic wisdom, as we open doors to a world of knowledge and practical applications that transform lives. Embrace a path that leads you towards becoming an adept Ayurvedic practitioner, offering your clients a holistic approach towards health and wellness. Schedule & FormatThis 24 month program is entirely online, and does not require any travel. Class starts end of August, with 14 holiday weeks and summer break per year. Students should expect to spend 4-6 hours a week in study, on average.
Clinical Skills & CompetencyBy graduation you will be able to:
Tuition & Financial AidTotal tuition & application fees for this 2 year Ayurvedic course if you register now will be $5,999.
Click here to apply for a partial scholarship. Financial aid is offered based on income. Scholarships may not be combined with other discounts. For complete tuition & fee information, please see our course catalog. Application / registration fees are non-refundable unless your application is denied. Sanskrit
The sanskrit module will give you a greater facility reading both ancient and modern textbooks. As classical texts were written in Sanskrit, and modern Ayurvedic authors frequently use sanskrit terms, this module is essential. It includes
CurriculumBy the end of this program you will know:
Ancient TextsBy graduation you will be able to:
Prerequisites for EnrollmentStudents entering this course should already have a working knowledge of Ayurveda's general medical models, as well as a basic modern understanding of disease (See the Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic herbalist courses at Joyful Belly).This advanced course is also available to students who are already trained in the basic biocharacteristic medical models of Chinese or Greek Medicine (herbal energetics). Who Should Apply?
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