Diploma in Ayurveda & Panchakarma
21 Days • 105 Hours
Course Fee: US$ 1850
Learn • Practice • Experience Authentic Ayurveda and Yoga
Shanti Makaan Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Rishikesh, India
Shanti Makaan Ayurveda Wellness Centre offers an immersive 21-Day Diploma in Ayurveda & Panchakarma for students, yoga teachers, wellness professionals, healthcare practitioners and anyone who wishes to develop a deeper practical understanding of Ayurveda and traditional Panchakarma therapies.
This comprehensive program combines Ayurvedic theory, consultation fundamentals, therapeutic procedures, Panchakarma principles, hands-on practical training and Ayurvedic lifestyle.
Participants will experience Ayurveda as both a traditional system of health and a practical approach to holistic wellbeing.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is especially beneficial for:
- Yoga Teachers and Yoga Instructors
- Ayurveda Students and Practitioners
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Naturopaths
- Health and Wellness Consultants
- Massage and Bodywork Professionals
- Spa and Wellness Therapists
- Holistic Health Practitioners
- Healthcare and Wellness Professionals
- Therapists and Wellness Coaches
- Anyone seriously interested in learning Ayurveda and Panchakarma
The course is particularly suitable for professionals who wish to integrate Ayurvedic knowledge and traditional wellness therapies into their existing practice.
What Will You Learn?
The 21-day program combines Ayurvedic foundations, consultation, therapeutic training and Panchakarma education.
1. Foundations of Ayurveda
- History and development of Ayurveda
- Basic principles of Ayurveda
- Panchamahabhuta Theory – The Five Great Elements
- Tridosha Theory – Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- Prakriti and Vikriti – Constitution and imbalance
- Agni and Ama – Digestion and metabolic balance
- Dhatus and Mala – Basic understanding of tissues and waste products
- Ayurvedic concepts of health and disease
- Introduction to Ayurvedic terminology
2. Ayurvedic Consultation & Assessment
Participants will learn the foundations of Ayurvedic consultation:
- Ayurvedic history taking
- Understanding health concerns and lifestyle
- Prakriti assessment
- Understanding Dosha imbalance
- Introduction to Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Assessment)
- Observation according to Ayurvedic principles
- Assessment of digestion, sleep and lifestyle
- Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle recommendations
- Understanding professional scope and appropriate referral to a qualified Ayurvedic physician or medical professional
3. Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Diet & Herbs
- Dinacharya – Daily Ayurvedic routine
- Ritucharya – Seasonal lifestyle
- Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating
- Diet according to Dosha and individual constitution
- Spices and herbs for everyday wellbeing
- Introduction to medicinal plants
- Ayurvedic oils and their applications
- Sleep, exercise and stress management
- Ayurvedic approach to mental wellbeing
4. Ayurvedic Massage & Therapies
Extensive practical training in traditional Ayurvedic therapies, including:
- Abhyanga – Full-body Ayurvedic oil massage
- Shiro Abhyanga – Ayurvedic head massage
- Shirodhara
- Pinda Swedana / Potali Massage
- Face Massage
- Kati Basti
- Janu Basti
- Greeva Basti
- Nasya Therapy
- Karna Purana
- Swedana and other traditional fomentation techniques
- Introduction to additional Ayurvedic wellness procedures
5. Panchakarma — Theory & Practical Understanding
A major component of the course is an introduction to the traditional Ayurvedic concept of Panchakarma and its therapeutic principles.
Students will study:
- Meaning and purpose of Panchakarma
- Ayurvedic principles behind Panchakarma
- Purvakarma – Preparation before Panchakarma
- Snehana – Oleation
- Swedana – Herbal steam and fomentation
- Introduction to the five classical Panchakarma procedures
- Vamana – Therapeutic emesis: theoretical understanding
- Virechana – Therapeutic purgation: principles and supervised clinical understanding
- Basti – Medicated enema: principles and practical understanding
- Nasya – Nasal therapy
- Raktamokshana – Traditional bloodletting: theoretical introduction
- Paschat Karma – Post-therapy care
- Samsarjana Krama – Gradual dietary restoration
- Indications, contraindications and precautions
Note: Clinical Panchakarma procedures requiring a qualified Ayurvedic physician are taught according to appropriate professional scope, safety standards and supervised practice.
6. Marma Therapy
Participants will receive practical training in:
- Principles of Marma therapy
- Important Marma points of the head, face, hands and feet
- Basic Marma stimulation techniques
- Marma and relaxation
- Safe application of selected Marma points
- Integrating Marma into Ayurvedic wellness therapies
7. Ayurvedic Oils & Herbal Preparations
Students will learn:
- Common Ayurvedic massage oils
- Selection of oils according to Dosha and therapy
- Traditional herbal oils and preparations
- Common herbs used in Ayurvedic wellness
- Basic medicinal plant identification
- Practical use of herbs and oils
- Safe handling and appropriate application
Practical Learning
This is a hands-on, experience-based program.
Students will:
- Observe professional demonstrations
- Practice Ayurvedic massage techniques
- Perform therapies under supervision
- Learn preparation and procedure protocols
- Practice basic consultation skills
- Observe Panchakarma procedures where appropriate
Course Structure
Part 1 — Ayurveda Foundations
Build a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, Doshas, Prakriti, Agni, Ama, Dhatus, lifestyle and nutrition.
Part 2 — Ayurvedic Consultation
Learn basic assessment, history taking, Prakriti and Dosha understanding, introduction to Nadi Pariksha and individualized lifestyle guidance.
Part 3 — Ayurvedic Therapist Training
Develop hands-on skills in Abhyanga, Shiro Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pinda Swedana, Basti-related external therapies, Nasya, Karna Purana, Marma and other traditional procedures.
Part 4 — Panchakarma Education
Understand the philosophy, preparation, procedures, precautions and post-care associated with traditional Panchakarma.
Part 5 — Integrating Ayurveda
Learn how Ayurveda, diet, herbs, oils, lifestyle, Marma and therapeutic procedures can be integrated into a holistic wellness approach.
Course Includes
- 21 days of intensive training
- 105 hours of theory and practical session with Yoga and Meditation
- Ayurvedic theory and foundations
- Ayurvedic consultation fundamentals
- Introduction to Nadi Pariksha
- Extensive hands-on therapist training
- Ayurvedic massage and therapy training
- Panchakarma theory and practical demonstrations
- Marma therapy training
- Ayurvedic diet, herbs and lifestyle education
- Supervised practical sessions
- Course study materials
- Practical demonstrations
- Certificate / Diploma of Completion from Shanti Makaan Ayurveda Wellness Centre
Course Fee: US$ 1850
Duration: 21 Days
Total Training: 105 Hours
Location: Shanti Makaan Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Rishikesh, India
Begin Your Ayurvedic Journey
Spend three immersive weeks in Rishikesh, at the foothills of the Himalayas, learning Ayurveda through traditional knowledge, practical training and direct experience.
The
21-Day Diploma in Ayurveda & Panchakarma is designed for those who want to go beyond basic massage training and develop a broader understanding of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic consultation, therapeutic procedures and Panchakarma.
Learn Ayurveda. Practice Ayurveda. Experience Panchakarma.
Take the Next Step in Your Ayurvedic Journey.
Shanti Makaan Ayurveda Wellness Centre
Rishikesh, India