Our aim is that students use the extraordinary methods of treatment to help people achieve a better state of health and well-being. Knowing from decades of experience in treating people though the Ayurvedic Clinic for a wide range of disorders to the most acute cases, and for general well-being, we know how good patients feel when these techniques are properly applied, well-executed and use the highest quality products. We teach massage therapy as a practice in service and mindfulness. Our therapists work from the heart, which is always felt by the patient.

In order to create the same potential in our students our training is comprehensive:

• Face- to-face teaching with senior Ayurvedic doctors and therapists
• 70% demonstrations and supervised practice
• Online videos of massage techniques & herbal preparations
• 90-page tailor-made course materials
• course text book
• proprietary Ayurvedic therapy oils and creams on a not-for-profit basis

7-day Intensive:
The intensive massage course is 7 extended days of theory and practice. We allow extended practice time at the end of each day to prepare for the assessment on the last day. The theory is taught by the Ayurvedic doctors in attendance over a number of days with the addition of recorded lectures prior to the start of the course. The practical assessment takes place on the last day of the course. The theory exam is completed online approximately 4 weeks after the completion of the teaching.

The Intensive for Ayurveda practitioners – 6 days

This intensive course is ideal for those with prior knowledge of Ayurveda, especially for students of the Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Nutrition Course (Level 1) or the Ayurvedic Practitioners Course (Level 2). The theory is taught principally via recorded lectures and one day of teaching by our Ayurvedic doctors. The practical assessment is held on the last day of the course and the written theory paper (a combination of multiple choice and short questions) approximately 4-5 weeks after.

Home study
Depending on the student’s prior medical/anatomy and physiology knowledge and as a guide, students undertake maximum 20-30 hours home study for the whole course in addition to the teachings (this is to prepare for the theory exam).
The home study hours include directed reading from the course reference book, course materials and practice of the techniques.

Home Practice
Students are encouraged to practice the techniques at home on volunteers or with other students. In the case of the Intensive March course, there is additional supervised practice time allowed during the week in class to catalyze learning the techniques.

Autumn 2024 – Intensive 7-day course dates:
Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th September 2024
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm Each day
Saturday 26th October – Online theory exam

Autumn 2024 – Intensive 7-day course dates:
Monday 21st – Sunday 27th October 2024
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm Each day
Saturday 23rd November – Online theory exam

Summer 2024 Intensive 7-day course dates:
Monday 22nd – Sunday 28th June 2024
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm each day
Saturday 25th July – online theory exam

Spring 2024 Intensive 7-day course dates:
Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd March 2024
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm each day
Saturday 25th April – online theory exam

Intensive course
Students will be assessed on their practical skills on the last day of the intensive course. The theory exam is taken online approximately 4-5 weeks after the completion of the course

Students are required to attend a minimum of 6 of the 7 teaching days, plus the examinations (if they wish to qualify as Ayurvedic Massage Therapists).

Dr Deepika Rodrigo B.A.M.S.
The principle lecturer and a senior Ayurvedic physician, having been extra-ordinarily in continuous clinical practice for almost 25 years. She is widely recognised as a major driving force behind the growing awareness of Ayurveda in the UK. She has 20 years of teaching experience including the post as senior lecturer at the College of Ayurveda, Westminster University, Middlesex University where she trained many of today’s leading Ayurvedic specialists. As a director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and the principle lecturer in all courses she conducts, Dr Rodrigo is a prolific teacher investing an enormous number of face-to-face hours with her students.
She has been practicing from her established, London based Ayurvedic Clinic, since 2000 and uniquely amongst her peers, has a wealth of clinical experience to bring to her teaching.

Dr Wathsala Wijesinghe B.A.M.S., MSc, M.D
A senior Ayurvedic physician, having been in continuous clinical practice for almost 25 years. She has helped thousands of people to prevent, cure or manage a wide range of acute and chronic disorders, including women’s disorders, digestive disorders, skin problems and neurological disorders. Her experience has spanned treating people at grass roots level in rural communities to hospitals and private clinics in different countries.

She has been providing her services to the teaching of Ayurveda for 25 years at every level of education from schools to universities and educating rural communities. She has presented and conducted over 20 research works within the scientific community during her career.

Other teachers
The lecturer will be assisted by experienced senior massage therapists who have been in practice for a number of years at the Ayurvedic Clinic. We will also have business and practice management modules to assist in setting up and practising successfully.

The course is open to both experienced therapists and those new to healing therapies.

The Ayurveda Institute is the only provider of Ayurvedic education in Europe offering teaching exclusively by highly experienced Ayurvedic physicians. Our lecturers decades of clinical experience as Ayurvedic physicians and in-depth knowledge of the authentic, traditional massage techniques and therapeutic benefits of Ayurvedic massage and herbal preparations. As such, this is perfect for those who wish to offer their clients authentic, therapeutic massage and help in alleviating imbalances and disorders in the body.

No prior knowledge is required. Mature students are very welcome.

The course is accredited by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association). Upon successful completion of the course, students can register themselves as Ayurvedic Massage Therapists and apply for insurance to practice with the CMA.

The Ayurveda Institute in conjunction with the Ayurvedic Clinic, is currently establishing the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK) which will be a professional body for the support and assistance of all Ayurvedic professionals, including therapists in the UK and abroad. The course will be accredited by the AAPUK at which point students will be able to register with Association and apply for insurance to practice through the partner specialist insurers.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will obtain a Diploma in Ayurvedic Massage Therapy and will be qualified to practice as an Ayurvedic Therapist. The student is then able to register as a therapist with the CMA (Complementary Medical Association).

The Ayurveda Institute in conjunction with the Ayurvedic Clinic, is currently establishing the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK) which will be a professional body for the support and assistance of all Ayurvedic professionals, including therapists in the UK and abroad. The course will be accredited by the AAPUK at which point students will be able to register with Association and apply for insurance to practice through the partner specialist insurers.

If you intend to practice as an Ayurvedic Therapist, knowledge of anatomy and physiology may be useful to you. There is no requirement to study anatomy and physiology to qualify for this course.

Students who are also undertaking the Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition will benefit greatly from the study of anatomy and physiology to complete their education for practice.

The Ayurveda Institute is able to offer students of the Massage Therapy course an online short course in Anatomy and Physiology in association with our affiliate training body, at the special discounted price of £58.50. The promotional code for discounts will be given to students upon registration.

The Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology is an FHT accredited Course and is awarded 20 CPD points. The course meets the current national occupational standards and covers all body systems. No attendance is required and all tutorials and assessments are delivered online, in your own time, from the comfort of your own home.

Please see our Prospectus and also click here for full details ETS Training Anatomy & Physiology Course.

Recognising that there is an enormous disparity in the quality of Ayurvedic oils and products available on the market, the Institute committed to providing Ayurvedic therapeutic oils to therapists on a not-for-profit basis.
The oils and products are of the highest quality, purity and potency, sourced from the same trusted specialist facility which has been supporting the Ayurvedic Clinic for over 20 years.

The oils are specially designed for use in massage therapy, some of which are medicated and for specific therapeutic uses. The Institute provides the full ingredients lists for each oil and product as well as critical information on which dosha and which disorders they can be used for, as well as methods of use and contra-indications for use. This information is intended to support therapists to provide the highest quality treatment to their clients to help treat disorders.

It is intended to offer these items to massage therapists on a not-for-profit basis so that they are able to effectively treat clients at reasonable prices and earn income from the sale of oils, creams and products.

The categories of products available are:

• Ayurvedic herbal face & body massage oils
• Ayurvedic herbal therapeutic oils
• Dermaved Ayurvedic skin creams

The Ayurveda Institute is one of the very few providers of training for authentic Panchakarma therapy, the deepest purifying Ayurvedic procedure used for detoxification and in the treatment of medical disorders. This is the most treatment that has been used in the Ayurvedic Clinic for almost 20 years, treating patients and helping them to maintain their health.

We offer a 4-day intensive Panchakarma technician training course once a year for those who have completed training in Abhyanga Marma Massage which covers specialist procedures and techniques applied according to the imbalance, dosha and disorder.

The dress code is comfortable, professional attire to conduct massage therapy such as t-shirt and loose fitting pants (there is a facility to change clothes at the workshop). Students are required to bring two large bath towels. All other equipment including couch covers, wet wipes, oils and herbal preparations are provided.

Please see our Prospectus for full details.