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Panchakarma Therapy Practitioner Certification

The Panchakarma Therapy Practitioner Certification at Samyak Ayurveda is a 25-day residential training program designed to prepare students for responsible, skilled, and ethical practice of Panchakarma therapies.

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Rooted in classical Ayurveda and supported by Yogic understanding of the body and mind, this program focuses on hands-on therapeutic training, a clear understanding of physiology and lifestyle principles, and most importantly, clarity of scope.

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This course trains Panchakarma Therapy Practitioners, not Ayurvedic doctors. Graduates are prepared to assist, administer, and support Panchakarma therapies under appropriate clinical guidance in Ayurveda centres, wellness retreats, and integrative health settings.

Course Overview

  • Course Name: Panchakarma Therapy Practitioner Certification

  • Duration: 25 days (Residential)

  • Location: Samyak Ayurveda, Mysore, India

  • Mode: In-person, immersive training

  • Language: English

  • Certification: Certificate issued by Samyak Ayurveda

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum age: 21 years

  • Prior exposure to Yoga or Ayurveda is required

  • Willingness to participate in hands-on therapeutic work

  • Physical and mental readiness for an intensive residential program

  • No prior Panchakarma experience is required.

Course Overview

This course is designed for those who wish to work hands-on with Panchakarma therapies while respecting the traditional structure of Ayurveda.

It is suitable for:

  • Yoga teachers (200-hour certification or above)

  • Ayurveda students and graduates

  • Wellness practitioners and bodyworkers

  • Health professionals interested in integrative systems

  • Serious Ayurveda practitioners seeking structured Panchakarma training

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This course is not suitable for those seeking:

  • Medical qualification

  • Independent diagnosis or prescription authority

What Is Included?

  • Transportation to the Ashram

  • Complete course Training

  • Daily theory and practical sessions

  • Panchakarma therapy materials used during training

  • Course study Materials such as Course Manual, Journal Book, Pen and Samyak Ayurveda T-Shirt

  • Accommodation (depending on what you have selected)

  • All meals during the course

  • Certificate upon successful evaluation & completion of the course

What Is Included?

  • Air-tickets

  • Personal medical consultations or treatments

  • Medicines prescribed for individual health conditions

  • Laundry and personal expenses

  • Travel insurance and visa costs

Course Structure & Curriculum

The program is structured into five integrated modules, moving from foundational understanding to applied therapeutic practice.

Module 1

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 Mula Ayurveda & Siddhanta

This module establishes the philosophical and conceptual foundation necessary for Panchakarma practice.

  • Introduction to Ayurveda: origin, history, and purpose

  • Darśanas and philosophical foundations

  • Pramāṇas: sources of valid knowledge

  • Sṛṣṭi - Utpatti: concept of creation

  • Tridoṣa Siddhānta: Vāta, Pitta, Kapha

  • Pañca Mahābhūta and Triguṇa

  • Marma Śarīra: vital points

  • Concept of Ātma & Brahman

  • Yoga Shareera: Understanding the human body according to Yogic principles

  • Marma Shareera: Knowledge of vital energy points in the body

  • Pancha Kosha: Understanding the five sheaths of existence

  • Chakras & Nadis: Study of energy centres and channels in the subtle body

Module 2

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Yoga
Darshana

Module 3

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Ayurveda Physiology

Focused on therapist-level understanding required for safe Panchakarma work.

  • Doṣa, Dhātu, Upadhātu, and Mala

  • Prakṛti and Vikṛti (introductory assessment awareness)

  • Agni and metabolism

  • Āma: formation and impact

  • Koṣṭha and Srotas

  • Samprāpti: basic disease progression

  • Ojas and vitality

  • Dinacaryā and Ṛtucaryā

  • Ahāra Vidhi and Viruddha Ahāra

This module emphasizes Panchakarma beyond symptom relief.

  • Panchakarma as a preventive practice

  • Rasāyana concepts

  • Lifestyle guidance and recovery care

  • Post-therapy routines and precautions

  • Understanding emotional responses during Panchakarma

Module 4

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Preventive & Rejuvenative Ayurveda

Module 5

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Practical Panchakarma Training

This module forms the core of the course and includes daily hands-on practice.

Purva Karma (Preparatory Practices)

  • Purva Karma (Preparatory Practices)

  • Snehana (external oleation)

  • Swedana: Nadi Sweda, Pottali Sweda, Kashaya Sweda

Pradhana Karma (Main Therapies)

  • Abhyanga

  • Shirodhara and Takradhara

  • Udvartana

  • Kavala and Gandusha

  • Mukha Lepa

  • Tarpana

  • Karna Purana

  • Dhuma Pāna

  • Introduction to Basti (assisted practice only)

Professional Practice

  • Therapy room preparation and hygiene

  • Therapist posture and ergonomics

  • Contraindications and red flags

  • Ethics, consent, and professional boundaries

  • Scope of practice for Panchakarma therapists

Certification & Scope of Practice

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Panchakarma Therapy Practitioner Certificate from Samyak Ayurveda.

 

Graduates are trained to:

  • Assist and administer Panchakarma therapies

  • Work under qualified Ayurvedic doctors

  • Support Panchakarma programs in wellness and retreat settings

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This certification does not permit independent diagnosis, prescription, or medical treatment.

Talk to the Doctor

Are you considering some of our ayurveda courses or treatments but still have questions? We understand that choosing the right treatment is important, and we're here to help. Book a 30-minute Zoom meeting with Dr Meghana Narayana, the director of our training and treatments at Samyak Ayurveda. This one-on-one session is an excellent opportunity to discuss your body types, understand what kind of treatments you may need, how long the treatments would be etc. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step towards better health and happiness with Samyak Ayurveda.

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