BECOME A CERTIFIED PANCHAKARMA THERAPIST
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Learn the ancient science of life with our Panchakarma Therapist Course.
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Learn from the experts at Tapasya Health & Wellness
What is Panchakarma?
Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic Purification Process. Panchakarma is performed after consultation with Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor) by trained panchakarma therapist with patient specific medicated oils, ghee (clarified butter), kashay, potali etc. Panchakarma therapies are customized for individuals based on their prakruti (body constitution) and health conditions, seasons, dosha aggravation etc. Panchakarma detoxifies the body to a very deeper level and the effects are long lasting. Panchakarma helps to treat the root cause of illness and a healthier person can lead a balanced and healthy life.As the name says ‘Panchakarma’ means 5 major purification therapies namely Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshan. There are many external therapies like Abhyanga, Swedan, Kati Basti, Janu Basti, Prushtha basti, different potali massages, different different dhara with oil, milk and decoctions etc.
Estimated Time:- 3 months
Format:- In person (customized)
Course Facilitators:- Dr.Amol Patil M.D(Ayu), Dr.Ruchika Patil B.A.M.S, Dr.Pooja V Shiggavi B.A.M.S
Mr.Amit (sr. therapist) and Mrs.Vidya (sr. therapist
Who should take this Course?
Prerequisites:– Student must have passed 12th grade – It is not compulsory to have a science background.– Those who want to learn ancient science & who want to work at Ayurveda Hospital; clinic:Health resort etc. can take up this course. – Ayurveda students who want to gain practical knowledge of panchakarm.– Practicing vaidyas to excel in their practices.– Any health conscious individual who wants to learn about ayurveda to take care of his own as well as his family heath.Scope of Practice: After completion, Panchakarma Technician can – Perform panchakarma therapies under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor.– Support and help to deliver the panchakarma treatment program designed by Ayurvedic doctors.– Panchakarma Therapist is not trained to design treatment schedules or to consult a patient & advise medicine for it. – The individual’s scope of practice will be more specifically designated by local/state guidelines. It is the individual’s responsibility to be compliant.
Please note: This certification is not a “license” to practice Panchakarma. This course provides the knowledge and skill training necessary to become a competent Panchakarma therapist. All the participants of this program must check with all local rules and regulations governing aspects of Panchakarma practice.
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the classical Panchakarma therapies as explained in Ayurvedic texts. On completion, participants will:
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Gain the knowledge of classical Ayurvedic concepts like dosha, dhatu, mala, panchamahabhut, prakruti, agni etc
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Undarstand the purvakarm,pradhan karm, paschat karm of Panchakarm,all the bahyakarmas, kerala therapies etc.
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Learn how to prepare specialized preparation for panchakarm therapies like decoctions, oils, lepa, patrapotali,shalishasti potali etc.
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Learn how to prepare specialized food during Panchakarma.
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Understand the purpose, function, indications, contraindications, and how toperform all the treatments including Abhyanga, Udvartana, Svedana, Pinda Sveda, Pizhichil, Dhara, Shirodhara, Takradhara, Ksheera Dhara, Kati Vasti, Valuka Sweda, Nasya, Netra Tarpana, Upanaha, Pichu, Choorna Sweda,
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Guide clients on the post-Panchakarma food and lifestyle practices to maintain health.