Ayurvedic Massage Certification Course

A 15-day practical massage certification course designed to help you build skill, confidence, and professional hands-on technique.

Learn healing through touch, technique, and presence.

This 15-day massage course is created for students seeking practical, hands-on training in therapeutic bodywork. You will learn how to prepare the therapy space, understand the body, apply oils correctly, follow structured massage sequences, and work with safety, rhythm, confidence, and care.

The program is strongly practice-based, making it well suited for beginners, wellness assistants, spa therapists, yoga practitioners, and anyone who wants to establish a solid foundation in professional massage practice.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on training in full-body therapeutic massage techniques
• A clear understanding of massage rhythm, pressure, direction, and flow
• Practical skills in oil application, body positioning, and client comfort
• Foundational knowledge of anatomy, muscles, joints, and the relaxation response
• Training in hygiene, safety, draping, and professional therapy-room conduct
• Confidence to assist or work in wellness centers, spas, Ayurveda resorts, and retreat settings

Syllabus Information

Theory

• Introduction to therapeutic massage
• Purpose and benefits of massage
• Basic understanding of body structure
• Introduction to muscles, joints, and circulation
• Relaxation response and nervous system calming
• Types of massage strokes
• Understanding pressure, rhythm, and flow
• Oil selection and basic oil handling
• Indications and contraindications
• Client assessment and communication
• Therapist posture and body mechanics
• Draping, privacy, and professional boundaries
• Therapy-room setup and preparation
• Hygiene and sanitation protocols
• Ethics and professional conduct
• After-care advice and client feedback

Practical Training

• Preparation of therapy space
• Preparation and warming of oils
• Correct therapist stance and movement
• Client positioning and comfort
• Basic draping and privacy protocols
• Head and neck massage techniques
• Shoulder and upper-back relaxation sequence
• Arm and hand massage sequence
• Leg and foot massage sequence
• Abdominal massage precautions and method
• Back massage and spinal-area care
• Full-body massage sequence
• Pressure modulation and rhythm control
• Model-based supervised practice
• Safety measures and corrections
• Practical assessment and viva
• Certification ceremony

What Might Your Schedule Look Like?

Days 1–5 - Foundations of Massage Practice

Focus: Body awareness, therapist discipline, and core massage principles.

• Days 1–2: Introduction to massage, therapy-room setup, hygiene, client comfort, and professional conduct.
• Days 3–4: Basic strokes, rhythm, pressure, oil application, therapist posture, and body mechanics.
• Day 5: Supervised practice of head, neck, shoulder, and upper-back techniques.

Days 6–10 - Full-Body Massage Sequences

Focus: Building a complete structured massage flow.

• Days 6–7: Arm, hand, leg, and foot massage sequences with attention to comfort and pressure control.
• Days 8–9: Back massage, spinal-area precautions, and relaxation-focused bodywork.
• Day 10: Integrating individual techniques into a complete full-body massage sequence.

Days 11–15 - Supervised Practice, Refinement & Certification

Focus: Confidence, repetition, safety, and professional readiness.

• Days 11–12: Model-based supervised practice, correction of technique, rhythm, and body mechanics.
• Day 13: Client assessment, contraindications, after-care advice, and professional communication.
• Day 14: Final revision, mock practical sessions, and Q&A.
• Day 15: Practical assessment, viva, feedback, and certification ceremony.

Your Teacher : Mohandas

Massage Trainer | Yoga Shiromani | Kalaripayattu Practitioner | Ayurvedic Wellness Expert

Born and raised in Trivandrum, Mohandas is a committed wellness professional with a strong background in traditional healing systems, yoga, Kalaripayattu, and therapeutic bodywork. He brings discipline, precision, and practical wisdom into every training session.

His teaching style is grounded and hands-on. Students learn not only how to perform massage techniques, but also how to work with awareness, respect, safety, and therapeutic intention.

Why Amrutham?

• Boutique, immersive learning environment with limited participants
• Mainly practical-oriented training with supervised repetition
• Learn in a real wellness retreat setting, not just a classroom
• Training integrated with Ayurveda, yoga, and mindful living principles
• Serene, nature-immersed village environment near Kovalam

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