28 Day Ayurvedic Massage & Panchakarma Therapist Course in India, Goa
Ayurveda Teacher Training course in India, Goa
This is an authentic Indian linage with personalised learning and definitely a retreat like healing journey. Train in Ayurveda where it originated. At Shree Hari Yoga, their Ayurveda programs offer far more than theory. You’ll study India’s sacred energy, guided by experienced Ayurvedic doctors, therapists, and yoga teachers. Each training becomes both a professional certification and a personal wellness retreat, with daily rituals, sattvic meals, healing treatments, and personalised guidance woven into your experience. Small groups allow for individual attention, personalised corrections, and embodied learning, ensuring you leave confident, knowledgeable, and deeply nourished.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Personalized Ayurvedic consultation & lifestyle program, including 1-on-1 guidance
- Daily Ayurvedic meals (full board) to support detoxification and healing
- Daily Ayurveda classes, covering theory, lifestyle, and therapeutic applications
- Immersive Ayurvedic therapies, including healing through touch and Panchakarma techniques
- Herbal remedies and Ayurvedic medicines, guided by experienced practitioners
- Personal mentorship & professional development, expanding teaching and career opportunities
- Supportive community & connection, within a passionate and inclusive yoga school
- 27 nights of shared or private accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
26 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Steam room
- Café
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Outdoor shower
The provided accommodation is uncomplicated yet cozy, ensuring comfort and cleanliness while being conveniently located near the school. Options include double and single rooms, each equipped with an attached bathroom featuring either Indian or Western-style toilets, along with hot water showers.
While some accommodations may have shared bathrooms, the majority offer private facilities. Additionally, Wi-Fi access is available.
Experience convenience with nearby rooms that are comfortable, clean, and unpretentious, enhancing your yoga experience and learning. These simple but cozy rooms are the perfect respite for rest and relaxation between training sessions.
You will step out of your door straight into nature and fall asleep with the sounds of the ocean or mountain breeze. The fresh air and beautiful scenery will fill your soul with happiness and calm.
Program
Certification
Shree Hari Yoga Ayurvedic Massage & Panchakarma Therapist Training is officially recognised by Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS) - a national skill development agency established by the Government of India. This certification provides: national & international recognition. BSS skill certificates are attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, opening doors for employment in India and abroad.
Verified credential – each certificate is registered and can be verified anytime through the BSS official website. Government-endorsed qualification – BSS is approved by the Indian Parliament and supports nationwide training standards.
This recognition ensures that your training is both authentic and professionally valuable, giving you credibility as a skilled Ayurvedic therapist worldwide.
Course highlights and details:
- Daily hours: 3-4 hours
- Instructor: Dr. Geethu & Dr. Dale James
- Includes: All yoga sessions / practical and theory
- Certificate: BSS Certification
Theory sessions
Introduction to Ayurveda
- Definition and Scope of Ayurveda
- History of Ayurveda
Fundamental Concepts
- Branches of Ayurveda
- Pancha Maha Bhuta (5 Elements)
- Tridosha Concept
- Sapta Dhatu (7 Body Tissues)
- Concept of Mala (Waste Products)
- Concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)
- Concept of Koshta (Alimentary Tract)
Practical sessions
Therapeutic Procedures
- Purva Karma (Preparatory Therapies)
- Sneha Karma (Oleation Therapy)
- Swedana Karma (Sudation Therapy)
Preparation Therapies
- Abhyanga (Full Body Massage with Oil)
- Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage)
- Mukha Abhyanga (Face Massage)
Panchakarma
- Panchakarma Overview
- Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis)
- Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation)
- Vasti (Therapeutic Enema)
- Nasya (Nasal Therapy)
- Rakta Moksha (Bloodletting – Theory only; practicals subject to availability of leech)
This course ensures a balance between understanding the theoretical foundations of Ayurveda and gaining practical experience in applying these principles to everyday life and therapeutic settings. Saturdays & Sundays are free days for rest and self-study.
Sample schedule / typical day during the training
- 06:15 - 07:15 Begin your day with pranayama, meditation, or cleansing (kriya) to center your mind and energize your spirit
- 07:30 - 09:00 Immerse yourself in the art of asana practice
- 09:00 - 10:00 Enjoy a serene, silent breakfast, nurturing both body and mind
- 10:00 - 13:00 Ayurveda theory class
- 13:00 - 14:00 Relish a wholesome lunch, providing the necessary nourishment for your continued exploration
- 14:30 - 16:00 Ayurveda practical class
- 16:00 - 17:30 Return to the mat for another invigorating asana practice
- 18:00 - 19:00 Wind down with meditation or learn the art of chanting mantras and understanding mudras
- 19:00 - 20:00 Rejuvenate with a nourishing dinner, fostering a sense of community and well-being
- 20:00 - 05:00 Transition into a restful night's sleep, allowing your body and mind to integrate the day's learnings and experiences, sweet dreams on your transformative journey
Saturdays and Sundays will be free days to recover and for your self-study.
Instructors
Shree Hari Singh Pawali (Shree Hari)
Guru Hari was raised by a Nepalese father and Indian mother in a cross-cultural context near Rishikesh. From an early age, Hari rejoiced in and sung mantra. Presently, Guru Hari teaches traditional Hatha yoga combined with classical knowledge, experiential understanding, and wisdom, as well as a modern outlook. This style of yoga teaching by Guru Hari is essentially a Nath lineage tradition. Guru Hari is also a chef of Ayurvedic food which is known in yogi terminology as sattvic food.
Gonull Deveciouglu
For five years, Gonul Deveciouglu immersed herself in yoga, finding solace and growth in its practice. She has delved into its physical and spiritual aspects, complementing her journey with studies in hypnotic therapy, energy, holistic, and aura education. Two years ago, she joined Shree Hari Yoga School, where she now teaches and manages. Specializing in Restorative, Yin, and Aerial yoga, she guides students toward self-discovery and inner peace. With each breath, she embodies yoga's essence, inspiring others on their paths to wellness and self-realization.
Dr.Geethu
Dr. Geethu is a skilled Ayurveda doctor who was born into a family deeply rooted in the traditions of Ayurveda. Growing up in an Ayurvedic household, she was immersed in the wisdom and practices of this ancient healing system from an early age. Her upbringing instilled in her a profound understanding of holistic wellness, herbal medicine, and the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. With years of training and practical experience, Dr. Geethu combines her inherited knowledge with modern insights to provide personalized care to her patients.
Dr. Deal James
Dr. James is a dedicated Ayurveda doctor who grew up in a family deeply rooted in the traditions of Ayurvedic medicine. His father, a respected Ayurvedic practitioner, runs a well-established clinic in Kerala, where Dr. James was first introduced to the profound principles of this ancient healing science. From a young age, he witnessed the transformative power of Ayurveda in restoring balance and promoting holistic wellness. Drawing from his family’s rich legacy and his formal training, Dr. James combines traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques to provide personalized
Dr. Jenifar Prince P.H
Dr. Jenifar Prince P.H. is a holistic yogic and naturopathic physician from Tamil Nadu. She holds a BNYS degree and is also a trained acupuncturist. Her yoga journey began at age 10 under Guruji Yogam V. Thangaraj, a student of B.K.S. Iyengar. She has competed in many district and state-level yoga competitions, earning several medals, and received the YOGA SIRPI title in 2019 for her dedication. After completing BNYS, she began working as a physician, treating various ailments through therapeutic and holistic yogic practices.
Manoj
Manoj is dedicated yoga teacher with a strong academic and practical foundation in Yoga. He completed a 1-year Diploma in Yoga from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi (February 2019 – February 2020), after completing his Foundation Course in Yoga at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi in February 2018. He also qualified for CUCET PG, securing All India Rank 3 in the first cut-off list, and independently completed an in-depth study of the UGC NET Yoga syllabus through self-preparation.
Retreat location
Shree Hari Yoga School in Arambol, Goa, offers the perfect blend of tranquility and vibrant beachside charm. Just a short walk from Arambol Beach and Sweet Water Lake, it's surrounded by lush nature, wellness hubs, eclectic cafes, and vibrant markets. Enjoy serene sunsets, drum circles, and a bohemian vibe, making it an ideal spot for yoga and self-discovery.
Food
They offer three nutritious, energy-boosting vegetarian (vegan-friendly) meals daily from Monday to Saturday. Sundays serve as a break for both staff and students, inviting you to explore the delightful culinary options in the surrounding area.
Their kitchen team takes pride in utilizing local, fresh, and seasonally-appropriate ingredients, ensuring you receive the necessary energy for this intensive period. Let them nurture your soul and energize your body with prana-supporting meals!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Lactose Free
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- 27 nights accommodation
- 3x vegetarian meals daily (2 on Saturdays)
- BSS (Bharat Sevak Samaj) (BSS) certificate of completion
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation & pranayama practice
- Treatments & massages - enjoy soothing Ayurvedic therapies or massages tailored to your individual needs
- 1:1 personal mentorship & guidance
- Professional development & teaching skills expansion
- Supportive yoga community & connections
- Wi-Fi
- Course t-shirt, bag, notepad & pen
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa fees
- Dinner on Saturday; and meals on Sunday
- Excursions
- Airport pick-up (available at an additional fee)
- Laundry (available at an additional fee)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
36 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 19 per person
Manohar International Airport
17 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI). If you require airport pickup, please inform Shree Hari Yoga in advance and they will provide you with the number from their driver.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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