Advanced Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant & Therapist Training
Kairali's practitioner certification: twenty residential days covering the principles of Ayurveda, Panchakarma and eight classical therapies, Ayurvedic dietetics, Prakriti analysis, patient examination and wellness consultation — closing with theory and practical examinations. Graduates receive a practitioner certificate, and outstanding candidates may be considered for Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant roles at Kairali's centres.
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Process Involved In the Consultant & Therapist Training
Twenty days in four movements: foundations and Abhyangam; the classical therapies one by one; Panchakarma, medicines and dietetics; consultation practice, professional etiquette and examinations.
Days 1–5 — Foundations and Abhyangam: introduction, history and branches; Panchamahabhuta, Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Agni and Ama; health and disease; Abhyangam learnt from head and neck to the full body; Shirodhara and Nasyam in theory and practice.
Days 6–10 — Therapies in depth: Dhatu, Mala, Agni and Ama and the classification of disease; Dinacharya and Ritucharya; human anatomy and physiology; Podikizhi, Udwarthanam, Udhgarshanam and Kativasti; Roga and Rogi Pareeksha; Prakriti definition, analysis questionnaire and body-constitution analysis.
Days 11–15 — Dietetics, medicines and Panchakarma: Ahara and Vihara, Dravyaguna and the actions of substances (Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava); classical and proprietary medicines with a products demonstration; Snehanam and Swedanam, Poorva and Pashchat Karma, Vamanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, Vasti and Raktamoksha with their precautions and contraindications; Njavara Kizhi and Elakizhi prepared and applied.
Days 16–19 — Consultation and practice: Nadee Pareeksha and vital readings; Ayurvedic wellness consultation, body-constitution analysis and programme development with case-file preparation; complete revision of theory and practical; therapy etiquette, treatment-room and tray preparation, steam-generator and pharmacy operations, statutory requirements and the regulatory bodies of Ayurveda.
Day 20 — Examinations: an objective theory paper and a practical examination, then the concluding session and certification.
Features of the program
- Format: 80 hours over 20 instructional days, with 2 hours of theory and 2 hours of practical learning each day. Scheduled review and examinations are included in the 80 hours.
- Who it suits: people from the healthcare and wellness sector, lifestyle consultants and therapists who want a recognised practitioner certificate.
- After the course: successful candidates may take part in projects and hands-on work at Kairali's domestic and international centres; outstanding candidates may be considered for Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant roles.
- Stay: twenty nights in the hospital's villas as part of your residential training package, charged per night under the training tariff — Deluxe Villa ₹18,410 single / ₹30,530 double ($263 / $436; €230 / €382).
Learning outcomes
- Eight therapies: perform Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Nasyam, Podikizhi, Udwarthanam, Kativasti, Njavara Kizhi and Elakizhi to the hospital's standard.
- Consultation: examine a patient (Roga and Rogi Pareeksha, Nadee Pareeksha), analyse body constitution and develop a programme with a case file.
- Panchakarma: explain the two aspects of Panchakarma, its five procedures and their precautions.
- Dietetics and medicines: apply Dravyaguna and Ahara–Vihara principles and know the classical and proprietary preparations.
- Professional practice: run a treatment room to the hospital's etiquette and understand the statutory framework of Ayurveda.
Available Courses
Classes are one-to-one or for groups. There are no fixed course dates: dates and session times are agreed with you when you enquire.
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AALCT-HV
Advanced Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant & Therapist Training Program, Kerala
- Duration
- 20 days
- Training hours
- 80 hours
- Level
- Advanced
- Suitable for
- Those who are from the health care; wellness sector, lifestyle consultant and therapist.
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OAP-HV
One Day Ayurveda Workshop With Certificate, Kerala
- Duration
- 1 day
- Training hours
- 3 hours
- Level
- Beginner
- Suitable for
- Various groups across all fields like corporates, group travellers, various associations and clubs.
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TAP-HV
Three Day Short Term Ayurveda Certificate Program
- Duration
- 3 days
- Training hours
- 9 hours
- Level
- Beginner
- Suitable for
- Wellness industry professionals, wellness centre & salon managers & owners, IT professionals and diplomats.
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WAP-HV
Intensive Ayurveda Training Program
- Duration
- 5 days
- Training hours
- 15 hours
- Level
- Intermediate
- Suitable for
- Wellness professionals, trainers, therapists, doctors, holistic healers, dieticians.
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AATP1-HV
Level One Advance Ayurveda Training Program for Wellness Professionals, Kerala
- Duration
- 10 days
- Training hours
- 40 hours
- Level
- Advanced
- Suitable for
- Wellness professionals, therapists and wellness counsellors.
Contact us for current course fees, dates and inclusions.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this programme for?
Healthcare professionals, wellness consultants and therapists, and serious Ayurveda students seeking practitioner-level training.
Do I need prior Ayurveda training?
The programme is designed for people already in healthcare or wellness. It starts from first principles, so formal prior Ayurveda study is not required.
Is there an examination?
Yes. Day 20 is an objective theory paper and a practical examination; the practitioner certificate follows successful completion.
Does the course lead to work with Kairali?
Outstanding candidates may be considered for Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant roles at Kairali's centres. This is a consideration, not a guarantee.
Is this a medical degree?
No. It is a practitioner certificate for lifestyle consultancy and therapy, not a medical degree or a licence to practise medicine.
Residential training packages
Training package rates effective 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Per night, per villa; accommodation, meals, training and taxes included.
| Villa | Single occupancy | Double occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Villa | ₹18,410 | ₹30,530 |
| Classic Villa | ₹20,855 | ₹32,735 |
| Royal Villa | ₹25,160 | ₹36,620 |
| Maharaja Suite | ₹45,110 | ₹55,520 |
20-night course: Deluxe Villa single-occupancy total ₹368,200 (₹18,410 × 20 nights).
Classes run Monday to Friday. Personal treatments and optional services are charged separately. Group discount: 20% for five or more students.
Booking and cancellation terms
Rates effective 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Per night, per villa, by occupancy; all government taxes included.
Booking and payment
- A 40% deposit secures the booking; the balance is due no later than 30 days before admission
- Requests for a specific villa must be made at least six months in advance and are subject to availability; confirmation requires full payment
Admission and discharge
- Check-in from 12:00 noon; check-out by 10:00
- Early check-in and late check-out are available on request, subject to availability, and may carry a charge
Cancellation
- More than 30 days before admission: full refund
- 15 to 30 days before admission: 50% of the amount paid is refunded, less applicable transaction fees and taxes
- Fewer than 15 days before admission, or a change of dates during the stay: no refund
Children
- Under 5 years: complimentary
- 5 to 12 years: 50% of the meal charge; extra bed at the standard rate
- Over 12 years: full charge
- Parents or guardians must supervise children at all times. Parts of the facility are treatment areas and are not suitable for children
See the training tariff for full inclusions, exclusions and terms. KTAHV/TRG/EN-INR/20260925-R1.