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Ayurveda training course · WAP-HV · 5 days

Five-Day Intensive Ayurveda Training Program

Five days on the five principal therapies — Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Podikizhi, Udwarthanam and Kativasti — each studied in theory, practised under supervision and received as a therapy session, alongside the philosophical foundations of Ayurveda. A certificate of completion is awarded.

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Five-Day Intensive the Five-Day Intensive — training at Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village
The programme

Process Involved In the Five-Day Intensive

One hour of theory and one hour of practical each day; every day ends with the therapy just studied, given to the participant.

01

Day 1 — Abhyangam: the origin, branches and benefits of Ayurveda; Abhyangam technique, benefits, contraindications and procedure; a 45-minute Abhyangam session.

02

Day 2 — Shirodhara and concepts: Panchamahabhuta, Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Trimala, Agni and Swastha Lakshana; the types, procedure and benefits of Shirodhara; a 55-minute Shirodhara session.

03

Day 3 — Podikizhi and Prakriti: Prakriti and Ojas in depth; Podikizhi theory, preparation demonstration, procedure and contraindications; a 50-minute Podikizhi session.

04

Day 4 — Udwarthanam and medicines: classical and proprietary Ayurvedic medicines and Kairali products; Udwarthanam theory, types, procedure and applications; a 50-minute Udwarthanam session.

05

Day 5 — Kativasti and assessment: the Prakriti assessment questionnaire; Kativasti theory, its importance, do's and don'ts and dough preparation; a 45-minute Kativasti session; closing Q&A.

06

Certificate: a certificate of completion on successful participation.

A therapist pouring oil into a suspended brass vessel.

Features of the program

  • Format: fifteen hours over five days — one hour of theory and one hour of practical daily — with the day's therapy received in full.
  • Who it suits: wellness-industry professionals, trainers, therapists, doctors, holistic practitioners and dieticians who want authentic Ayurvedic methods in their practice.
  • Faculty: Ayurvedic doctors and senior trainers of the hospital.
  • Stay: five nights in the hospital's villas, charged per night under the training tariff — Deluxe Villa ₹18,410 single / ₹30,530 double ($263 / $436; €230 / €382).
Therapists applying warm oil along a patient’s leg.

Learning outcomes

  • Five therapies: carry out Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Podikizhi, Udwarthanam and Kativasti correctly, with their indications and contraindications.
  • The Ayurvedic model of health: explain doshas, dhatus, agni and ojas, and how Prakriti is assessed.
  • Preparation: prepare what each therapy needs — the Podikizhi bolus, the Kativasti dough.
  • Practice: bring authentic Ayurvedic methods into an existing wellness or healthcare practice.
Five course options

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.

Contact us for current course fees, dates and inclusions.

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Frequently asked questions

What level is this course?

Intermediate. It is designed for wellness and healthcare professionals; the Three-Day Certificate Program is the introductory option.

How much of each day is hands-on?

One hour of practical learning per day, plus the day's therapy received in full — 45 to 55 minutes.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. A certificate of completion is awarded after successful participation.

Where do I stay?

In the hospital's villas for five nights, charged per night under the training tariff.

Can I continue to a longer course?

Yes. The ten-day Level One programme and the twenty-day consultant and therapist programme build on the same therapies.

Residential training tariff

Rates effective 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Per night, per villa; accommodation, meals, training and taxes included.

VillaSingle occupancyDouble 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

5-night course: Deluxe Villa single-occupancy total ₹92,050 (₹18,410 × 5 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 published tariff for full inclusions, exclusions and terms. KTAHV/TRG/EN-INR/20260925-R1.

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