Certified Ayurveda Therapist Training Course

A Rewarding Career Awaits You

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center (IVAC) was started in the year 1996. Since then it has grown to be a premiere Ayurveda center in the country. It has gained the international repute and has won many awards. IVAC is the first ISO 9001-2000 certified center. People from more than 50 countries visit our center and many are repeat guests.

The center is located at the foot of Chamundi hills in Mysore. It is situated on twenty five acres of sprawling natural beauty and panorama. We have created one of the finest facilities to train and deliver authentic Ayurveda treatments.

The hallmark of our success has been the development of highest standards for training the human resource and the design of the centre.

IVAC has been the first center anywhere to develop a training program of international standards. Several of our trained therapists are now working in many countries abroad. Many people from overseas have taken training at our center during the past ten years.

IVAC being the first ISO 9001 certified Ayurveda institution directed by Physicians of International repute is represented by both Ayurveda and Allopathic systems of medicine. The center is most ideally positioned to train the Ayurveda Therapists and it has developed a unique curriculum for the same.

Institution And Its Vision:-

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre is a private Limited company. Its vision is to bring Ayurveda to the forefront of the modern medicine to create the Integrated Global Medicine of the Future..The vision behind the concept of healthcare expressed at IVAC is the brainchild of Dr. Talavane Krishna, M.D., Founder President and Managing Director, who has practiced medicine in the UK, Canada and USA for over thirty years.

Our Medical Faculty:-

		Dr. Talavane Krishna, M.D., F.F.R.A.C.S. (UK)
		Practiced Pediatric Anesthesiology for more than 25years in UK, Canada and USA.
		Dr.U.K.Krishna, M.D. (Ayur), Ph.D
		Director of Nippon Institute of Ayurveda, Tokyo, Author of many Ayurveda books in Japanese language.
		Dr. Deepthi Niranjan, B.A.M.S
		Senior Ayurveda Consultant, HOD of Therapy & Marketing Manager over 10 yrs of experience both in India and UK
		Dr.Belaku, B.A.M.S
		Senior Ayurveda Consultant with more than 10 years of experience.
		Dr.Mamatha, M.D. (Ayur)
		Senior Ayurveda Consultant, Department of Integrative Healthcare.Over 10 years of experience
		Dr.Srividya, B.N.Y.S
		Senior Consultant in Naturopathy, Accupuncturist with more than 10years of experience.

We have a well established center with all essential facilities available to cater the needs of the students. Moreover the students will be given job opportunity and guidance for their better career growth based on the man power requirement.

Quality Maintenance:

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center believes in the quality of the service and is proud to be the first ISO certified Ayurveda Institution and operates under the strict guidelines of the Standardized Operating Procedure (SOP), involving the doctors in teaching the SOP to the therapists.

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre has many departments like Human Resources, Administration, Accounts and Finance, Marketing, House Keeping, Food and Nutrition, all working together with the Therapy Department which is our main strength.

Enclosure

1. Informative brochure

2. Syllabus for the training with application form

Career as an Ayurveda Therapist

Today more than ever before, people are recognizing the value of complementary holistic treatments such as Ayurvedic Massage Therapy in the achievement and maintenance of health and well-being. In the past five to ten years, Massage Therapists throughout the world have witnessed an explosive growth. Public interest in Massage Therapy both as an adjunctive and primary health care modality. The potential Massage Therapy clientele is expanding across all age groups and is recognized today as complementary health care by most healing modalities. .

There are many compelling reasons to become a Therapist

• Flexibility in work schedule/hours
• Work that is active and healthy
• A career that is personally satisfying
• Financially rewarding

Career Opportunities for Ayurvedic Massage Therapists

As we head into the future, career opportunities for Ayurvedic Massage Therapists continue to expand and evolve into a sophisticated and well-respected profession with a variety of specializations. Today there are more career opportunities for Ayurvedic Massage Therapy graduates than ever before. As a Certified Massage Therapist, you’ll have a multitude of career opportunities from which to choose. There is a growing trend towards self-employment or work under contract and therapists can specialize in certain areas that suit their lifestyle, their needs and the needs of their clients.

Indus Valley

Certified Ayurveda Therapist Training Course

Due to heavy demand in the Ayurveda Spa industry and expected to be one of the most sought after career opportunities of the 21st century, internationally recognized institution IVAC is offering the Therapist Training Course.

The minimum criteria for trainee induction to Ayurveda course are:

• Age: 16 or above.
• Education: High school level minimum.
  
  

Basic aim of the course:: The course enables you to have a complete understanding of all the techniques of Ayurvedic massage, therapies, diet basic concepts, and Panchakarma treatments.

Duration of the course: One year

Course starts from: January 15th & July1st 2011.

Last date of Admission: January 13th, 2011 Hurry….Admissions are Zooming, only Limited Seats Available …

Fees: Rs.15, 000/- Initial Deposit + 10000 x 4 Installments,

This includes

• Course fees for a year
• Uniform
• Course Material
• Video learning
• Food & accommodation

Medium of instruction: English, Hindi & Kannada

Achievements: After the course

• Student will have the knowledge of all techniques of massage, therapy, Panchakarma, and is able to perform Ayurvedic therapies successfully
• 100% Placement
• Salary Package starts from Rs.3500/- to Rs.10,000/-
• Abroad & Government Opportunities

Qualifying criteria:Theory and practical examination will be conducted at the end of the course.

Successful candidates will receive the following three certificates.

• AYURVEDA THERAPIST (Satisfies WHO requirement of 400 hrs of theory and 600 hrs of practical)
• YOGA INSTRUCTOR
• AYURVEDA COOK

Mode of Payment: Send a DD to Indus Valley Ayurveda Centre PVT. LTD. Payable at Mysore.

Institute Address: Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre, Lalithadripura, P.O.Box.No.: 3, Ittigegud, Mysore - 10

For more details contact:

Dr. Deepthi Niranjan

Mobile: - + 91 9480784343

Note: All Nationality students can avail this training course for the same price.

Syllabus

Theory

Course Duration: - 400hrs (3 months)

• Brief knowledge about History and Evolution of Ayurveda
• Basic Principles of Ayurveda
• Basic information about Anatomy and Physiology relevant in the management of Ayurvedic treatments.
• Brief knowledge about important medicinal plants relevant in the management of specific health conditions.
• Brief knowledge about important oils, Grithas, Choornas, decoctions and lepas Relevant in the management of Ayurvedic treatments.
• Knowledge about different constitutions (Prakruti)
• Basic knowledge about Panchakarma and Rejuvenation Treatments.
• Medical emergencies and their managements
• Basic knowledge about Pulse diagnosis relevant in the management of constitution assessment.
• Basic concepts of Energy Healing and other healing modalities.
• Brief knowledge about history of Ayurveda.
• Basic principles of Ayurveda.
• Anatomy & Physiology – Basic information.
• Important medicinal plants and their uses in specific health conditions.
• Important oils and their uses in specific diseases.
• Personal hygiene and health maintenance (Physical & Mental)
• Pharmacy Preparations.
• Panchakarma & Rejuvenation – Basic information.
• Medical emergencies & their initial management.

Practical

Course Duration: - 600hrs (5 months)

• Training in spoken English and writing relevant to basic communication with the guests.
• Ayurvedic Therapies – Shiroabhyanga, Abhyanga Sweda, Shirodhara, Takradhara and Padabhyanga.
• Personal hygiene.
• Pharmacy preparations
• Advanced Ayurvedic therapies – Different Bastis, Netra Tarpana, Netradhara, Talam, Shiropichu and Talapudichil
• Ayurvedic Therapies – Padaghata, Unmardhana, Patra Pinda Sweda, Sastika Sali Pinda Sweda, Kasayaseka and Sarvangadhara.
• Treatment room cleaning sessions
• Documentation and filing relevant to conform to the International Standards
• Deputation to different Departments to acquire skills in multitasking.
• Ayurvedic Beauty Therapies –Facial, Pedicure, Manicure and Keshini.
• Panchakarma Treatments – Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya etc.
• S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedures) for all therapies.
• Attitude towards guests, colleagues & Superiors.
• Proper English speaking & writing.
• Documentation and filing to the ISO standards.
• Executing Medical Specifications advised by the Doctors.
• Use proper materials for guest treatments without wastage.
• Knowledge about cost of material used for treatment. Learn eco friendly practices
• Communication with Doctors and guests whenever necessary.
• Reporting to superiors and Doctors about any important incidents or matter regarding colleagues & guests.
• Informing the guest about change in time of treatment with the permission of Doctors and Supervisors.
• Treatment room cleaning and maintenance.
• Paramedical assistance: BP Checking, wound dressing etc.

Yoga & Meditation Training Practical and Theory

Course Duration: - 2 Months

• Basic Yoga Pranayama training
• Meditation

Ayurveda cooking

Course Duration: - 2 Months

Ayurveda Cooking Classes (Theory & Practical)

Treatment Training Programme

• Course duration: - 2 weeks
• Abhyanga
• Swedana
• Shiro abhyanga
• Price: -Rs.51000 (Prices includes training, food and accomodation)

• Course duration: - 4 weeks
• Abhyanga
• Swedana
• Shiro abhyanga
• Shirodhara
• Kati Basti
• Price: -Rs.102000 (Prices includes training, food and accomodation)