Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an ayurveda teacher training course qualify you for?
An ayurveda teacher training course in India qualifies graduates to work as ayurvedic therapists, giving abhyanga, shirodhara and panchakarma treatments in spas, clinics and retreat centres. It is not a medical qualification. Diagnosis and prescribing remain with BAMS physicians, who hold a five and a half year degree.
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How long is an ayurveda therapist course in India?
Ayurveda therapist courses in India run from 21 days for a single-therapy module to 90 days for a full panchakarma technician certificate. Most schools split the time roughly half theory and half supervised clinic hours. Longer courses include marma and specialist treatments.
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Do you need a background in ayurveda to enrol?
No prior ayurveda background is required for most therapist training courses, though schools commonly ask for a massage, physiotherapy or yoga teaching qualification, or relevant spa experience. Entry rules vary by school. Courses are taught in English at centres taking international students.