about the training program

SPONSORSHIP 
Punarnava Ayurveda Trust and Vaidyagrama are pleased to present our second batch intake for this exciting six-month Certification program. The PARICHARAKA (AYURVEDA THERAPIST) INTERNATIONAL TRAINING program fulfils a long-standing need for trained therapists. International applicants intending to practice traditional Indian healing techniques and operations in their home countries. 

​HIGHEST STANDARDS
This training program presents a new benchmark in the development of Certified Ayurveda Therapists, while supporting preservation of text based Ayurveda from ancient times. 

HOLISTIC HEALING
Vaidyagrama is a unique setting for healing at all levels of spirit, mind, emotions and body.  Vaidyagrama provides leadership to help restore authentic Ayurveda, the world’s oldest holistic medical science, in the context of today’s global increasing holistic health needs. 

​17 YEARS, 120 BEDS, 250+ EMPLOYEES
The campus and its community development have been unfolding since 2009, aiming for ever higher ideals and practices. ​​Vaidyagrama started with 2 patient rooms. Now, it has 120 beds and is nestled in a lush green eco-friendly campus of 45+ acres. 

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VAIDYAGRAMA – THE SETTING
Vaidyagrama Healing Village is an Ayurveda clinic, hospital, retreat, herb farm and learning centre, located near Coimbatore in the beautiful state of Tamil Nadu in south-central India, where Ayurveda has been carefully protected by scholars and clinicians from generation to generation, for thousands of years. ​

FILLING NEEDS FOR QUALIFIED AYURVEDA THERAPISTS (PARICHARAKA) ABROAD

Each year Vaidyagrama hears from Ayurveda healing centres around the world having a shortage of qualified, passionate therapists. Each year Vaidyagrama hears from the global community's interest in mastering the technical skills needed abroad. This program was created to meet these needs and was approved by the Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS - a Government of India Enterprise) Indian government in 2017. Also, Ayush certification is pending. 

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
Graduates are qualified to perform about 60 traditional procedures or operations, including pre-operative and post-operative care.  
Graduates become proficient in patient management, herbal preparations, operations, sanitation, team communications and much more. Certified Paricharaka (Ayurveda Therapists) graduates can be employed in natural settings such as Ayurveda clinics and treatment centres, and in the Spa industry internationally. Graduates gain life-long skills and knowledge in holistic health care, while living and learning through authentic immersion. 

ECO-FRIENDLY, LUSH GREEN SETTING
​The lush residential setting at the Vaidyagrama campus provides a unique environment for immersive learning with experienced professionals, fresh medicinal herbs, healthy daily meals, daily temple prayers, community events, and much more.  

Vaidyagrama has stood for excellence in learning, healing and living during these 17 years.

now open FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

PRE-REQUISITES

1. Twelfth Standard/Grade, High School Graduation or equivalent
2. High standard of health, stamina, and hygiene 
3. Proficiency in English 
4. Commitment to ethical application of program content
5. Intention to complete the program and work professionally​ in your home country

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

1. A blend of theoretical and practical learning in community living
2. Foundational Principles of Ayurveda Anatomy and Physiology
3. Classical Panchakarma Therapies, assessment skills
4. Understanding food and herbal medicine
5. Patient care - before, during and after therapy
6. Properties and Actions of medicinal herbal substances and classical formulations
7. Self-Care for professional therapists 
8. Hybrid program integrating Gurukula and westernised learning styles. 

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SCHEDULE, ​TIMELINE

1. April 3 to May 23 - ONLINE
2. June 1 to September 26 - IN CAMPUS
3. Opening Ceremony • ​ 6 am, June 1, 2026 Ganapathi and Dhanwantari Homa
4. Daily Practicum Classes • Mon-Fri - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm- 5:30 pm. A total of 320 hours. 
5. Group Mantra • 6.15 -7.15 am & 6.15-7.15 pm
6. ​Saturday Seva (volunteerism) 2-5 pm 
7. Sunday Day off  
8. ​Graduation Ceremony  • ​9 am, Sept. 26, 2026

Course Curriculum 

For 160 hours of Theory

1. Quadrants Of Healing
2. Foundation of Ayurveda
3. Dinacharya - Daily Routine
4. Ritucharya - Seasonal Routine
5. Biochemistry - Rasa, Guna, virya & Vipaka
6. Bhutas, Tridoshas, Dhatus & Malas
7. Agni & Balam
8. Manas & Triguna
9. Pancha Kashaya Kalpana & Common Herbs
10. Marma Points & Srotas.
11. Anatomy - Cells, Tissues, Organs & Systems
12. Applied Anatomy - Joints & Muscles
13. Physiology - Branches, Digestion, Organs, Systema
14. Health, Disease & Healing
15. Ayurveda Nutrition 
16. Chikitsa Concepts
17. Panchakarma Procedure
18. Management - Therapy, Care, Herbs, & Pantry
19. Inventory Management
20. Basic Nursing Training
21. Emergency Response Drills
22. Self Care
23. Duty Roster Preparation
24. Appendix - List of therapies, Ethics, Posture, Dressing & Grooming, Anatomy
25. Terms, Ayurveda Terms & Sample conversations

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• Student progress is charted by weekly quizzes, monthly tests, mid-term examinations and final written, oral, and practical examinations.
• Prepared attendance and punctuality are required for graduation.​

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certification and accommodation

APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. You are invited to apply for the next batch, with only 9 seats open
2. Extended closing date for applications: Feb 28, 2026, at noon.
3. Successful applicants will be notified by March 15th.

ACCOMMODATION 
Shared occupancy student accommodation is provided on the Vaidyagrama Campus. 

FOOD
Nourishing, vegetarian, South Indian menus. No non-veg, alcohol or recreational drugs permitted on campus.

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Certificate

Your Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded by The Punarnava Ayurveda Trust, with recognition and approval of the Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS - a Government of India Enterprise​) on the last day, at the Vaidyagrama campus. Friends and family are welcome. Ayurveda Training Accreditation Board (ATAB) under the AYUSH Ministry has been accepted our listing. You will be qualified as a Certified Paricharaka (Ayurveda Therapist). 

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LEAVE POLICY

1 week vacation after the midterm exam. Emergency leave and sick leave on case to case basis, permission required, and proof to be submitted. 

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FeeS 

International Applicants: 
Early bird, by 31 Jan: USD 6,700
Afterwards: USD 7,700 before Feb 28. 
​Indian students: Rs 1.25 Lacs including two months online, four months in person (tuition, accommodation and food) 

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payment

Account: Punarnava Ayurveda Trust 
Current account: 815020110000802
SWFT: BKIDINBBCOM
IFSC- BKID0008150
Bank and branch: Bank of India, RNPuram branch
Purpose: Tuition, stay and food for the Ayurveda Therapist Course. 
Address: 15/1 Rottigoundanur Rd, Thirulalayampalayam, Coimbatore 641105
Cancellation Policy: Once the course commences, no refunds after the course commencement.

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visa

All international students require a student visa to visit India.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the program objectives? 
   • To train professional therapists to understand and apply appropriate body therapies from a wide repertoire of ancient techniques
   • To empower trainees to perform appropriate body therapies for individual therapeutic needs
   • To develop the Vaidyagrama family locally and internationally, to live in harmony with one another and nature
2. What are the Pre-requisites? 
   • Successful completion of Grade 12, Twelfth Standard, or equivalent. Age 18 and over, with good health, strength, and stamina
   • Commitment to integrate Vaidyagrama’s principles of sustainable living
   • English competency
3. What's in the Curriculum? 
   • Hybrid Gurukula and westernised learning styles
   • Weekly quiz, monthly test, mid-term examination, final examination with oral presentation
   Let your teacher, superintendent or Vaidyagrama officer know if you plan to be off campus, and arrange your return time.
4. • Sundays are free time
   • Let your instructor and designated supervisors know where you will be at all times. 
5. Who are the Staff and Instructors? 
   • Led by Dr Aruna Hakeem, Medical Superintendent and Dean 
   • Teaching team includes Vd Rama Prasad, Dr Aruna Hakeem, Dr Om Prakash, Dr Vishaga Lakshmi, Dr Anupama, Master Therapists and others. 
6. What is the facility like? 
   • Practical learning will take place primarily in the Cluster 5 treatment rooms recently constructed.
   
7. What are the program benefits? 
   • Paricharaka (Ayurveda Therapist) International Training Program 
   • International graduates will return to their country of origin to work in an Ayurveda clinic, hospital, or spa setting, or create their own practice according to local licensing
   • Association with the innovative Vaidyagrama model of living well and living in harmony
   • Faculty and staff support to help at every step
   • Self-care knowledge and support is emphasised
   • Participants have access to Vaidyagrama events, programs, and sessions in a wide variety of topics in healing arts.
8. Can you tell more about the Teaching Manual?
   • Introduction to Ayurveda history and philosophy
   • Introduction to Ayurveda Anatomy, Physiology, Marma, etc.  
   • Self-care principles and practices from traditional texts
   • Indications, contra-indications, methodologies, and special considerations for a variety of traditional therapies
   • Patient evaluation skills such as use of sphygmomanometer, thermometer, observation, speech, enquiry and reporting
   • Selected herbal medicinal preparations, topical herbal applications
   • Patient care and communication, team participation, record-keeping
   • Treatment room protocols: prayers, air quality, sound quality, sanitation
9. ​What are some Continuing Education options? 
   • ​After successfully completing the program, graduates will be eligible for Continuing Education in later developed and modern bodywork therapeutics and much more 

evaluation, assessment, appeal etc.

1. There is an evaluation at the end of training/year for each course.
2. There are weekly quizzes, monthly tests and final exams. 
3. The final exam comprises written tests, oral and practical exams to assess if the student is competent. 
4. If they fail, they can appear again without more training two more times. 
5. The student should repeat the training if they fail to have at least 70% attendance. In this case, they need to redo the entire course. 
6. A student can appeal for a recount or reevaluation if they are unsatisfied with the results.