Intensive 5-Day Kerala Panchakarma Training: Detoxification & Rejuvenation the Classical Way
Introduction
This intensive 5-day Panchakarma training offers a deep dive into Ayurveda’s primary purification method—Panchakarma(“five actions”)—with a specialized focus on the Kerala tradition, renowned for refined detoxification and rejuvenation practices that restore dosha balance, immunity, and mind-body harmony.
What Makes Kerala Panchakarma Unique?
- Therapeutic Individualization: treatments tailored to an individual’s doshic imbalance & condition
- Specialized Therapies: Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Dhara, Thalapothichil, Njavara Theppu
- Medicinal Oils & Formulations: classical thailams, kizhi, decoctions prepared by experienced vaidyas
- Focus on External Therapies: rich preparatory and standalone external protocols in addition to classical internal procedures
Program Objectives
- Comprehensive theory of Panchakarma per Charaka Samhita & Ashtanga Hridayam
- Kerala-style practical applications: preparation, administration & post-care routines
- Training across Poorvakarma (preparatory), Pradhanakarma (main detox) & Paschatkarma (post-care)
- Strong emphasis on clinical relevance, safety, indications/contraindications & patient management
Core Components
Prepares the body via external & internal oleation and sudation.
- Abhyanga — full-body medicated oil massage (Kerala cornerstone)
- Snehapana — internal administration of ghee/medicated oils
- Swedana — sudation therapies:
- • Patra Potali Sweda (leaf bolus)
- • Choorna Potali Sweda (powder bolus)
- • Njavarakizhi / Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (rice bolus)
- • Anda Sweda (egg bolus)
- • Mamsa Pinda Sweda (meat bolus) — theory
5-Day Course Syllabus
Morning
- Bahya Sneha — Practical
- Abhyangam
- Local Vasthis
Afternoon
- Introduction to Panchakarma
- Poorvakarma of Panchakarma
- Abhyantara Sneha (Internal Oleation)
Evening
- Avagaham
- Pichu — Theory & Practical
Why This Training is Valuable
Clinical Readiness
- Hands-on practice of globally sought-after Kerala therapies
- Authentic protocols bridging classics & modern wellness applications
- Confidence to apply treatments standalone or within Panchakarma programs
Eligibility
- Ayurveda students (BAMS, MD Ayu)
- Practicing Ayurvedic doctors & therapists
- Healthcare professionals interested in Ayurveda
- Wellness & spa practitioners with prior Ayurvedic exposure
Course Fees
- Early Bird: INR 20,000 — register ≥ 15 days before start (includes food & group accommodation)
- Regular Fee: INR 22,500 — registrations after the Early Bird window (includes food & group accommodation)