Professional development
797,00 € plus VAT.
Caraka
Samhita
If a pot is smeared with oily substances,
then substances can come out easily.
Similarly if the body is oleated,
the disease causing factors can come out
of the body without much difficulties.
Panchakarma therapy in five lessons
The importance of Panchakarma The scope of professional Ayurvedic medicine extends far beyond the practice of traditional cleansing regimens. At its heart lies a deep understanding of Ayurvedic Milieu theory and humoral therapy – and thus the ability to understand disease processes from a systemic perspective and to develop tailored therapeutic strategies.
This professional development course is aimed at Ayurveda Professionals with a sound grounding in Ayurvedic medicine (Sutra), nutrition (Ahara), lifestyle and behavioural medicine (Vihara), the study of substances (Dravyaguna) and pharmacotherapy (Aushadha).
We work with a Ayurvedic medical terminology and explore the classical principles of Shodhana, Shamana and therapeutic preparation and aftercare in greater depth. This is not merely about detoxification techniques, but about integrating them effectively into an individual, multimodal therapeutic strategy.
Even if you do not wish to carry out Panchakarma treatments yourself, this knowledge can enrich your existing therapeutic work – from nutritional therapy and herbal medicine through to manual therapy and psychosomatic support. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of Ayurvedic therapy and its responsible application in modern practice.
This specialist training course, comprising five modules that build on one another, provides a thorough understanding of traditional Panchakarma therapy – from its medical principles and therapeutic implementation through to individual aftercare and its integration into modern Ayurvedic practice.
The specialist training course is led by two experienced lecturers who combine traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine with decades of practical experience in therapeutic treatment in India and Europe.
Ralph Steuernagel | Head of Training at the AYUMED Ayurveda Academy
After several years as an assistant in northern India, Ralph went on to manage a total of five Ayurvedic treatment centres in Germany over a period of more than twelve years, including a private clinic at the renowned Kerckhoff Rehabilitation Centre in Bad Nauheim. Since 2009, he has been developing and supervising outpatient Panchakarma programmes, combining classical Ayurvedic therapeutic medicine with integrative medicine and modern therapeutic practice.
Dr Shubhangee Satam, MD (Ayu) | Ayurvedic doctor and expert in Dravyaguna & Panchakarma
„For the past 15 years, “Shubi” has been contributing her in-depth expertise in classical Indian Ayurvedic medicine to the AYUMED Academy. In addition to her many years of clinical and academic experience, she supervises Panchakarma treatments and specialist training courses in Kerala. Together with Ralph, she teaches the classical fundamentals and their practical application in a lively, interactive teaching style (Dialogic Teaching).
This AYUMED specialist training course is offered as Online self-study course are available. You can complete the recorded lessons at a time that suits you and at your own pace.
You will receive 6 Months Access to the AYUMED learning portal. The following learning resources are available there:
5 modules featuring video recordings from the LIVE professional development course | approx. 35 hours’ worth of learning;
Comprehensive specialist lecture notes All modules | approx. 450 pages available for download as a PDF;
Guides and exercises for self-awareness to help you explore the course content in more depth at your own pace.
Leading lecturer is Ralph Steuernagel. It is developed by the Indian Ayurvedic doctor and pharmacologist Dr Shubhangee B. Satam supported as part of joint Dialogic Teachings.
Note on the course format
This online course is designed for independent study at your own pace. The course content is available to you on the AYUMED learning portal in the form of video recordings and accompanying study materials. There is no individual learning support, progress assessment or final examination.
The course fee is € 897 plus VAT. and is paid upon registration by bank transfer or PayPal. If you wish, you can also use the instalment payment or „Pay later“ options via PayPal.
Included in the course fee This includes all video recordings of the five modules, the accompanying course notes and self-reflection materials, as well as six months’ access to the AYUMED learning portal. If required, you can extend your access for a further three months for €50 plus VAT.
This specialist training course will deepen your understanding of traditional Panchakarma therapy and its modern application in integrative Ayurvedic curative medicine.
The specialist knowledge you have acquired opens up a wide range of opportunities for you – depending on your professional qualifications and practical experience:
Outpatient Panchakarma therapy: Development and integration of spa medicine concepts and individual detoxification procedures into your existing therapeutic practice.
Inpatient Ayurvedic treatment: In-depth specialist training for working in professional Ayurvedic health centres and therapeutic facilities.
Preparation for and follow-up care: Expert support for people before and after a Panchakarma treatment programme in Europe or Asia.
Interdisciplinary collaborations: Collaboration with Ayurvedic treatment centres and other therapeutic disciplines to provide holistic patient care.
Furthermore, you will broaden your understanding of the interplay between Ayurvedic manual therapy, nutritional therapy, lifestyle medicine, phytotherapy and psychology as part of a comprehensive, multimodal spa treatment programme.
The independent provision of therapeutic treatments requires the appropriate professional authorisation and practical qualifications.
Would you like to discuss your personal prospects in Ayurvedic therapeutic medicine? If so, please feel free to arrange an introductory meeting with Ralph via our Student counselling.
Ayurvedic medicine cannot be fully grasped through theoretical knowledge alone. A key foundation for a deep understanding is conscious perception through all five senses – particularly through one’s own body.
We therefore invite you to explore selected aspects of this specialist training programme in greater depth through guided self-awareness exercises. From simple preparatory measures, through diet and lifestyle, to restorative treatments, you will gain first-hand experience of the classic principles of Panchakarma therapy.
To this end, you will receive additional guidance and suggestions for self-exploration, which you can put into practice independently and in line with your personal circumstances.
From our video library
In Ayurveda, spring is considered the best season for „Shodhana“ - the release of harmful residues that shift our body's environment in an unphysiological way.
The supreme discipline of all cleansing measures is „Panchakarma“: five purging procedures that were described in detail and carried out 2,000 years ago in northern India.
Every detox must be professionally prepared, carried out and followed up. For this we need time, peace and strength - because Panchakarma is initially stressful for body and mind.
How much time should we plan for an effective, authentic Panchakarma cure? Are the 10 or 14 days often offered sufficient to achieve a lasting cure effect?
AYUMED online self-study course
5 modules comprising approximately 35 hours of video lessons
Records from the LIVE professional development course
A comprehensive academic textbook of approximately 450 pages
Suggestions and exercises for self-awareness
6 months’ access to the AYUMED learning portal
797,00 € plus VAT.
Flexible instalment payments via PayPal are available
3, 6, 12 or 24 monthly instalments – availability, terms and conditions, and further details are displayed in the shopping basket via PayPal
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