Become a Certified PanchaKarma Technician & Ayurvedic Bodyworker
Study authentic Ayurvedic longevity treatments, healing rituals, Ayurvedic bodywork, Marma and PanchaKarma therapy in our 300-hour professional certification training, the gem of the Maharani Academy!
Rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda lineage and recognized by NAMA.
A modern Ayurvedic academy rooted in a living tradition.
Since 2010, Maharani Academy has offered immersive, lineage-based education in Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ and PanchaKarma.
Our programs blend live online education with hands-on practicum training. Study therapeutic bodywork, marma therapy, and ritual healing practices within an intimate and highly personalized learning environment.
Students gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, clinical experience and the professional certification needed to confidently integrate Ayurveda into their professional healing practice.
Accredited & Professionally Recognized
Our programs meet the highest standards of Ayurvedic education and professional integrity.
NAMA Certified
National Ayurvedic Medical Association
CAAM Affiliated
California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
AABC Recognized
American Association of Biocharacteristics Clinicians
The 300-hour certification program qualifies for NAMA continuing education credits and fulfills YogaVeda preceptor requirements.
Deepen your knowledge. Expand your business. Elevate your offerings.
This is one of the most comprehensive trainings in Ayurvedic bodywork techniques and PanchaKarma available today and unlike any other. Blending live online study, hands-on practicum immersion, and ongoing alumni support, this innovative program offers a uniquely rich and transformative learning experience.
One Certification. Three Levels of Training.
LEVEL 1 Online Foundations → LEVEL 2 Core Practicum → LEVEL 3 Advanced Therapies → Graduate with 300-Hour Certification → Alumni Support
LEVEL 1, 2, and 3 together comprise Maharani Academy's 300-Hour Ayurvedic Professional Certification as a PanchaKarma Technician.
LEVEL 1 provides the theoretical foundation. LEVEL 2 develops hands-on competency in core Ayurvedic bodywork and PanchaKarma therapies. LEVEL 3 expands clinical skills through advanced therapies, sensory treatments, and advanced marma applications.
Following graduation, students receive ongoing alumni support, mentorship opportunities, and access to continuing education.
2026
LEVEL 1 Online Foundation launches:
Upcoming Training Dates
September 5 – November 21, 2026
Live online training + self-paced study
LEVEL 2&3 (Combined) In-Person Practicum Dates:
October 3–12, 2026 — Only 1 space remaining
November 7–16, 2026 — Only 2 spaces remaining
In Santa Barbara, CaliforniaTraining cohorts are intentionally kept small to preserve the personalized mentorship, individualized instruction, and hands-on learning experience that Maharani Academy is known for.2027
LEVEL 1 Online Foundation launches:
February 13-May 1, 2027
Live online training + self-paced study
LEVEL 2&3 In-Person Practicum (Combined):
March 20–29, 2027 — 5 spaces remaining
April 17–26, 2027 — 6 spaces remaining
In Santa Barbara, California
LEVEL 1
Online Foundations Training
A 3-month online immersion in Ayurvedic principles, PanchaKarma, therapeutic bodywork, and marma-based healing practices.
Live online classes
Treatment demonstrations
Self-care rituals
Lifetime access
Enrolling into Level 1 is required before also enrolling in Level 2&3 Practicum Training.
LEVEL 2
Core Practicum Training
An immersive hands-on practicum focused on therapeutic application, direct experience, and embodied learning.
Training Includes:
Abhyanga
Shirodhara
Marma Therapy
Swedana
Level 2 develops practical competency through direct experience, mentorship, and hands-on clinical application.
LEVEL 3
Advanced Therapies Training
Advanced hands-on training in specialized Ayurvedic therapies, sensory treatments, and advanced marma applications.
Training Includes:
Pinda Swedana
Udvartana
Nasya
Netra Tarpana
Karna Purana
Indian Head Massage
Advanced Marma Therapy
LEVEL 3 expands therapeutic skill and clinical confidence through advanced applications and specialized treatment protocols.
Who This Training Is For
Massage Therapists
Estheticians
Yoga Teachers
Wellness Practitioners
Ayurvedic Students
Health Coaches
Individuals Seeking Professional Ayurvedic Training
No prior Ayurvedic experience required.
What You'll Leave With
✓ A 300-hour professional certification in Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ & PanchaKarma
✓ Hands-on training in Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Marma Therapy, Swedana, Pinda Swedana, Udvartana, Nasya, Netra Tarpana, Karna Purana, and additional PanchaKarma therapies
✓ The confidence to integrate Ayurvedic therapies into a professional wellness practice
✓ A deeper understanding of Ayurvedic assessment, treatment principles, and therapeutic application
✓ Ongoing alumni support, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities
✓ A lifelong community of practitioners committed to preserving and sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda
Meet Corinna Maharani
Corinna Maharani is the founder of Maharani Academy, senior SVA lineage practitioner, and NAMA-certified Ayurvedic professional.
For more than 35 years, she has devoted her life to the study, practice, and teaching of Ayurveda through PanchaKarma, therapeutic bodywork, marma therapy, and traditional healing practices.
Her teaching is rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda lineage as preserved by Vaidya R.K. Mishra. As his senior student, Corinna studied directly under his tutelage for over two decades.
She combines 30+ years of practice in Ayurveda and PanchaKarma with 15 years of teaching experience into one unique, intensive learning experience. Students are guided through direct experience, hands-on practice, and intimate mentorship, designed to cultivate both experience the depth of understanding of the incredible nuances of this work.
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“Corinna is one of the foremost experts in PanchaKarma in North America.”
— Vaidya R.K. Mishra
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