Study Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ & PanchaKarma

Professional training in PanchaKarma, Ayurvedic body therapies, and lineage-rooted healing practices.

Sacred Ayurvedic Fire Ritual

A modern Ayurvedic academy rooted in living tradition.

Since 2010, Maharani Academy has offered immersive, lineage-based education in PanchaKarma and Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™.

Our programs blend live online education, hands-on practicum training, therapeutic bodywork, marma therapy, and ritual healing practices within an intimate and highly personalized learning environment.

Students gain both the clinical foundations and practical experience needed to confidently integrate Ayurveda into professional 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

Best Ayurvedic Clinic 2023

Both the 300-hour certification program and 60-hour body therapies training qualify for NAMA continuing education credits.


300-Hour Ayurvedic Professional Certification Program

A NAMA-certified training in PanchaKarma, Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™, marma therapy, and therapeutic healing practices.

Blending live online study, hands-on practicum immersion, and ongoing mentorship.

One cohesive training. Three levels of immersion.

The Maharani Academy’s 300-hour certification pathway is designed to guide students from foundational study into hands-on therapeutic practice and long-term professional development.

Online Ayurveda Bodywork Training

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

In-person Ayurveda Bodywork Treatment Training

LEVEL 2

In-Person Practicum Training

An immersive hands-on practicum in Santa Barbara focused on therapeutic application, direct experience, and embodied learning.

  • Abhyanga

  • Shirodhara

  • Marma therapy

  • PanchaKarma practices

Professional Ayurveda Bodywork Training and Alumni Support

LEVEL 3

Alumni Mentorship & Continuing Education

Ongoing mentorship, advanced trainings, and continued support for graduates integrating Ayurveda into professional practice.

  • Continuing education

  • Alumni mentorship

  • Community support

  • Advanced study

Ayurveda Shirodhara Training

The Art of Ayurvedic Body Therapies

A NAMA-certified 60-hour training in Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Garshana & Pichu.

Learn Ayurveda’s most revered therapeutic body treatments through hands-on instruction, lineage-rooted teachings, and direct practice.

This training explores:

  • therapeutic touch

  • nervous system regulation

  • marma integration

  • ritual treatment flow

  • Ayurvedic sensory therapies

Ideal for:

  • wellness professionals

  • bodyworkers

  • estheticians

  • yoga teachers

  • aspiring Ayurvedic practitioners

Includes:

  • live online instruction

  • 5-day hands-on practicum

Corinna Maharani - Maharani Ayurveda Academy Founder

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 and practice 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.

At Maharani Academy, students are guided through direct experience, hands-on practice, and intimate mentorship designed to cultivate both therapeutic skill and practitioner confidence.

Vidya Mishra sitting in garden

“Corinna is one of the foremost experts in PanchaKarma in North America.”

— Vaidya R.K. Mishra

  • “Transformative, deeply nourishing, and incredibly skill-building.”

    — Lala Naidu, Ayurvedic Doctor

  • “I learned not only techniques, but how to truly embody the spirit of healing.”

    — Joann Schermerhorn, Spa Director

  • “One of the most life-changing educational experiences I’ve ever had.”

    — Nina Jaeger, Ayurvedic Practitioner

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

Begin Your Journey

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