Become a Certified Ayurvedic Bodyworker & PanchaKarma Technician
A 300-hour professional certification combining online study, hands-on practicum training, and ongoing alumni support.
Rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda lineage and recognized by NAMA.
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 the knowledge, hands-on skills, and clinical 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
The 300-hour certification program qualifies 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 alumni support.
One Certification. Two Core Training Levels.
Level 1 Online Foundations → Level 2 Practicum → Graduate with 300-Hour Certification → Alumni Support
Level 1 Foundations Training and Level 2 Practicum Training together comprise Maharani Academy's 300-hour Ayurvedic Professional Certification.
Level 1 provides the theoretical foundation. Level 2 transforms that knowledge into hands-on clinical experience through immersive practicum training.
Following graduation, students receive ongoing alumni support, mentorship opportunities, and access to continuing education.
Upcoming Training Dates
Level 1 Online FoundationsSeptember 5 – November 21, 2026
Live online training + self-paced study
Level 2 Practicum Immersion2027 Santa Barbara Practicum Dates
(Available to graduates of Level 1)
• March 2027
• June 2027
• September 2027
• November 2027
Students are encouraged to reserve their practicum placement early, as space is limited.
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
Completion of Level 1 is required before enrolling in Level 2 Practicum 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
Level 2 builds upon the foundations established in Level 1 and completes the hands-on practicum portion of the certification program.
Alumni Support
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
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, and PanchaKarma practices
✓ 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.
At Maharani Academy, students are guided through direct experience, hands-on practice, and intimate mentorship designed to cultivate both therapeutic skill and practitioner confidence.
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“Corinna is one of the foremost experts in PanchaKarma in North America.”
— Vaidya R.K. Mishra
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