Since 1996, the ARYM institute (The Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage) has offered a comprehensive curriculum to help you grow in the practice of AYM.
Our training is suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, comprising both professionals of varying levels and those seeking to acquire massage techniques to benefit their loved ones.
The AYM method presents a complementary and enriching practice for health professionals (doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, etc.) and wellness specialists (masseurs, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, ayurvedic practitioners, etc.).
No prior experience with massage or yoga is necessary. The training curriculum allows to discover and quickly start learning the AYM method. At the same time, our advanced courses are the next step for those who have already laid the foundation with previous Ayurvedic Yoga Massage training.
A pioneer in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and founded by Master Kusum Modak‘s primary collaborator, Ananta Sylvain GIRARD, the ARYM Institute is committed to providing professional, practical and rigorous training.
ARYMÂ is an IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) Platinum Training Provider. By subscribing to IICT membership, AYM therapists can benefit from special discounted premiums and extended coverage on Public Liability and Indemnity insurance. Learn more
The comprehensive programme is designed with three main parts, each comprising several levels and modules, allowing you to progress from a beginner to a certified practitioner and even an instructor diploma. Explore our courses below:
1. AYM Certified Practitioner: This primary 56-hour therapist course** provides the essential foundation for professional practice.
2. AYM Therapist Diploma: After completing the primary course, participate in a second 56-hour therapist course to further enhance your skills.
3. AYM Advanced Courses: Take this 56-hour course at any time after the primary or secondary therapist course to learn advanced series of stretches and techniques.
4. AYM Refresher Courses: Maintain and improve your skills with an additional 21-hour course, which can be taken anytime after completing the primary or secondary therapist course.
**Upon successful completion of the primary 56-hour course and a short post-training practice, you will be capable of delivering a professional Ayurvedic Yoga Massage treatment.
The AYM Therapist Training follows a progressive and intensive pedagogy, with a focus on practical learning (90% practice – 10% theory). This approach ensures rapid skill development.
Prerequisite: This training program is well-suited for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Duration: 56 hours (spread over 8 to 14 days), plus 15 hours (self post-practice)
Pre-requisite: The program is open to everyone.
Program: The hands-on classes comprise over 100 yoga-assisted stretches and teach dozens of massage techniques with hands, fists, elbows, feet and knees. All techniques are practised between participants, who take turns becoming givers and receivers, followed by feedback. Anatomy and physiology, occupational health and safety, hygiene and infection control are taught in lecture format. The AYM certified practitioner is obtained after passing a competency assessment.
Certification: AYM Certified Practitioner I-IV
Duration: 56 hours spread over 7 to 14 days
Pre-requisite: Primary AYM Certified Practitioner
Program: The diploma course involves reviewing, reinforcing, and validating all the material learned in the AYM Certified Practitioner training. It introduced new massage techniques and advanced series of assisted stretches. The AYM Therapist Diploma is awarded after passing a skills assessment.
Certification: AYM Therapist Diploma V
Duration: 21 hours spread over 3 to 5 days
Pre-requisite: open to AYM Certified/Diploma therapists
Program: A one-off review for certified or graduated practitioners who need to get back to their practice or want a little revision. They will usually join the last 3 days of an ongoing Certified AYM therapists course. It is an opportunity to practice improving their massage, review the techniques and learn new stretches.
Participants give and receive a full body massage under the supervision of Ananta helping to improve the massage flow, timekeeping, selecting the suitable sequences and stretches to meet client needs and gain valuable career advice.
These meetings also help to create a stronger community of AYM therapists.
Certification:Â Certificate of competency
The series of Masterclasses** (ranging from 7 to 21 hours each) offers a variety of topics to optimise your training. These courses teach the extra precautions needed for specific conditions (clients and therapists) and other treatments’ required adjustments, focusing on understanding how to massage safely on the floor and exploring positioning.
It includes protection of the lower back, knees, neck, perineum; use of props, facial and pregnancy massage.
Two MasterClasses** (14 hours each) to provide the necessary foundation in anatomy. It included basic anatomy, spine and limbs courses and palpatory anatomy courses.
AYM MasterClasses are part of the ARYM Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Each module provides a good foundation knowledge of the related anatomy, physiology and frequently encountered pathologies. Different approaches, such as the study of anatomical sketches, video cases, colouring, modelling, multi-sensory exercises, and palpation, are always starting from and rooted in the AYM practice.
Prerequisite: Open to AYM Certified Practitioners or Diploma Therapists
Program:Â AYM therapists, professional bodyworkers, yoga instructors Program: Each Self-Care MasterClass contributes to acquiring the necessary theoretical basis and the hands-on knowledge needed for a protective practice on the floor (Thai massage, Shiatsu, yoga, Pilates, etc.). These aim to provide a spotlight on:
List of the Self-Care MasterClasses:
** MasterClasses can be taken individually or in any order.
More MasterClasses to come! Do not hesitate to propose new topics.
Duration: 14 to 21 hours per module
Prerequisite: Open to everyone
Program: These CPD courses offer an operational basis knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Prerequisite for AYM Instructor training: To be admitted to the program, candidates must hold an AYM Therapist Diploma, obtained after completing a minimum of 112 hours of training and have substantial practical experience.
The instructor trainee offers the opportunity to become Ananta’s assistant over one or several Therapist Training courses. In addition, the assistant will learn how to become a teacher by helping to facilitate the AYM training program.
Duration:Â 56+ hours
Pre-requisite: AYM Therapist Diploma
Certification: Certificate of participation as Instructor Trainee
The Instructor Certificate, together with an assistantship period, teaches to become an instructor.
The program gives all the necessary tools and brings confidence to facilitate the transition. This courses is taught in 3 parts. Parts 1 and 2 can be taken separately and in any order. Part 3 can only be taken after one starts teaching his own classes.
Duration: 108 hours (3 parts of 5 or 7 days each).
Pre-requisite: AYM Therapist Diploma, plus a good experience as an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage practitioner.
Program: Training includes practise and theory –
Certification: AYM Certified Instructor V; after successful completion of the 3 parts
Duration: 180+ hours
Pre-requisite: AYM Certified Instructor
Program: A post-internship personal work that will –
Certification: ARYM Diploma Instructor VI
Following session tests, certificates or diplomas are awarded at the end of the training.
THERAPIST TRAINING
AYM Certified Practitioner (I-IV): Certificate
AYM Therapist Diploma (V): Diploma
AYM Refresher course: Certificate of competency
AYM Advanced Training: Certificate
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
AYM Instructor Trainee (I-IV): Certificate of participation
AYM Certified Instructor (V): Instructor Certificate
AYM Instructor Diploma (VI): Diploma
MASTERCLASSES
MASTERCLASSES: Certificate of competency
The ARYM Institute is IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) Platinum Training Provider.
Membership
By subscribing to IICT membership**, our trained therapists and students-in-training qualify for special discounted premiums and extended public liability and indemnity insurance coverage.
** Students of ARYM can benefit from a special 40% on 1st-year IICT membership.
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Insurance
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