Certification: ARYM is accredited by IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) in over 40 countries
Instructor Profile: Ananta Sylvain GIRARD is the leading pioneering AYM Instructor with three decades of experience and has trained more than 2,500 AYM therapists through 350+ courses conducted worldwide.
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Accommodation and Meals: While accommodation is not included in the tuition fee, it is available both at the Palmorama centre and nearby. Additionally, a delightful vegetarian-vegan lunch is included as part of the tuition fees. Full board options (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are also available for Palmorama’s residents. For detailed information regarding accommodation and meal choices, please refer to our accommodations and meals page
Venue: Palmorama, Mandrem Beach, North Goa, India
Tuition fees: EUR 980 or ₹49,000 — Exclusive Indian Rupees rate for Indian nationals only
Booking: To secure your place, we require a deposit of EUR 300 (or ₹15,000 for Indian nationals). Reservations are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and your spot will be confirmed upon receipt of the deposit
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The AYM-ARYM training programme offers accessible learning for those interested in this Yoga-Bodywork Therapy, whether you are a professional massage therapist or yoga instructor, or simply an individual passionate about massage techniques for personal use. This course is also beneficial for certified AYM practitioners seeking further education.
Jane Eastwood - Massage Therapist | UK
"I enjoyed every moment of the training. Ananta is an inspirational teacher. The teaching is clear, with lots of demonstrations, practice, and repetition. I am receiving plenty of positive feedback from my clients"
Mauricio Eberlein - Ashtanga Yoga Instructor | Gulmarrad, NSW, Australia
"It's been a life-changing experience. I've been able to develop a successful client base who love my work. Thank you, Ananta, for your outstanding teaching and training!"
Ercan Isildak | Programador - TURQUIA
"Excelente curso, muitas mudanças, durante e depois. Estou muito mais flexível. As pequenas camadas de gordura agora desapareceram. Eu gostei do carinho e da atmosfera amorosa. Eu recomendo o curso definitivamente para professores de yoga e massoterapeutas que querem aprofundar mais em termos de alongamentos, e para profissionais de saúde interessados em um tipo especial de massagem onde a parte receptora não é apenas passiva, mas participa de todo o processo.
Mathout Nicolas | Professora de Yoga e Terapeuta ARYM - Limoges, França
"Eu altamente recomendo este treinamento a qualquer um que queira aprender como manipular o corpo bem e com precisão incrível. Eu fui transformado por este treinamento. Este método tem otimizado meu ensino de ioga e minha própria prática.
Gisele Bundchen | Top Model - BRAZIL
Thank you Ananta for your amazing massage. You are a gift!
Jivan Richard Talbot - Ayurvedic Practitioner | Montréal, Canadá
Como praticante certificado de Ayurveda, decidi frequentar um curso intensivo inicial de 8 dias em Paris, e depois licenciei-me como terapeuta noutro curso de 12 dias em Goa, Índia. É espantoso o quanto aprendi. A prática é óptima, e agora ofereço este tratamento especial a todos os meus clientes. Todos eles adoram a Massagem Ayurvédica de Yoga.
Harriet Piper - Masseur | London and Ibiza
"I am grateful to Ananta for sharing his massage wisdom and delighted to have joined his training. After an 8-day course in London, I gave many much-appreciated massages which launched my career as a practitioner, and today my business is thriving"
Anna Domagala | Cartografo - POLÔNIA
"Eu estava quase a ponto de dizer: "Excelente.
Foi uma experiência maravilhosa participar do curso, eu pude encontrar algum espaço lá para a melhoria. Você pode aprender uma nova técnica de massagem e curar seu corpo ao mesmo tempo. Nenhum tratamento adicional é necessário ;-). O curso também promove e fortalece sua sensibilidade para com outro ser humano.
Eu gosto da abertura do professor. Disposto a ajudar em qualquer momento necessário. Trabalhando em um grupo internacional e multicultural de estudantes. "
Ajay Babbar | Yoga Teacher - Gurgaon, India
"Ananta's energy spreads so naturally. It truly enhances the massage experience and exceptional teaching. Thank you, Ananta!"
Raveen Kulenthran | Consultor de Energia - MALASIA
"Um excelente treinamento que combina calor humano e precisão técnica. Sentia-me tão relaxado(a) ao dar e receber massagens. A orientação de Ananta sobre postura e interação com os colegas participantes foi inestimável. É uma base holística para habilidades especializadas"
Laia Yanez | Professora de Yoga - ESPANHA
"Excelente Curso! Eu gostei de cada uma das aulas do curso. É uma técnica impressionante e nosso professor Ananta é incrível, com a maior experiência e conhecimento sobre este trabalho. Eu altamente recomendo o curso para todos, mas principalmente para estudantes de yoga ou massoterapeutas que querem ter mais conhecimento e prática sobre o corpo humano e como trabalhar neles. Obrigado!"
Julie Monseweyer | Yoga teacher, masseuse - Belgium and Portugal
"Ananta é verdadeiramente um professor inspirador com mais de 30 anos de experiência em Massagem Ayurvédica de Yoga. Profissional, preciso e profundamente compassivo, Ananta continua a guiar minha jornada em AYM. Fiz o treinamento três vezes, e cada sessão me trouxe maior domínio e profundidade neste belo trabalho"
Emilie Camus - Fisioterapeuta | Orléans, França
"Após um curso de 2 semanas em Mysore, descobri os tesouros escondidos da terapia AYM e inscrevi-me no curso de diploma em Goa. Isso melhorou significativamente minhas habilidades, especialmente na integração de séries de alongamentos. Comecei a oferecer AYM aos meus clientes imediatamente após"
Amr Elgamal - Electronic Engineer | Cairo, Egypt
"ARYM proved to be an extraordinary journey of mind and body, especially for an electronics engineer like me. Ananta has remarkable eloquence, offering a great method to reduce pain and tension with yoga stretches. Highly recommended!"
Sven Eberle | Engineer - Germany
"Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and my yoga practice truly enhance flexibility and relaxation, which is noticeable even after just one session. The training was fantastic, with techniques that are readily accessible and efficiently taught"
Marie-Christine | Artist painter - FRANCE
"A Big Thank Ananta, for everything you brought me during this course: your listening, your availability, your big smile, your cheerfulness. I learned a lot and received a lot... I danced and laughed as I haven't done for a long time, and life and trust to others are coming back to me. You were able to restore in me the cracks, the missing feeling, the fragilities with such softness and discreet cocooning. Thanks again."
Laura Ladu - Alemanha
Estou tão feliz por ter retornado para fazer o nível 5 da formação, de modo que pude aprofundar a minha compreensão de Ayurveda Yoga Massagem. É ótimo que eu ainda sinto a mesma alegria de estudar com Ananta. Foi um prazer fazer parte de um grande grupo de pessoas que querem espalhar o amor e a saúde em todo o mundo. Os ensinamentos são muito autênticos e me senti capacitada ao longo do curso, e isso me fez sentir segura. Muito obrigada.
“I've assisted Ananta in AYM classes for years in Goa. With my 50+ years of diverse teaching experience, I deeply value his expertise and patience"
Andrew Solomon | Escritor - EUA
"Após a sua massagem, uma profunda sensação de relaxamento me envolveu e ainda perdura. Sou muito grato, Ananta"
Arielle Dombasle | Actress
Ananta provides incredibly masterful massages; a savant!!
Paula Caracol - Madrid, Espanha
"Adorei o curso de ARYM. Aprendi a compreender melhor o meu próprio corpo e o dos outros. A expertise do Ananta é transformadora, curadora, inspiradora e verdadeiramente orientadora. Senti-me pronta para começar a dar massagens logo após concluir o primeiro estágio e estou ansiosa por futuras formações."
Line White Cassani - Ayurvedic Practitioner | Sydney, Australia
"The Ayurvedic Yoga Massage method is exceptional offering healing and energy to both giver and receiver. I highly recommend this course as a positive investment. Thank you, Ananta, for your expertise and dedication!"
Bev Kerzner | New York, USA
"An incredible intensive course! Despite initial concerns about remembering everything, I found that everything came together. I felt confident from the very first session I gave, and my practice went smoothly after this great training"
Lucia Garcia | Yoga Teacher - Mexico
"A great teacher who is mastering a brilliant method. Without a doubt, it was the best massage experience I've ever had. If you're contemplating learning a massage technique, choose Ananta without hesitation. I would do it again"
Roberta Giovedi - Massage Therapist | Edinburgh, UK
I loved the training with Ananta in London, it is so hands on and rich. I am looking forward to taking my learning to the next level soon. Thanks Ananta for your teaching, support and for sharing your experience and skills. Blessings
Amr Elgamal - Electronic Engineer | Cairo, Egypt
As an electronic engineer, i am a trained and rational mind oriented person. The training with ARYM was an exceptional experience of body-mind exploration. Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is the best way to find release from aches and tension with deep stretches.
Robert Watts | Massoterapeuta - CANADA
"Excelente curso que, como uma massoterapeuta já certificada, me fez repensar a forma como abordar o corpo humano."
Eu recomendo este curso para todos 🙂 "
Jade - Yoga Teacher | Paris, France
"As a massage therapy novice, I'm amazed that in just 8 days, I gained the confidence to start practicing AYM, thanks to Ananta's patient and excellent teaching. Highly recommend this course and look forward to future ARYM sessions"
Ana Sofia Gomes | Praticante de Ayurveda - Portugal
"Curso excepcional! Sinto-me muito mais flexível, aberta e feliz depois deste curso. A energia do grupo foi fantástica e Ananta é o melhor professor que já tive. Eu o recomendo muito para um corpo e uma mente saudáveis!"
Carina Marcelin Gabriel | Gerente de Hotel - ESPANHA
"Excelente Curso!
Eu adoraria fazer novamente. Eu consegui mover o meu corpo melhor massageando e eu tenho menos dores nas costas, mas eu deveria admitir que depois dessas duas semanas de trabalho e alongamento eu uma dor no meu cotovelo esquerdo por 2 semanas. Amanhã estarei começando novamente com amor e prazer. Amei a atmosfera e a interação com os participantes. "
Fabien Chuilon - Praticante de Medicina Chinesa | Marges, França
Excelente treinamento, Ananta dá aulas com muita atenção. Um treinamento desta qualidade é raro ... A massagem é super eficaz, e permite soltar as tensões profundas e o estresse. Eu realmente recomendo este treinamento para qualquer pessoa interessada em uma prática de qualidade.
Tyhenna Cook - Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Therapist | Florida, USA
"I've dedicated over 20 years to the art of massage therapy and have joined many AYM training courses throughout my career. Ananta stands out as one of the most exceptional instructors I've had the privilege of learning from"
Mitch Abria Joseph | Yoga Teacher - Hawai, USA
"Training in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage with Ananta has deepened my understanding of anatomy, massage techniques, and passive stretching. His creative visualisations and analogies enhance comprehension and benefits clients' well-being"
Diane Von Furstenberg | Designer de moda DVF
"Você tem mãos de ouro Ananta!"
Annie Bouderlique - Pilates Instructor | Saint Brieuc, France
"Ananta, our generous trainer, leads us to master AYM with unparalleled precision. The human touch shines, making eight intense days an enriching journey. You'll emerge with exceptional massage skills"
Olivia Olbrechts - Instrutora de Yoga | Bruxelas, Bélgica
"A massagem ayurvédica de ioga foi uma verdadeira revelação, eu nunca havia recebido uma massagem tão poderosa. Quanto ao treinamento do ARYM, Ananta é um excelente professor, altamente qualificado e sempre disponível. Altamente recomendado!"
Manuela Beguin | Professora de Yoga e praticante de AYM - Paris, França e Costa Rica
"Estes cursos avançados com Ananta, após a formação inicial de Terapeuta AYM, enriqueceram significativamente as minhas competências e a minha prática, permitindo-me personalizar cada tratamento de acordo com as necessidades do meu cliente. Recomendo-os vivamente!"
L'Wren Scott | Designer de Moda - ESTADOS UNIDOS and Mick Jagger | Cantor - REINO UNIDO
"As maravilhosas massagens de Ananta, simplesmente divinas!"
Ignasi Vendrell | Terapeuta - ESPANHA
Excelente curso
Marie-Christine | Artist painter - Paris, France
"Ananta, thank you for everything during this course: your attentive presence, warm smile, and cheerful spirit. I gained more than just massage skills; I danced, laughed, and rediscovered trust in others. Your gentleness and care meant so much."
Cathy Moran | Massoterapeuta – REINO UNIDO
Apreciamos a atmosfera amigável e informal do curso, bem como o conhecimento e a experiência de Ananta, nosso professor. A combinação desses dois fatores criou um ambiente propício para a aprendizagem produtiva. Eu certamente recomendaria este curso para massoterapeutas de diferentes estilos, já que é muito eficaz e ainda relativamente desconhecido - eu sou massoterapeuta e aprendi muito com o curso. Eu também recomendaria a qualquer pessoa com um interesse geral no funcionamento da mecânica corporal"
Kamal DIekelmann | Carpenter - GERMANY
"Thanks to our fantastic teacher, Ananta. We've gained a wealth of knowledge! Even back in Denmark, the magic of my Indian trip still enchants me. My individual sessions are pure delight. People love this practice, and I absolutely adore it!"
Jonny Long | Acteur, Philadelphia, EUA
"Estou animado para utilizar as habilidades que aprendi ao participar deste curso. Ananta tem a capacidade única de criar um ambiente de aprendizado positivo que incentiva o desenvolvimento de cada aluno com base em suas necessidades individuais. Eu tive diversas experiências positivas trabalhando com Ananta e com os outros alunos, foi muito agradável! "
"Initially, I only planned the 56-hour AYM Certificate course in Goa. However, I was truly inspired by Ananta's teachings and decided to join the 2nd phase Diploma course in Mysore as well. Best decision!!"
Sinead Griffin | Yoga Teacher - Ireland
"Um treinamento de alto nível! Eu o recomendo vivamente a todos os professores de yoga, massagistas e a todos aqueles que desejam explorar uma arte de massagem comprovada. Os valiosos conselhos de Ananta têm orientado a minha prática com entusiasmo. Estou ansiosa pela próxima sessão de verão"
Jana Ahrens – Fashion Editor | Berlin, Germany
"Em Berlim, concluí o treinamento de praticante conduzido por Ananta, e foi realmente uma experiência extraordinária. Embora minha motivação inicial fosse compartilhar os benefícios da Massagem de Yoga Ayurvédico com meus amigos e comigo mesma, agora estou muito tentada a dedicar mais tempo e importância a isso em minha vida. Obrigada, Ananta!"
Vadim Azbel - Physiotherapist for Olympic Athletes | New York, USA
"Ayurvedic Yoga Massage ARYM was an immediate and tremendous success. My athletes appreciate it greatly after their intensive training. The results are undeniably effective!"
Joyce Ma | Founder of Joyce Department Stores - HONG KONG
"Dear Ananta, thank you for the hundreds of wonderful treatments you have given me throughout our nomadic journeys. You remain the best masseur I have ever had! Your massage is more than just a massage. Love n light"
Line White Cassani - Ayurvedic Practitioner | Sydney, Australia
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage has the power to heal the physical body and release emotional blockages. It is effective and energising, including many assisted yoga stretches variations.
Zoe Soong | House Wife, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"My mother suffered from persistent back pain, mainly in her lumbar region and right thigh. After enrolling in the course to assist her and providing several massages, her pain completely vanished. Thanks to Ananta!"
ARYM’s comprehensive training programme provides a skilful and proven way to learn Ayurvedic Yoga Massage. The classes are highly practical, with 90% hands-on experience. Learning the techniques involves an immersive massage experience, where participants take on both giver and receiver roles daily. This approach helps you better understand and integrate the benefits of the AYM method. During the course, you will learn how to:
Provide a 60 to 90-minute AYM treatment following the ARYM protocol tailored to client’s needs.
Skillfully apply a wide range of deep tissue, stress and myofascial release, and relaxation massage techniques using your hands and feet, including an impressive facial massage.
Perform over a hundred yoga-based assisted corrective stretches.
Be ready to launch your AYM therapist career immediately upon course completion.
What is Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM)
Inspired by the Indian traditions of Ayurveda and modern yoga, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) combines combines deep tissue oil massage and assisted yoga-based stretching elements in one session. Master Kusum Modak from Pune, India developed the comprehensive dynamic AYM method in the early 1980s, strongly influenced by her practice with BKS Iyengar. This contemporary all-in-one dynamic yoga-therapy supported by breathwork differs significantly from other traditional massage treatments of Ayurveda.
The Instructor
Ananta Sylvain Girard founded the ARYM Institute, the oldest and original AYM training school. A 30-year AYM pioneer, Ananta worked closely for seven years in India with Master Kusum Modak, the creator of the AYM method. In parallel to his role as the master’s direct collaborator, he has had a remarkable career as a masseur serving a prestigious international clientele (over 20,000 AYM treatments provided). A trained anatomist by his tutor, Professor Blandine Calais-Germain (Anatomy for Movement), Ananta has developed a precise and rich teaching method. Since its creation in 1996, ARYM has trained thousands of AYM practitioners worldwide under the blessing of Master Kusum Modak. Learn more About Ananta
ARYM Course Certifications
AYM Certified Practitioner
AYM Therapist Diploma
AYM Practitioner Instructor
ARYM Certification is granted upon successful completion of the respective training levels. ** Professional Affiliation: Our AYM Certifications are accredited by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and qualify you for discounted premiums and extended Public Liability Indemnity Insurance coverage in over 40 countries.
Levels, Dates and Tuition Fees
Feb 1-11, 2024 – Certified Therapist (1st participation): €980 / ₹49,000 – Therapist Diploma (2nd participation): €980 / ₹49,000 – Practitioner Instructor (teacher training): €980 / ₹49,000 – Refresher Course (a 3-day of your choice review): €300 / ₹21,000
Feb 1-3, 2024 – Practical Fundamentals: €300 / ₹21,000
-> Complete your Therapist Diploma Vfor just €680 /₹39,000. For those aspiring to complete their AYM diploma, we offer the second part of the 112-hour Diploma Therapist Course at the Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in Mysore, Karnataka, from February 17th to 29th, for a combined total of €1,660 (€980 for Goa + €680 for Mysore)
* Exclusive rate in Indian rupees for non-expatriate Indian nationals only.
** Accommodation is non-included but available around the centre.
*** Contact us for details on getting 4 free instalments.
Palmorama
289, Dandoswada, Mandrem, Goa 403527. Google map
Planning your Stay:
Accommodation at Palmorama
Double room: ₹4,000 (€50)/night per person.
Shared rooms for 3 persons are also available. Accommodation outside the center
If you’re looking for nearby options, you can find economical hostel accommodations starting at ₹650 (€7). Individuals room in guest houses and hotels with a range of choices from ₹1,000 to ₹7,000+. Click on: TRAVEL INFO
Classes Timetable in Palmorama
11-day AYM Therapist Training Course:
Day 1-6: 12:30-17:30 + Diner time
Day 7: Feb 7: Day off
Day 8-11: 12:30-17:30 + Ceremony and Diner time
CONTACT US
Or call us at +91-7507018875 or +33-762870016 (WhatsApp)
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage courses in Goa, Mysore and Pune, India. The ARYM institute has been teaching the method Kusum Modak of Ayurveda Yoga Massage worldwide since 1996