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.
Our professional training programme
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.
The ARYM training aims to train:
AYM therapists (practitioners)
AYM instructors (practitioner trainers)
ARYM 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 3 pillars of ARYM training
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:
Become an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Practitioner and Evolve your Skills
Our therapist training program consists of three main courses and a refresher option:
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.
Discover upcoming worldwide certified therapist training courses
A 9-day intensive Certified training in central Paris ✓ Start: Oct 20 ✓ End: Oct 28, 2023 ✓ Daily timing: 9:00-17:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioner and Instructor. 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: €1280 ...
A 9-day advanced training in central Paris ✓ Start: Nov 1 ✓ End: Nov 9, 2023 ✓ Daily timing : variable ✓ Accessible to Certified AYM and Diploma therapist ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience with the AYM method ✓ Tuition fees: €1180 ...
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December, 2023
14:30 - 13:30
Home Shanti Home - Luberon
La Lebratiére, Chavon, 04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde, France
A 9-day certified course in Haute Provence ✓ Start: Dec 14, 2023 ✓ End: Dec 22, 2023 ✓ Daily timing: 9:00-19:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioners and Instructor students ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience in the method ✓ New Year Celebration Included ✓Tuition fees: €1280 ...
A 9-day advanced training in central Paris ✓ Start: Dec 27 ✓ End: Dec 30, 2023 ✓ Daily timing : variable ✓ Accessible to Certified AYM and Diploma therapist ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience with the AYM method ✓ Tuition fees: € 640 ...
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January, 2024
12:30 - 17:00
ARYM Institute - Mysore
#1190, 10th Main Rd, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysore 570002, India
Join ARYM to become a Certified AYM Practitioner in a 2-week intensive Certified training in Mysore, Karnataka ✓ Start: Jan 8, 2024 ✓ End: Jan 24, 2024 ✓ Daily timing: 12:15-17:15 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioners and Instructor students ✓ 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: €980 ...
Join ARYM to become a Certified AYM Practitioner in a 11-day intensive course in Mandrem, North Goa ✓ Start: Feb 1, 2024 ✓ End: Feb 11, 2024 ✓ Daily timing: 9:30-17:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioners and Instructor students ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience in the method ✓ Tuition fees: €980 ...
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February, 2024
12:15 - 17:30
ARYM Institute - Mysore
#1190, 10th Main Rd, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysore 570002, India
Join ARYM to become a Certified AYM Practitioner in a 2-week intensive Certified training in Mysore, Karnataka ✓ Start: Feb 19, 2024 ✓ End: Feb 29, 2024 ✓ Daily timing: 12:15-17:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioners and Instructor students ✓ 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: €980 ...
A 9-day intensive Certified training in central Paris ✓ Start: Apr 26 ✓ End: May 4, 2024 ✓ Daily timing : 9:00-17:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioner and Instructor. 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: €1280 ...
A 9-day advanced training in central Paris ✓ Start: May 6 ✓ End: May 14, 2024 ✓ Daily timing : variable ✓ Accessible to Certified AYM and Diploma therapist ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience with the AYM method ✓ Tuition fees: €1180 ...
A 9-day immersive training course in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland ✓ Start: July 10, 2024 at 10:00 ✓ End: July 18 at 14:00✓ Daily timing : 10:00-19:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioner and Instructor. 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: 1180 GBP ...
A 9-day advanced training in central Paris ✓ Start: Jul 29 ✓ End: Aug 6, 2024 ✓ Daily timing : variable ✓ Accessible to Certified AYM and Diploma therapist ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience with the AYM method ✓ Tuition fees: €1280 ...
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August, 2024
14:30 - 13:30
Home Shanti Home - Luberon
La Lebratiére, Chavon, 04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde, France
A 10-day certified course in Immersion in Haute Provence ✓ Start: Aug 18, 2024 ✓ End: Aug 27, 2024 ✓ Daily timing: 9:00-20:00 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioners and Instructor students ✓ Instructor with 30 years of teaching experience in the method ✓ New Year Celebration Included ✓Tuition fees: €1280 ...
A 9-day intensive Certified training in central Paris ✓ Start: Oct 25, 2024 ✓ End: Nov 2, 2024 ✓ Daily timing: 9:00-17:30 ✓ Open and suited for everyone with a genuine interest in massage, including professionals and beginners ✓ Also open to diploma and already certified AYM practitioner and Instructor. 30 years of teaching experience with the method ✓ Tuition fees: €1280 ...
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.
Module I – Practical fundamentals of the AYM Method: the back of the body (back, arms, shoulder blades, shoulders, neck and back of the legs). Massage with hands and feet and a series of stretches for the back (15h).
Module II: the front of the body (legs, abdomen, thorax, neck and face) and series of stretches, including the legs and seated stretches (15h).
Module III: first advanced stretches (15h).
Module IV: integration of the complete massage and more series of advanced stretches. An assessment of individual skills is done on the last day (clinic day) (15h).
Post-Training Practice: 10 massage treatments within the month following the training (15h).
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: The program spans 12 days, divided into three parts of four days each, totaling 72 hours of training. Pre-requisite: Primary AYM Certified Practitioner or a higher level course. Program: Beginning with a recap of foundational techniques to refine and correct positioning, grips, and locks, this course places a strong emphasis on advanced stretching techniques, providing an in-depth exploration of these techniques. Certification: AYM Advanced Courses I & II, and AYM Advanced Course III.
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: Certificate of competency
Our Masterclasses programme consists of two series with several themed courses:
1. Therapist Self-Care and Additional Special Care:
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.
2. Essential Anatomy
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
The Ayurvedic Yoga Massage MasterClass programme is designed to help you enhance your practice through two series of short courses that can be taken individually or in any sequence. 1. Practitioner’s personal care and extra care: This series consists of 11 masterclasses, each ranging from 7 to 21 hours, covering a diverse range of topics aimed at optimising your training and ensuring safety.
2. Essential Anatomy: This series includes 2 MasterClasses, each spanning 21 hours, providing a good foundation in anatomy knowledge.
*All MasterClasses are available on-demand and require preregistration. To participate, simply click on “NEXT” and complete the form, selecting one or more MasterClasses of your choice. Also, indicate your preferred location from the venue selection.
** During pre-registration, no payment is necessary.
Personal safety for bodyworkers practising on the floor
Program: 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:
a specific body area
giving a basic knowledge in anatomy and physiology
offering an overview of practitioners and clients frequently encountered pathologies
reviewing relevant massage and stretching techniques during related practices
additional topics related to therapist’s professional development are also covered
List of the Self-Care MasterClasses:
MC1 – Protecting your lower back (7 hours)
MC2 – Protecting your shoulders and neck (7 hours)
MC3 – Protecting your thoracic spine and rib cage (7 hours)
MC4 – Protecting your knees and ankles (7 hours)
MC5 – Protecting your elbows, wrists and hands (7 hours)
MC6 – Protecting your perineum (7 hours)
MC7 – Using props during 7 hours)
MC8 – Facial massage (7 hours)
MC9 – AYM massage for pregnant women (21 hours)
MC10 – AYM massage on table (21 hours)
MC11 – AYM Four-handed massage (21 hours)
** 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.
Become a Skilled Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Instructor
Our instructor training program consists of three sequential stages:
AYM Student Instructor (I, II & III)
To attain the AYM Student Instructor certification, aspiring instructors must undertake an apprenticeship during three primary therapist training courses, each of which lasts for a duration of 70 hours. This includes 56 hours of the AYM Therapist course and 14 hours of preparation, meetings, and reports before and after classes, resulting in a total of 210 hours of training.
AYM Certified Instructor IV Upon achieving the AYM Student Instructor certification, candidates can proceed to the AYM Certified Instructor IV level, which involves participating as an assistant during a fourth therapist training program that spans 100 hours. This includes 56 hours of the AYM Therapist course, 14 hours of preparation, meetings, and reports before and after classes, along with an additional 30 hours of tutorial support, where the apprentice follows the progress of a group of students in the post-training phase.
AYM Diploma Instructor V The final stage of the training program is AYM Diploma Instructor V, which requires participants to follow a group of students in post-training and submit a detailed report on their observations. The duration of this stage may vary depending on the progress and performance of the students. Notably, after completing the first stage (AYM Student Instructor I), newly authorized instructors are permitted to conduct a 2-day AYM course independently.
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.
To submit an application for an AYM instructor course, please click
Join our therapist training as a student instructor to evolve and become a certified Ayurvedic Yoga Massage trainer
Prerequisite: This training programme is open only to AYM Therapist Diploma (112 hours minimum) confirmed by consistent practice.
** The upcoming training courses will be held in Taipei, Paris, Provence, Bruxelles, Mysore, Goa. See the schedule.
The transmission of the Ayurvedic Yoga Massage method
You will receive your certification from Ananta Sylvain Girard. A pioneer of AYM, Ananta worked with Master Kusum Modak, the creator of the AYM method, on 30 full therapist training programmes (1996-2001) in Pune and Goa. Since then, he has conducted over 250 therapist training courses to thousands of students over the past 30 years. Learn more about Ananta
The instructor training programme offers the opportunity to assist Ananta during one or several AYM Therapist courses. You will be trained to lead the programme and learn the transmission of the method as a confident teacher.
The complete instructor training program consists of 3 stages:
AYM student Instructor (I)
Participate at a primary training as student instructor / +70 hrs*
Certificate of participation
AYM student Instructor (II)
Participate at a second training as student instructor ** / +100 hrs***
Certificate of participation
AYM Certified Instructor (III)
Participate at 3 trainings at least, as student instructor **Follow a group of students in post-training and report back / +100 hrs** (of variable duration).
Certified Instructor (After results of the post-training work).
*Including 56 hours of the AYM Therapist course and 14 hours of preparation, meetings and reports before and after classes.
**Following this training and depending on results, the newly authorised instructors can easily facilitate the 2 to 8-day courses.
***Including 56 hours of the AYM Therapist course, 14 hours of preparation, meetings and reports before and after classes and over 30 hours of the tutorial period, where the apprentice follows the evolution of a group of students in the post-training support.
If you are interested in applying for an AYM Instructor Training Course, please follow these steps:
Select below your preferred training dates and location
Click “book now” and complete the application form. Select “Student Instructor I-III”
Don’t forget to include a brief message outlining your prior experience with AYM
Select “Bank transfer” as your payment method, but do not make any payment at this time
We will be in touch with you after we receive your registration form.
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The ARYM institute has been teaching the method Kusum Modak of Ayurveda Yoga Massage since 1996.
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: 56+ hours Pre-requisite: AYM Therapist Diploma
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 –
Learning module transitions
Educational framework and scenarios
Practice and positioning analysis
Anatomy, physiology and pathology
Professional ethics
The practise of Yoga and active meditations
Planning one’s career development
Certification: AYM Certified Instructor V; after successful completion of the 3 parts
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