Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Training Courses

Assistantship

The instructor trainee offers the opportunity to become Ananta’s assistant over the course of one or several Therapist Training. You will learn how to become a teacher by helping to facilitate the AYM training program.
Duration: 56+ hours
Pre-requisite: AYM Therapist Diploma
Certification: Instructor Trainee; Certificate of participation.

Transmission of the AYM method

The Instructor Certificate together with an assistantship period, teaches to become an instructor.
It gives an experienced AYM practitioner all the necessary tools and confidence to facilitate the program. 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 reasonable experience as an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage practitioner.
Program: Training includes practice and theory –

• Learning module transitions
• Educational framework and scenarios
• Practice and positioning analysis
• Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Professional ethics
• Practice of Yoga and active meditations
• Planning your career development

Certification: AYM Certified Instructor V; after successful completion of the 3 parts

Internship – Mentoring a small group of students of the Institute

Duration: 180+ hours
Pre-requisite: AYM Certified Instructor
Program: A post-internship personal work that will –

• Act as liaison between the group and the Institute
• Support of a group of students from the ARYM Institute in their career of practitioners
• Follow-up of the student reports
• Enhance practical experience

Certification: ARYM Diploma Instructor VI

Duration: 15 to 24 hours per module
Prerequisite: Open to everyone
Program: These CPD courses offer a good basis knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

• Basic Anatomy 1 (15 hours)
• Basic Anatomy 2 (15 hours)
• Palpatory Anatomy 1 – The Trunk (24 hours)
• Palpatory Anatomy 2 – The Limbs (24 hours)
• The Spine (24 hours)

Personal safety for bodyworkers practicing on the floor

Program: AYM therapists, professional bodyworkers, yoga instructors Program: Each Self-Care Masterclass contributes to acquiring the necessary theoretical basis as well as 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: Protect your lower back
• MC2: Protect your shoulders and neck
• MC3: Protect your thoracic spine and rib cage
• MC4: Protect your knees and ankles
• MC5: Protect your elbows, wrists and hands
• MC6: Protect your perineum
• MC7: Massage for pregnant women
• MC8: Facial Massage
• MC9: Props and tips

More Masterclasses to come! Do not hesitate to propose a Masterclass on a new topic.

The Therapist Training is 90% practical and centered around instructor demonstrations, student practice, and feedback. This interactive learning allows students to experience the benefits of the treatment firsthand and quickly correct mistakes to learn each technique properly. You will:

• Be able to deliver a full treatment using deep tissue massage techniques with hands and feet.
• Learn to perform series of assisted yoga-based stretches.
• Avoid injury using correct positioning.
• Understand indications and contra-indications for each technique.
• Apply the principles of the ARYM Institute integrated approach of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, based on the method Anatomy for Movement™.
• Obtain business advice on how to build clientele and manage a massage practice based on 22 years of experience.
• Become familiar with and adhere to best practices of the method.

• Introduction of new massage techniques and stretches, with ample time for students to practice by both, giving and receiving the massage.
• A review of the prior techniques learnt.
• Brief meditation at the start of each class and several relaxations during the day, to help focus and bring a sense of centering.
• Q&A with the instructor.

Following session tests, certificates or diplomas are awarded at the end of the training.

THERAPIST TRAINING
AYM Certified Practitioner (I-IV): Certificate for first time participants.
AYM Therapist Diploma (V): Diploma for AYM Practitioners already certified by ARYM.
AYM Refresher course: Certificate of competency.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
AYM Instructor Trainee (I-IV): Certificate of participation is awarded an assistantship period.
AYM Certified Instructor (V): Certificate (after successful completion of the 3 parts).
AYM Instructor Diploma (VI): The Diploma is awarded after the completion of the AYM Instructor Training.

MASTERCLASSES
Certificates of participation are awarded after each attendance.

The ARYM Institute is IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) Platinum Training Provider.

Membership
By subscribing to IICT membership**, our trained Therapist as well as “students in the learning process” qualify for special discounted premiums and extended coverage on Public Liability and Indemnity insurance.
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** Students of ARYM can benefit a special 50% on 1st year IICT membership.
Insurance
Insurance coverage in more than 25 countries. You can subscribe to only one insurance that will cover you for several practices (Eg.: AYM, Swedish massage, yoga teacher, Pilates, etc.) in several countries.  learn more