PACE Credit:
5 credits TIS (Topics in Sister Sciences)
50 credits TIA (Topics in Ayurveda)
5 credits TIW (Topics in Wellness)
Course Dates:
May 2, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Course Delivery Method Live (In Person)
Course Description
This Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ training focuses on the ancient healing art of Abhyanga. It includes a 20-hour online training and a 5-day live, hands-on practicum. Rooted in lineage, precision, and Marma touch, this 60-hour training empowers you to bring Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic warm oil massage, into your hands, your practice, and your service to others. Whether performed solo or in the traditional synchronized two-therapist style, Abhyanga stands as a powerful, stand-alone healing therapy that enriches any bodywork or healing practice.
Course Objective:
Participants will learn the essential historical context, theoretical foundations, and core principles of Abhyanga during the online portion of the training, gaining a deep understanding of this classical Ayurvedic oil therapy. In the 5-day hands-on practicum, students will both give and receive the nourishing warm-oil massage, developing refined touch, proper body mechanics, and confidence in delivering a complete 1-hour (or longer) Abhyanga treatment sequence. They will also learn the art of preparing herbalized oils, the basics of marma therapy as applied within Abhyanga, and the subtle awareness needed to work with prana, set-up and flow of Abhyanga treatment, and how to personalize a session for the clients needs. Through guided practice and skilled supervision, participants will embody the therapeutic presence and fluidity essential to authentic Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™. By the end of the training, students will be equipped to offer a beautiful, grounded, and professionally structured Abhyanga session. Some States require additional licensing to touch, regulations and scope of practice will be discussed with each participant.
Registration:
https://www.maharaniacademy.com
Provider Name Corinna Maharani
Provider Bio:
Corinna Maharani is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner, PanchaKarma expert, and visionary educator with over 35 years of experience teaching and practicing Ayurveda in the USA and Germany. A graduate of one of the first Ayurveda programs at Maharishi International University in 1989, Corinna has devoted her life to advancing the wisdom of Ayurveda.
During her studies, Corinna met her lifelong teacher, Vaidya R.K. Mishra, one of the most brilliant minds in Ayurveda, whose lineage of healers spans 126 generations. Deeply rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) tradition, Corinna brings this living knowledge into her practice, passionately sharing Ayurveda’s ancient principles in a way that resonates with modern lifestyles.
In 2000, Corinna established Maharani Ayurveda, her thriving clinic in Santa Barbara, California, where she offers comprehensive Ayurvedic consultations, authentic PanchaKarma therapies, retreats, and specialized Ayurvedic treatments. Her work combines a mastery of classical Ayurveda with innovative approaches, reflecting her dedication to restoring balance and vitality to her clients.
Corinna is also the founder and director of the Maharani Academy, an internationally recognized school offering a 300-hour certification program in Ayurvedic Bodywork and PanchaKarma techniques. Since 2018, the Academy has trained students worldwide through online and inperson programs, earning recognition as a gold-standard program by NAMA and an AABCapproved school.
Her influence extends beyond her clinic and academy. For over 15 years, Corinna served as the PanchaKarma Director at Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga School in Wisconsin, where she developed the curriculum, co-authored training manuals, and mentored aspiring PanchaKarma technicians. She has also worked as Spa Director at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in Palo Alto, overseeing operations and training therapists. Corinna is a published writer, speaker, and herbalist, known for her compassionate approach and extensive expertise. She has collaborated globally to promote the Ayurvedic vision, including creating signature treatments implemented by sister spas. Her goal is to deepen understanding of Ayurveda as a holistic science and empower others to apply its timeless wisdom to modern health challenges.
