Shivani AyurvedaA course by Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert
Marma Therapy
Level 1: The Ancient Science of Marma Points
Early-bird €1,000 instead of €1,695 · Starts February 2027 · 10 weeks online · Step 1 of the Therapist track
Marma therapy is one of Ayurveda’s most powerful tools. It works with the body’s vital energy points to release pain, fatigue and emotional tension, and to bring body, mind and spirit back into balance. Unlike other bodywork, it needs no herbs or instruments: only skilled touch, deep presence, and knowing where energy flows or gets stuck. In ten weeks with Dr. Mahesh Kumar, award-winning Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert, you learn the Marma points of the whole body, Marma massage, foot, hand and face reflexology, and Marma therapy sequences for the main body systems, so you can add short Marma sessions to the care you already give your clients. Live lessons, recorded lessons and practice assignments make it truly hands-on, even online.
What you will learn
- The Marma points of the whole body: the name, location and benefits of each point on the legs, back, feet, belly, chest, hands and arms.
- Marma massage: techniques and sequences for each area, and how to balance and connect the energy of each point.
- Reflexology: the reflex centres of the feet, hands and face, with the rules, precautions and contraindications for each.
- Marma therapy for the body systems: sequences for the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.
- Anatomy and physiology: the basics you need for each area and system, explained simply.
- Supporting herbs: the important Ayurvedic herbs for each body system.
- Sensitive hands: breathing practice and meditation to help you feel the energy under your fingers.
- Self-care for the therapist: how to keep your own energy balanced and protected while you work with clients.
- Safe practice: precautions and contraindications, and the important tips before you work on a client.
Who this course is for
- Ayurvedic therapists and Panchakarma practitioners
- Yoga therapists and bodyworkers
- Holistic healers and trauma-informed coaches
- Professionals looking for a gentle, non-invasive and deeply effective tool
- Anyone drawn to energy-based healing rooted in Vedic wisdom
No previous Marma training needed. A basic understanding of Ayurveda or anatomy is helpful. Graduates of Level 1 and Level 2 already have that foundation.
Why this course
How the course runs
- 10 weeks online, in two modules: Marma massage, then Marma therapy.
- Weekly video lessons with theory and demonstrations.
- Live lessons with Dr. Mahesh, recorded so you can watch the replay.
- Practice assignments to bring each week’s points and sequences into your hands.
- A revision week at the end, to clear every doubt before you work with clients.
- A certificate when you complete the course successfully.
Course syllabus
Weeks 1 to 3 · Module 1Marma massage
The foundations: the concept of energy in Ayurveda and Marma, preparing yourself as a therapist, and the Marma points of the whole body, area by area.
- Week 1: Introduction, self-care, legs and backAyurveda and Marma · The concept of energy, and how energy gets blocked · Self-care for the therapist: breathing practice, meditation to make your hands sensitive, and keeping your own energy balanced · Marma massage: history, benefits and precautions · Basic anatomy of the legs and back · The location, massage, benefits and sequence of each Marma point on the legs and back · Balancing and connecting the energy of each point
- Week 2: Feet, belly and chestAnatomy of the feet, belly and chest · The name, location, massage technique and benefits of each Marma point · Sequences · Balancing and connecting the energy of each point
- Week 3: Hands and armsAnatomy of the hands and arms · The name, location, massage technique and benefits of each Marma point · Relaxing techniques · Balancing and connecting each point with its energy
Weeks 4 and 5 · Module 2Reflexology
The reflex centres of the body, and how to work with them safely.
- Week 4: Foot reflexologyReflex centres on the body · Rules, precautions and contraindications · The sequence and benefits of each point
- Week 5: Hand and face reflexologyReflexology on the hands and face · Rules, precautions and contraindications · The sequence and benefits of each point
Weeks 6 to 9 · Module 2Marma therapy for the body systems
For each system: how it works, how imbalance shows up there, the Marma therapy sequence and its benefits, and the supporting Ayurvedic herbs. Marma is used alongside a client’s medical care, never instead of it.
- Week 6: Respiratory and circulatory systemsPhysiology · Common conditions in this area · Benefits · The therapy sequence · Important herbs for this system
- Week 7: Digestive systemPhysiology · Common conditions in this area · Benefits · The therapy sequence · Important herbs for this system
- Week 8: Musculoskeletal systemCommon conditions in this system · Benefits · The therapy sequence · Important herbs for this system
- Week 9: Reproductive systemPhysiology · Common conditions in this area · Benefits · The therapy sequence · Important herbs for this system
Week 10Revision and preparing for clients
Bring it all together before you work with real people.
- Revision of the whole courseAll the important tips before working on a client · Clearing every doubt from the ten weeks
The Therapist track
Marma Therapy, Level 1 is the first step of the Shivani Ayurveda Therapist track: the path to becoming a professional Ayurvedic therapist.
What students say
“I doubted if learning Marma online was possible, but this course proved it is. Clear, complete, and truly valuable. I recommend it to every Ayurveda consultant.”
“Thank you, Dr. Mahesh, for sharing your knowledge with such openness, heart, and patient understanding. I’m truly glad I made this decision. It has been a gift to learn from you.”
“As a therapist, I doubted if I could learn Marma online, but it was the best decision. With Dr. Mahesh’s guidance, I not only learned Marma but also reflexology. It feels like he handed me a magic wand to make my client work more effective. I’m ready for the next level!”
“At first I was concerned: being no therapist and learning online seemed difficult. But it was a great decision. The course was clear, well-prepared, and Dr. Mahesh’s enormous knowledge made it truly valuable.”
Your teacher
Dr. Mahesh Kumar
Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert and recipient of the Ayush Ratna Award. He combines a deep knowledge of the body’s subtle energy with clinical experience, and is known by his students for the clarity, openness and patience of his teaching.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really learn Marma online?
Yes. Every point and sequence is shown in demonstration videos, you practise with weekly assignments, and you can ask Dr. Mahesh your questions in the live lessons. Many of our students had the same doubt before they started.
Do I need to be a therapist?
No. No previous Marma training is needed. A basic understanding of Ayurveda or anatomy is helpful, and the course explains the anatomy you need for each area.
Is Marma therapy safe?
Marma is gentle and non-invasive. The course teaches you the precautions and contraindications for every area and technique, and when not to work on a client. Marma supports a client’s medical care; it never replaces it.
When does the next course start?
The next edition starts in the first week of February 2027. Lessons are online, so you can join from anywhere.
How long do I have access?
You can watch the recorded lessons for one year.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes: 5 monthly payments of €210 during the early bird, or €345 after it. The instalment plan costs a little more in total, so the one-time payment is the best deal. See the full terms and refunds.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive the Marma Therapy, Level 1 certificate when you complete the course successfully. Rules for practising differ from country to country, so please check your own country’s regulations.