Ayurveda: Overview of schools and information

There are various courses and training models in the field of traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine and therapy, ranging from taster courses and short introductory courses to comprehensive training and continuing education, further training for Ayurveda specialists.

There are two Ayurveda vocational training programs in Switzerland:

• Ayurveda therapyAs an Ayurveda therapist, you work with external applications such as oil pours, herbal packs, heat treatments and sweating cures and give advice on diet and lifestyle.
• Ayurvedic medicineAs a naturopath specializing in Ayurvedic medicine, you will be able to apply the entire Ayurvedic medical system, i.e. you will make findings using pulse diagnosis, prescribe Ayurvedic medicines and also use invasive treatment methods.

You can complete the Ayurveda therapy training with theBranch certificate OdA KT Ayurveda Therapy- with the option of Advanced Professional Examination (AFPE) with a degree inSwiss certified complementary therapist

You can complete the Ayurveda medicine training with theCertificate OdA AM specializing in Ayurveda medicine- with the option of Advanced Professional Examination (AFPE) with a degree inSwiss certified naturopath.

Any further questions? - Then get ourGuide to training and continuing education, further training in naturopathy and complementary therapy.

In order to be registered in the Empirical Medical Register (EMR) with the Ayurveda method (EMR method group no. 22), various criteria must be met, such as regular further training and professional practice of the method. The requirements in terms of training are

• at least 600 learning hoursMedical basics
• at least 500 learning hoursAyurveda specialist trainingof which at least
  
  
  • 200 learning hours of Ayurveda basics
  • 150 hours of Ayurveda nutrition counseling (method no. 24)
  • 150 learning hours of Ayurveda massage (method no. 28)

Up to five sub-methods can be registered with the EMR under Ayurveda method group no. 22. In addition to the training in Ayurveda basics, methods no. 24 and 28 are mandatory. Aromatherapy (method no. 11, min. 100 learning hours), Ayurveda remedies (no. 26, min. 300 hours) and Hatha Yoga/Ayurveda Yoga (no. 88, min. 300 hours) can be registered as additional optional sub-methods.

Attention: From 1.1.2029, registration with method group no. 22 is no longer possible.

• Massages
• Nutrition
• Yoga
• Herbal medicine