Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Foundation Course
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE: THE HEALING POWER OF AROMAS
“We will create perfect health and Heaven on Earth through the beautiful fragrance of flowers” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
FULL-TIME COURSE
LIVE ONLINE
6 February - 17 March 2026
You will experience the powerful effects of a number of pure essential oils first-hand and learn how to apply them to significantly increase your physical, mental and emotional well-being and promote spiritual growth.
Online with Andréia Castilho
and guest speakers
Available in English
Open to everyone
Course fee: 490 €
(There is a reduced price for lower-income countries, please see the application form.)
Cost of the Vedaroma Kit: 81.82 €
(including the essential oil samples and the booklet, and excluding VAT)
The Vedaroma Kit is mandatory for those who seek certification.
It’s important to order it by 20 January 2026.
Please order via customer-service@vedaroma.com
About the course
Our uniqueness
We are not like everyone else. Each person is a unique physiological and psychological expression of consciousness, the unified field of Natural Law. Aroma Therapy based on Maharishi AyurVeda gives us a time-tested method through which the innate intelligence in the herb awakens the inner intelligence of our mind and body in a personalized way that is also natural, effortless and pleasant.
What you will learn
Among the knowledge and skills that you will acquire in this course are the experience of the powerful effects of a number of pure essential oils first-hand; choosing and applying them according to your constitution; using essential oils to balance the Doshas, strengthen Agni and produce Ojas; how to promote one’s health and happiness, as well as the health and happiness of family members and friends in a personalized way; how to significantly increase your overall well-being, and promote spiritual growth.
MAAT consultants may also wish to take this course as a refresher since many exercises and case studies have been added to the course, thus enabling consultants to acquire more knowledge and practice.
You will receive a wealth of interesting knowledge about essential oils: their properties, applications, their history, chemistry and existing scientific research, including the unique EEG research with essential oils carried out by Dr Keith Wallace and Dr Alarik Arenander.
Course structure
Live online sessions:
6 February – Friday – 2:00-4:00 PM CEST
7 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
10 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
12 February – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
14 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
17 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
19 February – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
21 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
24 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
26 February – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
28 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
2 March – Monday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
5 March – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
7 March – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
10 March – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
12 March – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
14 March – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
16 March – Monday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
6 February – Friday – 2:00-4:00 PM CEST
7 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
10 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 12 February – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 14 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
17 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 19 February – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 21 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
24 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 26 February – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
28 February – Saturday – 2:30-4:30PM CEST
2 March – Monday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
5 March – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
7 March – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
(2-day break)
10 March – Tuesday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST 12 March – Thursday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
14 March – Saturday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
16 March – Monday – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
- Recordings of the live sessions will be available quickly after each session. The sequence of the sessions and exercises is important and, therefore, being present in all live sessions is mandatory, as this will help the student understand the content and be certified to continue with the next phase of training. If the student misses a live session, it will be necessary to watch its recording from the course platform before the next live session starts and submit all exercises, case studies and tests within the deadline.
- There will be daily exercises to test the knowledge
- Students will experience one or two essential oils each day.
- Watching a particular selection of lectures by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is an integral part of the course. There will be a test on these lectures, due on the last day of the course. Most students rate really high on this test, but only by watching the lectures is it possible to do so.
- The final test will take place online on 16 March 2026
- This written, online test will be offered to solidify the knowledge and assess skills for those who wish to be certified and continue with phase 1 of Consultant Training.
- All exercises, case studies and tests will be graded and are mandatory. A final grade point average of 70/100 is necessary to qualify for the next phase of training.
Course participants will be connected via Zoom.
The Vedaroma Kit is mandatory. It includes the booklet The Power of Essential Oils and a selection of Vedaroma essential oils, both of which are part of the basic course materials, and will be used from the very first day of the course. Students are strongly advised to also order the Illustrated Guide to Vedaroma Essential Oils, whose printed copy will be a necessary reference material after the course. Please order these materials via the Vedaroma Customer Service at: customer-service@vedaroma.com
Feedback from previous course participants
“The Foundation course was one of the most personally useful courses I have taken in years. Learning about essential oils in the light of Maharishi Ayurveda and how they can be safely used to promote Dosha balance and improve health has been invaluable. And working with the oils has proven to be very blissful.”
G.J., Canada
“The Foundation course opened the doors to the beautiful world of essential oils to me. I had the chance to help my child with appropriate essential oils and since then, EOs have been a sure part of my everyday life. Also thanks to this course I realised how EOs help me be more self-confident, happier – be more the real me. The Foundation course was the beginning of a very great and enjoyable journey to the world of essential oils and I am really grateful for that.”
I.H., Estonia
“The Foundation Course gave me incredible joy, a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge. After just a few lessons I knew how to choose oils for myself and my family. I quickly realised that Maharishi Aroma Therapy is not only the magic of scents, a feast for the senses, but above all a powerful tool, giving balance, health and transcendence. After the Foundation Course, I was sure I wanted to continue my studies to become a Consultant to help people. Aroma Therapy fascinates me, it became my passion, my love and my new profession. “
K.M., Poland
MAAT consultant training
The complete training is achieved through a series of three courses that starts with this Foundation Course, continues in August with the Phase 1 of Consultant Training and ends with the Phase 2 of Consultant Training in December 2026.
The Foundation Course is a prerequisite for those who seek to practice Aroma Therapy as a profession. The requirement to give consultations to the public is the successful completion of all the phases of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training. The grade point average (of all the exercises, case studies and tests) needed for eligibility is 70.
Your own practice of Transcendental Meditation allows you to experience Pure Consciousness directly. This is the most basic and effective healing modality of Maharishi AyurVeda. A prerequisite for attending the MAAT Consultant Training Phase 1 and 2 is the practice of Transcendental Meditation.
Graduating modalities
Every MAAT course gives us the opportunity to acquire more in-depth knowledge, whether you wish to give consultations or simply have the knowledge for yourself, your family and friends. With this in mind, we have developed different modes of certification for each course.
Daily exercises, case studies and tests will serve as teaching tools, as well as a way to assess your expertise, which will grow over time. The MAAT Foundation Course offers two types of certificates:
- Certificate of Attendance – with experience in the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy method of choosing and applying pure, high-quality, certified organic or wild-harvested essential oils for yourself.
- Certificate of Completion – with more in-depth skill in the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy method of choosing and applying pure, high-quality, certified organic or wild-harvested essential oils, and recommending them to family and friends. At this level, you are also eligible for the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Course Phase 1.
Note: The Vedaroma kit is mandatory for all course participants who wish to pursue further training and become consultants.
It’s important to order the Kit by 20 January 2026. Please order via customer-service@vedaroma.com
Cost-benefit and demand for aroma therapy
Essential oils are compounds of aromatic substances whose fragrances can quickly uplift us, cheer us up, calm and relax us; enliven, motivate, and inspire us; harmonise and balance our emotions; dispel fatigue and tensions; support a healthy appetite, good digestion, sound sleep, mental clarity, creativity; promote happiness and spiritual growth, and much more.
They promote all those benefits effortlessly and quickly, and their advantageous cost-benefit makes them an ideal as well as popular alternative health-promoting therapy.
Demand for aromatherapy is increasing rapidly around the world, both as an adjunct therapy in hospitals and clinics and as a stand-alone treatment in private practice.
This course is beneficial for everyone. Whether you wish to learn how to use essential oils for yourself and your family and friends or if you want to make this a profession, everyone is welcome!
About the faculty
Andréia Castilho
Andréia Castilho has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for 43 years, with a B.A. in Business Administration from Maharishi International University (MIU), USA, an MBA in People Management, and extensive management experience in many areas, such as Vedic organic agriculture. She has trained in several modalities of Maharishi AyurVeda, including advanced Maharishi Aroma Therapy with Dr Rosie Geelvink. In addition, Andréia has worked on the marketing of VedAroma products, and with Dr Nadine Thomas, producing course content and teaching Maharishi Aroma Therapy at MERU, Netherlands, and in other countries. She is the Head of the Department of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy at the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International.
Dr Walter Mölk
Dr Walter Mölk is a medical practitioner from Austria and one of the directors of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International. For many years, he has been developing and teaching Maharishi AyurVeda postgraduate curricula for health professionals worldwide, and since 2010 has taught Maharishi AyurVeda at all the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy courses.
(other course leaders to be confirmed)
Housing, Meals and Travel Information
Our Address
MERU Station 24 6063 NP Vlodrop The Netherlands
Meals
The price for the meals at MERU for the 7 days of the course will be 120 EURO. Please note that this means € 20/day plus dinner on 21 June and lunch on 27 June (€20 per day or €10 per meal).
Meals are provided in the dining halls. A separate course dining hall is available for lunch and dinner for course participants.
Housing
For the accommodation during the MAAT Foundation course from 21 to 27 June there are several possibilities.
Hotel “St. Ludwig” in Vlodrop:
At 5 minutes walking distance from the MERU campus,
basic standard,
– Single room with shared bathroom for 39,50 EURO per night, for 6 nights 237,00 EURO.
Ask us for availability of twin and double rooms.
“B&B Roodbeeker Hof/ Schoenmakers” in Vlodrop:
higher standard,
– Single room with private bathroom for 83,80 EURO per night, for 6 nights 502,80 EURO
“Hotel Casa (Altstadt)” in Effeld:
– Single room with private bathroom for 55 EURO per night, for 6 nights 330 EURO
– Twin room with bathroom for 89 EURO per night, 44,50 EURO per person per night, for 6 nights 267 EURO per person
– Double room with bathroom for 85 € per night, for 6 nights 510 EURO for both partners together
