Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Course Phase I
For promoting holistic health and well-being, physical and psychological
Fathom the whole range of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy, from the physical to the most subtle and spiritual levels
“Through the window of science we see the dawn of the Age of Enlightenment.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
7 August – 15 September 2026
Full-time course
Live online
With Andréia Castilho and Dr Walter Mölk
With selected lectures by Maharishi and renowned experts in Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy, plus case studies and self-study sessions
Available in English
This course is for:
- Those who have received a certificate of completion of the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Foundation Course and now want to either advance in their training to become a Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy (MAAT) Consultant or want to deepen their knowledge of MAAT.
- Those who are already MAAT Consultants and want to refresh the knowledge and get the most up-to-date information and sharpen their skills as MAAT experts.
Course fee: 490 €*
There is a reduced price for lower-income countries, please see the application form.
*Excluded from the course fee is the kit of essential oils consisting of samples of 21 essential oils. Cost of the Vedaroma Kit: 93.00 €.
The Vedaroma Kit is mandatory and the deadline for ordering it is 13 July 2026.
To order the Kit, please click here.
Affiliates of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) receive a reduction of 10% on the course fee.
The discount for MAAT Consultants is 20% if they apply by 7 July.
Why take this course
The MAAT Consultant Training Course Phase I is designed as a training programme for those who wish to go more deeply into the knowledge of how to use essential oils.
Learn how to use essential oils according to the principles of Maharishi AyurVeda, make essential oil recommendations to family and friends, and, if you wish to make this a profession, prepare for the next step to become a fully fledged Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy consultant.
MAAT Consultants can also take this course online, as a refresher.
It is very fortunate that now the opportunity is there to learn Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy (MAAT) online, from the comfort of one’s home, in a cost-effective way.
Now graduates of the MAAT Foundation Course have the wonderful opportunity to take the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Course Phase I online.
The revival of the complete knowledge of Vedic Aroma Therapy, an aspect of Maharishi Vedic Medicine, brings us the ancient wisdom of one of the most natural systems of promoting holistic psychological and physical health and well-being.
The essential oil present in the flowers, fruits, leaves, branches, seeds, root or rind of the plant is the ‘essence,’ ‘life force,’ or ‘soul’ of the plant. This innate intelligence awakens the inner intelligence of our mind and body.
Essential oils are balancing and normalising in their effect; they enliven the body’s own self-healing mechanism and restore life, health, and wholeness in body, mind, and soul. They can quickly uplift us, calm and relax us, motivate and inspire us, harmonise and balance our emotions, relieve physical symptoms of imbalances, and improve many basic physical and psychological functions.
Yet, every physiology and psychology is unique. With the knowledge of Maharishi AyurVeda, essential oils can be used in a personalised way to counter many health concerns at the same time, in an easy, pleasant and profound way.
The Department of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy (MAAT) of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International in Vlodrop invites all the MAAT Foundation Course graduates interested in the fascinating knowledge and experience of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy to join this beautiful course.
Note: to become a Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant you will also need to take the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Course Phase II in December 2026.
The Phase II course is designed for those who either wish to become MAAT Consultants and pursue a new profession, or already are MAAT Consultants and wish to refresh their knowledge.
Knowledge is an ever-expanding reality. The unified field of all the laws of nature is the field of total knowledge. In the relative sphere of life, each area is increasingly explored to its full value until it finds fulfilment in the wholeness of infinite creative intelligence.
Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy combines the best of both, the traditional knowledge of aroma therapy and the principles of consciousness-based medicine – Maharishi AyurVeda.
We have grown considerably in our knowledge of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy as it was developed by Dr Rosie Geelvink and Dr Nadine Thomas. In this Phase I course, there will be more emphasis on the actual therapy with essential oils and its connection to Maharishi AyurVeda. And, you will receive more elaborated knowledge about essential oil therapies for a great number of imbalances.
We will go more deeply into the actions and applications of the essential oils, and the explanations on how essential oils work with regard to their chemical components and ayurvedic qualities. In this way we will cover a wider range of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy from the gross, physical aspects to the most subtle energetic and spiritual levels.
Consultants of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy will find it valuable to refresh their knowledge and stay up-to-date and sharpen their skills as MAAT experts.
Over the years, many useful handouts have been incorporated, such as the Dosha effect of carrier oils, dilution tables (also for children), recommendations by Vaidya Vyas, new forms to be used during the preparation and consultation processes, etc. In addition, since 2001, brand new exercises and case studies have been created to provide plenty of opportunities for practice.
Then, in the Phase II of the Consultant Training Course, to take place in December 2026, all those who have trained in this field will receive training to give consultations.
The Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Course Phase I builds on the principles of the MAAT Foundation Course, to learn the science and art of being a consultant, with an emphasis on:
- Following the MAAT method to make recommendations to family and friends, applying essential oils according to the specific principles of Maharishi AyurVeda.
- Prescribing the most appropriate essential oils and methods of application for the prevention and cure of common health disorders.
- Understanding the basics of the chemistry of essential oils.
- Prescribing other health-promoting habits, such as diet, daily routine, etc., as per the principles of Maharishi AyurVeda.
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 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.
The MAAT Consultant Training Phase 1 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, family and friends.
- Certificate of Completion – you have acquired more expertise 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 as practice. You are also eligible for the next phase of training: the Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy Consultant Training Phase 2.
Note: Attendance in all live sessions, or watching the recordings soon afterwards, and submitting exercises within the specified deadlines (see below) is necessary for certification.
The VedAroma Kit is mandatory for all course participants at this level of training.
The successful completion of this Phase 1 of Consultant Training, to give consultations to family and friends and be eligible for Phase 2, will depend on your results in the exercises, case studies and tests.
This course is offered by the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International – Department of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy.
Updates on MAAT
This course provides both an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and to acquire the most up-to-date information in this area. Many useful handouts have been incorporated since consultants were trained by Dr Rosie Geelvink, and, therefore, many MAAT Consultants will find it useful to take this course and the Phase 2 of the Consultant Training Course, which will provide brand new knowledge to all who have trained in this field.
An integral part of the training of future MAAT Consultants is the experience of a wide range of essential oils. Having direct experience of the aroma and benefits of essential oils and being able to recommend them based on practical knowledge is invaluable.
The Power of Essential Oils is a publication written by Dr Rosie Geelvink, who pioneered the groundbreaking knowledge of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy, and contains vital information about each essential oil and how to use them.
Therefore, all course participants are expected to order the kit containing selected essential oils and to have the complete 152-page booklet The Power of Essential Oils. It is of vital importance to order the kit well ahead of time in order to allow for its timely arrival at the participant’s address.
To order the kit, please go to: https://vedaroma.com/eu/product/vedaroma-card-ctc/
We also recommend that you order the Illustrated Guide to Vedaroma Essential Oils at the same time as you order the kit described above. This way you will save on shipping costs (as compared to ordering them separately).
You should plan on printing the handouts, which will be available online during the course and for three months after its conclusion.
Course schedule
Live Sessions at 2:30 pm CEST
Each session 2 hours long
Note: on the first day, the live session will take place from 10:30 to 12:30 CEST
Friday, 7 August – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CEST
Saturday, 8 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 11 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Thursday, 13 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Saturday, 15 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 18 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Thursday, 20 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Saturday, 22 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 25 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Thursday, 27 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Saturday, 29 August – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 1 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Thursday, 3 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Saturday, 5 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 8 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Thursday 10 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Saturday 12 September – 2:30-4:30 PM CEST
Tuesday, 15 September – 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 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 on 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.
- Final Test online on 15 September 2026
- The final (written, online) test will be offered on the last day of the course, to solidify the knowledge; for those who wish to be certified and continue with the phase 2 of Consultant Training, this is also a tool to assess the skills gained.
- 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 course will cover the whole range of Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Therapy from the physical to the most subtle and spiritual levels. Being familiar with the finer values and mechanics of action of the essential oils will be more fulfilling for one’s own understanding and will help everyone to apply them in an easier way.
About the faculty
Andréia Castilho
Andréia Castilho has 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 and in other countries. Currently, 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.
