Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Training Course
Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Training Courses
for self-care, family care, and professional application in three phases
September – October 2025
Learn how to use Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Therapy for yourself, family members, and clients to create more physical and mental balance in all aspects of life.
Here you can see the details of the 3 phases of training:
Phases | Dates in 2025 | Eligibility |
Phase 1(Self-care) Online webinar (8 hours) | Open to everyone (The practice of Transcendental Meditation is recommended) | |
Phase 2(Family care) In-residence course at MERU (2 days) | Completion of Phase 1 (The practice of Transcendental Meditation is required) | |
Phase 3(Client care) In-residence course at MERU (3 days) | Completion of Phase 2 | |
Note: These three phases can be booked together or individually but must be attended in sequence. | ||
Health Professional CourseIn-residence course at MERU | 8–17 October For details please see: Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Training Course | Previous training in Maharishi AyurVeda including Maharishi Nadi Vigyan, experience in treating patients, and practice of Transcendental Meditation |
Phase 1: Online webinar (8 hours)
Eligibility: open to everyone
The practice of Transcendental Meditation is recommended.
20-21 September 2025
Course leaders:
Dr Rainer Picha, Dr Walter Mölk
Available in English
Standard course fee: 120 €
Special offer: full 3-phase package 690 € (reduced from 790 €)
There is a reduced price for lower-income countries (please see the application form).
Affiliates of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) receive a discount of 10% on the course fee.
Course structure and what you will learn
Saturday, 20 September, from 10:30–12:00 and 14:00–16:30 CEST
Introduction to the history of AyurVeda Marma Therapy; basic principles including how to
– touch the Marma points; guided demonstration and experience of selected points,
– Q&A, homework exercises, handouts for download
Sunday, 21 September, from 10:30–12:00 and 14:00–16:30 CEST
– Feedback and review of the Marma points; guided demonstration of additional Marma points; Q&A; outlook for Phase 2; homework exercises; handouts for download
Phase 2: in-residence course at MERU (2 days)
Eligibility: completion of Phase 1
The practice of Transcendental Meditation is now required.
3–4 October 2025
Course leaders:
Dr Rainer Picha, Dr Walter Mölk, Kathryn Nolan, and Randol Oberson
Available in English
Standard course fee: €240
Special offer: full 3-phase package 690 € (instead of 790 €)
There is a reduced price for lower-income countries (please see the application form).
Affiliates of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) receive a discount of 10% on the course fee.
Full board: 54 €
This includes lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
Costs for accommodation not included.
Course structure and what you will learn
Review of the Marma protocols of Phase 1 and personal guidance to ensure the correct practice on fellow course participants.
Daily schedule:
– Morning session 10:30 am–12:30 pm
– Afternoon session 2:00 pm–4:30 pm
– Evening Q&A session
Please note that the number of course participants for Phase 2 and 3 is limited to provide individual guidance for each participant. There is great interest in the MAV Marma training, so we recommend applying early.
Phase 3 in-residence course at MERU (3 days)
Eligibility: completion of Phase 2
5–7 October 2025
Course leaders:
Dr Rainer Picha, Dr Walter Mölk, Kathryn Nolan, and Randol Oberson
Available in English
Standard course fee*: 430 €
Special offer: full 3-phase package 690 € (instead of 790 €)
There is a reduced price for lower-income countries (please see the application form).
Affiliates of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) receive a discount of 10% on the course fee.
Full board: €81 €
This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Costs for accommodation not included.
Course structure and what you will learn
Review of all Marma protocols of Phase 2 and learning additional longer and complex treatment protocols to enhance the self-healing power and increase Ojas in your clients.
On this course you will learn some of the most successful and most appreciated Marma protocols, and you will gain confidence in applying them.
Daily schedule:
– Morning session 10:30 am–12:30 pm
– Afternoon session 2:00 pm–4:30 pm
– Evening Q&A session
After this course you will be able to give Marma treatments to family members and friends, or professionally to clients, provided local regulations allow (e.g. for nurses, physiotherapists, massage therapists, cosmeticians, etc.)
Feedback from previous course participants
“New knowledge, simple and effective with Marma treatment, and feel joyful when giving the treatment. I simply feel a inner peace when treating people.”
R.E.
“My health improved just by the practice / I have more therapy to offer / I am in touch with teachers and colleagues.”
T.C.
Venue, accommodation and visa
This course is held on the MERU campus.
Our Address:
MERU
Station 24
6063 NP Vlodrop
The Netherlands
Accommodation
Please read our travel information page carefully, on which you will also find a list of hotels nearby. Please book your room directly with the hotel.
Visa
If you need an invitation letter for your visa, please apply early for the course. Contact us and send your information for the invitation letter as soon as possible.
Heads of Marma Therapy Department of MCPHI
Dr Rainer Picha
Dr Rainer Picha is a cardiologist from Austria who served as an Assisting Director and Head of the Intensive Care Unit at the State Hospital of Graz/Austria. In 1996 Maharishi invited Dr Picha to come to Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, The Netherlands. There he worked with Dr Nader and his team of scientists to support the work on Veda in the Human Physiology. Under Maharishi’s and Dr Nader’s guidance, Dr Picha developed the Model of Vedic Physiology, worked closely with Maharishi on new hospital designs and curricula, and integrated Maharishi AyurVeda with modern medicine. He is chairman of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) and director of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International (MCPHI)
Dr Walter Mölk
Dr Walter Mölk is a general practitioner and founder of the Austrian Society of Ayurvedic Medicine and the first Panchakarma centre in Austria. In 1996 Dr. Mölk has been invited by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became a member of the international research team at Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, the Netherlands where he had the opportunity to work closely with Maharishi and neuroscientist Tony Nader MD, PhD. Dr Mölk has over 35 years of experience in teaching Maharishi AyurVeda to health professionals worldwide. He is one of the directors of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation and the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International and has organised together with Dr Schrott all the MAV Marma training courses at MERU.
