Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Course for Health Professionals
The course is open to health professionals who practise Transcendental Meditation,
have received previous training in Maharishi AyurVeda including Maharishi Nadi Vigyan,
and have experience in treating patients.
In-residence Course
31 October – 4 November 2026
MERU, Vlodrop, The Netherlands
Based on positive experiences of participants of previous courses we can say that offering MAV Marma Therapy to your patients will greatly expand the scope and effectiveness of your practice.
Course leaders:
Dr Rainer Picha, Dr Walter Mölk
Assistants:
Kathryn Nolan, Randol Oberson
Available in English
Standard course fee*: 1,295 €
*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: 168 €
This includes lunch, dinner, and a simple breakfast.
Costs for accommodation not included.
Accommodation at MERU (recommended):
600 €
Single occupancy, 6 nights
360 €
Per person in double occupancy, 6 nights
Please note: The number of course participants is limited to provide individual guidance for each participant. If you wish to attend the course we need the date, location, and the course leader’s name of your previous training in Maharishi AyurVeda – see application form. There is great interest in the MAV Marma training, so we suggest you apply as soon as possible to reserve your place.
Course Structure and
what you will learn
31 October – 4 November 2026
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.
5 days full-time course at MERU, Vlodrop, The Netherlands
First meeting: Saturday, 31 October, 10:30 am
Last meeting: Wednesday, 4 November, 9:00 pm
If your time allows, we encourage you to stay on for one or more Vedic celebrations: Dhanvantari Jayanti on 6 November, Hanuman Jayanti 7 November, and Mahalakshmi (Dipavali) on 8 November.
The Training in MAV Marma Therapy includes
- Five full course days with extensive practice sessions with individual guidance.
- Learning effective protocols for many common disorders.
- A comprehensive 100-page manual with guidelines and detailed treatment protocols.
- Maharishi’s unique comments on Marma therapy and pulse diagnosis
(Several video segments will be shown for the first time). - One free Zoom session for review and follow-up after the course.
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 at MERU campus.
On arrival day please come to:
MERU
Station 24
6063 NP Vlodrop
The Netherlands
Accommodation
We recommend booking a guestroom at the MERU Academy. You can choose this option in the application form.
It is also possible to stay in a hotel outside the MERU campus, but please consider how you will get to MERU daily for the course. Please book your room directly with the hotel.
In any case, please read our travel information page carefully. On it, you will also find a list of hotels nearby.
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.
More Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Courses
Phases |
Location |
Eligibility |
Phase 1: Self-care |
Online webinar |
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Phase 2: Family and client care |
In-residence course at five locations |
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