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.
Phase | Dates in 2026 | Eligibility |
Phase 2: | 2 options: 22–27 September |
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Phase 2: Family care and client care
In-residence course at MERU (5 days)
Completion of Phase 1 and practice of Transcendental Meditation are required.
Dates:
22–27 September
or
24–29 October
Course location: MERU, Vlodrop, The Netherlands
Course leaders: Dr Rainer Picha, Dr Walter Mölk, Kathryn Nolan, and Randol Oberson
Course language: English
Course fee*: €1,295 for Phase 2
*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: €162
This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation at MERU (recommended):
€500
Single occupancy, 5 nights
€300
Per person in double occupancy, 5 nights
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.
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.
In this course, you will learn some of the most successful and most appreciated Marma protocols, and you will gain confidence in applying them.
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.)
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 is limited to provide individual guidance for each participant. There is great interest in the MAV Marma training, so we recommend applying early.
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, and I am in touch with teachers and colleagues.”
T.C.
Recording of Zoom Webinar from 21 June 2025
"Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Therapy"
Venue, accommodation and visa
Phase 2 is held at MERU:
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.
More Marma Training Courses
Phases | Dates in 2026 | Eligibility |
Phase 1: Self-careOnline webinar | 13–14 June |
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Phase 3: Health Professional CourseIn-residence course at MERU | 31 October–4 November |
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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.
