Description
Ancient Ayurveda Training
35 CE Hours
Ancient Ayurveda continuing education (CE) programs approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) provide licensed massage therapists (LMTs) with deep, foundational training in Eastern bodywork. A 35 CE hour curriculum comprehensively bridges historical, conceptual, and clinical hands-on modalities.
The historical timeline dating back to 35 CE corresponds to the classical era of Indian medicine, marked by the prominent compilation of the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita. These foundational texts codified the medical and rejuvenation therapies used in modern bodywork training.
- Curriculum Breakdown of a 35 CE Program
An intensive 35-hour training course typically divides its contact and home-study hours into specific core competencies:
- Ayurvedic Foundations (approx. 8 Hours): Studying the five elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth) and the Tri-Dosha system (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) to assess client constitutions.
- Abhyanga Massage Protocol (approx. 12 Hours): Mastering the hands-on execution of full-body warm herbal oil massage using long, synchronized, rhythmic strokes.
- Marma Point Therapy (approx. 8 Hours): Identifying and manipulating key anatomical and energetic junctures (Marmani) to release trapped physical and emotional tension.
- Therapeutic Enhancement (approx. 7 Hours): Incorporating specialized spa sub-modalities, such as Shirodhara (warm oil poured on the forehead) or Garshana (dry silk glove brushing).
- Clinical Applications & System Balancing
LMTs use these approved hours to learn how to tailor sessions specifically to a client’s physiological imbalances:
| Modality | Intended Target System | Primary Therapeutic Goal |
| Vata Balancing | Nervous System Regulation | Alleviates anxiety, chronic insomnia, and dry joints using heavy, warming oils. |
| Pitta Balancing | Inflammatory / Metabolic | Soothes localized inflammation, heat, and skin irritation using cooling oils (e.g., coconut). |
| Kapha Balancing | Lymphatic / Circulatory | Stimulates sluggish lymphatic drainage and reduces fluid retention via vigorous, dry strokes. |
- NCBTMB Compliance & License Renewal Features
- National Acceptance: Hours earned through an NCBTMB Approved Provider are accepted by most state massage boards for license renewal cycles. [
- Flexible Delivery: Depending on the school or provider, these 35 hours are offered as multi-day live, hands-on workshops
- Transcript Tracking: Upon passing the course quiz or completing live hours, a formal certificate with the Provider Number is generated to submit directly to the NCBTMB Board Certification portal.
💳 NCBTMB Provider Information
- Approved Provider Number: 451878-12
- CE Hours Awarded: 35 CEs
- Approval Body: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Target Audience: Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs), Certified Bodyworkers, and Estheticians.
- Certificate: Issued immediately upon successful completion of the course and practical evaluation.
