Ayurvedic
Body Therapies

WITH MADISON MADDEN, AD
AND ANJALI DEVA, CAP
Denver, CO

Level 1: 5 days  | June 17-21, 2026
Level 2: 4 days  | Sept 4-7, 2026

In Ayurveda, touch is medicine. These trainings guide you into the ancient practice of Ayurvedic body therapies, where you'll learn to work with the body as an intelligent, responsive system. Level 1 establishes your foundation in classical techniques, from abhyanga and shirodhara to marma therapy and dough bastis. Level 2 deepens your clinical skills with advanced applications including pinda swedana, specialized dhara techniques, nasya karma, and case-based integration. Rooted in tradition and applied through a trauma-informed lens, both trainings offer the technical precision and intuitive sensitivity needed to provide truly therapeutic bodywork.

Level 1

This immersive 5-day training is for Ayurvedic practitioners, students, massage therapists, and bodyworkers seeking to deepen their skills in traditional Ayurvedic body therapies. Whether you're looking to expand your practice, fill gaps in your panchakarma knowledge, or step into the role of Panchakarma Technician. Together, we'll explore these ancient techniques through a trauma-informed lens, honoring both timeless wisdom and the needs of modern bodies and nervous systems.

5 DAYS | 50 HOURS
June 17-21, 2026 | Denver, CO

  • Participants should be current practitioners, students of Ayurveda, or Massage Therapists with a basic/intermediate level understanding of Ayurvedic principles. No formal massage therapy training is required, but this training is suited best for those with a natural proclivity towards touch therapies or who plan to obtain a license to touch to practice Ayurvedic body therapies. 

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✹ Abhyanga: foundational full-body oil therapy including front and back sequencing, shiro abhyanga (head massage), and pada abhyanga (foot massage)
✹ Udvartana: invigorating herbal powder massage 
✹ Dough Basti Therapies: localized treatments for joints, heart region, naval and lower back 
✹ Shirodhara: continuous oil stream therapy for pituitary and nervous system regulation
✹ Swedena: introduction to fomentation therapies, including steam application (bhaspa sweden)
✹ Lepa: introduction to herbal pastes and facial therapies for nourishment, cleansing, and doshic balance
✹ Pichu: localized oleation therapy, with hands-on practice in shiro pichu for calming and grounding the mind
✹ Introduction to Marma Therapy: foundational mapping and gentle application of primary marma points to support prāṇa flow
✹ Therapeutic Tools Training: skillful application of kansa wand and tuning fork in Ayurvedic bodywork contexts
✹ Subtle Body Skills: cultivation of practitioner presence through pulse awareness, breath attunement, and touch sensitivity
✹ Hands-On Mentorship: individualized instruction in a small group setting (class capped at ten participants)
✹ Traditional Methodology in Contemporary Standards: grounding in classical Ayurvedic principles with trauma-informed, ethically attuned practice standards
✹ Give & Receive Practicum: embodied experience of both practitioner and client roles for integrated learning
✹ Indications & Contraindications: clear understanding of therapeutic appropriateness, safety, and client assessment
✹ Freshly prepared ayurveda-inspired lunches and herbal teas each training day.

*Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing the exam.

This course includes training in…

  • Virtual Preparatory Classes (3 hours, TIA):
    Wednesday 6/3/26: 5:00-6:30 pm PT: Introduction & Overview Class
    Wednesday 6/10/26 5:00-6:30 pm PT: Trauma-Informed Approach Class

    In-Person Intensive Schedule (5 days, 45 hours, TIA):
    June 18-22: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Virtual Integration Session (2 hours)
    Wednesday,7/1//25: 5:00-7:00 pm PT

    Total Hours: 50

$250 BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

Pricing

EARLY BIRD
TILL 4/1/2026

REGULAR
PRICING

$1600

$1800

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Testimonials

  • "Madison and Anjali are an absolute dream team, especially when it comes to teaching Ayurvedic Body Therapies. After experiencing previous trainings in the past, I was blown away at the level of knowledge, experience, grace, and execution of teaching Ayurvedic Body Therapies from these amazing women. Both are so skilled and experienced in what they do that it shows in the way they teach. I feel so much more confident brining these practices into my own Ayurvedic practice and am excited to implement these body work therapies into my business. I could take this course every year (and I might just do that!) and learn something new each time. I was especially impressed with how much we were able to practice in such a short period of time and yet it was all easily digestible. This intensive course incorporates tangible, accessible, and practical skills for anyone seeking to use Ayurvedic Body Therapies in their lives and practices. Both Madison and Anjali hold the wisdom and skill of Ayurveda so gracefully, it is inspiring to learn from them. Thank you for having me and see you again next year!" - BF

  • "This training was deeper and more robust than I could have imagined. The opportunity to witness and practice in such a safe and loving container with Madison and Anjali’s vast experience was truly transformational. I have taken a LOT of trainings in my life and this was one of the most profound personally and professionally. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to deepen their practice and knowledge of Ayurvedic body therapies and improve their skill and sensitivity to holding a trauma informed space." -JK

  • "It’s rare that you attend a training where you both get to give and receive from a trauma informed, compassionate lens. Madison and Anjali have magically constructed that kind of cocoon. Both my heart and my body feel so nourished by the beauty, wisdom and spirit of the Ayurvedic Intensive Body therapies training. We covered a lot of ground and also listened deeply, practiced with intent while leaving room for input rooted in a deep respect for all the medicine that Ayurvedic therapies can offer both the client and the provider. I highly recommend the training that these two loving humans have co-created." -DA

  • "Madison and Anjali crafted and paced this intensive with such beautiful artistry! There was a deep sense of camaraderie, spiritual evolution, and eternal baby mind within the group. I have learned about the nuances of herbs, oils, and body therapies and how to utilize them to balance aggravated properties. Madison and Anjali have access to an ocean of wisdom and delicately guide their students to access their own portals to that ocean." -RC

This advanced training immerses practitioners in the deeper art and science of Ayurvedic bodywork as a therapeutic tool for healing and transformation. Building upon foundational knowledge, this Level 2 program refines touch, precision, and advanced clinical understanding, integrating classical methods with case-based applications. This training emphasizes clinical discernment, intuitive skill, and the capacity to design individualized body therapy sequences aligned with Ayurvedic principles of dosha, dhātu, and seasonal cleansing.

Level 2


4 DAYS | 35 HOURS
Sept 4-7, 2026 | Denver, CO

  • Completion of an AP or AAP level program (or equivalent experience) and interview for admission

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Students receive specialized instruction and supervised practice in…

✹ Advanced Abhyanga Techniques: including side-lying, pregnancy, postpartum, and infant adaptations
✹ Pinda Swedena: ruksha (dry), snigdha (unctuous), and jambeera (lemon-bolus) varieties
✹ Netra Care: rejuvenative therapies for the eyes
✹ Nasya Karma: therapeutic nasal administration techniques
✹ Yoni Pichu and Guda Pichu: localized oleation therapies for reproductive and pelvic health
✹ Clinical Applications of Marma Chikitsa: using marmani for diagnostic and specific therapeutic applications
✹ Advanced Dhara: specialized dhara techniques such as takra (buttermilk), ksheer (milk decoction), kshayam (herbal decoction) over a variety of areas of the body and their therapeutic benefits
✹ Principles of Panchakarma: overview of the classical cleansing therapies (Pancha- and Shad-Karma) and their relationship to external treatments
✹ Case Study Applications: assessment, customization, and integration of therapies in client care
✹ Herbal & Oil Preparations: training in formulation selection, sourcing, preparation, and application for body therapies

*Level 2 will be capped at 8 people.

  • Virtual Preparatory Classes (3 hours, TIA):
    Wednesday 8/19/26: 5:00-6:30 pm PT: Introduction & Overview Class
    Wednesday 8/26/26: 5:00-6:30 pm PT: Principles of Panchakarma

    In-Person Intensive Schedule (4 days, 30 hours, TIA):
    Sept 4 - 7 : 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PT

    Virtual Integration Session (2 hours)
    Wednesday 9/16/26: 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT

    Total Hours: 35

$250 BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

Pricing

EARLY BIRD
TILL 6/1/2026

REGULAR
PRICING

$1800

$2000

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Location

AYUMIND
7596 W Jewell Ave
Lakewood, CO 80232

Ayumind is an Integrative Wellness Center on the West side of Denver, co-owned by Madison Madden and Vaidya Sujatha Reddy. Ayumind offers a full-service Ayurveda & Panchakarma clinic, Integrative Bodywork, Psychotherapy and Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy. It also serves as a boutique event space, classroom, and internship/externship site. We’re excited to host this year’s intensive in a clinical environment! 

The clinic is about 25 minutes Southwest of Downtown Denver. Just a few minutes farther West, you’ll find yourself at the footsteps of Red Rocks Amphitheater, and near many trailheads at the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. 

Where to Stay: 
We recommend a hotel or Airbnb in Lakewood or Green Mountain, such as this one just 4 minutes away:  Quaint Airbnb near Ayumind

  • Any professional certification, including a massage therapy license/certification, a license to touch, or a panchakarma technician certification. 


    *Please note: Participants are responsible for following their state and city guidelines pertaining to Ayurveda and Massage Therapy practice. Please refer to and familiarize yourself with your state regulations. 

    • More than 14 days before the workshop start date: Full refund, minus a $25 processing fee.

    • 7 to 14 days before the workshop start date: 50% refund or full credit toward a future training (valid for 12 months).

    • Less than 7 days before the workshop start date (including day of): No refund.

    • No-shows: No refunds or credits are given for no-shows without prior communication.

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Madison Madden

Instructors

MADISON MADDEN, AAP, LMT, PKT , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT AYUMIND

Madison is an Ayurvedic Doctor-level member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, author of the bestselling book Mind Body Food, and Executive Director at Ayumind, an integrative Ayurveda and Mental Health Clinic in Lakewood, Colorado. She specializes in Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Body Therapies. She is also a Trained Birth Doula, Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist & Movement Specialist. Her unique combination of Ayurvedic knowledge, 10+ years intensive gurukula yogic training, background in professional dance/movement, and her deeply empathetic demeanor make her a gifted healer and passionate educator.

She has trained with some of the world’s most respected Ayurvedic Doctors and Vaidyas, both in the U.S. and in India. Her rare experience and education give her an uncommonly depthful perspective of the application of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in the West. 

Madison is a guest faculty at Madhya Way, serves on the Board of Directors of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. 

Anjali Deva

ANJALI DEVA, CAP & FOUNDER OF MADHYA WAY AYURVEDA

Anjali Deva is an Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, and writer in Los Angeles, CA. Her private practice, Rooted Rasa, specializes in an integrative and trauma-informed approach to Ayurveda. Anjali founded Mādhya Way, a school for Ayurveda. Her compassion-based approach is useful in alleviating anxiety, depression, PTSD, digestive disorders, and women’s health issues with a holistic framework. Anjali has been greatly fortunate to have been introduced to Ayurveda and Yoga at a young age by her father and mentor, Arun Deva. Her clinical experience began at Hope Integrative Psychiatry overseen by Omid Naim, MD. Her familial lineage is rich with the desire to preserve and maintain these healing arts.  Driven by her aspiration to better understand the connection between food and mood, she has trained with Kerala Ayurveda Academy, Loyola Marymount’s Yoga, and the Healing Sciences Program, and with various teachers both in the United States and India. Her strong passion for digestion and mental health provides others with a holistic approach to finding their inner harmony and resilience for healing. Anjali is dedicated to sharing the Wisdom of Ayurveda for the benefit of all living beings. Learn more at rootedrasa.com  

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