Josephine Wackett,Principal, Ananda Spa Institute

The Ananda Spa Institute welcomes you to an incom-

parable experience in ‘Wellness’ and ‘wisdom !’

It invites you to expand your world through knowledge

of traditional and innovative Wellness Therapies, to

learn the techniques of imparting this to others and to

enhance your abilities in these therapies

It gives oppuortunity to learn the latest InternationalBeauty Therapies and, thereby, to impart to others the

high professionalism required in the practice of these.

The Ananda Spa Institute offers you a state-of-the-artfacility to pursue your study, through practical andtheoretical classes, at introductory and advanced levels,under the guidance of expert Master Trainers.

Ananda invites you to study various practices of

Yoga, the basics of Ayurveda therapies, including

Detoxi-fication methods under Panchakarma and

also the preparation of certain Ayurveda medicines.

It invites you to learn about the links between seasonal

variations and therapies, different massages and the

different mediums for massages.

Ananda even welcomes facing competition from you

in the future! We offer to help you hone your skills to

become future entrepreneurs in the spa business.

A n d s o … f o l l o w A n a n d a t o t h e f u t u r e !

Warm greetings and good wishes !

THE ANANDA SPA INSTITUTE IS INDIA’S first

and only internationally accredited Spa Training

Institute, based at Hyderabad

.

The owning and operating company, IHHR

Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., operates the highly acclaimed

and award winning destination spas Ananda in the

Himalayas at Rishikesh and Shanti Ananda Maurice

in Mauritius.

.

The institute has 2,100m² (22,000 sq. ft.) of floor space

over 3 floors and will have three student intakes a year,

with enrolments in January, May and September and

with CIBTAC and ITEC accreditation for the

Internationalcurriculum. In addition the Satya

Ayurveda Trust (SAT) and the International Yoga

Alliance(IYO), both internationally recognized bodies,

will accredit the Ayurveda and Yoga courses. In full

operation the institute will have 120 students on the

campus at any one time

.

The International therapies teaching programmes

will have diploma courses in spa management as well

as in international therapies, and include a full menu

of all international body & beauty treatments, sports

therapies, massages, reiki, fitness and aesthetics.

The advanced Yoga teachers training programme

justifies its name and will include in-depth training

for prospective and/or practising yoga teachers. This

course is not only aimed at certifying teachers, but

bringing them up to date with the different practises and

trends worldwide on styles of hatha yoga in relation to

Ayurveda and individual need analysis. Over the past

two decades, many popular styles of hatha yoga have

emerged, and the new yoga teachers have a responsibilit

to be able to advise and design sequences and

series based on a broader understanding than merely

an understanding of specific schools they come from.

More importantly, as an art of wellness, the

integrationof yoga and Ayurveda needs to be better

understoodand this is a unique offering of this course.

The Ayurveda course will cover training in the

essential Ayurvedic practices in order to create high

quality Ayurveda therapists who can practice

Ayurveda body treatments in a safe, compassionate,

efficient and knowledgeable manner. Anybody who

has a passion for wellness through Ayurveda is

eligible for the course however, preference will be

given to those who are already working within the

field of complementary or alternative health and to

those with a yoga background. The programme has

modules that include: introduction to Ayurveda, basic

principles of Ayurveda, introduction to anatomy and

physiology, principles of Ayurveda treatment,

principles of medicine preparation in Ayurveda, and

principles of patient care according to Ayurveda – in

short it will be a complete and comprehensive

programme.ASI has been set up with the purpose of providing a

high level of education in the fields of International

spa and beauty therapies, Ayurveda and Yoga, for the

spa industry both within the country and overseas.

ASI aims to lead spa education in South East Asia

and

to maintain high standards throughout the region with

international cooperation.

The courses have been designed by the best in the

field, with an eye to detail, excellent programme and

course structures, which will be taught by skilled and

highly trained professional in the respective regimens.

Josephine Wackett, ex-principal of London’s world

famous Steiner Beauty School, has been appointed to

head the institute.

LOCATED IN THE HILLY ENVIRONS of GachiBowli at Hyderabad, the Ananda Spa Institute isadjacent to the Hotel Ista and close to both the Microsoft and the Indian School of Business campuses. It is conveniently situated about 10 kms. from the new international airport. The surroundings are stunning with stark giant natural rock formations and an unparalleled view of the historic Golconda Fort.

Hyderabad has typically a hot climate with temperaturesexceeding 40 C in the summer. Winters are,however, mild and more tolerable with temperaturesranging between 20 C to 24 C, but which can fall to aminimum of 13 C during December. The South westmonsoons set in from June to September. And there isplenty of rainfall during this period accompanied byhigh humidity

Our Facilities

Meals, Accommodation and Transport

Accommodation

Dormitory Style Twin Sharing Single Occupancy

THE ANANDA SPA INSTITUTE IS an outstanding

training facility offering professional spa and beauty

therapy courses to everyone who has a desire to

promote wellness through tried and tested International

wellness therapies, Yoga and Ayurveda.

Training rooms for Ayurveda & International

treatments

Lecture rooms

Auditorium

24 computer stations

2 private study rooms

1 well-stocked library

1 student lounge

2 rooms for visiting lecturers

Meeting room

Wet treatment training area

Oriental therapies training area

Yoga pavilion

Ayurveda practice room

Changing rooms & lockers

Restaurant

Wifi facility

Video conferencing

Training rooms are fully equipped with therapy

beds,therapist stools and product trolleys. All training

andseminar rooms within the Academy have flip charts,

projectors, IT and AV facilities. Room facilities can

becustomised to specific training needs.

Food, accommodation and transport are not included

in tuition cost and will be charged on actual expenses.

• The Institute has rented adequate accommodation

for students off-campus, available as preferred, on a

twin-sharing basis, individual rooms or dorm style.

• Mea l s w i l l be prov ided a t the ca fé .

• Buses will ply to and from the campus.

Cost per month per three-bedroom apartment:

Rs 33,000

Break up per apartment:

• Rent – 20,000 Rs

• Furniture and Furnishings – 8,000 Rs

• Electricity – 3,000 Rs

• Utilities – 2,000 Rs

Furnished Accommodation Includes:

• Bed/Mattress/Pillow

• Bedside Tables

• Living Room Furniture/TV/Cable

• Dining Room Furniture

• Kitchen Utensils/Equipment/Gas

• Curtains and Light Upholstery

Bank Loans

ASI has tied up with banks for providing financial assistancein the way of educational loans against securityof NSC/PPF/Bonds/FDR certificates and any othersecurity/guarantee which is acceptable to the banks.**Conditions Apply.

*The Company does not in any way represent orguarantee that every individual admitted to AnandaSpa Institute will be eligible to obtain or be successfulin obtaining financial assistance from banks/institutionsthat have agreed to advance educational loans towardsthe tuition fees for the courses conducted at the Institute.Finance shall be on such terms and conditions as maybe decided at the sole discretion of the banks.

Aim

Duration of the Programme

Eligibility criteria

AYURVEDA IS PROBABLY THE OLDEST existing

knowledge system on the healing process. It is based on

an understanding of the complex interaction between

man and nature. Hence Ayurveda’s definition of health

is not merely at the physical level but also at the mental,

emotional, social, spiritual and environmental levels.

Ayurveda treatment is based on the sustainable use of

nature’s offerings: plant, mineral and animal products,

as well as various treatment modalities, including diet

and lifestyle modification, body treatments and internal

medications. This all-encompassing holistic approach

makes Ayurveda one of the fastest growing CAM

(complementary and alternative) healthcare systems

worldwide. Since Ayurveda places equal emphasis

on both pre-emptive and curative wellness, it is also

becoming a treatment of choice at many spas globally.

One important aspect of Ayurveda is its external body

treatments. A unique understanding of the human

body has enabled Ayurveda to create and develop over

20 unique treatments, including oil treatments, wraps

and scrubs. Each of these treatments offers a unique

combination of over 200 different herbs. Although

research is currently ongoing in different countries

in order to better understand the rationale and logic

behind these different treatments, modern science is

still unable to fully explain the undoubted efficacy with

which these treatments contribute to wellness.

In view of the growing popularity of Ayurveda

worldwide,Ananda has decided to commence an

‘AyurvedaTherapy Training Programme’, the details of

which are described below.

Anybody who has a passion for wellness and for promoting this through Ayurveda; preference will be given

to those who are already working within the field of complementary or alternativehealthcare and to those

with a background in yoga.

PROGRAMME MODULES

Practical training

Aim

Duration of the Programme

Eligibility criteria

Ayurveda treatments normally fall into two categories: shodhana or detoxification and shamana

or pacification. The detoxification treatments are more intense, as these draw the toxins from

all the body into the alimentary canal, thence to be flushed out. The highly intense procedures

of the detoxification treatments include rigorous preparation and post-treatment recuperation

procedures; in fact, the preparatory and post-treatment procedures are essential parts of the

main procedure, for without the two the main procedure would hardly have any effect.

Panchakarma: literally meaning ‘five procedures’: has become popular worldwide for its efficacy

in detoxification. However, all too often, the treatments are not practiced to their full potential,

which has led to wide misgivings among users

To create high quality panchakarma technicians who can practice panchakarma in a safe,compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable manner.

320 hours: 8 weeks; 5 days a week; 8 hours per day.

Those who have already been through an Ayurveda study programme and are well versed withthe basic principles and practices; preference will be given to Ayurveda physicians and otherswho have already had considerable experience in the field of Ayurveda

PROGRAMME MODULES

Theory

Practical training

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The teaching methodology is a combination of theory, practical and interactive sessions,which include:• Basic Sanskrit classes to familiarise students with the primary characteristics of the Devanagari script• Exposure to the primary Ayurveda texts: the Charaka Samhita, Sushrutha Samhita and AshtangaHrdaya. Students will also be referred to other classical texts such as the Ashtanga Samgraha,Sarvangdhara Samhita and Bhavaprakasha• Interactive sessions, organised to enable students to delve deeper into each topic to expand understanding• Live demonstrations as well as video demonstrations of different procedures• Hands-on work wherein students will work on each other in providing and receiving treatments• Daily yoga and meditation sessions for physical, psychological and spiritual wellness. Thesesessions will improve physical flexibility, postural awareness, breathing and concentrationlevels, all of which are central to effectively providing treatment to others.

Students will also be encouraged to follow an Ayurveda way of life during the course so thatthey learn to consider their own wellness. Therapists/healers must be well in themselves beforethey can facilitate the healing of another.

AYURVEDA COURSE PROGRAMMES

S t u d e n tIndian CostINR

Courses Prerequisites Course Content Course Duration Student ForeignCost – Euro

Sample daily schedule

40 hours1 week

480 15,000

320 hours 8 weeks

3840

12 therapies

45,000

534 hours

13 weeks

6408 90,000

Aim

Eligibility criteria

THE ADVANCED YOGA TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME focuses on advancingthe practitioners’ understanding of Yoga as a ‘science of ‘wellness’ from a perspective rooted inthe richness of a time-tested tradition.

This course is not only aimed at certifying teachers’ but at bringing them up to date with thedifferent global practices and trends on styles of hatha yoga in relation to Ayurveda and individualneeds. Over the past two decades, many popular styles of hatha yoga have emerged.New Yoga teachers have a responsibility to advise and design sequences and series based onan understanding of hatha yoga that is broader than the understanding merely of the specificschools in which they have been trained.

The integration of Yoga and Ayurveda is a unique offering of this course. As the Programmeaims to impart the understanding of Yoga as an art of wellness, it is rooted in the holistic approachto therapy. To this end, the full understanding of the integration of Yoga and Ayurvedais critical.

The traditional practice of Indian Yoga reveals in detail the tools necessary for good healthmanagement. This training programme professionally packages this knowledge using benchmarkedscientific methods.

The syllabus comprises modules that range from the philosophy of Yoga, to the physiological,from the practical to the spiritual aspects. It includes courses on the understanding of asanasand the design of styles, of the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda, of sutras and Vedic chanting,p r a n a y a m a a n d m e d i t a t i o n , a s w e l l a s t h e p r i n c i p l e s o f t e a c h i n g .

To create expert Yoga masters who will become leaders in their field and be able to teach Yogain a safe, compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable manner

Before your arrival at ASI, you need to submit full payment, 5 book reports, signed EthicalGuidelines forms, and a signed Teacher Certification Agreement. The pre-arrival work is designedto prepare students with the content so that they are able to engage in in-depth discussionson an advanced level. Think of this as a Masters level academic programme where studentsundertake substantial self-study and preparation as part of the discipline.

PROGRAMME INCLUSIONS

Part of being a well-versed Yoga teacher requires a lot of self-study and in-depth analysis of

content. The book reports are expected to manifest these qualities and will therefore count

significantly in the selection process.

In the reports, students should incorporate aspects of their own experiences and teachings.

The book report is of 1000 words; the format should be a typed manuscript in 1.5 or double

line-space, typed using Arial or Times New Roman normal (not bold) font, 12 point size, on

plain white A4 paper.

The books are available at many bookstores and online.

Read each of the books and write one report for each book, structured on one of the following

options:

a) overview of the book (or)

b) summary of one chapter (or)

c) elaboration on one point

The following four books are mandatory reading:

1) HathaYogapradipika by the Bihar School of Yoga

2) Yoga Mala by Pattabi Jois

3) Yoga and Ayurveda by David Frawley

4) Mantras and Meditation by Swami Vishnu-Devananda

Reading in one of the following two books is mandatory. Student-applicants may choose one

of these two philosophy books for the book report. Conversations with Arjuna focuses on Yoga

in the context of the Bhagavad Gita and Heart of Yoga focuses on Yoga in the context of the

Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

1) Conversations with Arjuna by Paramhans Yogananda

2) The Heart of Yoga by Desikecha

• Asana and the Physical Body

• Pranayama and Meditation

• Synergy of Yoga and Ayurveda

• Vedantic Aspects and Philosophy of Yoga

• Global Yoga Styles and hatha yoga Schools

• Being a Teacher

• Training by leading international teachers with global exposure and experience in Yoga

• Teachings by highly qualified specialists in Sanskrit and Anatomy

• The opportunity to become a certified Ananda Spa Institute Yoga Teacher – a state-of-the-art

Institute offering an array of wellness programmes from spa therapy to Yoga and Ayurveda

• Training at an Institute that meets the Yoga Teachers Alliance certification requirementsr

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

a) Asana classes: This will include techniques and practices of the separate Yoga sequencesfor beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Shat Karma Kriya, teaching and practisingmeditation and chanting, teaching basics.b) Basic Sanskrit: Students will learn the Sanskrit alphabet in the Devanagari script. You will beable to read and pronounce Sanskrit, as well as some grammar..c) Teaching methodology: Adjustments and alignment techniques will be taught for standingposes, forward bends, twists, backbends, inversions, and balances, the art of sequencing, andethics of teaching Yoga..d) Anatomy and physiology: This includes basics of the skeletal, muscular, and respiratorysystems, cardiovascular information, injury and recovery, esoteric anatomy, including chakras,nadis, granthi and prana.e) Scriptures, philosophy, ethics and lifestyle: This includes basic Yoga philosophy, Yoga sutras ofPatanjali, Bhagavad Gita, hatha yoga Pradapika, three types of karma, seven bhoomikas, and thelinkage between Yoga and Ayurveda.f) Group Practice: This includes class observations and transcriptions focusing on adjustment,sequencing, theme, and music.g) Small Group Peer Review and Practice: These are classes that you teach in a small group settingto hone your skills. It includes student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classestaught by others and oral presentation skills.h) Satsang: This combines many of the subjects of the course, including chanting, meditation,japa and mantra, nada Yoga and music, community responsibility, ahimsa, Ayurveda, philosophyand practical skills for conducting satsang.I) Pranayama principles and practice: This includes the principles and theory of pranayama,practical training in samavritti and visamavritti pranayama, including teaching methods.

ADVANCED YOGA TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME

S t u d e n tIndian CostINR

Courses Prerequisites Course Content Course Duration Student ForeignCost – Euro

Sample Daily Schedule

4 2,500 70.000

Aim

Eligibility

NO SPA PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE without

the fascinating global combine of complete wellness

offered by blending the best-known therapies garnered

from every corner of the world. ASI offers a comprehensive

schedu le o f comple te t r a in ing programmes

under the International therapies programme.

Both ancient and new age wellness programmes,

recognised the world over for their therapeutic and

psychological benefits, have now become an integral

part of the fast growing Spa Industry..

Going back in time, researching ancient texts, the

knowledge gleaned from the secrets of Egyptian princesses,

the practices of ancient Rome, the rituals of the

pagan Greeks, the spiritual teachings from the Masters

of Japan, has all been brought together in new ways in

the form of revitalising treatments such as the sensuous

Aromatherapy, the deeply relaxing Swedish massage,

he gentle healing touch of Reiki, the pressure points

and tension release work through Reflexology. These

are but a few of the experiences that help to revitalise

and rejuvenate.

In-depth training in each of these therapies and many

more, along with complete courses in Management as

well, is brought to you by experienced and qualified

teachers from across the globe. There is no better way

to learn than to understand from the best in the field,

exactly how to impart wellness in its purest forms, so

that the ultimate aim of these therapies is achieved; to

alleviate discomfort and disease in order to help people

live a better, healthier and complete life.

To produce internationally qualified, world-class, multi-skilled therapists, who will bring to theirwork the advantage of having studied under the best masters in the field. In an atmospherewhere it will be easy for them to combine the best of both the East and the West.

The eligibility for being admitted into any International Therapy class depends entirely on theprogramme selected by the student.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Information Technology Skills Development

Group Work and Oral Presentation Skills

Written Communication Skills

Getting Organised

The teaching methods used at the Ananda Spa Institute observe a balance between delivery of

information, demonstrations of procedures, hands-on practice, exercises, case studies and role

plays. This will achieved through:

a) Explaining

b) Questioning

c) Demonstrating

d) Collaborating

A series of lectures explains the importance of developing a broad range of personal and professionalskills and

demonstrates how these are used to allow students to achieve their full potential

and complete their programme successfully.

The lectures are supported by seminars in which smaller groups of students discuss the content

of the lectures, undertake exercises and group activities and receive tutorial support from the

teacher. Students may be asked to prepare material for presentation and discussion at the

seminars.

Visiting lecturers or guest speakers are invited to provide further support to teaching and learning

programmes, allowing students to interact with persons working in the Spa industry.

Related skills are imparted in:

• Basic concepts of information technology• Using computers and managing files• Word processing/Spreadsheets & database/Powerpoint presentations

• Advantages and disadvantages of working in a group• Group skills, roles and contribution• Planning, preparing and delivering a presentation/Using visual aids

• Essays, reports, memoranda• Understanding the question – key words• Letters, proposals

• Introduction to information research• Understanding assessments• Time management• Effective and efficient note-taking

Career Planning

• Working out a career plan/creating a Personal record file• Advantages and disadvantages/dos and don’ts for career planning• Producing action checklists• Researching the market/updating your plan• Producing a CV and writing job application letters

ASI DIPLOMA & CERTIFIED COURSE PROGRAMMES

ASI Certified Courses

700(8 months)

50

ASI Fitness Instruction Diploma

ASI Sports Therapy Diploma

ASI Holistic Diploma

ASI Spa Diploma

Courses Course Content/in depth Study

Pre-Requisities Generic Study Total Hours StudentForeignCost-Euro

StudentForeignCost-INR

8400

5400

4800

3600

2,38,000/-

1,53,000/-

1,36,000/-

1,02,000/-

450

21 weeks

400

18 weeks

400

18 weeks

A fully comprehensive diploma course for all embarking on a career in the international spa industry.On completion the graduate will have acquired all ofthe knowledge to becomea valued member of the spa team

A Diploma course forthose wishing to specialisein complementary andalternative therapies. Onsuccessful graduation thestudent will be able topractise Aromatherapy,Reflexology and IndianHead Massage as aneffective spa team memberand have acquired theability to assess the correctapplication of these naturaltherapies

A Diploma course for thosewishing to embark on acareer in the leisure,sport ing and exercisedepartments of spas. Oncompletion the successfulgraduate will be able todevelop comprehensivesports and leisure programsa n d p r a c t i s e s p o r t stherapies

A Diploma course for those embarking on a career in sport, sports clubs, gymnasiums or associated fields. On successful graduat ionthe student will be qualified to become a valuablemember of the operationsstaff of any professionalteam in this field

• Gym Instruction• Fitness Studio Teaching• Anatomy & Physiology for Fitness instruction• Professional Conduct• Business awareness for Fitness Instruction• Nutrition for Fitness Instruction

• Sports Therapy• Sports Massage• Anatomy &Physiology• Body Massage• Body Electrical

• Aromatherapy• Reflexology• Indian HeadMassage• Anatomy &Physiology• Body Massage

• AestheticTreatments• Body Therapy• Spa Therapy(including StoneTherapy)

3000

1800

2400

85,000/-

51,000/-

68,000/-

250

12 weeks

150

7 weeks

200

9 weeks

4200 1,19,000/-350

16 weeks

3600 1,02,000/-300

14 weeks

ITEC/CIBTAC Certified Courses

ASI Personal Trainer

ASI Oriental Therapies Diploma

ASI Massage Therapy Diploma

ASI Spa Management Diploma

ASI Healing Arts Diploma

Courses Course Content/in depth Study

Pre-Requisities Generic Study Total Hours StudentForeignCost-Euro

StudentForeignCost-INR

Beauty/AestheticTreatments

3000 85,000/-250

12 weeks

Body Treatments/Therapy

Spa Treatments/Therapy

Sports Massage

Sports Therapy

Skin Treatments

Anatomy & Physiology

Body Massage

Anatomy & Physiology +Body Massage

Body ElectricalTreatments

Waxing

Nail Treatments

Diet & Nutrition

Aromatherapy

Indian Head

Reflexology

Reiki I

3000 85,000/-250

12 weeks

2400 68,000/-200

9 weeks

600 17,000/-50

4 weeks

600 17,000/-50

4 weeks

1200 34,000/-100

6 weeks

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

1200 34,000/-1006 weeks

51,000/-150

7 weeks

1800

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

51,000/-150

7 weeks

1800

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

51,000/-150

7 weeks

1800

17,000/-50

4 weeks

600

Reiki II

Stone Therapy

Stress Management

Thermal Auricular Therapy

Manual Lymph Drainage

Electrical Epilation

Blend Epilation

Diploma in gym Instruction

Diploma in FitnessStudio Teaching

Diploma inPersonal Training

Diploma in Pilates Teaching

Diploma in Business competence

Teacher TrainingI

420 11,900/-35

2 weeks600 17,000/-50

4 weeks

600 17,000/-50

4 weeks

240 6800/-20

1 weeks

1200 34,000/-100

6 weeks

51,000/-150

7 weeks

1800

51,000/-1507 weeks

1800

59,500/-175

8 weeks

2100

68,000/-200

9 weeks

2400

51,000/-150

7 weeks

1800

78,200/-230

11 weeks

2,760

11,900/-35

2 weeks

420

34000/-100

6 weeks

1200

JOSEPHINE WACKETT

Principal ASIHead of the Dept for International Therapies

Josephine Wackett is one of the most experienced persons

in the beauty and spa therapy industry internationally.

She has more than 30 years in continuous practice,

working in prestigious London salons before embarking

on a career in teaching, and becoming the Principal of

the famous Steiner Beauty School in London. During

this time, Josephine has been a leader in enhancing

Professionalism in the beauty therapy industry, creating credibility and setting standards within the

profession, and working with dermatologists, thereby cementing co-operation with the medical

profession.

Josephine was one of the original members of BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy

and Cosmetology) and a founding examiner with CIBTAC (Confederation of Beauty Therapy

and Cosmetology). Josephine served as Chairperson of the CIBTAC Education Committee for

a period of four years, and was a member of the BABTAC Council before becoming Chairperson.

She is also a CIDESCO diploma holder.

Josephine Wackett has also been Chairperson of the Hair and Beauty Advisory Committee for

Kingston College, and Council Member of BISA (British International Spa Association).

DR. RAMKUMAR

Head of the Dept. for Ayurvedic Therapies

Dr. Ramkumar hails from a traditional Ayurveda family.

After completing his formal Ayurveda education in 1991

from the Ayurveda College, Coimbatore, he has been

occupied in education and strengthening Ayurveda, the

primaryhealthcare tradition in India. He is Founder-Director

ofPunarnava Ayurveda, an institute committed to “Authentic

Ayurveda for Universal Well-Being”, with the primary

objective of “creation and sustenance of health for the global community in a cost-effective

manner through Ayurveda and other traditional medical knowledge systems”.

From 1994 to 2003, he was Director of the Ayurvedic Trust in Coimbatore, India, a 100–bed

hospital, offering treatment based on pure Ayurveda therapies. During this period, the hospital

was acknowledged and recognized as one of the five best Ayurveda hospitals in India. As Executive

Director of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP), a 60-year authentic Ayurveda institute based in

South India, and as Member of the Ayushman Ayurvedic Trust, Dr. Ramkumar received the

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from the Government of India for AVP’s

three manufacturing units, which produce in excess of 400 Ayurveda medicinal formulations for

use in India and other countries.

He was also specifically involved in the creation of a network of Ayurveda centres to increase the

awareness of Ayurveda and for promoting good healthcare practices in a number of countries:

In India with the Taj group of hotels, the Sterling group, and the Mahindra group; in Malaysia

at Petaling Jaya; and in the Sultanate of Oman

.

Dr Ramkumar has also been responsible for the creation and sustenance of a four-year programme

titled Tatwaprakashini, a teaching module that is based on the gurukula model, specifically

for overseas undergraduate students of Ayurveda

.

Dr. Ramkumar has spoken extensively and conducted workshops on Ayurveda in the Americas,

Africa, Europe and South-East Asia.

RENU GULATI

Head of the Dept. for Ayurvedic Therapies

Renu Gulati was born in the UK and currently lives in Rishikesh.

She graduated from the University of Edinburgh in

1995 and has a Masters degree, graduating with Honours in

Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy. She began her formal study

of Ayurveda in 2000 at the College of Ayurveda in the UK.

Her desire to study the subject more deeply led her to the GujratAyurveda University where she studied for one year. She then went on to receive indepth

practical training in Ayurveda and traditional Ayurveda therapies from the Arsha Yoga

Vidya Peetam Trust, Coimbatore. Renu completed her PGDip in Ayurvedic Medicine in 2006

at the Middlesex University in London and is currently conducting research in Ayurveda for her

MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine

.

Since 2004, Renu has been working with patients, giving lifestyle advice and Ayurveda therapies.

Renu has also been instructing international students on a one-to-one basis in the principles and

practices of Ayurveda treatment.

She is also a qualified yoga teacher, having completed the Sivanananda Yoga Teachers Training

course in Kerala in December 2003 and the Yoga Instructors Course with Vivekananda Kendra

University in Bangalore in June 2003. Renu also organizes International Ayurveda and Yoga

BHAVINI MAHARAJHead of the Dept. Advanced YogaTeachers Training Programme

Bhavini Maharaj (Kalan) has received training in authentic

and traditional hatha yoga at the Sivananda Ashram

in Kerala. She has been trained in other styles of hatha

yoga, specifically the Ashtanga Vinyasa style in Mysore,

Bikrams yoga in the USA, integral yoga from the Bihar

School of Yoga lineage, and kundalini yoga. Having

experience of different adaptations of Yoga and has contributed to the design of several Yoga

festivals and workshops.

Bhavini is now part of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram family in Rishikesh in India and is a

full-time member of the Parmarth Yoga School spending 2-3 months every year teaching Yoga

programmes, assisting at workshops, as well as teaching at the International Yoga Festival.

She received her teacher’s training certification from the Sivananda Ashram in Neyyar Dam,

Kerala. This programme was an integral yoga training study with focus on all aspects of yogic

lifestyle — the philosophy of Yoga (Bhagavad-Gita and the Patanjali Yoga Sutras), understanding

the anatomy of the human body with detailed emphasis on the scientific aspects of asana and

pranayama practice, and combining specific sequences of the asana practice for basic,

intermediate and advanced students, practising cleansing kriyas, undertaking karma yoga duties

around the ashram, understanding and practising different types of meditation, as well as

participating in evening satsang.

Bhavini has been teaching the Sivananda traditional hatha yoga style at different retreats and

festivals.

* RYT200 Yoga Alliance Registered.

Students are obliged to follow certain standardsof conduct, duties and responsibilitiesas described below:

The students of the Institute must adhere andact according to the following principles:

Smoking Policy:

Dress Code:

• All students will be required to maintain a professional

attitude and conduct at all times

• Misuse of published rules and regulations may be

grounds for disciplinary action leading to dismissal.

• Use of drugs and/or alcohol on the Ananda Spa

Institute’s property is not tolerated

.• Foul language of any kind will not be tolerated and

may be grounds for disciplinary action leading to

dismissal

.• Insubordination to reasonable requests from a tutor,

fellow student, member of staff or client may be

grounds for disciplinary action leading to dismissal.

• Correct uniform and grooming is essential for all

students at all times, whether at the Institute or associated

location

• Students must take pride in and care of the Institute’s

environment, buildings, and grounds.

• Treat one another with politeness, courtesy and

respect;

;• Strive to become involved in every aspect of the

Institute’s life;

• Always be punctual;

;• Remember to bring all necessary equipment (where

applicable), books, etc. to the lectures and lessons

• Complete all course work, studies on time;

• Help keep the Institute’s environment clean and tidy

so that it is a welcoming place of peace and beauty;

• Think about one’s own safety and that of others at

all times;

• Be responsible for/and aware of one’s own actions

at all times.

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of

themselves and of other persons who may be affected.

by their acts or omissions• Co-operate with the Institute staff in complying with

general and specific health and safety requirements set

out by the Group/Corporate governors of the Institute.• Not intentionally interfere with or misuse anything

that has been provided in the interests of health and

safety; disciplinary action may be taken against any

s tudent who does not comply wi th these

requirements.

The Institute operates a No Smoking policy on the

premises and surroundings of the Institute.

All ASI students will be required to dress uniformly.

They must be neatly turned out at all times with

attention to hygiene and cleanliness. Long hair must be

neatly braided and short hair brushed away from the

face and pinned back,

Students should be uniformly attired in black trousers

and white short sleeved tunics (The tunics will be sold in

3 sizes(S/M/L) from the book shop).

Students should be attired in white kurta pyjamas.

(Kurta pyjamas can either be brought from home

or will be available for sale at the book shop.)

All students are to wear closed black, low-heeled,

rubber-soled shoes.

:

International Therapies and Ayurveda

Yoga

The Student will The Programme Leader will

• Take responsibility for ensuring they know and understandwhat is required for successful completion of the programme.• Make their workplace mentor aware of the particularnature, subjects, and demands of the programme.• Apply themselves to their studies and assessment, byattending The Ananda Spa Institute at the allocatedmes and to carry out all other self-directed learning/s tudying on the a l located reading/s tudy daysand as required.• Respect the possible need for confidentiality regardinginformation gained in the workplace in supportof their studies.• Keep their work place mentor and the programmeleader informed of any relevant problems while doingthe programme.• Take their own responsibility for their own learningand development.

• Provide the student with guidance and supportthroughout the l eng th o f the programme.• Monitor the progress of the student throughout theprogramme.• Ensure that the student’s work mentor is aware of theprogramme requirements and their responsibilities.• Liaise with the work mentor regarding aspects of theprogramme and the progress of the student.• Organise work visits as and when required.• Organise the induction week liaising with otherm e m b e r s o f t h e p r o g r a m m e t e a m .• Ensure that all aspects of the programme are deliveredeffectively and meet the expectations of thestudent and employer.

The Ananda Spa Institue is associated with the leading international accreditation bodies described below.

CIBTAC ITEC

CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty

Therapy and Cosmetology) is an International

ExaminationBoard responsible for the education and

trainingof practitioners in beauty and holistic therapies

worldwide.

Established by the British Association for Beauty and

Cosmetology (BABTAC), CIBTAC is renowned for its

high levels of training and strict quality control.

Founded 25 years previously, it has accredited more

than 150 schools in 18 countries, qualifying these to

o f f e r t h e p r e s t i g i o u s C I B T A C A w a r d s .

CIBTAC’s reputation is maintained by only accrediting

those schools that can offer a truly professional

environment. All schools must satisfy CIBTAC that

they can meet and maintain the very high standards

set by the Board. There are minimum requirements in

terms of levels of teaching, equipment and products,

facilities and accommodation provided.

IYA SAT

Registered Office Institute Address

Mobile +91-99713-26456

ajaym@anandaspainstitute.comEmail: