Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Diploma Training & Camping Retreat, UK
SUSSEX AUG 8 - 15 2027
Join us in the beautiful Sussex countryside for a deeply immersive 8 day Ayurvedic Yoga Massage training and camping retreat in the summer of 2027.
It’s a chance to learn a real hands-on skill while slowing down, sleeping outdoors and reconnecting with nature, with good food and good people around you.
Whether you’re beginning your massage journey or looking to expand your skills, this retreat offers the space, support and structure to grow your practice and return to your centre.
The Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute diploma is a dynamic, fully practical bodywork qualification that teaches you all you need to know to confidently deliver an amazing full body floor based massage.
The training is 99% practical, essentially you will be receiving and giving massage throughout the week.
The retreat is held at Kitts Campsite in Scaynes Hill, in the Sussex countryside.
Spaces for this training are limited.
On completion of the course you are eligible for public liability insurance & can start to give AYM professionally.
What the 8 days look like
Over the week you learn the full AYM treatment in three levels: Level 1, the back body (prone); Level 2, the seated body; and Level 3, the front body (supine). You learn deep tissue massage using your hands and feet, assisted yoga stretches and mobilisations, and how to use props. We also cover setting up a treatment space, taking a client intake, and massage indications and contraindications. On the final day you give a supervised AYM treatment, assessed by the instructor.
Who it’s for
There are no prerequisites to join our trainings other than an open mind and a genuine wish to help people.
Accreditation
Our training courses are recognised for excellence by the CThA UK (Complementary Therapists Association) and the IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapies), so you can get public liability insurance and practise professionally afterwards.
Retreat Food
All meals on the retreat are vegan and made from non-gluten containing ingredients. With flavour and nutrition of equal importance, the menu showcases an abundance of seasonal wholefoods, prepared to support your practice with balanced energy, easy digestion and joyful eating.
Questions about the camp
Is there a deposit? Yes, a £250 deposit secures your place.
Do I need to bring my own tent? You can bring your own tent, or choose a furnished glamping bell tent with beds and bedding already set up for you.
Can I share a bell tent with a friend? Yes. A shared glamping bell tent is £1850 per person for 2 people sharing, or £2000 if you’d like one to yourself.
What’s included in the price? The full AYM training and certification, all meals, and your camping or glamping accommodation for the week.
What’s the food like? All meals are vegan and made from non-gluten containing ingredients.
Do I need any massage or yoga experience? No. All you need is an open mind and a genuine wish to help people.
Where is the campsite? Kitts Campsite, Butterbox Lane, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NP.
Kitts Campsite - Accommodation & Pricing
The Location
Kitts Campsite, Butterbox Lane, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NP
Accommodation Options
Camping - £1600 Bring your own tent. Includes the full AYM training and certification, plus all meals.
Glamping Bell Tent - £2000 Your own furnished bell tent with beds and bedding, the full AYM training and certification, plus all meals.
Shared Glamping Bell Tent - £1850 per person A furnished bell tent shared between 2 people, with beds and bedding, the full AYM training and certification, plus all meals.
All prices are in GBP. A £250 deposit secures your place. Spaces are limited and early interest is welcome.