AYurvedic yoga massage THERAPIST training & CampING RETREAT
Sussex 13 - 19 July 2026
Join us in the beautiful Sussex countryside for a deeply immersive 7 day Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) Training and Retreat in July 2026.
This is a unique opportunity to develop hands-on skills while reconnecting with nature and nourishing yourself in every sense.
What’s Included:
Full Ayurvedic Yoga Massage practitioner training with experienced guidance
Delicious & healthy meals
Camping and glamping accommodation options, including bell tents
Supportive, restorative practices to integrate your learning
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 has been thoughtfully created to showcase an abundance of seasonal wholefoods, prepared to support your practice with balanced energy, easy digestion, and joyful eating.
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.
Location: Kitts Campsite
Butterbox Lane
Scaynes Hill
RH17 7NP
Dates: July 13-19
Accommodation: Bring your own tent or choose from our glamping options in furnished bell tents
Glamping Bell Tents are an extra £450 per week with beds & bedding ( single or double occupancy)
7 days camping + AYM certification + All meals = £1350
With glamping bell tent add on £1720
Spaces are limited and early interest is welcome.
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 in just 7 days.
On completion of this course students will be able to:
Confidently set up a treatment space to receive clients
Confidently access clients needs before the session with an intake form
Confidently give a full body holistic Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Confidently understand massage indication and contraindication
Qualify for public liability insurance to be able to offer Ayurvedic Yoga Massage professionally
There are no prerequisites to join our trainings other than an open mind and genuine wish to help people.
Our Courses are specially designed to make learning easy, with lots of repetition of the material, divided into 3 easy to digest sections. During the training we will be systematically exploring and learning how to work with the body in 3 sections.
THE BACK BODY / PRONE
Deep tissue massage using your hands and feet to loosen the muscles and fascia for each major muscle group in the back , shoulders, neck , legs and feet,Assisted yoga stretches for the spine, shoulders, hips, legs, ankles and feet
THE SEATED BODY
Deep tissue massage and assisted yoga stretches and use for props, for the back, shoulders and neck in the seated position + a review of level 1
THE FRONT BODY / SUPINE
Deep tissue massage for each major muscle group on the front of the body, legs, hips, stomach, arms, hands , shoulders, neck, head and face, Assisted yoga stretches and mobilisations for the hips, spine, shoulders, arms, wrists and fingers and neck + review of level 2
On the final day students have the opportunity to give a supervised AYM treatment assessed by the instructor.
RESULTS
After completing the training you will be able to confidently give a full body massage on a mat on the floor ( no need for a massage table ) comprising deep tissue massage with both your hands and feet and assisted yoga stretching .
The diploma also qualifies you for public liability insurance to begin offering AYM professionally.
Our training courses are recognised for excellence by the CThA Uk - The Complimentary Therapists Association .