A Panchakarma Specialist is a practitioner who is trained to both understand the traditional process of purifying and rejuvenating the body and is capable of designing and delivering proper care. Students attend 3 workshops over six days where they learn and practice hands-on treatments as well as important details about program design and case management. Students also attend a 3-hour panchakarma case management class within 3 months of the final workshop.

Workshop 1: Clinical Nasya (14 hours)

Students learn to apply nasal oil to the patient as a part of a complete procedure. This class includes facial massage and warm towel application, and the administration of oils into the nasal passages.

Dates: June 4 – 5, 2026
Times: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (2-hour break for lunch)

Workshop 2: Shanti Komala Basti (Peaceful, easy, enema) (21 hours)

Students learn how to prepare for an anuvasana and niruha basti. This includes preparation of the basti liquid, and how to set the patient up on the table, and how to provide appropriate support to assure for easy self-administration.

Dates: June 6 – 8, 2026
Times: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (2-hour break for lunch)

Workshop 3:  Designing Panchakarma Programs & Case Management

Can only be taken after completion of Clinical Nasya and Shanti Komala Basti. Students review panchakarma theory, learn how to design panchakarma programs, and explore the challenges that may arise during treatment and how to manage them.  Following this class, students will perform one panchakarma outside of class within 3 months, provide a case report, and attend a 3-hour class to discuss their experience.

Dates:  July 11, 2026
Times: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (PST) (2-hour lunch break)

Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (or an equivalent program at another institution)

Panchakarma Theory Module (This module has been added to Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine Program as of 2023. Students who took Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine or AHC-1 prior to 2023, and did not go on to Clinical Ayurvedic Medicine (CAS-1), must complete the Panchakarma module)

Completed Shanti Komala or Clinical Basti, or currently enrolled in an Ayurvedic school

Ayurvedic Massage and Body Therapy program

Travel: Students flying out following the last day of class should consider that the Sacramento International Airport is 90 minutes by car from the campus and that it is recommended to arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight. Students may not leave early from class to catch a flight.

About CCA

California College of Ayurveda (CCA) is a state-approved school registered with the State of California. Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of our written application to the state. This agreement is legally binding when sent to the College over the internet, and payment of the deposit is made. These actions indicate that you have been given reasonable time to read and understand this agreement and the Refund Policy listed below, that you agree to your rights and responsibilities, and that you have seen a brochure or announcement describing the seminar or program that you plan to attend and information about the College.

Any questions or problems concerning CCA which have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by the school should be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Department of Consumer Affairs, 2535 Capitol Oaks Avenue, SUITE 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (888) 370-7589 bppe@dca.ca.gov. This institution is not required to participate in the State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund for this seminar program.

Refund Policy

You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement for this program of instruction, including books, materials, and related goods or supplies, and obtain a refund. The institution, for all students, without penalty or obligation, shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less reasonable application and registration fees not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) if the notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction or by the seventh day after the date of enrollment, whichever is later.

Nudity Disclosure

All students should read the following information about nudity and proper conduct carefully.

1. At some of our body therapy intensives (ayurvedic body therapy, marma, and dough basti), students may be exposed to some nudity. Instruction will be given to participants about proper draping techniques in an attempt to provide a professional and modest environment. Learning takes place in a large room with multiple massage tables and work stations. Students, who wish to, are supported to bring screens to surround their massage table and work station. This is not a requirement.

2. During the ayurvedic body therapy program, we will be demonstrating and teaching the traditional full-body ayurvedic massage.  The technique that we will demonstrate and teach includes massage of the chest and breast tissue. This is a professional therapeutic massage. Students are NOT required to participate in receiving or practicing this technique.

3. Teachers at these programs may be male or female. Teachers demonstrate the massage procedures and then walk around assisting students in proper hand positions and movements. Students work in groups with one student receiving a therapy while other students provide the therapy. As teachers walk around and assist students in their learning process, teachers may have to touch the bodies of students who are receiving massages. If there is both a male and female teacher at your program, you may request that only the teacher of your choice provide assistance when you are the model on the table. If there are only teachers of one sex at the program, participants agree to allow those teachers to assist the students who are learning.

4. There is no massaging or intentional exposure of genitalia at these workshops.

5. At the panchakarma program (not part of the summer intensive series), instruction includes the administration of Basti. Basti is the application of medicated oil rectally with an enema tube. All students will learn to give and receive Basti. However, no one is required to participate in this procedure and may opt out of any phase of this section if it makes them uncomfortable (Applies to Panchakarma Workshop Only).

Sexual Harassment Policy

1. Any student who does not follow proper draping instructions at the program may be asked to leave the program, and no refund shall be offered.

2. Any student accused of touching another student in an inappropriate manner may be asked to leave the program, and no refund shall be offered.

3. Any student who makes inappropriate / offensive sexual comments at the workshop may be asked to leave the program, and no refund shall be offered