PG Certificate in Siddha Varmam Therapy at CIMR

Manipal

Master the art of drug-free healing through the science of Siddha Varmam

The PG Certificate in Siddha Varmam Therapy offered by the Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR), MAHE Manipal, is a six-month full-time program that provides healthcare professionals with advanced training in one of India's oldest traditional healing systems. Rooted in the Siddha tradition, the program combines classical knowledge with hands-on clinical learning, enabling you to apply Varmam Therapy safely and effectively in modern healthcare settings.

Varmam Therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free healing technique that involves stimulating specific energy points in the body to restore balance, relieve pain, and improve overall wellbeing. Through classroom sessions, practical demonstrations, supervised clinical practice, and patient interactions, you will develop the skills to integrate this therapy into clinical practice, rehabilitation, sports medicine, preventive care, and wellness.

Program Highlights

Learn an Ancient Healing Science: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Siddha Varmam and its therapeutic applications.

Hands-on Clinical Training: Develop practical skills through demonstrations, clinical postings, and supervised patient care.

Drug-Free Therapeutic Approach: Learn safe, non-invasive techniques for managing pain, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and chronic disorders.

Comprehensive Skill Development: Master Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, external therapy, and supportive Siddha practices.

Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced Siddha Varmam physicians and clinicians.

Expand Your Clinical Practice: Add an evidence-informed complementary therapy to your professional skill set.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Clinical Exposure

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Specialised Skills

Build unique skills that can enhance your practice in integrative healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, and pain management.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Program Eligibility

You must successfully complete an undergraduate degree in MBBS, BDS, BSMS, any other AYUSH degree, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Yoga Therapy.

For Foreign Nationals and Permanent Residents of Foreign Countries: You must successfully complete a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.

Program Highlights

Learn an Ancient Healing Science: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Siddha Varmam and its therapeutic applications.

Hands-on Clinical Training: Develop practical skills through demonstrations, clinical postings, and supervised patient care.

Drug-Free Therapeutic Approach: Learn safe, non-invasive techniques for managing pain, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and chronic disorders.

Comprehensive Skill Development: Master Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, external therapy, and supportive Siddha practices.

Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced Siddha Varmam physicians and clinicians.

Expand Your Clinical Practice: Add an evidence-informed complementary therapy to your professional skill set.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Clinical Exposure

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Specialised Skills

Build unique skills that can enhance your practice in integrative healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, and pain management.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Practical Training

Learn Varmam point identification, manipulation techniques, massage, external therapies, spine alignment, and Siddha Yoga practices.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Understand the principles and philosophy of Siddha Varmam Therapy.

Identify important therapeutic Varmam points and apply appropriate manipulation techniques.

Assess patients and select suitable Varmam interventions for common clinical conditions.

Perform Varmam Therapy safely while maintaining patient comfort and professional standards

Integrate external Siddha therapy, therapeutic massage, Siddha Yoga, Varmasanam, and spine alignment techniques into patient care.

Apply Varmam Therapy as a complementary approach in pain management, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, sports injuries, and preventive healthcare.

Demonstrate ethical clinical practice, patient communication, and documentation skills.

Develop the confidence to incorporate Siddha Varmam Therapy into professional healthcare practice.

Program Eligibility

You must successfully complete an undergraduate degree in MBBS, BDS, BSMS, any other AYUSH degree, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Yoga Therapy.

For Foreign Nationals and Permanent Residents of Foreign Countries: You must successfully complete a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1

The curriculum combines classroom learning with intensive practical and clinical training to prepare you as a skilled and confident Varmam practitioner. You will begin with the fundamentals of Siddha Varmam science before advancing to therapeutic Varmam point identification and the manipulation techniques at the heart of the practice. Building on this foundation, you will gain hands-on experience in external Siddha therapies, Varmam massage, Siddha Yoga and Varmasanam, and spine alignment techniques, developing a versatile and holistic therapeutic skill set. The programme also equips you with a strong understanding of clinical applications for common disorders, along with patient assessment and treatment planning, ensuring that you can translate your knowledge into safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Program Duration

6 months

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 63,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

PG Certificate in Siddha Varmam Therapy at CIMR

Master the art of drug-free healing through the science of Siddha Varmam

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

6 months

INR 63,000

USD 950

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

6 months

INR 63,000

USD 950