Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute

Founded by James Winstanley, the Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute is one of the world’s leading schools for Ayurvedic Yoga Massage training, offering recognised diploma courses internationally since 2009. The school teaches authentic Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and Table Yoga Massage, combining deep tissue massage, assisted yoga stretching and coordinated breathwork into a powerful therapeutic treatment system.

James Winstanley trained directly under Master Kusum Modak, the creator of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in Pune, India, and later became her assistant teacher. He also holds a degree in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and Acupuncture in New York City, bringing together traditional eastern techniques with western clinical bodywork knowledge.

The institute’s trainings are known for their practical, hands-on approach, teaching students how to deliver effective treatments on both floor mats and massage tables. Table Yoga Massage was developed to adapt the dynamic stretches and flowing techniques of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage into a format accessible for therapists working in clinics, spas and wellness settings.

Courses are taught internationally across the UK, Europe, India and Ibiza, attracting students from around the world including yoga teachers, massage therapists, wellness practitioners and complete beginners seeking a new career path. The recognised diploma programmes focus on anatomy, body mechanics, therapeutic application and authentic lineage-based teaching.

The school has received consistent 5-star student reviews for the depth of knowledge, supportive atmosphere and transformational quality of the trainings. Graduates frequently describe the courses as both personally enriching and professionally valuable, with many going on to build successful treatment practices and teaching careers of their own.

Students join the Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute to gain internationally recognised qualifications, learn directly from experienced senior teachers and study a unique therapeutic system rooted in tradition, movement and holistic healing.