Are you an Ayurveda Practitioner longing to specialise and deepen your knowledge?
Then join us on this professional development training in our Ayurveda ‘bijscholingen’ series, designed for qualified Ayurveda practitioners and Ayurveda therapists who wish to expand their understanding of integrative cancer care.
The science of Ayurveda provides an additional dimension to the curative aspects of allopathic cancer care. In Ayurvedic texts there are clinical similarities with conditions described as Arbuda, Granthi, Gandamala, and Gulma, as referenced in the Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya.
Led by Vaidya Sayali Kendarkar and with a contribution by Liese van Dam, this training bridges classical Ayurvedic wisdom with practical clinical application.
Focus
During this training, the focus will be on two of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide: breast and prostate cancer.
Three critical phases of cancer management will be addressed:
1. Pre-operative and pre-treatment preparation
Strengthen Agni, reduce ama, balance doshas and build Ojas prior to surgery or conventional treatments. Explore dietary, lifestyle and herbal strategies (Ahara, Vihara, Dravyaguna) to optimise client resilience. Support and strengthen the Mano vaha srotas with supplements and treatments to support the person through conventional treatments.
2. During conventional treatments and immediate post-operative care
Being able to give gentle Ayurvedic support to a client going through chemotherapy, radiotherapy or post-surgery recovery. Focus on nourishment, tissue regeneration and emotional support.
3. Long-term care and recurrence prevention
Use Rasayana therapies, rejuvenating diet and lifestyle practices to restore vitality, strengthen Dhatus and maintain hormonal and immune balance. Pancha karma treatments for deep tissue cleansing like virechana and basti and external treatments like for example nabhi basti.
Meet your teachers vaidya Sayali Kendarkar& Liese van Dam
Vaidya Sayali Kendarkar
From the desire to help people Vd. Kendarkar has dreamt of becoming a doctor since she was a child. At school she learnt Sanskrit where ayurveda was also a topic. This sparked interest and from there on she knew she wanted to go through with ayurveda. She studied at BSDT Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya near Pune in India. After completing her BAMS studies and internship in a government hospital, she opened a small clinic in Pune. Since 2018 Vd. Sayali works in The Netherlands in her own clinic Ayurveda Holistic in Eindhoven. And also at Kaldenbroeck giving consults, ayurveda lectures, cooking workshops, Garbhasandskar workshops, Panchakarma and much more.
One of her sayings is: “If you dream something from your soul, no one could obstruct you to fulfil those dreams, destiny will help you to fill in empty places”. Her biggest dream is to spread Ayurveda worldwide, cure patients, release everyone from their pain and guide them on their path.
Liese van Dam
Liese van Dam is a qualified Ayurveda Practitioner, Well Woman Yoga teacher and Maya Abdominal Therapist. Liese continues to deepen her knowledge of the human body and mind through advanced trainings in Ayurveda, Abdominal Therapy (Abdominal Therapy Collective), scar tissue therapies & trauma healing (Somatic Experiencing®). Besides working with private clients in her practice in Ede, Liese teaches Ayurveda and Yoga related subjects in Ayurveda and Yoga schools. During these advanced days Liese will assist Vd. Sayali Kendarkar and will offer a contribution to the teachings.
What will you learn?
Understanding cancer from an Ayurvedic perspective: the samprapti, dosha, dhatu, agni & ama and involvement of srotamsi.
Clinical application of Ahara, Vihara, Dravyaguna and supportive treatments.
Practical approaches: you will learn which treatments will be adviced including Abhyanga, Swedana, Basti and Rasayana therapies. Treatments learned during the Ayurveda Practitioner training will be mentioned, less known treatments will be demonstrated during class. In case you are not proficient in these trainings, we can offer a special class on learning these treatments.
Integrating Ayurveda safely alongside conventional oncology care.
The focus during this training in terms of theory, syllabus and treatment modalities is on breast and prostate cancer. The general Ayurveda protocol which you will learn during this training is suitable to support clients with other forms of cancer.
For Whom?
Qualified Ayurveda practitioners & Ayurveda therapists seeking to expand their clinical expertise.
This 'bijscholing' focusses on Practitioners who finished a 4-year programme and is open for therapists with at least 300 hours of theoretical and practical Ayurveda skills including a basic knowledge of Sanskrit. When in doubt, drop us a line.
Practitioners aiming to offer integrative support for cancer patients.
Dates 2026
In person: Saturday September 26th, 9.30 till 17.00 hrs
Online integration class: Tuesday November 3rd, 19.00-20.30 hrs
Please note: Two weeks prior to the training, you will receive selected reading and questions related to the topic. It is obligatory to answer and submit these questions in order to gain access to the training day on location.
Location live class:
Holos Huis,
Nachtegaalstraat 31, Utrecht
The Netherlands
FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this module?
To join this 'bijscholing', you need to meet the following requirements:
4-year programme with an official Ayurveda Practitioner diploma (e.g. Ayurveda Academy The Netherlands, Eisra, Ayuryoga Nederland, Ayurvedic Institute etc) or
an Ayurveda Therapist diploma with 300 hours of theoretical and practical Ayurveda skills including a basic knowledge of Ayurveda words in Sanskrit. When in doubt, please contact us.
This training & syllabus are in English. You will need a good understanding of Ayurvedic knowledge in English. During the training a Dutch speaking teacher is present to help translate some challenging words into Dutch.
Does this 'bijscholing' offer continuing education credits?
This advanced training is taught and the syllabus is written in collaboration with Coen van der Kroon according to the highest standards of HBO-level guidelines. You will receive a certificate of completion after attending the live and online class. We are in the process of getting this training accredited by KTNO.
What is included in the price of the module?
The price of the 'bijscholing' includes access to the live day in Utrecht, a printed copy of the syllabus, the online integration class and 3 months access to the recording of the online class.
How can I join?
Select the 'sign up' or 'join' buttons on this page and you will be guided through the registration process. Your place is confirmed after receipt of payment.
What if I need to cancel my booking?
If you cancel up to 4 weeks before the start of the course, you will receive a full refund of the course fee, minus €35,00 administration costs.
Up to 2 weeks before the start of the course, you will receive a 50% refund of the course fee, minus €35,00 administration costs.
In case of cancellation within two weeks before the start of the course, the participant will owe 100% of the course fee.
Read further about our policies in the 'General conditions'
3 reasons to join now
Learn from true integrative experts
Train with Vaidya Sayali Kendarkar (BAMS) and Liese van Dam (AP). This Continuing Professional Development uniquely bridges traditional samprapti with safe, practical integration alongside conventional cancer treatments.Gain immediately applicable clinical tools
From pre-treatment preparation to post-operative recovery and long-term Rasayana care, you’ll learn concrete protocols using Ahara, Vihara, Dravyaguna, Panchakarma-inspired treatments and supportive therapies you can confidently apply in practice—while respecting oncology safety standards.Expand your scope and professional impact
As demand for integrative cancer support grows, this training positions you to ethically and skillfully support clients through all phases of cancer care, deepening your expertise and strengthening your professional offering as an Ayurveda practitioner or therapist.
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