Welcome to Ayurvedic Yoga Massage UK

Become a therapist

Therapist Training courses are now resuming in accordance with official guidelines and with additional safety measures in place. Please contact us for a student application form and further information.

Workshops

You don’t have to be a therapist to give an amazing massage

We’ll teach you an enjoyable and effective sequence of massage strokes and stretches that you will love giving, and your friends and family will love receiving

Upcoming Workshops

Concessionary rates are available where applicable

London, Hoxton Square

12 October, 12-4 pm

£65-80

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Leeds, Hot Yoga Chapel

26 October, 12-4 pm

£60

Find a Therapist

Would you like to book a healing, relaxing massage for yourself or others?

We offer an extremely effective method for balancing your physical, emotional and energetic body in a welcoming space, to help you be pain free, centred and joyful

Latest News and Updates

  • October 2025 newsleter

    By Despina Psarra • 24/10/2025
    Click here to read our news, updates on upcoming workshops, weekend trainings and the 300-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Massage therapist training, and a couple of exciting new offerings cooking with We Wilder and Singing with Nightingales!
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  • How much Ayurvedic Yoga Massage do you need?

    By Despina Psarra • 02/02/2025
    Clients often ask me how much AYM is too much – really, there is no maximum of how much would be beneficial! Unless you’ve been on a yoga retreat for the past couple of months, in which case, maybe you’re already *really* close to your optimal health. For most of us, that just doesn’t tend…
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  • Introducing our 300-hour therapist trainings

    By Despina Psarra • 08/09/2023
    Hi everyone! We hope the Summer months have been kind to you all! As we enter the new academic year it seems the perfect time to update you all on some important changes at AYM UK. As some of you may know, Despina has been working hard over the summer to develop a new AYM…
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Customer testimonials

  • Cheryl

    As soon as I walked in I felt relaxed and at ease. The setting is so calming and comforting like a secret retreat from a busy hectic world. The massage was exceptional and the therapist managed to balance the right level of care and professionalism into the whole experience. I  would recommend her with full confidence to anyone.
  • Amy

    I first met Despina when I was pregnant and attended a pregnancy massage workshop so my partner could learn some massage techniques to ease some of the discomfort that comes with being pregnant. Despina was able to guide my partner with clear instruction and understanding, he was confident in massaging my sore points and easing my discomfort at the end. Despina was very easy to get a long with. I have since (not pregnant) had the most amazing AY massage from Despina. Both of which have inspired me to train with her at her AYM school. I have just attended a weekend level 2 course. The knowledge and guidance Despina has to offer is exceptional. I feel so amazing after a weekend course and just can’t wait to get practicing on friends and family. I have learnt techniques that I never thought I would be able to do. The massage feels amazing to receive and practice. The assisted stretches and tractions, and the fact we work on the floor (using body weight through our hands, arm and feet) make this a massage therapy like no other, oh and we use oil! I have tried different therapies over the years to help ease tension in my shoulders, but none have come close to AYM. I have always wanted to train in massage but was put off by how much strain massage therapy puts on the therapist, but this isn’t the case with AYM. Despoina always makes sure you are working in the best possibly way for you and of course your client. I have learnt that if I am relaxed and it feels good to me then it will definitely feel good for my client. Because this is a school there are therapists working at all levels so should meet most peoples budget, so if you’re looking for affordable therapy that works, this is for you.
  • Tyme

    Despina is a knowledgeable and passionate therapist and teacher, she has a high attention to important details that make the world of difference in a massage, and I am very grateful for everything she has taught me. The course can be challenging and pushes you to be your best, it’s an extremely rewarding feeling to complete it and know you’re going into treatments with an abundance of knowledge. Thank you Despina 🙂