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Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing  |  Last updated: March 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website or enrolling in any of our programmes. By accessing www.prajnainstitute.co.za or using any services offered by the Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Us

Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing (also referred to as “The Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing”, “the Institute”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is South Africa’s pioneering academy for internationally accredited qualifications in alternative complementary healing. We also operate the Manjushri Healing Center, providing holistic healing practices in Gauteng, South Africa.

Accreditation is provided by the IAO (International Association of Organisations) — Gauteng, South Africa.

Contact details:
Website: www.prajnainstitute.co.za
Email: info@prajnainstitute.co.za
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 83 388 7969
Facebook: @prajna.healing
Instagram: @prajna.healing

2. Services Offered

The Institute provides the following services:

  • Accredited academic programmes in Alternative Complementary Healing Energy (A.C.H.E.) at Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate levels.
  • Short courses in alternative and complementary healing.
  • Holistic healing practices and consultations through the Manjushri Healing Center.
  • Informational and educational content published on our website and social media channels.

These services are intended for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not offer services to minors. See Section 10 for further details.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or registering for any course or service, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.
  • You agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, incorporated herein by reference.

4. Enrolment and Registration

4.1 Application Process

Enrolment in any programme requires submission of an application form, along with all requested supporting documentation, including but not limited to: proof of identity, academic transcripts, and any prerequisite qualifications. The Institute reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its sole discretion.

4.2 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process. Submission of false, misleading, or fraudulent information may result in immediate cancellation of enrolment.

4.3 Confirmation of Enrolment

Enrolment is confirmed only upon receipt of written acceptance from the Institute. Confirmation will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content published on this website and within course materials — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio recordings, video recordings, course outlines, and learning resources — is the intellectual property of the Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing or its licensors and is protected under applicable South African and international copyright law.

5.2 Permitted Use

You may access and download materials for your own personal, non-commercial study purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from any content without prior written consent from the Institute.

5.3 Student Work

You retain copyright in original work you create as part of your studies. By submitting work to the Institute, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, store, and evaluate such work for academic and administrative purposes.

6. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

When using our website or services, you agree not to:

  • Post, upload, or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website, systems, or databases.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest data from our website without prior written consent.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or impairs the functionality, security, or availability of our website.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organisation.
  • Use our website or services for any illegal purpose or in violation of applicable law.

Violation of these terms may result in immediate suspension or termination of access to our services, without prejudice to any other remedies available to the Institute.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information, content, and services provided on this website are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Important: The healing modalities, courses, and services offered by the Institute and the Manjushri Healing Center are complementary and alternative in nature. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition and do not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.

While we make every effort to ensure that information on our website is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties as to its completeness, accuracy, or reliability.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing, its founders, staff, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
  • Loss of data, loss of revenue, or loss of business opportunity.
  • Damage to health arising from the application of healing techniques or information acquired through our courses, without appropriate professional supervision.
  • Interruption, suspension, or termination of our website or services beyond our reasonable control.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with:

  • POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013) — South Africa
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — applicable to visitors from the European Union

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. For details on your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

Data Controller / Responsible Party:
Bavisha Naransamy
Email: admin@manjushrihealing.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 83 388 7969

10. Age Restriction — No Services for Minors

Our website, programmes, and services are intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from or provide services to persons under 18 years of age. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal information or enrolled in a programme, we will take steps to delete such information and cancel any enrolment.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us are encouraged to contact us immediately at admin@manjushrihealing.com.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external site you visit.

We use third-party services (including Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and Cloudinary) to operate and improve our website. Their use is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

12. Certificates, Accreditation, and Academic Integrity

12.1 Certification

Certificates are issued upon successful completion of all programme requirements, including attendance and assessments. The Institute reserves the right to withhold certification pending fulfilment of all academic obligations.

12.2 Accreditation

Our programmes are accredited by the IAO (International Association of Organisations). Accreditation status may be subject to periodic renewal. The Institute does not guarantee recognition of qualifications by specific employers, government bodies, or other institutions outside the scope of IAO accreditation.

12.3 Academic Integrity

Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, falsification of credentials, or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include expulsion from the programme.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Gauteng, South Africa.

For visitors or students from outside South Africa, any mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence may also apply, without prejudice to the foregoing.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Where changes are material, we will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice (e.g., via email or a prominent notice on the website). Your continued use of our website or services after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Prajna Institute of Alternative Healing
Manjushri Healing Center
Gauteng, South Africa

Email: admin@manjushrihealing.com
General enquiries: info@prajnainstitute.co.za
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 83 388 7969
Website: www.prajnainstitute.co.za
Facebook: @prajna.healing
Instagram: @prajna.healing