| Abhyanga massage
This is a gentle but firm whole body massage from head to toe using warm medicated oil. Oils are chosen according to the prakruti (psychosomatic constitution) and the illness.
The massage is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the same time for forty five to sixty minutes.
After the massage a steam bath or hot shower is highly recommended.
Abhyanga massage is a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience as well as treatment in certain illness.
A regular Abhyanga protects from stress, anxiety, exhaustion and Vata disorder. It nourishes the body, extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the skin texture, improves the vision and provides better physical stability.
Abhyanga treatment is the best way to control and balance Vata in the body
In this course, we will only focus on the Traditional Ayurveda Massage as per the South Tradition.
History and importance of Ayurveda massage therapy
• Principles of Ayurveda massage therapy
Different types of massages will be introduce:
• Padabhyanga
• Shiroabyanga
• Svedana
• Shirodhara
• Different oils used for massage and their indications
• Preventive and their indications. Preventive and therapeutic massage treatments.
Glossary
• Abhyanga (harmonizing synchronous massage with herbal oils)
• Shirodara (oil applied to the forehead for vegetative harmonization)
• Padabhyanga (Ayurvedic foot reflex zone massage, harmonizing, revitalizing)
• Svedana (herbal steam bath with Ayurvedic medicinal plant)
• Shiroabhyanga (invigorating massage of head, neck and shoulders with herbal)
Course fee: $650
Administration Fee: $20 ( non-refundable)
Training hours :30 hours
Examination: No
Certificate of Attendance in Ayurveda Abhyanga Massage
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