ABP: 'Ayurvedic Body Polish'

This 1-day Course is one of our 'Guest' Courses written by Su Hagan, whose 4-year study of Ayurvedic Medicine in Nepal has afforded her a great understanding of Ayurvedic principles.

This delightful body treatment is a post massage additional treatment particularly helpful for detoxifying and beatifying the skin. It removes excess heat from the body, enhances circulation and draws fresh energy to the surface of the skin.

The use of the correct oils for for the clients individual dosha ensures that the skin is nourished correctly and and combined with the Ayurvedic facial is a superb cleansing and rejuvenating treatment that will keep clients iin good health and sound mind.

This remarkable treatment consists of natural nourishing ingredients such as Almond Oil, Chickpea Flour, Turmeric Powder, and Fenugreek Powder.

In the Ayuvedic Body Polish you will learn to:

* Use a series of Ubtans (Paste made from nuts and flour) for:

Full body Ubtan Massage

For Rheumatism

For Arthritis

For Acne

For a facial

For reducing wrinkles

* Make Ghee and use it as a base for facial cream

* Give and receive a full body treatment

Comments from Students: 'Very good with good knowledge on the subject and products of Ayurveda. Interesting day - will use what I have been shown as treatments'.

'A good Course that will add to many Therapists practice - a very pampering course'.

Studies normally commence at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.

Please note that we have 2 levels of short courses as follows:

1. Post-graduate training course - designed to aid the Qualified Therapist in their current practice but not a qualification in its own right. Certificate of Attendance awarded.

2. Post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence. Subject to the student already holding an appropriate therapy qualification, the assessment being satisfactory and the approval of the students' Governing Body and Insurance Company, it can be added to your list of qualifications. Certificate of Qualification awarded.

Please note that on all 'Certificate of Qualification' Courses students are assessed either by Continuous Assessment, Case Studies or Examination.

Many Associations accept our Courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 Category A Points) and CThA (5 credits).

Certificate of Attendance for those attending this day only.

Certificate of Qualification for those with prior, documented, experience of Ayurveda.

If you would like to attend this Course but cannot attend on any of the Course-dates listed, please let us know and we will inform you as new dates are scheduled.

Date Location Cost


18 Sept 2008
26 Sept 2008



Ash, Surrey
Barrow, Cumbria



£90
£90

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