Ayurvedic Massage is primarily preventative and, in ancient times, Ayurvedic clinics didn't offer massage as it was an everyday pastime for all members of the family - from childhood to old age. Even today, massage is an integral part of family life in Indian and Nepali homes - thus instilling, in the younger members of the family, the value of a good health-care routine. In Western society, it is not part of our cultural heritage and we are the poorer for it.
Charaka, a classical Ayurvedic writer, defines disease and health thus, "A disharmony among the constituents which support the body is known as disease; their harmony is called health, the state of normality. A sense of well-being is characteristic of the absence of disease, for disease is always associated with discomfort". Ayurvedic practitioners use, among other remedies, herbs, essential oils and massage in treating their patients.
There are many different kinds of Ayurvedic massage. Pastes of herbs or medicines can be applied to the skin with the intention of them permeating the skin and reaching different tissues and other elements of the body. Massage with oil removes dirt from the skin and helps, indirectly, the action of the lungs, the large intestine and the kidneys. Massage can help the three different doshas to balance and settle and, for this, we must use different strokes, base oils and herbal mixtures
The massage taught on this course helps balance the three body doshas - Vata (wind), Pitta (bile or blood) and Kapha (mucous) - the Tridoshas. The Tridoshas (translates as three humours) is unique to Ayurveda and constitutes the chemical nature of every living organism.
Topics addressed during this 2-day Course include:
* Contra-indications for Massage
* Therapeutic uses of Ayurvedic Essential Oils & Carrier Oils
* Balancing the three body-Doshas
* Ayurvedic Massage-Techniques
* Massage for Arthritis, Bronchitis, Insomnia and Neurasthenia
* Marma Points
No prior experience is required for this Course.
Studies normally commence at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.
Please note that this Course is a:
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.
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 (12 Category A Points) and CThA Post-graduate Qualification (10 CPD credits).
Certificates of Qualification are awarded to successfully completing Students
Comments from Students:
"Thank you for the wonderful Course, what a great team we had!".
"An excellent Course which I thoroughly enjoyed."
"I'm writing to tell you just how brilliant the Neem and Turmeric cream is for me, within 4 days of using it my face and neck were completely clear and have remained clear of the eczema which has been there in varying degrees for the last 3 years. My wrists and hands are so much better it's quite amazing. "
"The Tutor''s teaching technique is fantastic. Very clear explanations of complicated topics".
"The Tutor was very clear with the way she explained things, she is an excellent teacher and I feel I have learnt a lot from her".
"Really enjoyed the Course - a lovely massage".
"I thought the Tutor was brilliant - she explains everything thoroughly so it was easy to take in - she was great".
If you would like to attend this Course please let us know and we will inform you as new dates are scheduled.
| Date | Location | Cost |
1-2 Dec 2008 |
Barrow, Cumbria |
£180 |
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