IND1: Indian Head-Massage

IND1: 'Ayurvedic Indian Head-Massage'

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE-LEARNING

Indian Head-Massage is a very old art that has been practised for many years in market squares and on street corners in India. Ayurveda is the traditional, medical science of India. On this course you will be taught a gentle, firm and rhythmical massage that can be performed with or without oil. The massage can be done with the client either sitting or lying down.

Stimulation of the scalp's circulation helps tone the muscles, relieves eye-strain and headaches, improves concentration and boosts the immune-system. It also eliminates muscular tension and restores joint-movement by stretching and mobilising the tissues of the neck and shoulder.

No prior experience is required.

Topics addressed during the course include:

* History of Indian Head Massage

* Aims and Benefits of Indian Head Massage

* Introduction to Ayurveda

* Ayurvedic Body-types

* Cautions/Contra-indications

* Muscles of the head & neck

* Common Disorders of the Skin & Disorders of the Head & Face and their causes according to Ayurveda

* Client Record Sheet

* Care of the Hair & Scalp

* Pulse-synchronisation

* Chakras

* Indian Scalp-massage - including the Crown Chakra

* Indian Face-massage - including the Brow Chakra

* Indian Neck & shoulder-massage including the Throat Chakra

* Energy-balancing & Ayurveda

* Dry massage/Oil massage

* Carrier Oils used in Ayurvedic Head Massage

* How to condition the hair

Studies normally commence at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 4.30-5.00 p.m.

Comments from Students:

'The Course was a perfect combination of theory, hands-on practise, video background, exploration and debate. My attention was captured for every minute of the course. Everything was presented clearly, easy to absorb and with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. I learned much more than I would have thought possible in two days'

"Fantastic course. I really enjoyed myself. It is nice to have a tutor who clearly knows loads of information and was very helpful. Clear and helpful demonstration gave me more confidence during the practice."

"The theory and presentation of notes was excellent."

"Has rejuvenated my interest in oils and has introduced me to some I didn't know."

"Feel very confident to be able to practise well."

"I very much appreciate the amount of practical guidance given."

"Good balance between theory and practical."

"Absolutely brilliant Course."

"Wonderful range of alternative subjects introduced."

"Everything was organised beautifully as all your Courses have been."

"Very good. Felt really welcome and would love to come again."

"The Tutor was very approachable and had a wonderful gift of communicating not only her knowledge of the subject but her enthusiasm for it."

"A wonderful, relaxing experience in such good company."

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.

Certificates of Qualification are awarded to completing Students.

Many Associations accept our courses for CPD including the IFPA (12 Category A Points) and CThA Post-graduate Qualification (10 CPD credits).

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


Apply for dates 30 Sept-1 Oct 2010	Barrow-Cumbria Ash, Surrey	£200 £200

Selecting a date will present you with an Enrolment Form for that course.