AYURVEDIC FULL BODY AND FACE MASSAGE ( ABHYANGA + CHAMPA MASSAGE ) FOR THE MIND,BODY AND SPIRIT WITH HERBAL AND AROMATHERAPY TREATMENTS

Did you know?

Indian Head Massage ( Chama Massage ) as part of Ayurvedic massage )has been practiced for

many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their babies’

hair, head neck and shoulders to stimulate growth and relaxation.

Ayurvedic doctors would usefull bodywork as part of a purification process as well.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

 To Eliminate Excess

 To Purify

 To Strengthen or Rejuvenate

 To maintain the Strength

 Understanding and reinforcing the individuality of the PATIENT

IN ADDITION

 Ayurvedic massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial

 IT ENHANCES CURRENT WESTERN FACIAL AND BODY TREATMENTS BY

TREATING THE PRANA (CONSTITUTION ! )

 Ayurvedic Massage also stimulates nerve function,

 Improves relaxation , creating calmness and emotional well-being.

 Concentration and alertness are optimized.

 Addresses myofascial pain, fibromyalgia and chronic internal disorders through

stretches, opening up of the meridians -nadis and Ayurvedic acupressure on the points -

marmas

 Other benefits include: Relief from tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck

and shoulder stiffness, sinusitis, scalp tension and mental fatigue

PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP

 How to incorporate massage, oils and pressure point technique in a 60 min

treatment of HEAD, NECK SHOULDERS,BODY AND FEET on the table or in

a chair !!!

 Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana, meditation

and the philosophy behind Ayurvedic massage

 How to evaluate, analyze and treat the client as an individual

 The three different types of massage suited for each individual

 An explanation of functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points )

 Location and explanation of the nadi ( meridian system)

 Discussion of the choice of appropriate essential oils , herbs and their

energetic qualities for each individual client

 How to apply the three principal strokes , satvic, rajassic and tamasic

according to the issues and personality of a client.

 How to select the best Ayurvedic massage with appropriate oils by finding out to

which Dosha ( constitution ) the client belongs .

WHAT ELSE CAN I EXPECT?

This is mainly a hands-on course. We will practice the three principal strokes and techniques (

Sattva, Raja, Tamas) , apply oils and get a great revitalizing and relaxing treatment

Bring a hand towel . Suggested oils ( Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender,

Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends, etc ) and an open mind ! If you don’t have oils

the instructor will bring them.

CE HOURS :18 CE HOURS APPROVED BY THE N.C.B.T.M.B. PROV #

277789-00 / FLORIDA PROVIDER # 50 - 1674