Ayurveda Massage Training Course

The healing system of Ayurveda, which dates back more than 6000 years, is considered the oldest system of Medicine in the World. With the increase in physical and mental illnesses brought about by modern living, more and more people are now looking for the right guidance to lead healthy, balanced lives. Ayurveda and its principles of living have gained tremendous popularity in the recent times. As a result, there is a great demand for authentic Ayurvedic knowledge and lifestyle guidance.

This is an intensive course on the principles of Ayurveda.

Practical Session includes Ayurvedic massage techniques like Face Massage, Head Massage, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, etc.

Course also includes Yoga asana practice.

Detailed Curriculum

• Introduction to Ayurveda

• History of Ayurveda

• Branches of Ayurveda

• Basic principles of Ayurveda

• Theory of Creation

• Pancha Mahabhuta Concept

• Tridosha Concept

• Concept of Body – Mind – Soul

• Concept of Sapta Dhatu (Body Elements)

• Concept of Mala (Waste Products)

• Concept of Srotas (Body Channels)

• Concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)

• Concept of Kosha (Alimentary Tract)

• Concept of Prakruti (Body Constitution)

• Pharmacology - Herb Study

• Preparatory process of Panchakarma

• Panchakarma therapy

• Vamana (Induced Vomiting)

• Virechanam (Induced Purgation)

• Vasti (Medicated Enema)

• Nasya (Nasal Medication)

• Arrangements of Ayurvedic Treatments Schedule

• Marma (Vital Energy Points)

• Ayurvedic Dietic Concepts

• Commonly used medicines and oils

Practical Sessions

• Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Body Massage)

• Elakizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicinal Leaves)

• Podikizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicinal Powders)

• Navarakizhi (Bolus Bag Massage with Medicated Rice)

• Udhwarthanam (Massage with Medicinal Powders)

• Pizhichil (Medicated Oil bath)

• Shirodhara (Oil Treatment for the Head)

• Thakra Dhara

• Ksheeradhara

• Shiro Vasti

• Karna Pooranam (Local Treatment for Ear Problems)

• Netra Tarpanam (Medicated oil treatment for the Eyes)

• Kadee vasti (Local Treatment for Low Back Pain)

• Greeva vasti (Local Treatment for Neck problems)

• Janu vasti (Local Treatment for Knee joint Pain)

• Herbal Steam Bath

• Ayurvedic Feet Massage

• Shiro Abhyanga (Traditional Indian Head Massage)

• Ayurvedic Face Massage

• Nasya (Nasal Medication)

Daily Schedule

• 09.00 AM – 09.30 AM: Mantra chanting (Optional)

• 09.30 AM – 11.30 AM: Yoga Asana Practice

• 11.30 AM – 12.30 PM: Lunch Break

• 12.30 PM – 02.30 PM: Ayurveda Theory

• 02.30 PM – 04.30 PM: Ayurveda Practical

• 04.30 PM – 05.00 PM: Tea Break

* Certificates will be issued after the successful completion of the course

Dates

• September 02-25, 2013

•October 01-24, 2013

•November 01-23, 2013

•December 02-24, 2013

•January 01-23, 2014

•February 01-24, 2014

•March 03-27, 2014

Accommodation

Accommodation of the students will be arranged in nearby guest house. Each student will be given individual rooms with attached bathroom. Shared rooms are also available. Students can use the kitchen, washing machine and refrigerator. Free Wifi Internet connectivity is also available

Most of our students, especially single women or apprehensive travelers, like the start of their journey taken care of, so that they are not troubled in having to familiarize themselves with the new country and environment.

Accordingly, in this package, we include the transfer upon arrival (one-way) & you are in our safe hands from the moment you arrive into Trivandrum Airport.

Cost

Total cost for the program includes the course fee, training manual, accommodation, airport pickup, food during class hours. Only food during class hours (Lunch) is included in the cost. Students can cook their own food in the home stay. There are plenty of restaurants near to the home stay.

Pricing is in US Dollars.

• $950 Shared Double room with attached bathroom

• $900 Shared room with attached bathroom (3 beds per room)

• $1100 Single room with attached bathroom

*A discount of $50 will be given to students who pay the full fee at the time of registration

Payment Information

A non-refundable deposit ($200 USD) is due with your application. In the event payment is submitted and the training is full, or your registration not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

Balance due

Payment in full is due before one month of the beginning of the course

Late Registrations: : If you are registering after the balance due date, the full tuition is due with your application to reserve your space.

Payment has to be made by bank transfer.

We provide the option to do multiple courses at a time.

* A certain discount will be given to students who attend multiple courses at a time. Please contact us for more details.