Ayurvedic Massage – Basic (3 days)

 with Certificate

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 3-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

Code of Ethics.

The course requires a certain amount of physical contact between students which may be of a sensitive and personal level and you are expected to adhere to the guidelines set out below.

1. Confidentiality of any personal issue raised within the group.
2. Treating all people in the group with respect.
3. Zero tolerance of racist attitudes and language.
4. Modesty to be observed at all times during practice.
5. Students are required to keep the venue tidy and put all equipment away.

No prior experience is required for this Course.

Studies normally commence at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.

Please note that this Course is designed to aid the Therapist's current practice and to assist the lay-person in helping friends and family and is not a qualification in its own right.

Certificates of Attendance are awarded to completing Students.

If you would like to attend this Course please let us know and we will inform you as new dates are scheduled.

The course fee is THB 10,000.

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