Come be nurtured and guided by skilled practitioners as you learn ancient Ayurvedic treatments designed to cleanse, heal, and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Explore the techniques of the ancient Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy, Abhyanga (also known as Snehana) - a traditional full-body oil treatment that uses warm, herbalized oils and rhythmic strokes to deeply nourish and restore the body.
The training also includes foundational Ayurvedic theory, the historical roots of massage, and ethics explored through the lens of both yoga and Ayurveda. You’ll also be introduced to the use of mantra, or sacred sound, as a tool for creating a calm, focused, and healing environment.
Summary of workshop:
Participants will learn the basic theory of the tri-doshas and their gunas in application to bodywork
Participants will learn a full-body Abhyanga treatment with oil
Participants will learn how to customize the treatment in balancing disturbed doshas
Participants will learn the importance of sacred sound for establishing a healing environment
Participants will learn about Ayurvedic oils used in the treatments
Participants will learn the brief history and background of Ayurveda and the treatment techniques
Participants will learn the technique of self-massage with oil
Learning objectives:
Perform a 40-minute full-body Abhyanga treatment with oil
Explain the basic background of Ayurveda and the treatments to their clients/students
Perform and teach Ayurvedic self-massage
Notes:
Oils are used throughout the training, so casual clothing is recommended. Old bathing suits or undergarments may be useful for practice sessions.
This program should meet the minimum two-hour ethics training requirement for massage therapists.
This course is designed for bodyworkers and Ayurvedic professionals; others should direct inquiries to Hilary.
Registration
Price: $450 (includes lunch)for the full 2-day training
*One-day refresher option for those who have trained before will be on day one.
Price for refresher: $225
**Licensed Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers Only!
Contact: Hilary Garivaltis (hgarivaltis@gmail.com) with questions