This workshop will demonstrate how Ayurvedic massage is very useful in supporting the health and well-being of our bodies and as an addition to a holistic health approach to various problems. It will help you to be able to assess the patient’s or your own problem.
In Australia the climatic conditions and intense sun aggravate the vata element in most people. Due to vata imbalance our skin becomes drier, wrinkled, cracked and feels tight, this in turn will agitate our minds during the day.
Goals of the seminar
- To provide instruction for anybody who would like to know how to do Ayurvedic massage in daily life either as a professional massage therapist or for personal use.
- To demonstrate how Ayurvedic massage can be used to support the health and well-being of our bodies.
- To enable assessment of the patient’s or of your own problem.
What will I learn on the massage course
- Daily massage practice with and without the use of oil
- Massage for different physical, mental and emotional problems
- How to do massage when the patient is sitting, lying or standing
- Massage using the hands, elbows and feet
- How to treat the body when it is in a state of imbalance or sickness
- Massage for a variety of disorders
- Massaging family members
- Massage for children
- Knowing which oil to use for each dosha type and when hot oil treatment is appropriate
- The appropriate time of day to do massage in everyday life
- Self massage on different parts of the body
- Relaxation after massage
- Suitable diet after massage
- Exchanging massage with friends and family
- Precautions during massage and contraindications
- Occupational hygiene and safety when doing massage
- How to assess the constitutional imbalances during massage
- Ayurvedic massage oils and their different effects
- How to recognize and treat stress and tiredness points
- Tailoring massage to different occupations
- How to move toxins out of the body during massage
- Understanding Ayurvedic marma pressure points in the body
- Adjusting pressure and speed to the patient’s body type
What are the benefits?
With the daily use of Ayurvedic massage oils, the skin became more flexible, less dry and wrinkled and the mind calmer. All the different doshas can benefit from daily massage as there are Ayurvedic oils suitable for all constitutional types.
If you have already trained in other methods of bodywork this knowledge will be beneficial to your general practice. The workshop will also help you assess your clients problems.
Wear loose comfortable clothing and please bring a towel or two.