Ayurvedic Massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves.

Module 1 emphasizes:

1.  Abhyanga - Basic

2.  Awakening Lymphatic Movement
   Theory + Application in Abhyange
   (Vishesh/Garshana/Ubtan)

3. Soothing The Nervous System
   Theory + Application in Abhyange
   (Warmed Herbal Oil Flows, Marma Points,
   Shiro Abhyanga)

4. Pacifying Muscular Tension + Addressing Inflammation
   Theory + Application in Abhyanga
   (Mardana, Pada/Shiro Abhyanga)

5. Ayurvedic Facial Treatment
   in Abhyanga
   Incorporating Facial Clay, Oils, Marma Massage

6. Thailam, or, Medicated Herbal Oil: Theory + Application in Abhyange

Through this course, you will learn:

• the definition of Ayurveda, dosha, vikriti and marmas

• the characteristics of vata, pitta and kapha

• the physiological functions of Indra, Agni and Soma

• indications for and benefits of Ayurvedic massage

• factors that increase balance or imbalance to each dosha

• primary sequence and techniques of Abhyanga Massage

• how to incorporate Marma Therapy (Vital Points) into client work.

• how to prepare a traditional Ayurvedic beauty treatment

• 3 Dosha / Season Specific Massage sequences:
  
  - VATA SEQUENCE Virya: Guru (heavy) + Snigdha (unctuous)
  - PITTA SEQUENCE Virya: Sheeta (cooling) + Laghu (lightness)
  - KAPHA SEQUENCE Virya: Ushna (warming) + Laghu (lightness)
  

  
  NOTE: Module 1 Ayurvedic Massage promises to bring a deeper dimensionality to your current bodywork practice, and to profoundly deepen the healing experience for your clients.
  This Ayurvedic Massage Training adheres to scope of practice parameters adopted by Massage Therapy and NAMA (Ayurvedic Medicine) regulatory bodies.
  We will not diagnose + treat diseases, make dietary, herbal or other prescriptives as a result of this massage training.

  Although there is much crossover in content, this Ayurvedic Massage Training is not the equivalent of a Pancha Karma Therapist Course. Upon completion of this training, you will be able to create a beautiful seasonally appropriate bodywork series (example: Spring Detox Series consisting of 3 consecutive days of massage therapies), or add these massage treatments to your practice. Pancha Karma is a more medically oriented, disease and illness treatment series undertaken in combination with prescribed herbs, restriction of foods and other internal adjuncts outside of the scope of practice for Licensed Massage Therapists who are not also certified as Ayurvedic Practitioners

  Future Dates / Modules 2 + 3 will address:

  1.  Udhvartana/Nadi Swedana

  2. Marma Chikitsa Part 2

  3. Karna Purana/Nasya

  4. Lepa

  5. Basti Therapeutic Oil Applications

  6. Shirodhara

  7. Detox & Rejuvenate & Purvakarma

  8. Thailam, or, Medicated Herbal Oil Variations

TUITION includes all materials.
Each student will receive Herbal Oils, Herbal Balms, Ubtans, Rosewater, and Silk Gloves to use in training.

$675
3 part Payment Plans available:

$225 Deposit
$225 - 2nd Payment
$225 - 3rd Payment (due by October 1)

MATERIALS LIST:

Please bring the following
Massage Table
4 sets of sheets (1 set per day)
6 hand towels

INSTRUCTOR
Carollanne Crichton
Carollanne Crichton, is dual licensed in Maine
LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
LE (licensed Esthetician)

Nationally Certified
NCBTMB Curriculum Developer
In practice since 1989

Massage Therapy
Specializations:
Ayurvedic Massage
Pancha Karma Therapies (Rejuvenation Bodywork)
Deep Tissue Therapy
Cranio Sacral Therapy
Reflexology

Licensed Esthetician
Specializations:
Herbal  / Botanical Cosmetology
Ayurvedic Skincare
Transdermal Formulist

Author
Earth Medicine + Healing Stones (book)
Healing Stone Massage I + II (DVD)
Stone Thermotherapy—Article
Ayurvedic Massage (DVD)

LOCATION OF TRAINING:

The Fireside Inn
Belfast Maine

https://www.firesideinnbelfast.com/

(207) 338-2090
Please be sure to mention you are attending Carollanne Crichton’s Event, and that you would like to take advantage of the Group Room Discount

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