Course Topic:
TIA (Topics in Ayurveda) = 28 PACE Credits, 67 Credits Available

Course Description:
Hands-on, trauma-informed training in Ayurvedic Body Therapies including: Abhyanga, Udvartana, Shirodhara, Sweden, Dough Basti, Lepum, Pichu, Shirodhara, Takradhara, Ayurvedic Facial, and Foundations of Marma Therapy.

Course Objectives:
Learn how to administer classical Ayurvedic therapies with the standards of the West. Learn various herbal formulations, oils, and preparations to be used with body therapies. Discern the indications & contraindications of each therapy for safe and effective practice, and the clinical application for both shamana and shodhana applications.

Name (s) of Faculty Member (s):
Madison Madden, AD, LMT; Anjali Deva, AP

Provider/Faculty Bio:
Madison is an Ayurvedic Doctor member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, founder of LIVEWISE Ayurveda & Integrative Health, and the author of the bestselling book, Mind Body Food. She specializes in Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Body Therapies. She is also a Trained Birth Doula, Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist & Movement Specialist. Her unique combination of Ayurvedic knowledge, 10+ years intensive gurukula yogic training, background in professional dance/movement, and her deeply empathetic demeanor make her a gifted healer and passionate educator.

She has trained with some of the world’s most respected Ayurvedic Doctors and Vaidyas, both in the U.S. and in India. Her rare experience and education give her an uncommonly depthful perspective of the application of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in the West. Madison is a guest faculty at Madhya Way, is the Chair of the Professional Membership Subcommittee of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and serves on the Board of Directors of Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture.

Course Start Date:
June 15, 2024

Start Time:
8:00 am

Course End Date:
June 22, 2024

End Time:
5:00 pm

Course Registration URL:
https://www.madhyaayurveda.com/bodytherapy