Programs are available in person or live online.
Course Description:
This AMBSP offers practice and study of 11 Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork modalities delivered in 7 modules. Students have the option of registering for the whole program or for individual 6 or 12 hour modules and students may enter the program at any time and take the modules in any sequence.
The modalities included are the most often utilized in Ayurvedic wellness or spa environments and offer a detailed and well-rounded experience in: Garshana, Abhyanga, Vishesh, Shirodhara, Udhvartana, Nadi Swedana, Marma Chikitsa, Pinda Swedana-3 types: Valuka, Patra, Shashtika Shali, Basti-3 types: Kati Basti, Uro/Hridaya Basti, Janu Basti, Nadi Swedana; Full Body Steam, and Sinus/Sans; shiro/abhyanga/nasya, and Pranayama.
We also offer a 4 module Ayurvedic Detox and Rejuvenation & Purvakarma program or a one day add on to the AMBSP and have added an the advanced Marma 2 module that can be added to the base course. Those that register for the AMBSP program receive our 197 page course manual in advance and those who register for individual modules will receive handouts for each one they participate in.
Modules include foundational topics and information supporting the modality being studied, with detailed program materials, certificate of completion, CEU's for CEBroker Approved Provider #50-19283, NCBTMB Approved Provider #1192 and NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals and Marma Chikitsa provides CEU for Yoga Alliance and bonus online videos and resources.
Course Objectives
1. Students will learn how to perform 11-13 Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork Modalities listed in detail on our website
2. Students will learn foundation and theory of Ayurveda as it pertains to Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork
3. Students will learn the role these modalities play in Ayurveda's signature panchakarma programs 4. Students will learn Ayurvedic assessment techniques in order to make appropriate adaptations for each modality
5. Students will learn indications and contraindications for each modality
6. Students will learn information about oils used and products needed and how to adapt them for the individual according to their dosha (Ayurvedic Constitution) and condition
7. Students will learn how to set up their treatment room and applications for integrating Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork into their practice
Provider Name Chaya~Sharon Heller
Provider Bio Chaya is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Educator, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist, with a BA in Food and Nutrition, Chaya’s strong background and experience in holistic health education and program facilitation, provide in- depth study and expansiveness to her lesson plans, teaching style, and her well thought out course syllabus, organized for a balanced, cohesive, immersive and transformative experience with a combination of demonstration, observed student practice, lecture, power points and lively discussion. Chaya is the owner/practitioner of ChayaVeda Integrative Healing Arts, having been on faculty and staff at Kripalu Center, and other Ayurvedic, Yoga and Medical Centers for decades, while learning from renown educators and practitioners in India and the US.
Course Dates:
May 11, May 18, May 19, June 22-23, July 12, July 13-14, August 3-4, September 14-15, September 21, September 28-29, 2024
Course Times:
9:00am-4:00pm EST
Registration Link:
https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage
