Learn one and two practitioner formats · participants will work in groups of 2 and 3, giving and receiving massage  
 In this Retreat Style training

Garshana Massage is a silk glove massage that exfoliates the skin and stimulates lymphatic flow and drainage and is an optimal preparation for Abhyanga Massage. 

Abhyanga Massage is a rhythmic body massage with warm Ayurvedic oils that helps arterial and lymphatic circulation and drainage and is the signature Ayurvedic massage modality

Subjects Covered:

* Setting up the treatment room, and preparing to deliver Ayurvedic Massage; necessary equipment and products, and qualities of practitioner and self care

* Ayurvedic anatomy, physiology and psychology ,  the attributes of the 5 elements, doshic theory and function, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, prakruti and vikruti, and understanding the unique body type, and nature of  imbalance, its affects and relationship to the senses, and the importance of adaptation for daily and seasonal rhythms, to optimally adapt Ayurvedic massage therapy sessions

* Assessment tools, techniques and intake methods to evaluate and identify Ayurvedic constitution, and  doshic imbalances in order to provide a safe and therapeutic massage

 * Selecting appropriate treatment protocol; choosing oil, adapting speed, pressure, language to individualize the Ayurvedic Massage Therapy

* Learning the sequence: 

Upon completion, students will be able to:

* Prepare themselves and their treatment rooms to administer Ayurvedic  Garshana and Abhyanga Massage

* Understand and articulate Ayurvedic Anatomy, physiology and psychology as it relates to massage therapy

* Intake and assessment of client, to identify Ayurvedic constitution, and doshic imbalances in order to provide a safe and therapeutic massage

* Perform Ayurvedic massage that is individualized according to the nature of the client and imbalances that are present. Determine appropriate protocol, draping, strokes, speed, pressure, duration and frequency, and select appropriate Ayurvedic oils, and how to heat and apply them

* Perform one and two practitioner  Garshana and Abhyanga massage formats

* Discuss the benefits of Panchakarma and Ayurvedic massage for rejuvenation, detoxification, relaxation, and rebalancing the body, mind and energy; its function, scope, and purpose, and the Ayurvedic definition of health, root cause of disease, in an Ayurvedic healing context

Sesame Ayurvedic massage oil provided  ·  Please notify us of any allergies
Bring 2 sets of old sheets, 5 bath towels, and 4 hand towels

Tuition: $265 includes garshana gloves, handouts, and 12 CEU credit for Massage Therapists and Ayurvedic Practitioners. 

12 contact hours of hands on training in Garshana and Abhyanga Therapeutic Ayurvedic Massage including applied Ayurvedic theory that supports safe, therapeutic and optimal practice and self care with Chaya~Sharon Heller, NCBTMB Approved CEU Provider #1192, PACE CEU credit for Ayurvedic  Consultants & Practitioners (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA)

9: 00am-4:00pm each day at The Florida School Of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Space is limited,  no refunds after February 1st.