50 CE credits approved by AMTA & NCBTMB & Iowa State. Provider #
155301-00.
This
course ships with the following Sacred Stone Products: Tandem Abhyanga Massage Therapy DVD, Sacred Stone Therapy:
Concepts & Theory DVD, Swedhana-Garshana-Detox-Ayurvedic
Treatment DVD (streaming only), and a Shirodhara Therapy
DVD. (Digital products receive QuickTime® versions of the
same titles for web viewing)
What is
Ayurveda?
It is the
science of long life; of daily living; of digestion. Ayur:
“life” Veda: “knowledge”. Based on Sankhaya’s philosophy,
Ayurveda is ancient mystical, biological, spiritual, medical
sciences that can help individuals make wise, conscious
choices about daily living and staying healthy. It is a
comprehensive medical system that includes, yoga, diet,
bodywork, psychology, surgery, herbs, gynecology,
pediatrics, astrology and much more. The sacred knowledge of
Ayurveda has been handed down from the guru (teacher) to the
student for thousands of years.
This book will teach massage therapists how to integrate
aspects of Ayurveda into their massage practice.
The student will learn step-by-step practical
Ayurvedic techniques, moves and applications. This
information can easily integrate into western massage
therapies. Ayurveda is the science of life and is
imprinted within our very DNA and in our askashic records.
This course will serve as a portal to bring this information
into your consciousness. The diploma you receive by passing
this home-study course with a grade of 75% or higher through
the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork signifies that you have your diploma Ayurvedic
Bodywork. To qualify as a certified Ayurvedic practitioner,
you must follow the protocols of the National Ayurvedic
Medical Association.
Student
Objectives
- Implement the many modalities that
Ayurveda uses to maintain health and homeostasis within
the body, mind and soul.
- Identify the three doshas (biological
principles).
- Use breathing techniques to balance
the body, mind and soul.
- Identify the five great elements as
they relate to the three biological principles (doshas).
- Determine a client’s Ayurvedic
imbalance (vikruti & prakruti) and know what type of
bodywork to apply to restore health.
- Learn about the five directional
flows (vayus) within the body.
- Recognize the principle of Terminal
Clearance within the body.
- Describe the appropriate diet and
lifestyle for your client’s doshic imbalance.
- Explain eight types of Ayurvedic
massage.
- Define the ancient art of Marma
Therapy.
- Use appropriate oils on clients and
explain the benefits of oil massage (abhyanga).
- Understand the chakra system.
- Recommend Ayurvedic protocols for
clients.
- Recognize imbalances in the Five
Great Elements that exist within their clients.
- Learn step by step ayurvedic
techniques to incorporate into your massage practice.
How will
learning the ancient science of Ayurveda help my clients in
this modern day and age? Ayurveda will give you the insight
and tools to understand your unique constitution and how and
why you function. Knowing yourself is one of the paths
toward radiant health, bliss and liberation from the
illusion of this physical world. Ayurveda will help you heal
yourself. Only until you heal yourself can you heal others.
Therapy is only as good as the therapist. Ayurveda will
teach you how to recognize certain qualities within you and
your clients. These qualities will determine how you speak
and relate with them and how to help them heal themselves.
Even the smallest Ayurvedic suggestions will help. You will
be empowered with knowledge such that you will be able to
suggest specific lifestyle and nutritional advice. You will
recognize which of the five great elements are out of
balance and use practical protocols on your massage table to
assist them in the recovery process.
Here are some
examples of test questions:
18. What best defines Vata?
a. What sticks
b. What blows
c. What lives
19. Which
dosha is defined as “What sticks”?
a. Soma
b. Kapha
c. Pitta
20. Which
of the following is not a method to determine your Ayurvedic
constitution and imbalance?
a. Pulse
b. Client questionnaire
c. Measuring the DNA
21. Which
dosha consists of fire and water?
a. Pitta
b. Vata
c. Rajas
Table of
Contents
- Introduction: What is Ayurveda?
- Ayurvedic Imbalance Questionnaire
- Teacher & student blessing
- History of Ayurveda
- Gunas
- Dosha Pain Classification
- Dosha Pacifying Food list
- The seasons and the time of day
affect our bodies and the universe
- Dhatus: seven tissues within the body
- Four Pillars of Life
- Yoga Means Union
- Ayurvedic dietary guidelines
- Ayurvedic Protocols
- Tips for improving digestion
- Different types of Ayurvedic Bodywork
- Udvartnana (Herbal Paste Massage)
- Shirodhara Therapy
- Abhyanga
- About the abhyanga sequence v Shila
Abhyanga is a Sanskrit word for stone massage
- Tandem-Marma-Abyanga Therapy
- Marma-abyhanga therapy
- Swedhana therapy:Garshana Therapy
- Nasya therapy: applying drops of
herbal oil into the nostrils
- Karna Purna Therapy: application of
warm oil into the ear
- Vayus: Five directional flows in the
body
- Mudras
- Ayurvedic classification of massage
oils
- Charaka’s Life Tonics
- Chinese and ancient Ayurvedic
medicine
- Emotions and sounds of the internal
organs
- Meridian Therapy
- Planetary mantras for health
- Koshas: The Five Subtle Bodies
- The Koshas
- Ayurvedic Terminology
- Bibliography
- Index
The
book has many detailed pictures and is very easy to
understand. Karyn makes Ayurveda very practical and
comprehensive, without overwhelming students with too much
Sanskrit terminology.
Requirements
- Two paragraphs describing how this
knowledge will help your practice.
- Two paragraph describing your
favorite parts of this course and why.
- 5 practice sessions signed by your
clients on the practicum forms we provide at Student
Central.
- Passing grade on the multiple choice
open-book exam.
- One year to finish your course.
- Online and phone support.
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- Course evaluation form.
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