Ayurveda for Massage Therapists 101 Online Home-Study
Price: $200.00
50 CE credits approved by AMTA & NCBTMB! Provider # 155301-00.
This is
an online course, which means its designed to be taken
on your computer.
Students receive an email with directions, a user name
and password for how to log onto our Student Central
website to take the course exclusively online. Students
have one year to complete the course, but many complete
this course much sooner. Nothing is shipped in the US
mail.
This
online course includes streaming DVDS and a manual (pdf):
Tandem Abhyanga Massage Therapy DVD, Sacred Stone Therapy:
Concepts & Theory DVD, Swedhana-Garshana-Detox-Ayurvedic
Treatment DVD (streaming only), and a Shirodhara Therapy
DVD. The streaming DVD is shown on QuickTime®. Click
HERE to see a list of the required software to
take our online courses. It's all FREE!
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.
Testimonial:
"I am working on completing my Ayurveda home study, and
appreciate all the time that you have given me my with
questions, etc. I have already instituted many of your
techniques in my practice to the delight of my clients. I
have many asking for more information on Ayurveda since
there is no one at this time practicing this modality on the
Outer Banks. I am deeply amazed at the results obtained
through Ayurvedic principles and practice. My only issue is
finding someone to practice on me, so I am hoping prior to
the end of this year for the opportunity to to visit your
school. Again, thank you. I am grateful for you and your
staff."
Always, Brenda bjhejduk@yahoo.com
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.
Before you purchase our digital
course, you can
download a SAMPLE manual. The sample
manual contains only the first several pages. The
table of contents is included, so you can get a feel
for the material covered in this course. You will
need the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view
our sample manual. You can download the software
here.
Students have access to
Student Central for the term of one (1) year to complete
your course, or one (1) year from the last course you
enrolled in. You may apply for an extension any time during
your course. Extension requests must be completed before
your one (1) year term has expired, otherwise, a re-enroll
fee of $25.00 will be required.
How To Take The Course Once you place your order,
we will send you an email with a user-name, password and
directions where to our online "Student Central" website. At
our Student Central website, students take the multiple
choice open-book exam online with instant results, submit
your essays, watch the streaming videos (as often as you
want), submit enrollee, practicum and evaluation forms, and
print transcripts and certificates. Easy. There is nothing
you need to snail-mail back to us. All our courses are now
available electronically (online) so we can save the trees,
gas, postage and lighten our "footprint". It's very easy to
navigate, even for technophobes!
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 manual
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.
Online
Forms
Easy Guide to complete the course.
Enrollee form.
Three Instructional DVD's & 1
streaming DVD (approximately 1 hour each).
Open book examination (200 questions)
and answer sheet. (75% or higher to pass)
Course evaluation form.
Five practicum forms.
Transcript and certificate.
A location to submit the answers to
your essay questions.
Unlimited tutorial assistance via
email or phone.
Students have one year to complete
this course, but most students can do this in one month
or less if they focus on it. We always allow extensions
for extenuating circumstances.
Requirements
Two paragraphs on how you can improve
as a therapist and what steps to take towards it.
Two paragraphs on how this knowledge
will help your practice.
Two paragraph summary of your
favorite parts of this course and why.
5 practice sessions signed by your
clients on the practicum forms we send you. Five
practicum are required using any or all modalities in
the manual.
Passing grade on the multiple choice
exam.
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
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