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Abhyanga Training (in-person)


  • Yoga Now Chicago 742 North La Salle Drive Chicago, IL, 60654 United States (map)

Abhyanga Training

This course is designed for bodyworkers and Ayurvedic professionals.

Come be nurtured and guided by skilled practitioners as you learn ancient Ayurvedic treatments to cleanse, heal, and harmonize body, mind, and spirit. Learn the techniques of Ayurvedic bodywork used in rejuvenation therapy. Abhyanga (also referred to as snehana) is the classical full body oil treatment in Ayurveda, utilizing warm herbalized oil and rhythmic body technique to move the oil into the body.

Additional time is also spent on the fundamentals of Ayurvedic theory, the origins of massage, and ethics training through the lens of yoga and Ayurveda. You also receive an introduction to the use of mantra, or sacred sound, in establishing a calm and healing environment.

Summary of workshop:

  • Participants will learn the basic theory of the tri-doshas and their gunas in application to bodywork

  • Participants will learn a full body Abhyanga treatment with oil

  • Participants will learn how to customize the treatment in balancing disturbed doshas

  • Participants will learn the importance of sacred sound for establishing a healing environment

  • Participants will learn about Ayurvedic oils used in the treatments

  • Participants will learn the brief history and background of Ayurveda and the treatment techniques

  • Participants will learn the technique of self-massage with oil

Learning objectives:

  1.  Perform a 40-minute full body Abhyanga treatment with oil

  2. Explain the basic background of Ayurveda and the treatments to their clients/students

  3. Perform and teach Ayurvedic self-massage

Notes:

  • Oils are used throughout the training, so casual clothing is recommended. Old bathing suits or undergarments may be useful for practice sessions.

  • This program should meet the minimum two hour ethics training requirement for massage therapists.

  • This course is designed for bodyworkers and Ayurvedic professionals; others should direct inquiries to Hilary.

Registration
Price: Early Bird till 7/16 $399; $495 after
Contact: Amy at amyananada@gmail.com with questions or to register

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