Ayurveda Massage & Shirodhara Training

The Ayurveda Center of Hawaii presents...
 A Training in Abhyanga:

Ayurveda Warm Oil Massage
 

 Ayurveda is the science of healing that originated in India.  It is a tried and true complete system of wellbeing and self care dating back 7,000 years.  It is said that Ayurveda is the mother of all healing modalities, all other systems were derived from it.
            The goals of Ayurveda are to prevent disease, preserve health and promote longevity.  These goals are brought about by utilizing the many healing modalities of Ayurveda, Abhyanga included.
           
Abhyanga Warm Oil Massage - In this one-hour traditional, rhythmical massage from ancient India, warm herbal oils are poured onto and massaged into the body. It is extremely nourishing, nurturing, balancing and one of the most thorough massages you will ever experience, especially if it is preformed in the traditional way with two practitioners. 
Included in this training is instruction in using: 
·         Warmed herbal oils.   
·         Marma point therapy (Ayurvedic acupressure points). 
·         Specific motions to balance the 5 pranas of the body.
Abhyanga is a must for seasonal cleansing, stress release and rejuvenation.

In this weekend workshop you will learn the basics of Ayurveda, learn an Abhyanga Massage routine for one or two therapists, introduction to Marma Chikitsa (Ayurveda Acupressure), and (optionally) enjoy experimenting with Ayurveda recipes for delicious pot luck lunches!

* Duration varies, we generally need more time for groups of 16 or more, but it can be anywhere from 10 -15 hours.

When: To be announced.
Where: The Hanalei Day Spa/Ayurveda Center of Hawaii at the Hanalei Colony Resort
or at your location. 
Cost: Cost: $550 US per person, discount for groups of more than 9
We accept master Card, Visa and cash. Please call to register.
   

Shirodhara is the sublimely restful treatment within Ayurveda where a continuous stream of warmed oil gently pours on the forehead. 
This is a blissful one-hour treatment where you enter a deep state of relaxation. This sublime treatment involves a warm oil bath gently flowing (“dhara”) onto your forehead (“shiro”), which helps: · Remove stress and tension from the mind/body. · Balances the emotions.  · Pacifies insomnia, depression, panic attacks and addictions.   ·  Deeply conditions hair.  In ancient Ayurveda texts, it is recommended 14-21 consecutive days. However, one treatment is still very beneficial. You emerge feeling so refreshed as if you have just completed a long, deep and blissful meditation.
"One who applies oil on his head regularly does not suffer from headache, baldness, graying of hair, nor does his hair fall. Strength of his head and forehead is especially enhanced; his hair becomes black, long and deep-rooted; his sense organs work properly; the skin of his face becomes brightened; applying oil on the head produces sound sleep and happiness.”  --Ayurvedic physician Charaka, Excerpt from the first text on Ayurveda compiled over 5,000 years ago.

approx. 8 hours of training and experience, preferred pre requisite Abhyanga training. Cost $555 for the training, shirodhara pot and stand are an additional cost please inquire.  Price may vary depending on the price and availability of materials.

Please note:

• prices do not reflect Hawaii general excise tax.

About your instructor:

" I have been offering these healing modalities to my clients for about 15 years now.  And it is with great pleasure that I share and teach these modalities. It truly makes my heart sing to be able to share the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with you."  For more information please see About the Founder  (http://www.panchakarma.net/founder.html)

Accommodations are an extra charge, double and triple occupancy is available with other Ayurveda Apprentice Program students. Please contact www.hcr.com for information on accommodations.

Individuals interested in learning, please call to schedule your training. 
Group dates to be announced

Ayurveda Apprenticeship Program

• Open to students of all levels who have a sincere desire to learn.
• Curriculum is designed to serve the needs of the individual. 
• Four to six week sessions.
   

      Practitioner training for:

 ·        Spas
·        Medi Spas
·        Day spas
·        Destination Spas
·        Individual Massage therapists
·        Massage therapy schools