Ayurvedic Face & Ear Massage
(duration - 1 day; 10am - 5pm)
Course dates (2008)
Course Ref: AYU 108
Thursday 10th April
Course Ref: AYU 208
Friday 26th September
What is Ayurvedic?
Ayurveda is an ancient lifestyle practice which aims to create harmony within the body. Practised widely in India, it works on the belief that all life forms have a "dosha" - a unique mix of energies known as "vata", "pitta" and "kapha", similar to the Western idea of elements - water, fire and earth. A person's dosha determines the kind of lifestyle that is balancing and healthy for them, including the sorts of food they should eat and the amount and type of exercise they should do. Ayurveda covers a variety of techniques, from detoxification, diet and herbal prescriptions, to yoga, meditation and massage therapy. All are personalised to suit the individual's dosha.
What is Ayurvedic Massage?
Ayurvedic massage uses essential oils that are chosen to suit your dosha. The massage techniques used include tapping, kneading and squeezing as well as the more traditional massage strokes you would expect. The style and flow of the massage is determined by who you are, and what your body needs for balance and wellbeing at the time. An Ayurvedic therapist is trained to focus on the "marma points" - similar to the pressure points in reflexology, acupuncture and acupressure.
What are the benefits?
This is a traditional routine that aims to relax the face muscles, improve muscle tone and enhance the natural metabolism of the skin, thus improving skin texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps to prevent the formation of new ones. As a holistic therapy, it aims to promote balance and harmony throughout the whole body. The treatment includes ear massage, which can be used separately to enhance other therapies (ie Hopi Ear Candles). The course is one day in length and will include the following.
Course content
- Brief explanation of Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic skin analysis and relevant oils
- Full facial massage routine
- Marma points
- Ear massage
Entry qualifications
Would benefit already qualified massage therapists or beauticians.
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- Korean Hand Massage & Mongolian Koyashai Massage
- TSUBOKI® Japanese Face Massage
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