Ayurvedia Massage (Abhyanga) Workshop with Aromatherapy Essential Oils

18 CEUs -- $ 250.00

For the Massage Therapist

Did you know?
Indian Head Massage known as “ Champi ” has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their babies’ hair, head neck and shoulders to stimulate growth and relaxation.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

1. To Eliminate Excess
2. To Purify
3. To Strengthen or Rejuvenate
4. To maintain the Strength
5. Understanding and reinforcing the individuality of the PATIENT

IN ADDITION

1. Ayurvedic massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial
2. Ayurvedic Massage also stimulates nerve function,
3. Improves relaxation , creating calmness and emotional well-being.
4. Concentration and alertness are optimized.
5. Addresses myofascial pain, fibromyalgia and chronic internal disorders through stretches, opening up of the meridians -nadis and Ayurvedic acupressure on the points - marmas
6. Other benefits include: Relief from tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck and shoulder stiffness, sinusitis, scalp tension and mental fatigue

PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP

1. How to incorporate massage, oils and pressure point technique in a 60 min treatment of HEAD, NECK SHOULDERS, BACK, LIMBS, STOMACH, FEET on the table or in a chair !!!
2. Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana, meditation and the philosophy behind Ayurvedic massage
3. How to evaluate, analyze and treat the client as an individual
4. The three different types of massage suited for each individual
5. An explanation of functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points )
6. Location and explanation of the nadi ( meridian system)
7. Discussion of the choice of appropriate essential oils , herbs and their energetic qualities for each individual client
8. How to apply the three principal strokes , satvic, rajastic and tamasic
9. How to select the different oils according to personality type and energy qualities

WHAT ELSE CAN I EXPECT?
This is mainly a hands-on course. We will practice the three principal strokes and techniques ( Sattva, Raja, Tamas) , apply oils and get a great revitalizing and relaxing treatment.

Bring a hand towel , Table, suggested oils ( Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender,
Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends, etc ) and an open mind !

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About your Instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann A.P. (Acupuncture Physician)., L.M.T. 019842 (fl.), DiHOM. He has had over twenty years of teaching experience and his training and credits include: Qi-Gong Massage, Chinese Anma, Shiatsu, Tui-na, Neuromuscular Therapy, Rehabilitative Sports Massage, Myofascial Release and Reiki mastership. He has pioneered a new oriental Tx for ADHD/Hyperactivity. Mr. Wolfgang Luckmann has taught neuromuscular therapy and Swedish Massage Therapy at the Acupressure and Acupuncture Institute and the National School of Technolgy in Miami. He is a graduate of the Florida College of Natural Health and the Acupressure Acupuncture Institute in Miami and has specialized in the treatment of pain syndromes and Internal Diseases.