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Abhyanga is much more than a massage, it is an expansive and profound experience providing healing and bliss.
For years, my clients of all walks of life have asked me to learn the unique specialised techniques of Abhyanga that I use while treating them.
Through an intimate 7 day experience, you will learn this powerful knowledge and be guided step-by-step by myself and my colleagues, leaving you empowered and ready to practice this technique on yourself and others.
WHEN
Aug 2-5 and 7-9, 2024.
WHERE
Burringbar, Norther Rivers, NSW.
MORE DETAILS
During these 7 full days of deep learning, you will be introduced to the foundations of Ayurveda and to the intricacies of this powerful therapeutic massage.
A full Ayurvedic, organic & vegetarian lunch is included for each day.
This course will be the initial foundation towards continuing to learn other Ayurvedic body therapies such as Shirodhara, Back Bastis, other external basti treatments and more Ayurvedic body therapies.
This is not a Government certified course and does not provide you with a license to practice any type of body therapy.
WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPOTS ON THE COURSE FOR A FEW REASONS:
Day 1:
Morning Dhanvantari Yagya to welcome all students and initiate the learning journey.
Dhanvantari means having the capability to effectively heal and inspire others. This sacred fire ceremony (yagya) which will be performed by a Pundit (Vedic master in communing with the laws of nature) is ancient Vedic technology to initiate you into the role of a healer and potent therapist.
You can learn all the intellectual knowledge you want, having divine healing capabilities, especially as a body therapist, is when greater healing occurs.
Pulse therapy and diagnosis (Nāḍiparīkṣā) – introductory session to help you truly learn pulse.
Wisdom session (theory) on Abhyanga, body treatments and marma points (vital storehouses of prana in the physiology).
Beginning of practical teachings: head abhyanga / shiro abhyanga.
Day 2:
Morning: Face abhyanga / mukha abhyanga.
Afternoon: Full-body front.
Day 3:
Morning: Feet (pada abhyanga)
Afternoon: Back of the full-body.
Day 4:
Full abhyanga, practice and refine.
Day 5:
Abhyanga for fertility.
Abhyanga for pregnancy.
Abhyanga for post-partum mothers.
Day 6:
Full Abhyanga, practice and refine.
Theory: Medicated oils, abhyanga for specific pathologies and specific body types.
Day 7:
Integrating Abhyanga into Business: Explore business models, legalities, and insurance if offering Abhyanga as a service. How to go about obtaining appropriate insurance and ways you can integrate Abhyanga into various business offerings and collaborations with other wellness practitioners and advocates.
Abhyanga is a rejuvenating full-body massage that incorporates medicated oils specific to the unique constitution of the individual and the season.
It is particularly effective to stimulate and strengthen the lymphatic system, pacify the nervous system, optimise blood circulation, enhance the body’s innate detox mechanisms, internally lubricate, and much more.
Special consideration is given to the Marma Points which are the special storehouses of energy and concentrated life force. Learn how to enliven the Marmas are for vast harmonious effects.
Learn how to integrate Abhyanga with other body treatments, Ayurvedic or other modalities.
Both Dylan and his partner and colleague, Sole, have a reputation for providing exceptional Abhyanga treatments that provide a highly blissful experience that instills significant lasting effects.
Learn the techniques they have cultivated over years of experience.
There are three main components to a full Abhyanga which you will learn:
Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage)
Mukha Abhyanga (Face Massage)
Abhyanga (Body Massage)
You will also learn which medicated oils and techniques to use in different scenarios and individuals, as well as when Abhyanga is indicated and contraindicated.
Pulse diagnosis, a healing art and science, is a most refined, accurate and comprehensive diagnostic tool employed to figure out where any imbalance exists in the body, and what the nature of the imbalance is.
The Pulse Diagnosis method that I teach is one of the easiest and most effective methods out there.
This method was passed down by my teachers, internationally renowned masters of Ayurveda and pulse diagnosis, the Raju family of Vaidyas.
When properly initiated, every Ayurvedic body treatment starts with the practitioner feeling the client’s pulse. So I will initiate you into tools and practices for you to begin self-pulse, the pre-requisite to learning pulse diagnosis. Later, if charmed, you can dive deeper into the pulse.
Course Fee:
AUD $2500 / AUD $2200
Accomodation costs:
We start the course on August 2nd at 9am.
So if you want to arrive the night before, you will need 8 nights.
Single Occupancy – $1600/8 nights or $1400/7 nights
Double Occupancy – $800/8 nights or $700/7 nights
Camping – $360/8 nights or $315/7 nights
Arranging my own accomodation / live local – no cost.
(Includes vegetarian lunch catered each day).
10% cash discount available.
This course is for all new/aspiring body therapists and people who already have experience practicing any type of body therapy.
No, we welcome all different levels of experience both in all body therapies & Ayurveda.
The food will be all organic, vegetarian, ayurvedic sattvic (wholesome and pure) foods, catered to your specific requirements as best as we can.
Yes, upon completion of the course you will be eligible for a Vital Veda certificate of completion where we credit you as a skilled Abhyanga body therapist. Note this is NOT a government-certified accreditation, this is only recognised by Vital Veda and determines that you are capable of providing Abhyanga at a high level of efficacy, uniqueness & skill.
We are planning to expand our clinic with new therapists, so we can potentially hire you at the Vital Veda clinic. We would also be able to refer you to other respected Ayurvedic clinics & practitioners.
Absolutely, even if you are already an experienced Ayurvedic therapist you will be deepening your knowledge, learning new techniques and refining your offerings.
The deposit is non-refundable.
We strongly encourage the purchase of “trip cancellation insurance” for protection against any potential loss of fees.
Time tested wisdom & an integrated healing community for you.
We pay our respects to the traditional custodians and caretakers of the lands on which we treat, teach, work and live. Vital Veda headquarters work on Bundjalung country which is now commonly known as Byron Shire, Northern Rivers NSW Australia. We also frequently work on Gadigal land, now known as Sydney, Australia. We recognise the traditional custodians have never ceded sovereignty and their culture remains strong and holds supreme wisdom for all of humanity to enjoy.
*This information and these statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Association or the Food and Drug Administration. This information and these products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.
Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dylan Smith. This information is in no way to be construed as a substitute for consultation with a licensed health professional. It is not intended as medical advice. They are intended as sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dylan Smith and his community. Dylan Smith encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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