Ayurvedic Therapist

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The Ayurvedic full body oil massage Abhyanga is an experience - warm oil flows over your skin and expert hands massage you sensitively, energizing and touching, Not without reason, the Abhyanga is also called the "Queen of oil massage" and is the most important and most frequently practiced massage application in an Ayurvedic cure.

Learn to apply the Ayurvedic full body massage Abhyanga in a holistic and professional way. Under supervised guidance you will learn the comprehensive treatment procedure with various strokes, massage grips and sequences. Detailed explanations and exercises provide you with in-depth practical knowledge about Abhyanga in its constitution-related application and
holistic effect on body, mind and soul.

The three-day Abhyanga intensive course is the optimal introduction to the training of Ayurvedic massage and therapy and teaches the Ayurvedic full-body oil massage as a wellness single application for deep regeneration, health strengthening and therapy.

From the program

- Abhyanga - full body oil massage: practical practice of the massage grips, strokes, sequences and variations
- indications and contraindications, effects in theory and practice
- individual adaptation and type-appropriate forms of Abhyanga
- pre- and post-treatment of the client
- emotional and therapeutic quality of touch, inner and outer posture of the therapist

Requirements

none

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

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Ayurveda, the knowledge of life study is an immersion in the holistic aspects of philosophy, anatomy, physiology and disease of traditional Indian medicine. Ayurvedic science is presented not only from its classical side of ancient Indian thought, but also in modern form for integration into everyday life.

By means of a wealth of examples, basic Ayurvedic knowledge about Doshas, Dhatus, Srotas, Agni, Malas and other aspects of the technical terminology is brought to life and provides a practical reference to one's own life situation.
Learn to look at life from an Ayurvedic perspective and gain a new approach to health, illness and yourself.

The basic course is the basis for further training at the European Academy of Ayurveda. It consists of two parts (Concepts and Factors of Disease (CBD) and Constitution and Healing (CBH)), which provide you with knowledge and orientation for your further path with Ayurveda. Extensive accompanying material complements the professional teaching.

The basic course includes comprehensive accompanying material and is the basis for further training at the European Academy of Ayurveda. It provides in-depth knowledge and orientation for your further path with Ayurveda.

From the program

- Introduction to the history, philosophy, essential features and literature of Ayurveda
- constitution of man: Differentiation of body, mind and spirit
- introduction to anatomy and physiology of Ayurveda:
- five elements (panca-mahabhuta)
- functional components: doshas (classification, properties, functions, seats) and agnis (classification, function, states)
- structural components: dhatus, upadhatus , malas and srotas
- process of tissue formation (dhatu-parinama)
- health and disease in Ayurveda:
- definition of health (svastha)
- causes (hetu) of health
- causes (hetu) of physical and mental diseases
- process of etiopathogenesis (samprapti)
- stages of etiopathogenesis (six kriyakala)

Requirements

none

Scope

3 Days (equivalent 24 Lektionen online)
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

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Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, is known for its holistic and individual approach to therapy. To understand this in its diversity and complexity is the goal of this 2nd part of the Ayurveda basic course. In addition to the 1st part of the basic course - concepts and disease factors (ABK) you will now learn the practical approaches and methods of Ayurvedic healing and therapy.

The focus of this seminar is on Ayurvedic treatment methods, which are individually adapted to the constitution with its physical and psychological aspects. By means of a wealth of examples, the seminar establishes the connection to practical everyday questions and situations and provides an orientation for a healthier way of life that is tailored to one's own needs.

You will learn how to determine your Ayurvedic constitution and receive a sound introduction to the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic methods of Ayurvedic medicine. Health-preserving measures and the basics of Ayurvedic dietetics and food science will also be discussed in detail. With this you will gain an overview of the whole building and the ancient Indian science and understand the holistic and individual approach of the Ayurvedic therapy methods.

The basic course is the basis for further training at the European Academy of Ayurveda. It consists of two parts (Concepts and Disease Factors (ABK) and Constitution and Healing (ABH)), which provide you with knowledge and orientation for your further path with Ayurveda. Extensive accompanying material complements the professional teaching.

From the program

- theoretical and practical introduction to the concept of ayurvedic constitutional theory (prakrti)
- introduction to diagnostics in ayurveda: models of patient examination
- three-fold examination (tri-vidha-pariksha)
- six-fold examination (shad-vidha-pariksha)
- eight-fold examination (ashta-vidha-pariksha)
- introduction to ayurvedic concepts of health maintenance (svasthavrtta):
- dinacarya: daily routine measures and order therapy
- rtucarya: recommendations for a lifestyle adapted to the seasons
- rasayana: Measures to counteract the aging process
- vajikarana: measures to increase potency and improve the quality of eggs and sperm
- introduction to Ayurvedic food science
- introduction to Ayurvedic symptomatology:
- symptoms of doshas
- symptoms of tissues (dhatu), excretory products (mala), transport spaces (srotas), digestive power (agni)
- introduction to the rational, psychological and subtle therapeutic approaches (yuktivyapashraya, sattvavajaya, daivavyapashraya) of Ayurveda:
- detailed breakdown of rational therapy
- introduction to pancakarma therapies

Requirements

none

Scope

3 Days (equivalent 33 Lektionen online)
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

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The Kalari-Marma-Massage is a dynamic massage form from South India and serves the therapeutic balancing of energetic blockages as well as the strengthening and mobilization of the musculoskeletal system. Blocked Marmas (vital points) can "open up" again, blocked Nadis (energy channels) become more permeable. The Kalari massage leads to dissolving processes on all levels of the tissue structures and thus to a profound cleansing and harmonization of all body circuits.

This 3-day intensive course teaches the Kalari Massage from the South Indian tradition of Kalari Payattu in its Western application form. It is the basic treatment for further forms of therapy from the tradition of Mama Nadi treatments (see seminars on Marma Therapy).

No previous knowledge is required. Basic knowledge of Ayurvedic constitutional theory is helpful.

From the program

- Effect, indications and contraindications of the Kalari Ayurveda-
whole body massage
basic techniques and application of the Kalari Ayurveda whole body massage with its different grips, dynamic strokes and sequences
- practical practice of the Kalari massage with integrated Marma therapy
- definition of Marma, Nadi and five Marma groups
introduction and practical application of the Ayurvedic sweat therapy (Svedana)

Requirements

none

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

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In Ayurveda, it is often the small things that can achieve great things. This is also true for the Ayurvedic partial body massages of feet, hands and face:
The Ayurvedic foot massage padabhyanga is a delicate and effective massage technique with special grips and strokes from the feet to the knees, which is known for its calming and relaxing effect. It is traditionally used therapeutically for headaches, insomnia, nervousness and feelings of cold.
The Ayurvedic facial massage Mukabhyanga with integrated hand forehead cast and the hand massage Hastabhyanga are also important treatment techniques for the Ayurvedic wellness practice. With gentle touches, they have a rejuvenating, vitalizing effect and have a profound effect on psychological well-being.

The three-day intensive seminar of Ayurvedic partial body massages offers you a good introduction to the fascinating variety of Ayurvedic massage and lets you learn and feel the different techniques.

From the program

- Effect, application possibilities and treatment techniques of the ayurvedic partial body massages
- Padabhyanga - ayurvedic foot and leg massage
- Mukabhyanga - ayurvedic facial massage
- Hastabhyanga - ayurvedic hand massage
- Demonstration and practice of the hand Shirodhara (oil forehead cast), as an integrative part of the facial treatment
- Indications, contraindications and intensive practical practice of the massage techniques

Requirements

none

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

Contents

Ayurveda describes spices as the nectar of the gods: even small amounts can change the effect of food, make food tasty and have a healing effect on body and soul.

Learn to classify spices according to Ayurvedic principles and turn your spice rack into a medicine cabinet. In a lively and practical way, you will learn in this seminar how spices affect food, constiution (doshas) and metabolism (agni) and eliminate everyday ailments such as headaches, coughs or indigestion.

From the program

- Basics of Ayurvedic spices and herbs (Dravyaguna)
- Classification of spices according to their use for balancing the Doshas (constitution), Gunas (psyche), digestion (Agni) and food tolerance (Karana).
- detailed discussion of selected Ayurvedic spices and herbs according to their properties and healing effects for the Ayurvedic kitchen and medicine cabinet.

Requirements

Test

Scope

3 Days (equivalent 49 Lektionen online)
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

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This seminar is the first step to get in touch with the therapeutic detox and special treatments of Ayurveda. Because in addition to its relaxing oil massages, the Ayurvedic treatment catalogue contains other, very effective treatment methods that refresh, purify, relieve pain or reduce weight in body and mind: These include Garshan, the massage with raw silk gloves, which can be performed in a gentle or dynamic way, and Pristabhyanga, the holistic back treatment. You will learn how to apply both in this three-day practical seminar in a comprehensive and type-appropriate way.

Garshan, the silk glove massage, is a simple massage technique with an intensive detox effect - ideal for all Kapha types to vitalise and stimulate the metabolism. The Pristhabhyanga, Ayurvedic back massage, also gives lightness and relief from tension and pain. The deep massage strokes and strokes from the lower back to the shoulders and neck are performed with selected Ayurvedic oils (Thaila), which help to release blocking tensions and stress-related blockages.

From the program

- Effect, application possibilities and treatment techniques of the Ayurvedic massage techniques Pristhabhyanga (back massage) and Garshan (silk glove massage)
- Explanations, demonstration and practical practice of the Pristhabhyanga back massage with sequence, grips and strokes
- Introduction to the treatment of local back Marma points
- Release pent-up emotions via the back
- Explanations, demonstration and practical practice of the Garshan silk glove massage in variations suitable for the type.
- Ayurveda and Detox: Indications, contraindications and application of metabolism stimulating, weight reducing and emotionally releasing treatment techniques.

Requirements

Abhyanga - Ayurveda full body massage or Kalari - full body oil massage from the South Indian tradition

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

Contents

According to Ayurveda, the centre of the life energy Prana is located in the abdomen and circulates from here to the whole body. If we release the blockages in the abdomen and back, this has an invigorating, liberating and pain-relieving effect on a physical and emotional level.

Learn the subtle anatomy of the Marmas, Chakras and Vayus and gain deep access to the cleansing and releasing special and pain therapies of Ayurveda.

From the program

- Individual application of therapeutic full body and partial body massage
- Udvarthana - stimulating and draining dry massage with powder, flour and herbs
- Pristabhyangalepa - deepening techniques of Ayurveda back massage with pack
- Kati Basti and Griva Basti - technique and practice of local back therapy and pads, incl. pre- and post-treatment
- Nabhi-Marma - massage techniques and practical work of Ayurveda abdominal massage, Marmas and Chakras on the trunk

Requirements

Garshan and Pristha - Ayurvedic dry and back massage and Abhyanga - Ayurvedic full body massage

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

Contents

In this intensive practical seminar you will learn everything you need for curative and clinical Ayurveda therapy: From the effective Pinda Sveda treatments - massages with warm gauze bags, which are filled with special herbal, rice or lemon-coconut mixtures to the professional execution of the Shirodhara oil forehead cast - with these treatments you can shine in every Ayurveda cure.
Another therapeutic highlight are the oil treatments of the sensory organs - like Nasya (nasal oiling), Akshi Nehatarpana (eye bath), Karna-Purana (ear enema), which are used in Ayurveda to strengthen the nervous system and treat vata-related diseases.

From the program

- Pinda sveda - theory, practice and guided practice of massage techniques with the traditional herbal bag and expelling lemon coconut bag (Sastik Sali, Jambira)
- Shastika Pinda sveda - indication, contraindication and demonstration nourishing rice bag
- Shirodhara: Theory, practice and guided practice of Ayurvedic oil forehead pouring
- Nasya, Akshi Nehatarpana, Karna-Purana - indication, contraindication and guided practice of oiling the sense organs and head
- Shirobasti - indication, contraindication and demonstration of therapeutic head treatment

Requirements

Garshan and Pristha - Ayurvedic dry and back massage and Abhyanga - Ayurvedic full body massage

Scope

3 Days
22.5 hours attendance
34 learning hours

Contents

The aim of traditional Marma therapies is to optimize and renew the flow of energy in the human body. With systemic and local treatment techniques using the Marma-Nadi system, blockages (tension, accumulation, pain as well as hardening in joints, muscles and tissues) can be quickly and effectively eliminated.

From the program

- Marma massage and treatment variations for the musculoskeletal system
(HWS/BWS/LWS)
- Techniques for the treatment of the Marma Nadi system with hot
herbal bags (Kizhli), compresses (Lepas) and stretching techniques
- Survey of findings (anamnesis, inspection, palpation) in the Marma therapy
- Case studies and supervision of the deepening techniques and recipes of the
Marma and herbal therapy

Requirements

Kalari - full body oil massage from the South Indian tradition

Scope

6 Days
45 hours attendance
67.5 learning hours