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Ayurvedic massage in winter
Winter days are cool and short. The air is dry, sunshine is weaker, and the earth and water temperatures are cool. From an ayurvedic perspective, we all need to take care of our vata energy in winter to stay in balance. When the temperature drops, people can sometimes experience vata imbalance. Symptoms include anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping, dry skin, joint pain, weight gain, and muscle stiffness.
The good news is that massage therapy can be a great tool to help you through the season. Ayurvedic practices like oiling the body originate in texts more than five thousand years old. Ayurveda describes warm oil massage (abhyanga) as an important part of our winter lifestyle and regimens and will support you in the colder season to heal, hibernate, rejuvenate and restore your energy.
Benefits of oil massage
- Increased circulation, especially to nerve endings
- Toning of the muscles and the whole physiology
- Calming for the nerves
- Lubrication of the joints
- Increased mental alertness
- Elimination of impurities from the body
- Softer, smoother skin
- Increased levels of stamina throughout the day
- Better, deeper sleep at night
How is ayurvedic massage especially beneficial in winter?
Immune boosting
Dry skin/skin care
Improved circulation
For some people, winter is the season of aches, pains and arthritis. Ayurvedic oil massage helps to improve the blood circulation to the body’s muscles, joints, and organs. A regular massage enhances the blood flow naturally, and improves all the body functions.
Winter blues
The colder weather can also bring some stress, and feelings of sadness, sluggishness and depression. Ayurvedic oil massage is a beautiful therapy to release serotonin and endorphins, which are the hormones that relieve stress and sadness and support you to feel happy – naturally.
Detox your body
Ayurvedic oil massage is a significant aspect of ayurvedic detox (panchakarma). Abhyanga is the stage of moving the stubborn toxins out of our tissues via our blood stream back to the digestive tract. Ayurveda advises us to have a regular oil massage, not only to flush the toxins, but also to prevent the formation of toxins in the first place.
Note– This article is intended for public awareness about the value of ayurvedic massage in winter. Ayurvedic massage is personalised at Vibrant Ayurveda Wellness Centre. Our experienced massage therapist will address your personal needs and care for you this winter.
Don’t let the winter blues get you down this season. Book your massage today!
Kitchari Recipe by Vibrant Ayurveda Wellness Centre
Kitchari recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder, or 1 tablespoon of fresh grated turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain seeds
- 1 clove garlic – crushed or grated finely
- ½ onion – diced finely
- **Note – instead of garlic and onion, substitute ½ teaspoon asafoetida
- ½ centimetre piece of ginger – finely grated
- ¼ cup moong dal
- ¼ cups rice
- 3-6 cups water
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat ghee in frypan.
- Saute the fenugreek first, then the cumin and then the ajwain seeds until beginning to brown.
- Add the onion and fry for a minute or two followed by garlic, or add the asafoetida.
- Add turmeric and ginger and continue to fry
- Add the dhal and rice and fry for a few more minutes
- Add the water and salt
- Bring to the boil then turn down to simmer
- Simmer gently until the rice and dhal are completely cooked – the dal and rice will break up completely making a thick soup-like consistency.
Notes
- 3 cups water will yield a thicker kitchari while six cups water will yield the consistency of thin porridge.
- You can add a variety of chopped vegetables when the rice and bean seeds are nearly broken up. Vegetables create a more balanced meal.
- Rice can be replaced with quinoa, buckwheat, pumpkin or sweet-potato and moong dhal can be replaced with red lentils, or other soaked beans and pulses.
- You can also vary spices according to your taste.
2 days Ayurvedic Lifestyle Intensive Course-Gold Coast
This course is designed for anyone who is seeking a holistic path to well-being and balance. The motto of Ayurvedic medicine is “You are your own doctor” and by the end of this course, you will be qualified to be your own doctor, nurse, yoga teacher, cook, nutritionist, psychologist, herbalist and healer. Tailored to meet the demands of a modern lifestyle with the knowledge of a 5000-year-old science, this course will reveal the secrets of the Ayurvedic lifestyle and the remedies to heal ailments naturally.
Are you ready to be your master and holistic healer? Sign up now. Limited places available.
During these 2 days intensive course, you will deeply go inside the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Ayurveda
- Doshas (Mind-body constitution) Gunas (Mind-Constitution) and Vikriti (Imbalances)
- Ayurvedic rituals, routine, seasonal Regimens
- Ayurveda diet, nutrition and Cooking
- Yoga philosophy and Ayurveda
- Ayurveda pathology and Diagnosis concepts
- Ayurvedic home remedies and herbal medicine
- Ayurveda Detox (Panchakarma)
Fundamentals of Ayurveda
- Identify the philosophical foundation of Ayurveda
- Understand what is life and know the pillars of life
- To recognize Ayurveda as a traditional current medical system, the oldest in the world
- Explain the theory of the five elements, the three doshas and the mental qualities
- Identify the characteristics of each element and dosha.
- Identify the factors that change the balance
- Understand the concept of Dhatu (tissues) and Shrotas (Channels)
Find-out & balance your Ayurvedic body-mind constitution
- To identify the determinants of body constitution
- Differentiate between body constitution and doshic imbalance
- Correlate the doshic and mental type
- Reflect on your own doshic constitution through the use of questionnaires
- Identify and recognize the best Yoga according to your doshas and imbalances.
- Describe the characteristics that produce or aggravate imbalances of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
- Design a formula to balance Doshas and Gunas with diet and lifestyle
- Diet according to your body type and imbalances.
Learn daily/seasonal routine & home detox
- Learn how to use Ayurveda in daily life
- Daily rituals and routines as explained in Ayurveda.
- Identify the influences of seasonal variations, and helpful seasonal regimens.
- Understand the concept of toxins and detox
- Learn how to setup a detox clinic at home and how to do a self-detox
Ayurvedic Home remedies
- Recognize non-invasive processes for determining imbalances and disorders
- Understand the disease and its stages
- Learn how to do a self-diagnosis of your tongue, pulse, eyes, nails, etc.
- Discover the pharmacy in your kitchen
- Introduction to major Ayurvedic herbs and Ayurvedic preparations
- Learn how to prepare some home remedies in your kitchen
Summary of the course
At the end of the course, you will be able to understand
- Life from a holistic view, beyond mind and body.
- Ayurveda as a time tested medicine
- Recognise the presence of the basic five elements in everything.
- Diagnose your original life energy and state of mind, and identify your formula for balance.
- Nutrition, immunity and how to improve immunity
- Understand diet as medicine.
- Manage your life, and learn how to live a healthy, happy and organized life.
- The need for Yoga in modern life
- How to make your own home remedies and pick Ayurveda herbs.
- How to make your own diagnosis.
- Toxins, Panchakarma and how to do a self-detox.
Total Cost: $400
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage) Training Course-Brisbane
(Approved by International Institute for Complementary Therapists)
Training Details:
17th and 18th of June 2017
Time: 10am to 5pm
Day 1: Theory on basic principles of Ayurveda and Abhyanga- 3 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 4 hours
Day 2: Theory on Abhyanga- 2 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 5 hours
Delivery method: Face-to-Face
Cost:
Ayurvedic massage, known as Abhyanga, originated in India thousands of years ago. Abhyanga uses long fluid movements to massage warm herbalised oils into the body’s tissues. The massage benefits both your nervous and endocrine systems, enhances blood and lymphatic circulation, improves muscle tone and reduces free radical activity within your body. It also helps to loosen any deep seated tissue toxins and stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal.
What you will learn
This course offers a unique opportunity to be able to acquire specific skills in Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage). The course consists of theoretical as well as practical knowledge with hands-on training. You will gain the practical skills required to give Abhyanga according to your client’s individual requirements. By the end of the course, you will be able to begin offering Abhyanga treatments with confidence.
Course outline
• Fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
• Determine the body type (Doshas) of the client.
• Basic principles of Ayurvedic therapies.
• Ayurvedic Anatomy and physiology.
• Indications, contraindications and precautions of Abhyanga.
• Practical demonstrations.
• Traditional Abhyanga techniques and basic Marma point application.
• Determine what Ayurvedic herbal oil is required to suit the client’s dosha and condition.
• How to customize Abhyanga to suit the individual and their condition.
• Work in pairs giving and receiving Abhyanga treatments under supervision.
You will receive detailed instructional handouts of the Abhyanga routine and Marma.
Who this course is for
• Professionals and students linked to the area of massage, health and wellbeing.
• Ayurvedic practitioners/students, beauty and spa therapists, health professionals and yoga teachers.
• Others who have an interest in learning authentic Ayurvedic therapies.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required although familiarity with Ayurveda or bodywork is beneficial.
Certification
A certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the course.
This course is approved by International Institute for Complementary Therapists. Hence, you will get insurance through them as student as well as for your practice.
Refund Policy
The training course will require minimum numbers of participants. Vibrant Ayurveda reserves its right to cancel the program if this criteria is not met and will provide a full refund including deposit. You will be notified at least two weeks prior to the start of training.
We will require a minimum of two weeks’ notice if you cannot attend the training program for any reason. A refund will not be provided if you give less than two weeks’ notice for the cancellation.
Shirodhara Training Course
23rd and 24th of September
Time: 10AM-5PM
Price: Early Bird Price $700 (Valid until 30th of June 2017)
Full Price $900
Shirodhara is a classical Ayurvedic therapy consisting of pouring medicated oil, decoctions, milk, buttermilk and other therapeutic liquids in a continuous flow over the forehead, particularly between the eyes (on the third eye). It is a preparatory treatment of Panchakarma and independent therapy of the head region.
This therapy is indicated for disorders related to the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, and diseases of the nervous system such as headache, insomnia, lack of concentration and memory, fatigue and dizziness, among others. It helps to improve digestion, speech and sensory organs, nourishes and rejuvenates the hair and helps maintain the balance of body and mind.
What you will learn
This course offers a unique opportunity to be able to acquire specific skills in the traditional Indian therapy Shirodhara. The course consists of theoretical as well as practical knowledge with hands-on training. You will gain the practical skills required to perform Shirodhara according to your client’s individual requirements. By the end of the course, you will be able to begin offering Shirodhara treatments with confidence.
Course outline
- Fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
- Determine the body type (Doshas) of the client.
- Basic principles of Ayurvedic therapies.
- Anatomy and physiology.
- Indications, contraindications and precautions.
- Practical demonstrations.
- Setting up the Shirodhara equipment.
- The different types of Shirodhara and when to use them.
- Preparation of different liquids used in Shirodhara.
- Marma point application for the head and face.
- How to perform the Shirodhara techniques quietly and comfortably.
- How to customize Shirodhara to suit the individual and their condition.
- Work in pairs giving and receiving Shirodhara treatments under supervision.
You will receive detailed instructional handouts of the Shirodhara treatment.
Who this course is for
- Professionals and students linked to the area of massage, health and wellbeing.
- Ayurvedic practitioners/students, beauty and spa therapists, health professionals and yoga teachers.
- Others who have an interest in learning authentic Ayurvedic therapies.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required although familiarity with Ayurveda or bodywork is beneficial.
Certification
A certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the course.
Vibrant Ayurveda is an approved training provider with International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). On completion of this course you can become an IICT member and get access to insurance.
Book both courses and receive $100 off the total price
Teachers
Dr. Pradeep Neupane
Dr. Pradeep Neupane is a qualified Ayurvedic doctor, trained in India and Nepal, the original lands of Ayurveda. He is a graduate in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). This six-year full-time university degree includes a one-year rotational internship in Ayurvedic Hospitals. Dr. Neupane has also undertaken additional special training in: therapeutic yoga and breathing exercises (Pranayama); Detoxification and Rejuvenation therapy (Panchakarma); as well as Ayurvedic Medicine from the Patanjali Yoga and Ayurveda Centre, Haridwar, India.
Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari
Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari is an Ayurvedic specialist with great expertise in Panchakarma treatment. He is highly qualified in Ayurvedic medicine, graduating with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) from the Institute of Medicine at Tribhuwan University in Kathmandu. Dr. Bhandari has also undertaken additional advanced training in Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation (Panchakarma) treatments from respected clinics in Kerala in Southern India and various other parts of India. He is also a respected holistic healer, writer and consultant. He is very experienced in Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Panchakarma, Yoga, Meditation and Naturopathy.
Biju Nair
Biju Nair is a traditionally and formally trained Ayurvedic Therapist and Practitioner from Kerala, South India. He has treated thousands of people in Australia and India over the past 20 years.
He has trained Ayurvedic therapists in Ayurvedic clinics, resorts and traditional centres in Kerala, Bangalore and Brisbane. He currently trains the staff at Vibrant Ayurveda in Ayurvedic Therapies.
Biju’s practical teaching style of Ayurvedic therapies comes from the traditional way he learnt. From the age of 13 he spent seven years as an assistant with his village’s traditional healer. He then went on to study under his Grandmaster through the Gurukula system for four years.
He is also formally qualified in Ayurvedic and Panchakarma therapy through the respected Dhanwanthari Ayurvedic Hospital in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He has an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda and Diploma of Remedial Massage from Australia.
Payment Policy
A non refundable deposit of $200 will be taken at the time of booking to secure your place for the training course. For the discounted early bird price, the full payment is required by 30th of June 2017. For the full price, the full payment is required at least two weeks prior to the training program.
Refund Policy
The training course will require minimum numbers of participants. Vibrant Ayurveda reserves its right to cancel the program if this criteria is not met and will provide a full refund including deposit. You will be notified at least two weeks prior to the start of training.
We will require a minimum of two weeks’ notice if you cannot attend the training program for any reason. A refund will not be provided if you give less than two weeks’ notice for the cancellation.
Testimonials from our previous students
Thank you for providing such a unique training course in your Ayurvedic centre in Brisbane. Learning Shirodhara Massage with your facilitators was a pleasure and they were willing to answer any questions we had. I feel confident in providing this treatment for my clients at my Wellbeing Studio in Kingaroy.
Tanya
Kati Vasti Training Course
Date: 23rd of July 2017
Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Price: $300
Vibrant Ayurveda Wellness Centre is proud to announce a series of authentic Ayurvedic therapy training courses in Brisbane.
What is Kati Vasti?
Kati Vasti is a specialised Ayurvedic therapy for ensuring a healthy spine and back. This is an ancient technique to alleviate lower back conditions like lumbar spondylosis, inter-vertebral disc prolapses, lumbago, sciatica, lower back pain, stiffness, and more. Kati Basti is highly effective in relieving lower back pain and complaints affecting the abdomen, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), endometriosis, menstrual and urinary tract disorders.
Click the link below to see the treatment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=_biVzr2L1Zk
The Kati Vasti Training Course is a full-day intensive practical course run by both an experienced Ayurvedic doctor and an Ayurvedic therapist at Vibrant Ayurveda. This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of the Ayurvedic therapy called Kati Vasti, as well as opportunities to practise it.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals and students linked to the areas of massage, health and wellbeing
- Ayurvedic practitioners/students, beauty and spa therapists, health professionals and yoga teachers
- Anyone else who has an interest in learning authentic Ayurvedic therapies
Eligibility:
There are no minimal requirements or perquisites to join this course.
Syllabus of the Course
- Introduction to Panchakarma and Kati Vasti
- Selection of oil and preparation for the client
- Practice performing Kati Vasti
- Understanding the indication, benefits, contraindication and detail procedures
- Variation of Kati Vasti (including performing Vasti in upper spine, Griva Vasti and Meru Vasti in whole spine)
- Discussion and opportunity for questions
You will receive detailed instructional handouts of the Shirodhara treatment.
Faculty:
Dr. Pradeep Neupane is a qualified Ayurvedic doctor trained in India and Nepal, the original lands of Ayurveda. He is a graduate in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). This six-year full-time university degree includes a one-year rotational internship in Ayurvedic Hospitals. Dr. Neupane has also undertaken additional special training in therapeutic yoga and breathing exercises (Pranayama), detoxification and rejuvenation therapy (Panchakarma), as well as Ayurvedic Medicine from the Patanjali Yoga and Ayurveda Centre, Haridwar, India.
Biju Nair is a traditionally and formally trained Ayurvedic Therapist and Practitioner from Kerala, South India. He has treated thousands of people in Australia and India over the past 20 years. He has trained Ayurvedic therapists in Ayurvedic clinics, resorts and traditional centres in Kerala, Bangalore and Brisbane. He currently trains the staff at Vibrant Ayurveda in Ayurvedic Therapies. He has an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda and Diploma of Remedial Massage from Australia.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Course-Brisbane Centre
4 weeks of an intensive natural path to healing
Vibrant Ayurveda Gold Coast proudly announces the commencement of a life-changing course from early 2017
This course is designed for anyone who is seeking a holistic path to well being and balance. Just as the motto of Ayurvedic medicine says, “You are your own doctor,” at the end of this course, you will be certified to be your own doctor, nurse, yoga teacher, cook, nutritionist, psychologist, herbalist and a healer. This course is tailored to meet the demands of a modern lifestyle with the millionaire knowledge of a 5000-year-old science. Lets reveal the secrets of the Ayurveda lifestyle and learn how to heal ailments with natural remedies in your kitchen.
Are you ready to be your master and a holistic healer?
During these 4 weeks, you will deeply go inside the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Ayurveda
- Doshas (Mind-body constitution) Gunas (Mind-Constitution) and Vikriti (Imbalances)
- Ayurvedic rituals, routine, seasonal Regimens
- Ayurveda diet, nutrition and Cooking
- Yoga philosophy and Ayurveda
- Ayurveda pathology and Diagnosis concepts
- Ayurvedic home remedies and herbal medicine
- Ayurveda Detox (Panchakarma)
Duration: 3 hours each week.
Week 1 : May 6 2017
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Fundamentals of Ayurveda
- Identify the philosophical foundation of Ayurveda
- Understand what is life and know the pillars of life
- To recognize Ayurveda as a traditional current medical system, the oldest in the world
- Explain the theory of the five elements, the three doshas and the mental qualities
- Identify the characteristics of each element and dosha.
- Identify the factors that change the balance
- Understand the concept of Dhatu (tissues) and Shrotas (Channels)
Week 2 May 13 2017
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Find-out & balance your Ayurvedic body-mind constitution
- To identify the determinants of body constitution
- Differentiate between body constitution and doshic imbalance
- Correlate the doshic and mental type
- Reflect on your own doshic constitution through the use of questionnaires
- Identify and recognize the best Yoga according to your doshas and imbalances.
- Describe the characteristics that produce or aggravate imbalances of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
- Design a formula to balance Doshas and Gunas with diet and lifestyle
- Diet according to your body type and imbalances.
Week 3 May 20 2017
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Learn daily/seasonal routine & home detox
- Learn how to use Ayurveda in daily life
- Daily rituals and routines as explained in Ayurveda.
- Identify the influences of seasonal variations, and helpful seasonal regimens.
- Understand the concept of toxins and detox
- Learn how to setup a detox clinic at home and how to do a self-detox
Week 4 May 27 2017
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Ayurvedic Home remedies
- Recognize non-invasive processes for determining imbalances and disorders
- Understand the disease and its stages
- Learn how to do a self-diagnosis of your tongue, pulse, eyes, nails, etc.
- Discover the pharmacy in your kitchen
- Introduction to major Ayurvedic herbs and Ayurvedic preparations
- Learn how to prepare some home remedies in your kitchen
Summary of the course
At the end of the course, you will be able to understand
- Life from a holistic view, beyond mind and body.
- Ayurveda as a time tested medicine
- Recognise the presence of the basic five elements in everything.
- Diagnose your original life energy and state of mind, and identify your formula for balance.
- Nutrition, immunity and how to improve immunity
- Understand diet as medicine.
- Manage your life, and learn how to live a healthy, happy and organized life.
- The need for Yoga in modern life
- How to make your own home remedies and pick Ayurveda herbs.
- How to make your own diagnosis.
- Toxins, Panchakarma and how to do a self-detox.
Cost: $120/week
Offer: Book 4 weeks for $400
Ayurveda Therapy Training Course-March 2017
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage) Training Course
(Approved by International Institute for Complementary Therapists)
Training Details:
11th and 12th of March 2017
Time: 10am to 5pm
Day 1: Theory on basic principles of Ayurveda and Abhyanga- 3 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 4 hours
Day 2: Theory on Abhyanga- 2 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 5 hours
Delivery method: Face-to-Face
Cost:
Early Bird price $600 ( Valid till 31st of December 2016)
Full price $800
Ayurvedic massage, known as Abhyanga, originated in India thousands of years ago. Abhyanga uses long fluid movements to massage warm herbalised oils into the body’s tissues. The massage benefits both your nervous and endocrine systems, enhances blood and lymphatic circulation, improves muscle tone and reduces free radical activity within your body. It also helps to loosen any deep seated tissue toxins and stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal.
What you will learn
This course offers a unique opportunity to be able to acquire specific skills in Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage). The course consists of theoretical as well as practical knowledge with hands-on training. You will gain the practical skills required to give Abhyanga according to your client’s individual requirements. By the end of the course, you will be able to begin offering Abhyanga treatments with confidence.
Course outline
• Fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
• Determine the body type (Doshas) of the client.
• Basic principles of Ayurvedic therapies.
• Ayurvedic Anatomy and physiology.
• Indications, contraindications and precautions of Abhyanga.
• Practical demonstrations.
• Traditional Abhyanga techniques and basic Marma point application.
• Determine what Ayurvedic herbal oil is required to suit the client’s dosha and condition.
• How to customize Abhyanga to suit the individual and their condition.
• Work in pairs giving and receiving Abhyanga treatments under supervision.
You will receive detailed instructional handouts of the Abhyanga routine and Marma.
Who this course is for
• Professionals and students linked to the area of massage, health and wellbeing.
• Ayurvedic practitioners/students, beauty and spa therapists, health professionals and yoga teachers.
• Others who have an interest in learning authentic Ayurvedic therapies.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required although familiarity with Ayurveda or bodywork is beneficial.
Certification
A certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the course.
This course is approved by International Institute for Complementary Therapists. Hence, you will get insurance through them as student as well as for your practice.
Shirodhara Training Course
Training Details:
Dates: 25th and 26th of March 2017
Day 1: Theory on basic principles of Ayurveda and Shirodhara- 3 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 4 hours
Day 2: Theory on Shirodhara- 1 hours
Practical demonstration with hands on practice – 6 hours
Delivery method: Face-to-Face
Cost:
Early Bird Price $700 ( Valid till 31st of December 2017)
Full Price $900
Shirodhara is a classical Ayurvedic therapy consisting of pouring medicated oil, decoctions, milk, buttermilk and other therapeutic liquids in a continuous flow over the forehead, particularly between the eyes (on the third eye). It is a preparatory treatment of Panchakarma and independent therapy of the head region.
This therapy is indicated for disorders related to the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, and diseases of the nervous system such as headache, insomnia, lack of concentration and memory, fatigue and dizziness, among others. It helps to improve digestion, speech and sensory organs, nourishes and rejuvenates the hair and helps maintain the balance of body and mind.
What you will learn
This course offers a unique opportunity to be able to acquire specific skills in the traditional Indian therapy Shirodhara. The course consists of theoretical as well as practical knowledge with hands-on training. You will gain the practical skills required to perform Shirodhara according to your client’s individual requirements. By the end of the course, you will be able to begin offering Shirodhara treatments with confidence.
Course outline
• Fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
• Determine the body type (Doshas) of the client.
• Basic principles of Ayurvedic therapies.
• Anatomy and physiology.
• Indications, contraindications and precautions.
• Practical demonstrations.
• Setting up the Shirodhara equipment.
• The different types of Shirodhara and when to use them.
• Preparation of different liquids used in Shirodhara.
• Marma point application for the head and face.
• How to perform the Shirodhara techniques quietly and comfortably.
• How to customize Shirodhara to suit the individual and their condition.
• Work in pairs giving and receiving Shirodhara treatments under supervision.
You will receive detailed instructional handouts of the Shirodhara treatment.
Who this course is for
• Professionals and students linked to the area of massage, health and wellbeing.
• Ayurvedic practitioners/students, beauty and spa therapists, health professionals and yoga teachers.
• Others who have an interest in learning authentic Ayurvedic therapies.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required although familiarity with Ayurveda or bodywork is beneficial.
Certification
A certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the course.
This course is approved by International Institute for Complementary Therapists. You will be covered with insurance to practice this treatment.
Book both courses and receive $100 off to the total price
Teachers
Dr. Pradeep Neupane
Dr. Pradeep Neupane is a qualified Ayurvedic doctor, trained in India and Nepal, the original lands of Ayurveda. He is a graduate in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). This six-year full-time university degree includes a one-year rotational internship in Ayurvedic Hospitals. Dr. Neupane has also undertaken additional special training in: therapeutic yoga and breathing exercises (Pranayama); Detoxification and Rejuvenation therapy (Panchakarma); as well as Ayurvedic Medicine from the Patanjali Yoga and Ayurveda Centre, Haridwar, India.
Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari
Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari is an Ayurvedic specialist with great expertise in Panchakarma treatment. He is highly qualified in Ayurvedic medicine, graduating with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) from the Institute of Medicine at Tribhuwan University in Kathmandu. Dr. Bhandari has also undertaken additional advanced training in Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation (Panchakarma) treatments from respected clinics in Kerala in Southern India and various other parts of India. He is also a respected holistic healer, writer and consultant. He is very experienced in Ayurvedic herbal medicine, Panchakarma, Yoga, Meditation and Naturopathy.
Biju Nair
Biju Nair is a traditionally and formally trained Ayurvedic Therapist and Practitioner from Kerala, South India. He has treated thousands of people in Australia and India over the past 20 years.
He has trained Ayurvedic therapists in Ayurvedic clinics, resorts and traditional centres in Kerala, Bangalore and Brisbane. He currently trains the staff at Vibrant Ayurveda in Ayurvedic Therapies.
Biju’s practical teaching style of Ayurvedic therapies comes from the traditional way he learnt. From the age of 13 he spent seven years as an assistant with his village’s traditional healer. He then went on to study under his Grandmaster through the Gurukula system for four years.
He is also formally qualified in Ayurvedic and Panchakarma therapy through the respected Dhanwanthari Ayurvedic Hospital in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He has an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda and Diploma of Remedial Massage from Australia.
Payment Policy
A non refundable deposit of $200 will be taken at the time of booking to secure your place for the training course. Full payment is required at least 2 weeks prior of the training program.
Refund Policy
The training course will require minimum numbers of participants. Vibrant Ayurveda reserves it’s right to cancel the program if this criteria is not met and will provide a full refund including deposit. You will be notified at least 2 weeks prior to training starts.
Also, we will require minimum of 2 weeks notice if you cannot attend the training program for any reasons. No refund will be provided for your less than 2 weeks notice for the cancellation.
Addressing Student Issues/Grievances
Our aim is to provide authentic quality Ayurvedic training program so that you can build up a confidence for independent practice. However, if you are not satisfied with the training program and wish to learn more, we will provide extra training or practical session at our clinic on a fair cost which will be negotiable.
If any issues arises during the training program, it will be solved by consulting our team of doctors and practitioners. We will make sure that all the trainee will be treated equally and will be provided equal attention.
Ayurvedic Spring Detox Retreat 2016
After our hugely successful Autumn Cleanse Retreat in Byron Bay this month, we are glad to organise another authentic Ayurvedic Detox (Panchakarma) retreat in mid-October this year. With our last retreat, we found that people felt so much better – maximising the benefit of their treatment – as a result of not having to cook their own food and having enough time to rest. Also, the yoga, meditation, and different Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments, along with a personalised diet, all helped to optimise the effectiveness of the detox program. We have received much positive feedback from those who took part in this wonderful program.
Venue: Gunnebah Retreat Centre, Nobbys Creek, NSW
- It is recommended that you take the detox herbs or medicated ghee at least 5 days prior to the retreat in order to prepare your body and mind for the detox.
- A complimentary full consultation will be provided prior to the retreat in order to plan your detox program, which will be completely personalised to cater for your individual health needs.
- At the retreat, there will be at least one Ayurvedic doctor present at all times to monitor the detox process closely and provide special additional Ayurvedic treatments when required.
- This specialised care is separate from and oversees the treatments provided by the other trained therapists. Treatments will include Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage, Herbal paste massage, steam bath, Sirolep- herbal head treatment, Netralep- eye treatment, Karna Purana- ear treatment, Nasya- Nasal/sinus treatment, Sirodhara, Vasti- enema treatment, Virechana- Purgation treatments) which will be decided by our team of Ayurvedic doctors before the retreat.
- You will receive at least one or two different therapies per day by our experienced Ayurvedic massage therapists and doctors. An expert chef will prepare three nutritious Ayurvedic meals each day in accordance with your personalised detox diet plan.
- Food used for cooking will be primarily organic and fresh. There will be a yoga class every morning and meditation in the evening on most days. You will have opportunities to learn the secrets of a healthy Ayurvedic diet from the chef.
- Ayurvedic doctors will conduct several workshops and talks on Ayurvedic lifestyle, wisdom, and daily rituals during the retreat. Although the venue can accommodate more than 40 people, we will take only about 15 people for the retreat so that everyone can be well looked after and we can provide a friendly and intimate family environment.
Early Bird price available until 31st of July 2016:
Single bedroom – $3000
Twin-share bedroom – $2500
Group share bedroom (3-6 people per room) – $2300
Full Price After 31st of July 2016:
Single bedroom – $3200
Twin-share bedroom – $2700 Group
share bedroom (3-6 people per room) – $2500
Note:
- The cost for the Ayurveda Detox Retreat includes accommodation, all the meals, yoga, meditation, herbs and oils required for the treatments during the retreat. However, if you need to take herbs before the retreat at home and during follow-up treatments after the retreat, the cost of these additional herbal products is not included in the price.
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to confirm your booking. To remain viable the retreat will need a minimum number of participants, and Vibrant Ayurveda reserves the right for cancellation if there were less than the minimum number of required participants. A full refund of your deposit would be made in this case.
Feedback for Autumn Cleanse retreat, Byron Bay:
“A wonderful retreat. Highly recommended. Amazing treatments, delicious food, informative talk enjoyed with a fun group of people.” Sonia
“Dr. Pradeep, Dr. Ram, the therapists offer an authentic, caring environment to experience Ayurveda. A great way to cleanse and learn Ayurveda.”
“For me help me get the bad toxins out and gave me a better understanding about myself and my health. With Dr.Ram and the staffs help us all understand a lot better about our bodies. Ayurveda- the may life should be.” Corrina
” I came to the retreat feeling fat, lazy, foggy mind and no sense of direction in my life. Today, I am leaving the retreat feeling full of energy, have lost some weights and feel excited about my life. It has been a wonderful mind, body and spirit detox. Thank you so much for renewing my life.” Jenny
