American Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Oil Massage Instructional Video
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This DVD is based on a training given at the Ashland Institute of Massage. It is highly recommended for massage therapists wanting to include effective Ayurvedic treatments into their business. Abhyanga is a common component in Pancha Karma (Ayurvedic Detoxification Therapies) in order to eliminate toxins from the body by increasing circulation and removing blockages. Abhyanga uses medicated oils in order to protect the body from old age.
Learn Professional Massage Techniques with this DVD course.
Disc 1 was filmed live at the Ashland Institute of Massage and includes two hours of lecture exploring the Ayurvedic theory. Concepts of Doshas, Prakriti, Vikriti, Vayus, Nadis and Marmas. These tools will give you the necessary foundation in all Ayurvedic treatments and to encourage health and wellbeing in your own life. Each concept will help you use the ancient Ayurvedic principles to evaluate your clients and provide oils and massage techniques that give them the maximum benefit and keep them coming back.
In Disc 2 the therapy is applied during an Abhyanga routine is shown and each stroke is explained. Abhyanga massage has traditionally been used to reduce fatigue and to imbue the body with strength. It helps to rejuvenate the immune system and leads to improved quality sleep. The routine provides step by step detail on how to do Abhyanga on the face, scalp, arms, legs, belly, feet and back.
Chapters for Disc 1
1. 00 Part 1
2. 11:52 Ojas – the essence of vitality
3. 23:12 Agni- The transformational fire
4. 30:55 Prana – the vital force
5. 34:14 Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
6. 36:55 Ama – Removing toxins from the body
7. 55:06 Part 2
8. 1:21:31 Vayus – The five subtle winds
Learn Professional Massage Techniques with this DVD course.
Disc 1 was filmed live at the Ashland Institute of Massage and includes two hours of lecture exploring the Ayurvedic theory. Concepts of Doshas, Prakriti, Vikriti, Vayus, Nadis and Marmas. These tools will give you the necessary foundation in all Ayurvedic treatments and to encourage health and wellbeing in your own life. Each concept will help you use the ancient Ayurvedic principles to evaluate your clients and provide oils and massage techniques that give them the maximum benefit and keep them coming back.
In Disc 2 the therapy is applied during an Abhyanga routine is shown and each stroke is explained. Abhyanga massage has traditionally been used to reduce fatigue and to imbue the body with strength. It helps to rejuvenate the immune system and leads to improved quality sleep. The routine provides step by step detail on how to do Abhyanga on the face, scalp, arms, legs, belly, feet and back.
Chapters for Disc 1
1. 00 Part 1
2. 11:52 Ojas – the essence of vitality
3. 23:12 Agni- The transformational fire
4. 30:55 Prana – the vital force
5. 34:14 Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
6. 36:55 Ama – Removing toxins from the body
7. 55:06 Part 2
8. 1:21:31 Vayus – The five subtle winds