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Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Diploma & Post-graduate/CPD Training

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Ayurvedic Facial & Marma Points (AYFA)

Distance-Learning Moderator: Alison Perrott

In-house Location: N/A

Summary: This beautiful Facial includes a detoxifying treatment that utilises natural Ayurvedic products, some of which we learn to make during the course. We learn to use pure botanical extracts and herbal preparations to deeply cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. It includes a facial steam and a Marma Point Massage to relax and relieve the stress lines that are a result of everyday life. Included in the course notes is additional information on essential oils to balance the doshas. Whether using essential oils and/or the botanical extracts and herbal preparations that create beautiful earthy Ubtans (India's beauty secret), the products used are chosen to address the client's doshic imbalance. This is a sumptuous treatment, deeply relaxing to Vata dosha and, with the addition of the main marma-points of the head and face - also rebalances the whole body. Includes a Starter Pack of Ubtans to take home.

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Overview

Charaka, a classical Ayurvedic writer, defines disease and health thus, 'A disharmony among the constituents which support the body is known as disease; their harmony is called health, the state of normality. A sense of well-being is characteristic of the absence of disease, for disease is always associated with discomfort'.

This beautiful Facial is a detoxifying treatment that utilises traditional natural products. Botanical extracts, sumptuous carrier oils and herbal preparations deeply cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. It includes a facial steam and a Marma Point Massage to relax and relieve the stress lines that are a result of everyday life.

Included in the course notes is additional information about essential oils for balancing the doshas.

For qualified Massage Therapists

We also take Students with no prior experience. In India and Nepal, anyone can massage, and we have the aim to keep this tradition alive.

We strongly advise that only qualified Aromatherapists use essential oils with members of the public.

Course Content

Students practising at our Dorset Venue

Studies commence at 9.00 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.

This 2 day (running consecutively) Course lays the foundation of fundamental Ayurvedic principles and how they can be applied within an Ayurvedic Facial.

The facials are customised for each individual's Dosha which result in properly nourished, revitalised and balanced skin. The restorative benefits of herbs and oils from India have been known there for centuries. This healing bespoke facial might include Neem's reparative, hydrating and firming properties, a deep cleansing clay mask for Kapha imbalances, Sesame Oil for balancing Vata and cooling Rose for Pitta. Deep cleansing and nourishing, this facial also includes a bespoke Ubtan exfoliating mask prepared for each client from a variety of ingredients.

A slow cooker is required for this course. Please let us know if you are travelling by train and can't bring one.

Topics addressed during the course include:

Please note: This is a post-graduate qualification course, during which the Student is assessed for competence.

Certificates of Qualification are awarded to completing Therapists

Many associations accept our courses for CPD, including the IFPA (12 Category A points).

Student Comments

'Really excellent. Good explanations putting everything into context. Fascinating'

'I really enjoyed the Course - it will add so much to my other treatments as well as a treatment in its own right'.

'Brilliant teacher - I felt comfortable asking questions and she helped me understand things I have been struggling with for ages. Really enjoyed the theory - it was 'in-depth' enough to be able to take about Ayurveda with my clients. The practical was perfect - the facial is very special - my clients love it'

'Wow - I did the course because I have an interest in Ayurveda and did not expect such an amazing response from my clients. Its given my business a new edge and since doing the course 2 weeks ago I have now done 11 treatments and each and every person has loved the experience. I absolutely love doing the treatment and find the connection between me and my client very powerful - its so much less demanding than doing a full massage but my clients seem to be equally, if not more, relaxed and 'blissed out'. Its absolutely brilliant!! I have added a little bit of hot stone work on neck and shoulders to add to the bliss! This is the feedback I got from one client who has now booked a course of 5'

"What an amazing experience! The Ayurvedic oils and creams are divine and I look 5 years younger. My skin is incredibly soft and replenished. The heat from the hot stones dissolved all the tension in my neck and I am utterly relaxed and have a sense of well being I haven't experienced in years. This is so much more than a facial and I can't wait for my next appointment"