Ayurvedic Massage Fundamentals
E1063 - Massage CE Program - 6 CE Hour(s)
Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of health and healing in the world. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves.
Learn how Ayurvedic massage helps balance the body and mind. Through clear language and beautiful illustrations, this home study CE course describes how an expert practitioner performs Ayurvedic assessment and massage for a variety of clients including those who are pregnant, in labor, in postpartum and providing infant care. This course includes the benefits, key terms, indications and contraindications for Ayurvedic massage and recipes for creating your own Ayurvedic fragrant oils, nourishing facial creams, masks and clay baths. Applicable to all types of practice and especially valuable for massage therapists who provide spa services.
Through this course, you will learn:
- the definition of Ayurveda, dosha, vikriti and marmas
- the characteristics of vata, pitta and kapha
- indications for and benefits of Ayurvedic massage
- factors that increase balance or imbalance to each dosha
- the main points used to perform pulse diagnosis
- primary techniques and sequences used in a full-body Ayurvedic massage
- Ayurvedic massage techniques used in pregnancy, labor, post-partum and infant massages
- how to prepare a traditional Indian beauty treatment
Student Reviews
Great content to introduce someone to Ayurvedic Massage. Learned enough to put into practice quickly!- J. Tick, LMT, NCTMB
I enjoyed the detail and interesting facts.- Barbara, San Francisco
This was a very informative book that inspired me and added to my knowledge of Ayurveda.- Jennifer Peterson, HHP, San Diego, CA
This is a very informative and convenient home course that I plan to incorporate in my future massages. The ayurvedic recipes are helpful. The course book is easy to follow and has a good flow. I was able to preprint the test to study by before taking the final online test. I will use this service again.- L. Whaley, LMT
It was a wonderful course and it taught me a great deal about essential oils and to realize how many different interesting fields are out there for massage!- C. Jordan, LMT, NCTMB
Fabulous course. Ayurvedic information I had not come across before. Author's in depth knowledge and intimacy with these teachings was evident and appreciated.- B. Budesheim, LMT, NCTMB
I really enjoyed this course as I have a great interest in learning as much as I can to help my clients and to be able to give them the type of care that I believe they need.- C. Stock, NCTMB
I found this course extremely educational and enjoyable. I would encourage others to take this course and feel confident in the quality of all the courses offered.- J. Diaz, LMT
This course was so powerful to me I might just change my college major! This is an insanely useful approach to natural healing and massage.- J. Iverson
Materials
- Text - 152 pages
- Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
- Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option
Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.
Credits / Tuition
CE Hours: 6
Tuition: $75
Approvals
The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.
Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.
For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.
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