Ayurveda Vacation

Massage week – Ayurvedic Vacation

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which literally means “The science of long life.” It is also known as the science of digestion and the science of self-healing. The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as one of the top three medical systems in America. Ayurveda heals the root of the dis-ease, rather than focusing on the alleviation of symptoms. Modalities include nutritional and lifestyle changes, ayurvedic massage, herbs, yoga, meditation, mantra, mindfulness, sound, color, crystal and aroma therapy.

Five thousand years old, Ayurvedic massage has been shown to still the mind and body by lowering metabolic rates and inspiring feelings of peace and calm. Often administered as a part of a three-, five-, or seven-day program, these treatments are an integral part of deep cleansing, rejuvenation, and life-extension Ayurvedic programs called panchakarma or kya kalpa.

During the Ayurvedic massage week we use oil that is treated with medicinal herbs. The massage is done on a massage table. There are many techniques to warm up the body and to loosen up tensions. The body becomes more smoothly and increases in energy. The combination between massage techniques, the medicated ayurvedic massage oil and a massage which is adapted to the body, ensures that your body and mind become entirely balanced.

During the ayurvedic massage week you’ll learn by demonstration and practising on each other. You will learn the techniques of ayurvedic massage one step at a time, until you’re able to give a full ayurvedic massage. You’ll receive a comprehensive handbook ‘Ayurvedic massage’. The Ayurvedic massage courses are suitable for beginners and for more experienced people.

The course location is in Sauerland a spacious property with group accommodation options for one-person, two-person and multi-personrooms. All rooms have shower and toiletBehind the property is a beautiful large garden next to a natural stream where you can relax.There are meditation and yoga in the garden done in good weather. The ayurvedic vacation is in the beautiful natural area of Sauerland.

Program:

Components:

  • Background of the Ayurvedic massage
  • Learning to make a diagnosis based on ayurveda
  • Increased circulation, especially to nerve endings
  • Revitalising of the muscles and the whole physiology
  • Soothing for the nerves
  • Lubrication of the joints
  • Increased mental alertnes

The massage week – ayurvedic vacation is arranged so you can learn the most in least time, and there will be plenty of time to rest and enjoy the surroundings. You can consider the ayurvedic massage as a spiritual holiday. The massage is preceded by methods to contact your intuition. In this way you learn to give a more sensitive and intuitive massage. At the end of the ayurvedic massage vacation, you are a qualified ayurvedic massage practitioner.

Daily massage course in Sauerland:

8.00 – 8.30 fruit breakfast
8.30 – 9.45 Yoga
9.45 – 10.30 breakfast:
10.30 – 11.45 Ayurvedic Massage 1
11.45 – 12.00 Break
12.00 – 13.15 Ayurvedic Massage 2
13.15 – 14.15 Lunch
14.15 – 15.30 Ayurvedic Massage 3
15.30 – 17.45 Relax and enjoy
17.45 – 19.00 Meditation
19.00 Diner

Content:

Level Higher education working and thinking level required
Duration of the course 6 days, a total of 42 teacher contact hours
Objectives Can give a good ayurvedic massage.The backgrounds of Ayurvedic massage masterThe basis knowledge of yoga and meditation
Study Self-study Practical: 10 weeks, 3 hours per weekSelf-study Theoretical: 75 hours.Exam: 3 hoursTotal study: 147 hours
Qualifications to obtain Diploma Ayurvedic Massage
You will be trained for the exam Ayurvedic Massage
Number of exams 1 Exam.
Exemption If you have a similar degree from another institute, it is possible under assessment by the teacher to get exemption.
Requirements Relaxation Massage Course
Special conditions None
Study materials Ayurvedic Massage Manual (included)

  •  DVD Ayurvedic Massage (Included)
  •  A. K. Mehta – Ayurveda in practice,
  •  J. Douillard – encyclopedia of ayurvedic massage,
  •  Frawley – Ayurveda and marmatherapy
Cost Course € 480, Accommodation and meals in Sauerland: € 300, textbooks € 69,€ 75 exams
Including The course price includes: Manual guidance during the course. Textbook for the course, accommodation and meals.
Location: Konigstrasse 1
Medebach
59964 Medebach, Germany
Groupsize: Between 8 and 22 persons

Reviews from students

Aleida “Excellent, Good explanation Ample course material.” 
Joke: “It was a nice massage that I learned in Beautiful environment, well explained, nice group Thanks.”
Diana: “Very useful practically oriented course holidays. Great idea, with appropriate yoga and meditation exercises.”

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