Ayurvedic Body Balance                                

2 Days

This is the most decadent Ayurvedic treatment around!  Perfect for any spa setting, this two hour body treatment is an eclectic mix of modern day knowledge and ancient wisdom.  It begins with a full body dry brushing (vishesh), followed by a natural body scrub.  Next, a mini abhyanga, then an herbal encrusted honey mask and herbal wrap, finishing with a full length shirodhara.  The client is also given the choice of a mini karna poorna or a scalp treatment.  (Prerequisites: Shirodhara and Abhyanga)

Objectives:

1.                  To review the basic principles of Ayurveda

2.                  To know the indications and contraindications for application

3.                  To understand the effects of the Body Balance on the

            body/mind/spirit

4.                  To create an ideal layout for a Body Balance treatment room

5.                  To perform the Ayurvedic Body Balance seamlessly

Practicum:  (most of our emphasis and time is spent here)

1.                  Review of Abhyanga

2.                  Review of Shirodhara

3.                  Learn and perform a scalp and karna poorna treatment

4.                  Practice  manual dry brushing (vishesh)

5.                  Apply body scrub

6.                  Learn honey/herb mask techniques

7.                  Perform herbal wrapping techniques

8.                  Carry out an entire Ayurvedic Body Balance treatment seamlessly