Ayurvedic Facial                                    

2 Days  

An Ayurvedic Facial combines grains, herbs, and aroma-therapeutic essential oils personalized to balance your client’s unique skin type.  The tradition of cleansing, oil massage, and steam therapy are the foundation of this treatment.  Students will learn the benefits of various herbs and essential oils to enhance the therapeutic quality of the facial.  Ayurvedic facial massage techniques including marma points of the face, head, and neck are taught and practiced.  Special skin conditions are also discussed at length.

Objectives:

1.                  To understand the basic ayurvedic principles

2.                  To learn to determine a client’s Ayurvedic skin type

3.                  To create an ideal layout for an Ayurvedic Facial treatment room

4.                  To perform a Traditional Ayurvedic Facial with finesse

Practicum:

1.                  Examination of various skin types

2.                  Blending of various ingredients

3.                  Hands on application of facial treatment

4.                  Ayurvedic facial massage sequence

5.                  Marma therapy for the face, neck, and head