Event Type : Indian Head and Face

FOR : MASSAGE THERAPISTS,SKIN ESTHETICIANS AND COSMETOLOGISTS.  

WHERE: NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, 6402 ARLINGTON BLVD., FALLS CHURCH, VA. 22042 TEL: 703 – 533 – 3133   

WHEN: DECEMBER 4, 2020  FRIDAY  ( 9.00 – 6.00 )

COST: $ 150.00 / $ 50.00 ONLY,LOCKS DOWN YOUR PLACE  

CE HOURS : 8 CE HOURS APPROVED BY THE N.C.B.T.M.B. PROV # 279778-00/ APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA STATE BOARD PROV # 50-1674

Did you know ? “ The skin is no more separate from the brain than the surface of a lake is separate from its depths. They are two different locations in a continuous medium. To touch the surface is to stir the depths .” – Deane Juhan (author of Job’s Body )

Indian Head Massage has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their children’s hair, head, neck and shoulders to stimulate growth. The effects on the skin are anti-aging and facial skin rejuvenation as well.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ?

• To eliminate Excess
• To purify
• To Strengthen and Rejuvenate
• To maintain Strength
• Understanding and reinforcing the individuality of the patient.

IN ADDITION

• Ayurvedic massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial
• Ayurvedic massage also stimulates nerve function ( e.g. Bells Palsy )
• Improves relaxation, creating calmness and emotional well-being
• Concentration and alertness are optimized
• Myofascial pain, fibromyalgia and chronic internal disorders are addressed through stretches, opening up of the meridians and Ayurvedic acupressure points
• Other benefits include : Relief from tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck shoulder stiffness, sinusitis,scalp tension and mental fatigue.

PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP

• How to incorporate massage , oils and pressure point technique in 45 minutes.
• Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana,Ayurvedic massage and medicine
• How to evaluate , analyze and treat the client as an individual.
• The three different types of massage suited for each individual
• An explanation of the functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points ) and nadis ( meridian system )
• The purpose of appropriate essential oils,carrier oils ,herbs and energetic qualities for each individual client.
• How to match the personality type ( Dosha ) to the massage stroke and oils

THIS IS MAINLY A HANDS – ON COURSE .  BRING A HAND TOWEL.CONSULT ABOUT OILS.