WHERE: GWINNETT COLLEGE , 3200 SPRING FOREST RD., RALEIGH, N.C. 27616

WHEN: FEBRUARY 11, 2021  FRIDAY 8.30 – 5.30

COST: $ 170.00 / $ 50.00 DEPOSIT LOCKS DOWN YOUR PLACE !

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

FOR THE MASSAGE THERAPIST AND ESTHETICIAN, COSMETOLOGIST

Indian Head Massage known as “ Champa ” has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Ayurvedic doctors practiced it for skin rejuvenation and as part of an anti-aging technique.  Indian mothers would massage their babies’ hair, head neck and shoulders to stimulate HOLISTIC growth and relaxation.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Indian head massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial
• l Stimulates nerve function,
• Improves relaxation , creating calmness and emotional well-being.
• Concentration and alertness are optimized.
• Other benefits include: tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck and shoulder stiffness, Bell’s Palsy, sinusitis, scalp tension and mental fatigue

PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP

• How to incorporate massage, oils and pressure point technique in a 35 – 45 min treatment of HEAD, NECK SHOULDERS AND FEET on the table or in a chair !!!

• Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana, meditation and the philosophy behind Ayurvedic massage
• How to evaluate, analyze and treat the client as an individual
• The three different types of massage suited for each individual
• An explanation of functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points )
• Location and explanation of the nadi ( meridian system)
• Discussion of the choice of appropriate essential oils , herbs and  their energetic qualities  for each individual client
• How to apply the three principal strokes , satvic, rajastic and tamasic
• HOW TO SELECT APPROPRIATE OILS AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
• How to do a vigorous, but relaxing foot and leg massage

WHAT ELSE CAN I EXPECT?

This is mainly  a hands-on course. We will practice the three principal strokes and techniques ( Sattva, Raja, Tamas) , apply oils and get a great revitalizing and relaxing treatment

Bring a hand towel , Table suggested oils ( Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender,

Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends, etc ) and an open mind ! IF YOU DON’T OWN ANY OILS, YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE !