This training includes:

Module 1: Introduction 
This module is provided online and undertaken at each student's own pace. Module one provides an essential learning foundation for all of our in class modules whether you are an new or experienced therapist. You'll receive about 12 hours worth of online videos. 

Please note that the pace and exact contents of our trainings are tailored to each group. We work with small groups of maximum 8 students per teacher. 


Module 2: Helping the client to let go into the treatment, working on the neck and top of the shoulders, warming up the back, head and face massage
12 hours in person class contact time, course manual, 12 months' access to technique videos, certificate, unlimited access to online mentorship, available through a group chat and weekly group video calls throughout the course, so you can ask questions and get motivation and support.


Course content

Module 1: Introduction

This is where we set the foundations for the practical part of the training. Essentially the practical part of the training is the application of the principles that we learn in the introduction. We cover: what AYM is, history, where it comes from, what we try to achieve. What are the objectives of treatments, how do we adjust treatments to client health, when do we need to refuse treatments. What makes a good treatment. What we need to think about before, during and after the treatments. AYM ethics, practical aspects (how to set up a treatment space, materials etc.), setting up an AYM practice. 

Module 2: Techniques that help the client to settle in, neck and shoulders work, warming up the back

This training helps to set the foundations for your Ayurvedic Yoga Massage practice. With each new technique we understand the AYM approach better in practice. So, aside from learning a lot of new techniques, we also focus on applying what we covered in Module 1, particularly:
– How best to use our body weight, different parts of our body, focus, intention and breath to connect with the client,
– How to find the best way for applying each technique for each client so we can promote optimal therapeutic outcomes
– How to adapt each technique so we can practise in a way that helps our own wellbeing too (which is also the best way to work for the client).

Supine position: we learn some massage, stretches, mobilisations and tractions of the neck and top of the shoulders. We also cover some mobilisations, rocking and tractions for the low back and hip area, to release tension and make sure that clients can lie down more comfortably for the duration of their treatment. Prone position: more warming up of the neck and top of the shoulders, more relaxing techniques from the prone position, and warming up the back.

These techniques are wonderful to use on their own as a complete relaxing treatment with a focus on the neck and shoulders. Or they can be intergrated into a full body treatment:
– at the beginning of a treatment, to help the client relax, settle in and warm up the neck and shoulders area
– during the treatment, if the client needs to relax these areas again, particularly if we do some deeper work that challenges the nervous system
– during the treatment to ensure that the client is lying down comfortably, with no discomfort in the neck and shoulders area
– at the end of the treatment, to help the client relax again and finish with some gentle techniques

How clients will benefit:
– Clients relax, switch off, settle into a deep state of relaxation, which has numerous benefits for the immune system, mental health, circulatory system, sleep quality etc.
– Helps release aches and pains in the neck and shoulders area 

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