What is included:

                       

  • Introductory videos will be available on sign-up, and should be watched before the practical part of the training starts (Module 1). This should take a minimum of 12-20 study hours, depending on each student's own pace. 
  • Two small-group, in-person training weekends (modules 2 & 3). The training days are 6 hours and we have an 1-hour break in the middle of the day, so we usually meet 10-5. There is some flexibility with times to suit the group. 
  • Printed and pdf course manuals 
  • Videos of all techniques covered, as well as the introductory materials, available for one year after course completion. Access can be extended if necessary for a small fee. 
  • Unlimited access to online mentorship, available through group chat, so you can ask questions and get motivation and support throughout the training.
  • Certificate upon completion.

Course content

Module 1: Introduction (online)

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. 

First training weekend: Techniques that help the client to settle in, neck and shoulders work, warming up the back (module 2)

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.
– Releases aches and pains in the neck and shoulders area 

Second training weekend: Deeper work on the back and shoulders, head and face massage (Module 3)

We start understanding the value of deep massage and stretches for remedial treatments of the shoulders. Always remembering contraindications, and when it is more helpful that pressure is mild rather than deep. 

We work mostly from a prone position, so we can learn some deeper work on the back and shoulders. We also work from a supine position, to add more relaxing techniques, by learning to work on the head and face. We also learn some deeper stretches for the back, neck and shoulders, and some more all-important tractions to release tension in the low back and hip area.

These techniques are wonderful to use on their own as a complete treatment with a focus on the back and shoulders. Or they can be intergrated into a full body treatment.

How clients will benefit: we cover some relaxing techniques, but in module 3 we also introduce some deep, remedial work on the back and shoulders. So we can help clients relax into treatments, and we can also help with almost all kinds of shoulder pain. We also start work towards helping reduce back pains. The low back work that we learn here is complemented wonderfully with some of the tractions and mobilisations that we learn in module 2, the leg and hip massage and stretches that we learn in module 4 and the hip flexor massage and stretches that we learn in module 5.

Pricing and Purchase Options

Part of your initial payment consitutes the deposit, as your deposit as per our terms and conditions.