Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Specialist Certification

Individual Modules or Take Them All to Complete The Specialist Certification

Live Online Learning

Start any time, take the modules in any sequence and complete within 1 year to save $$.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Includes 11 modalities and the supporting Ayurvedic foundations, principles and theories that inform them, to provide safe, effective therapeutic and optimal outcomes, as well as their role in Ayurvedic holistic healing and Panchakarma programs.

Modalities include:

Garshana, Abhyanga, Vishesh, Shirodhara, Udhvartana, Nadi Swedana, Marma Chikitsa, Pinda Swedana-3 types, Kati Basti, Uro/Hridaya Basti, Janu Basti, Full Body Steam, and Sinus/Sans, Pranayama

See individual descriptions, pricing and schedule below.

Chaya's background and experience in holistic health education and program facilitation, provide depth and expansiveness to her lesson plans, teaching style, and her well thought out course syllabus, organized for a balanced, cohesive and transformative and immersive experience.

Program location: Virtual. With registration confirmation, you will receive an email with information for you to prepare for the class and another email 2 days before the class with the handouts and zoom information to join the class.

Reviews:

"This was a great opportunity to do Ayurvedic anything for me! Chaya's teaching style is very open and easy to learn. The instruction of the massage and the step by step protocol, felt comfortable doing it in exact order, but able enough to create any of my own flow if needed. A great intro to the 3 types, V, P, K :) The class as a whole was extremely enjoyable."

Justin Feusseur, LMT, Gaiensville, FL

"I really enjoyed the format and the information. The most valuable were the variety of flows presented. I learned that Ayurveda has withstood the test of time. It is a whole system mind/body/spirit which I really felt aligned with this weekend. I most enjoyed the experience of marma, and working with others, I like the unity."

Julia Pozios, Ayurvedic Practitioner, LMT, Hollywood, FL

Take 5 weekends and get the one day for free!!

Tuition: $1375, or Early Bird Registration 1 month in advance of your first module: $1275

Includes: Downloadable handouts, Certificate of Completion and Online Bonus Video access of each modality demonstration following each module.

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register: See Information below

Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Specialist Programs

Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment; Therapeutic Nasya, Sans, Steam and Pranayama

Live Online March 14, or July 31, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm

6 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Breath Into Spontaneous Calm

Nasya means nose, SAN is Sagittal Sinus Abhyanga Nasya, and Pranayama directs the breath through the sinuses in and out and within the body, strengthening the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Nasya/Sans Treatment is used as a sinus and allergy treatment that also balances energy and promotes clarity. It is a full head, neck, shoulder, and face massage, followed by aromatic full body steam and Ayurvedic nose oil that clear impurities from the head and neck, open sinuses, and the lymphatic system and stimulate detoxification, circulation and energy flow.

The procedure relieves neck pain, removes impurities from the sinuses, head and neck, strengthening the nasal passages, and balancing the nervous system and is effective for sinus congestion and allergies, promotes vitality, as it balances the nervous system.

Students will perform Ayurvedic head, neck and face massage, full body aromatic steam, therapeutic nasya treatment and specific pranayama practice, along with the accompanying Ayurvedic foundation and theory to understand its purpose, and appropriate adaptations and contraindications for each Ayurvedic constitution and condition, for optimal practice, benefit and safety.

6 virtual contact hours of hands on training in the Ayurvedic Massage; Nasya, Sans and Pranayama, including applied Ayurvedic theory that supports safe, therapeutic and optimal practice and self care.

CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB Approved Provider #50-119283, NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals, (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA).

Review

"An extraordinary experience that broadens my horizons in the massage therapy field. Chaya is a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. She answered all my questions and made my learning experience very enjoyable and easy to understand. She is an awesome instructor with awesome teaching skills!!! I will certainly be taking more classes in the near future. I am looking forward to take the next class."

Maria Perales, LMT, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $145

Early Registration thru February 14 or June 31, 2021 - $135

Register in advance for The Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Specialist Certification that includes all of the listed modules and receive this course free.

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Program location: Virtual. With registration confirmation, you will receive an email with information for you to prepare for the class and another email the day before the class with the handouts and zoom information to join the class.

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Udhvartana and Nadi Swedana

Live Online 2 Days, April 24 & 25, or August 21 & 22, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm each day

12 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Students will learn the protocol and delivery of the most widely practiced Ayurvedic modalities; Udhvartana and Nadi Swedana Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork treatments and the accompanying Ayurvedic foundations, ethics and theory to understand its purpose, and appropriate adaptations for each Ayurvedic constitution and condition, for optimal practice, benefit, safety, and self care.

Udhvartana is a stimulating massage and body scrub with Ayurvedic powder and warm oil that is known for its lymphatic drainage and ability to detox and rejuvenate. It is often used therapeutically for Ayurvedic weight loss protocols when there is an excess of kapha dosha or heaviness in the body.

Nadi Swedana is a steam treatment, using a traditional steam bath used to stimulate sweating and often utilizing essentcial oils or Ayurvedic herbs according to the person’s Ayurvedic constitution and condition.

This program provides 12 contact hours of hands on training in Udhvartana and Nadi Swedana Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork treatments , where students learn the Ayurvedic foundations, principles and theory that inform these modalities, and support effective and optimal therapeutic practice.

Review

"This was an amazing program.

The feedback with my hands-on was helpful, and the course was extremely helpful. I would definitely use this for pain relief. I enjoyed being able to ask any questions and all of the topics that were covered. There is so much information and Chaya was very knowledgeable. I would love to study further with Chaya."

Tina Caruselle, RN, Ayurvedic Health Coach, Staten Island, NY

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $275

Early Registration thru February 4 or June 21, 2021- $255

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Ayurvedic Massage; Udhvartana and Nadi Swedana

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Pinda Swedana, Therapeutic Bolas Applications

Live Online May 22 or September 18, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm

6 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Spanish Handouts also available

In this Ayurvedic Massage Training students will learn how to perform Pinda Swedana, and the accompanying Ayurvedic foundations and theory to understand its purpose, and appropriate adaptations and contraindications for each Ayurvedic constitution and condition, for optimal practice, benefit and safety.

Pinda literally translates as bolus and Swedana means sweating or heat application.

Pinda Swedana massages are heat applications, utilizing a bolus to transfer heat and the benefits of various herb powders, leaves, spices and carriers such as milk or oil to the body, with a variety of indications including purification, weight loss, lymphatic drainage, circulation, musculoskeletal problems, and deep detoxification as well as nourishment, rejuvenation, and exfoliating and healing the skin.

It is a stimulating massage and body treatment with warm poultices that may be used either dry or moist depending upon the desired effects.

Students will make and apply 3 types of Pinda Swedana, therapeutic bolas applications, and learn foundations of Ayurveda for assessment, indications, adaptations and contraindications. Information about herbal leaves and powders, oils and products is included.

6 contact hours of hands on training in Pinda Swedana Ayurvedic Massage including applied Ayurvedic theory that supports safe, therapeutic and optimal practice and self care.

CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB Approved Provider #50-119283, NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals, (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA).

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $145

Early Registration thru April 22 or August 18, 2021 - $135

Take both Pinda Swedana and Basti Applications for $255 early bird or $275 regular tuition when you register 1 month in advance.

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

Review

"Very detailed and also practical, I feel more than prepared to make my own pinda at my office and sell an actual treatment to a client. Very capable and engaging and easy to follow."

Heath Welch, LMT, NMT, YT200, Sarasota, FL

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Basti; Therapeutic Oil Applications for the back, knees and heart

Live Online May 23 or September 19, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm

6 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Spanish Handouts also available

In this Ayurvedic Massage Training you will learn how to perform the Ayurvedic modality, Basti, and the accompanying Ayurvedic foundations and theory to understand its purpose, appropriate adaptations and contraindications for each Ayurvedic constitution and condition, for optimal practice, benefit and safety.

Basti means containing something inside or is a container. Kati refers to the low back, Urothe chest region, Hridaya the heart and Janu the knees.

Basti treatments are warm oil applications with a variety of indications for circulation, musculoskeletal problems, nourishment and rejuvenation of organs, muscles, joints, bones and tendons. They are relaxing and can be a purposeful add on to any massage and body treatment.

Kati Basti is deeply nourishing to the spine and relaxing to the body and mind. It is a useful treatment of back, kidney, adrenal, excretory and urinary conditions. A well made of flour is placed around the spine and then filled with warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil, selected according to Ayurvedic constitution and condition. The procedure is effective for back pain, kidney and adrenal fatigue, and excretory and urinary conditions.

Uro Basti or Hridaya Basti is an oil bath on the heart and chest region to nourish and strengthen the heart. The procedure is effective for cardiac health, improves circulation and respiration, relieves deep seated stress, anger and grief and provides a sense of peace and happiness.

Janu Basti is the same procedure done on the knees. The herbal oil used in the procedure lubricates and maintains integrity of the structures involved in the joint. The reduction of pain and stiffness helps to improve mobility, and is used in conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, that involve chronic pain of the knee joints.

Students will make and deliver a variety of basti therapeutic oil applications for the back, knees, chest area and heart, including foundations of Ayurveda for proper assessment, adaptations and contraindications. Information about oils and products is included.

6 contact hours of hands on training in the Ayurvedic Massage; Basti Therapeutic Oil Applications including applied Ayurvedic theory that supports safe, therapeutic and optimal practice and self care.

CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB Approved Provider #50-119283, NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals, (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA).

Review

"What a wonderful experience. This course was well balanced in learning and applying.

Interactive and had great resources for us to use beyond class.

The flow was well paced and allowed us to ask questions and practice with no rush."

Kelsey Shuler, Ayurvedic Practitioner Student, Lexington, Kentucky

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $145
Early Registration thru April 23 or August 19, 2021 - $135

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

Take both Pinda Swedana and Basti Applications for $255 early bird or $275 regular tuition when you register 1 month in advance.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Vishesh and Shirodhara

Live Online 2 Days, June 5 & 6 or October 2, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm each day

12 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Students will learn the protocol and delivery of the most widely practiced Ayurvedic modalities; Vishesh and Shirodhara Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork treatments and the accompanying Ayurvedic foundations, ethics and theory to understand its purpose, and appropriate adaptations for each Ayurvedic constitution and condition, for optimal practice, benefit, safety, and self care.

Vishesh is a vigorous, stimulating massage that activates circulation, breaks up toxic adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow and guides impurities out of the body. Warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil, selected according to one’s Ayurvedic constitution and condition, are used.

Shirodhara balances the brain and the nervous system with warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil poured in a gentle stream onto the forehead that nourishes the brain and soothes and calms the nervous system by synchronizing brain waves, stilling the mind, enhancing blood circulation to the brain, nourishing the hair and scalp and aiding in the release of stress and tension, it is energizing yet relaxing.

Both treatments conclude with a hot towel compress.

This program provides 12 contact hours of hands on training in Visheshand Shirodhara Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork treatments , where students will learn the Ayurvedic foundations, principles and theory that inform these modalities, and support effective and optimal therapeutic practice.

Review

"I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend and appreciate the knowledge and experience of Chaya, the instructor. Most valuable to me was learning the technique portion of shirodhara and vishesh. I also greatly appreciated learning the philosophy/history and details of both treatments."

Suzanne McKee, LMT & Yoga Instructor, Tampa/Saint Petersburg, Florida

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $275

Early registration through May 5 or September 2, 2021 - $255

(Please note the equipment needed for this training takes more time to be shipped. Please plan accordingly)

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Ayurvedic Massage; Vishes & Shirodhara

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Marma Chikitsa

Live Online 2 Days, July 17 & 18 or October 16 & 17, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm each day

12 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Spanish Handouts also available

Marma points (Marmani) are vital energy points on the body that are important junctures to the energy pathways for healing. The origin of acupuncture or shiatsu of Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are often compared, but though similar, the system and knowledge of Marma Chikitsa is the antecedent, that has been used as an assessment tool, as well as a therapeutic modality for healing body, mind and consciousness for thousands of years. Marmani are classified according to their location on the body, the tissue of which they are composed, and the effects felt if injured.

Ayurvedic massage therapy and Yoga Therapy are based upon the knowledge of these sensitive, vital anatomical points, where structures pulsate and pain can exist. They are reflex anatomical sites, where flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones and joints meet and connect by subtle channels similar to meridians that carry energy and impulses that vitalize us.

This program provides 12 contact hours in Marma Therapeutic Ayurvedic Massage where participants will learn several ways to incorporate Marma Chikitsa into their massage and yoga practice along with the Ayurvedic theory that supports safe, therapeutic and optimal practice and self care.

This treatment is performed fully clothed, on either a massage table, on the bed or on the floor on a mat.

You will learn how to incorporate essential oils, small hand crystals and/or a tuning fork, though these items are not required for class participation and training.

12 contact hours of training in Marma Therapeutic Ayurvedic Massage including:

Marma of the Face, neck and head, demonstration and practice
Nourishing and immune building sequence, (vata and pitta pacification) demonstration and practice
Energizing Sequence, (kapha pacification) demonstration and practice
Chakra Balancing sequence, demonstration and practice
Marma of the joints, experienced through movement (gentle yoga) practice
Yoga Nidra Practice on the 18 Yogic Marma Points
Foundations of Ayurveda: elements, constitution (doshas), prakriti/vikruti, daily routine/circadian rhythms, and the Ayurvedic root causes of disease and definition of health
Ayurvedic client assessment to determine appropriate protocol, adaptations and approaches based on the Ayurvedic framework and healing context and self-care.
Setting up the treatment room, products, and oils.
Sharing, Q&A

CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB Approved Provider #50-119283, NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals, (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA) and Yoga Alliance (YA)

Reviews:

"This course was wonderful! Most valuable to me was learning and experiencing the points, about the oils and remaining clothed." The demos and practice were great. Chaya was prepared, on time, friendly, and informed.

Aminta Gleim, LMT, Health Educator

"Great Introduction to working with Marmani. I liked the lecture of the background of how Ayurveda works, the experience of the marma points in the body were useful for understanding how they function. I also learned that Ayurveda is a lifestyle and that the more we understand it and apply it, the more harmonious we are with ourselves and the universe. Chaya is very knowledgeable and experienced, with an emotional depth and passion for her practice."

Amanda Bolk, LMT, RYT, Jupiter, FL

"This workshop was amazing! I loved the information that was discussed and put together beyond being able to experience the knowledge. Yoga + Massage + the Marma/Ayurveda will open a new opportunity for my professional life that I have not expected. Integrating what I have learned today will be easy and exciting. It was well put together."

Vayla, LMT, Yoga Nidra & Life Coach Astrologer, Tallahassee, FL

Tuition: Includes handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $275

Early Registration thru June 17 or September 16, 2021 - $255

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

**Handouts for this module are also available in Spanish.

Ayurvedic Massage and Body Treatment; Marma Chikitsa, Spanish Handouts

Ayurvedic Massage Training; Garshana and Abhyanga

Live Online 2 Days, August 7 & 8, 2021

9:00am-4:00pm each day
12 CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB and NAMA

Spanish Handouts also available

In this training you will learn one and two practitioner formats · participants will learn garshana and abhyanga massage.

Garshana Massage is a silk glove massage that exfoliates the skin and stimulates lymphatic flow and drainage and is an optimal preparation for Abhyanga Massage.

Abhyanga Massage is a rhythmic body massage with warm Ayurvedic oils that helps arterial and lymphatic circulation and drainage and is the signature Ayurvedic massage modality. Warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil, selected according to one’s Ayurvedic constitution and condition, are used.

This program provides 12 contact hours of hands on training in Garshana and Abhyanga Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork treatments , where students learn the Ayurvedic foundations, principles and theory that inform these modalities, and support effective and optimal therapeutic practice.

CEU's for LMT, NCBTMB Approved Provider #50-119283, NAMA-PACE for Ayurvedic Professionals, (approved by The National Ayurvedic Medical Association, NAMA).

Reviews:

"This course was really great. I learnd so much about the Dosha, great fluidity and loved the oil work and lymphatic drainage experience. I learned this is very sacred work I loved the style of work and the faster motions, the warm oil feels amazing."

Kelly Stoops, LMT, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

"This workshop was wonderful. I learned a lot about the Doshas, oils and lymphatic drainage. The lecture and actual practice were most valuable. I learned about the different types of Doshas, the root cause of disease and about our mind-body connection. I learned about the oils for the different Doshas and that I'm Vata with a little bit of kapha. I will definitely use the strokes in my normal massage practice and I hope to incorporate the dry gloves and oils too. I really liked the dry brushing gloves because it was so invigorating. I liked the hot oil too just because it felt so nice."

Wendy Fish, Massage Therapist, Ocala, FL

This workshop was quite rewarding, I valued the actual massage technique. It was a refresher for me with theory, but the practice was incredible!

Helen Hennessy, Massage therapist, Tallahassee, FL

Tuition: Includes : handouts, CEU's and certificate of completion - $275

Early Tuition through July 7, 2021 - $255

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

To register see below.

Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Ayurvedic Massage; Garhsana Silk Glove & Abhyanga, Spanish Handouts

Ayurvedic Massge & Bodywork, Pinda Swedana and Basti Therapeutic Oil Massage

Pinda Swedana, Basti Therapeutic Oil Applications or Sinus

6 Hour Programs Early Bird

$135.00

Register by venmo: Sharon Heller@chayaveda, cash app: Sharon$chayaveda or use the button above.

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Registration for each module closes 2 days in advance of the start date. We recommend you register in advance to receive the information you need to best prepare for the program.

Tuition for 6 hour courses: $145, Early bird thru 1 month before start date: $135

Prices good through May 31, 2021. Expect an increase June 1, 2021.

Please read the following TERMS AND CONDITIONS

There are no refunds or withdrawals for this program
1X Class change accepted through 1 month prior to course date, or subject to $25 transaction fee
Registration for this class is considered agreement to these simple terms.

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