Ayurvedic Massage Therapy

1. HISTORY OF MASSAGE

2. BASIC PRINCIPLE OF AYURVEDA

Five elements theory/ Quantum Physics, Trigunas
Panchamahabhutas

3. AYURVEDIC ANATOMY

Bones (Asthi)
Ligaments (Snayu)
Tendons (Kandara)
Vessels (Sira)
Nerves (Dhamani)
Skin

4. AYURVEDIC PHYSIOLOGY

Three Biological Humors – Tridosha
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
Properties of Tridosha
Functions of Doshas
Sub types of Vata
- Prana
- Udana
- Vyana
- Samana
- Apana
Sub types of Pitta
- Pachaka
- Ranjaka
- Alochaka
- Sadhaka
- Bhrajaka
Sub types of Kapha
- Avalambaka
- Kledaka
- Bodhaka
- Shleshaka
- Tarpaka
Tissues (Dhatus)
- Plasma (Vasa)
- Blood (Rakta)
- Muscle (Mamsa)
- Adipose Tissue – fat (Meda)
- Bone (Asthi)
- Bone marrow and nerve tissue (Majja)
- Reproductive tissue (Shukra)
Functions of the Tissues
Waste products (Mala)

5. AYURVEDIC CONSTITUION – PRAKRUTI

Definition of Prakruti
Doshic Functional/ Physiological Constitution
Vata Constitution
Pitta Constitution
Kapha Constitution
Evaluate your uniqueness – Prakruti
Physical Characteristics
Physiological Characteristics
Phychological Characteristics

6. ACTION OF MASSAGE

7. BASIC STROKES OF MASSAGE – MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

Friction or effeurage (Gharshana)
Kneading (Peedana)
Rounding
Wringing or twisting (Udveshtana)
Chucking
Stroking (Trasana)
Percussion (Praharana)
Vibrations (Kampa or Harshana)
Touch (Sparsha)
Gentle Friction Massage (Mardana)

8. AYURVEDIC MASSAGE

Timing of Massage
Requirements for Massage
Abhyanga
- Types of Abhyanga
- Benefits of Abhyanga
- Contraindications of Abhyanga
Abhyanga in Theraphy
Examination of the patient
General procedure for massage
Requirements
Main Procedure
Post Procedure
Massage According to Constitution
- Massage for Vata Constitution
- Massage for Pitta Constitution
- Massage for Kapha Constitution
- Dual Dosha Constitution
Udgharshana
- for Vata disorders and constitutions
- for Pitta disorders and constitutions
- for Kapha disorders and constitutions
Self Massage
- Requirements
- Procedure
Synchronized Massage
Massage for pregnant woman
Massage after Delivery (Mother Massage)
Baby Massage
- Requirements
- Benefits of Baby Massage
- Procedure
- Post Procedure

9. KERALA MASSAGE

Chavitti
- Preliminary Procedure
- Main Procedure
- Post Procedure
Pizhichil
- Preliminary Procedure
- Main Procedure
- Post Procedure
Uzhichil
- for Vata disorders and constitutions
- for Pitta disorders and constitutions
- for Kapha disorders and constitutions
Navarakizhi/ Shasthi Shalika Pinda Sweda
- Requirements
- Main Procedure
- Post Procedure
- Precaution
Kizhi

10. MARMA MASSAGE

History Marma
Definition of Marma
According to the structure
According to the location
According to size
According to the symptoms when injured
Marma Massage technique
Oils for Marma Massage
Three important Marma Areas

11. SPECIALIZED AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

Shiro Abhyanga or Head Massage
Shiro Dhara
Taila Dhara
Dugdha Dhara
Takra Dhara
Shiro Basti
Netra Tarpana/ Netra Basti
Ear Massage
Karna Purana
Nasya
Pradhaman Nasya
Vapor Nasya
Foot Massage (Padabhyanga)
Vertebral Column Massage
Spinal Column Exercise
Kundalini Massage
Lymph Drainage Massage
Massage for Relaxation

12. MASSAGE FOR BEAUTY

Face Massage
- Cleansing
- Massage with oil
- Herbal steam or compress
- Gentle scrubs
- Cleansing and nutrifying masks/ facial packs
- Moiturizing
- Hydrating/ Mists
- Nail Massage

13. MASSAGE FOR SPECIFIC DISEASES

- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
  - Treatment
  - Diet
- Rheumatic Arthritis
  - Symptoms
  - Ama stage
  - Treatment
  - Nirama Stage
  - Massage

Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Traumatic Arthritis
- Massage
Back ache
- Causative factors
- Treatments
- Massage
- Technique
Cervical Sponylitis
- Causative factor
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Massage
- Technique
Constipation
- Causative factor
Acute Constipation
Chronic Constipation
- Massage
- Diet
Gout
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Massage
- Technique
Head ache
- Symptoms
- Massage
- Technique
Heart Disease
Hemiplegia
- Causative factor
- Treatment
- Nasya
- Massage & Sudation
- Medicated Enema
Obesity
- Causative factors
- Treatment
- Massage
- Diet
Poliomyelitis
- Symptoms
- Massage
- Diet
Rickets
- Symptoms
- Massage
Sciatica
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Kati Basti
- Massage
Sports Massage
- Strain & Sprain
- Cramps
Varicose Veins
- Causative factors
- Treatment
- Massage

14. HEALING SYSTEMS RELATED TO MASSAGE

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Reflexology
- Technique
Shiatsu
- Technique
Chiropractic
Osteopathy
Silk Glove Massage
Chromassi
Massage with Instruments

15. RESEARCH ON MASSAGE

Stress and Stain
Aromatheraphy and Massage for Geriatric Care
Headache
Use of massage in Sports Medicine
Peptic ulcer and GI Tract Diseases
Tension Headaches
Pressure Sores
Cerebral Circulatory Disorder
Job Stress
Asthma
Chronic Law Backache
Cancer Pain
Pregnancy
Sleep Disturbance
Post Mastectomy Lymphoedema and Massage

16. MEDICATED AND AROMATIC (ESSENTIAL) OILS

Important oil preparations

17. BOTANICAL HERBS

18. SANSKRIT ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Contacts

LK Ayurveda Research Training Centre & Pusat Rawatan Naturopati
No 20, Batu 3, Pundut,
Jalan Lumut,
32200 Lumut
Perak.
Tel : 05-6838162
WhatsApp : 016-246 5474