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Advanced Ayurvedic Body Therapy Certification Courses

Individual prices as noted.
All 4 classes - $1400

July 19-21, 2010. ABT II, Introduction to Marma Therapy - $300

Marma points are energetic body points that allow access to the body, mind and consciousness. During this 21 hour hands - on program students will learn the history, classifications, theory and locations of the 107 marma points of the body. Students will work in groups of two, identifying the points on each other. 
Instructor: Dr. Marc Halpern

July 22-24, 2010. ABT III, Clinical Marma Therapy -$300

Marma Chikitsa: Marma Treatment Protocols
During this 21 hour hands-on program, students will learn to interact with the 107 marma points using massage, essential oil application and pranic healing. Protocols for working with low back pain, neck pain, joint problems, organ dysfunctions and digestive disturbances will be taught and practiced in groups of two. Prerequisite: Introduction to Marma.
Instructor: Dr. Marc Halpern

July 26-30, 2010. ABT IV, Dough Basti - $500

This program provides 35 hours of hands - on training in the formation of dough to contain warm herbal oils over the organs, specific muscles groups and glands of the body. Training includes: Kati basti, an important Ayurvedic treatment for lower back pain; Netra basti, an important Ayurvedic treatment for eye disorders; Hrdbasti, an important Ayurvedic treatment for physical and emotional disorders of the heart; and Chakra basti, the balancing of the prana moving through the chakras and glands of the body. Students will learn about different herbal oil and milk preparations that are commonly used in these treatments.
Instructors: Ragaia Belovarac and CCA Faculty

Aug. 1-3, 2010. ABT V, Ayurvedic Facials - $500

During this 21 hour hands-on program, students will learn the beautiful and relaxing art of providing an Ayurvedic facial. Students will work in groups of two, giving and receiving facials. Student will learn a multi-part procedure that includes the application of oils, heat and massage to the face followed by the application of skin care therapy.
Instructor: Amarnath Matthews
These classes are only offered at our Grass Valley location.