- Abhyanga (One and Two-person Ayurvedic massage)
- Shirodhara (Warm oil treatment over the forehead)
- Svedana (Ayurvedic herbal steam therapy)
Ayurvedic massage and bliss therapies are the cornerstones of all Ayurveda spa therapies and panchakarma. These exquisite therapies are deeply relaxing and nourishing to the body and mind. During this program, students will learn how to perform one and two-person Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga) and learn how to administer Shirodhara and Svedana (herbal steam).
The AMBT program provides 52 hours of hands-on training in Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Svedana. Participants will work in groups of three giving and receiving therapies. An additional 12 hours are required outside of class time to complete certification.
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Classical Yoga Therapy emphasizes the deepest knowledge of Yoga as it applies to healing body, mind, and consciousness. This workshop is ideal for counselors of any tradition to add Yoga Therapy into their counseling practices.Â
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy emphasizes learning how to teach dosha specific asana classes. Students who attend part two must also complete three dosha specific yoga classes in their own communities or three private teaching sessions to receive their certificate. Â This workshop is ideal for Yoga Teachers who have a background in Ayurveda.Â
Soothe your senses with traditional massage therapies rooted in Ayurveda. Awaken harmony, restore vitality, and embrace true well-being.
Soothe your senses with traditional massage therapies rooted in Ayurveda. Awaken harmony, restore vitality, and embrace true well-being.
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| Payment Method | Amount Diversification | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop Fees | $1,495 (Including $250 Non-refundable Registration fees) |
$1,495 | $1,495 |
Sign up for 2 workshops at full price and receive a 15% discount off of both. Sign up for 3 or more workshops and receive 20% off each workshop. Any transferring or cancellation of registration voids all discounts. Discounts may not be combined.  To register and receive your discounts, please contact Samantha at conted@ayurvedacollege.comÂ
Students traveling by air should plan accordingly when booking return flights. Sacramento International Airport is approximately 90 minutes from the CCA campus by car. We recommend allowing sufficient travel time to reach the airport and arrive at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure. To ensure the integrity of the educational experience and respect for faculty and fellow students, classes must be attended in full. Students should not schedule flights that require leaving class early.
Schedule a conversation with a member of our admissions team to explore your educational goals, learn about our programs, and discover which path in Ayurveda is right for you.
Completion of Ayurveda 101 on Demand with Dr. Marc Halpern, or the first module in Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (PAM), or the entire PAM program. Our Ayurveda 101 on Demand with Dr. Marc Halpern program can be completed through distance learning over the timespan of a weekend, and our Foundations program can be completed through distance learning and takes approximately one month to complete. Applicants who are active in Dinacharya or enrolled in an Ayurvedic school may also be eligible.
There is a flexible 2-hour break for lunch each day. While lunch is usually from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, times may vary according to the flow of the workshop. Food is not provided for students, but there are nearby restaurants and grocery stores in and around Nevada City.
Travel:Â Students flying out following the last day of class should consider that the Sacramento International Airport is 90 minutes by car from the campus and that it is recommended to arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight.
52 hours are awarded for the completion of this program.
California College of Ayurveda (CCA) is a state-approved school registered with the State of California. Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of our written application to the state. This agreement is legally binding when sent to the College over the internet, and payment of the deposit is made. These actions indicate that you have been given reasonable time to read and understand this agreement and the Refund Policy listed below, that you agree to your rights and responsibilities, and that you have seen a brochure or announcement describing the seminar or program that you plan to attend and information about the College.
Any questions or problems concerning CCA which have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by the school should be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Department of Consumer Affairs, 2535 Capitol Oaks Avenue, SUITE 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (888) 370-7589Â bppe@dca.ca.gov. This institution is not required to participate in the State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund for this seminar program.
You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement for this program of instruction, including books, materials, and related goods or supplies, and obtain a refund. The institution, for all students, without penalty or obligation, shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less reasonable application and registration fees not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) if the notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction or by the seventh day after the date of enrollment, whichever is later.
All students should read the following information about nudity and proper conduct carefully.
1. At some of our body therapy intensives (ayurvedic body therapy, marma and dough basti) students may be exposed to some nudity. Instruction will be given to participants about proper draping techniques in an attempt to provide a professional and modest environment. Learning takes place in a large room with multiple massage tables and work stations. Students, who wish to, are supported to bring screens to surround their massage table and work station. This is not a requirement.
2. During the ayurvedic body therapy program, we will be demonstrating and teaching the traditional full body ayurvedic massage. The technique that we will demonstrate and teach includes massage of the chest and breast tissue. This is a professional therapeutic massage. Students are NOT required to participate in receiving or practicing this technique.
3. Teachers at these programs may be male or female. Teachers demonstrate the massage procedures and then walk around assisting students in proper hand positions and movements. Students work in groups with one student receiving a therapy while other students provide the therapy. As teachers walk around and assist students in their learning process, teachers may have to touch the bodies of students who are receiving massages. If there is both a male and female teacher at your program, you may request that only the teacher of your choice provide assistance when you are the model on the table. If there are only teachers of one sex at the program, participants agree to allow those teachers to assist the students who are learning.
4. There is no massaging or intentional exposure of genitalia at these workshops.
5. At the panchakarma program (not part of the summer intensive series) instruction includes the administration of Basti. Basti is the application of medicated oil rectally with an enema tube. All students will learn to give and receive Basti. However, no one is required to participate in this procedure, and may opt out of any phase of this section if it makes them uncomfortable (Applies to Panchakarma Workshop Only).
1. Any student who does not follow proper draping instructions at the program may be asked to leave the program and no refund shall be offered.
2. Any student accused of touching another student in an inappropriate manner may be asked to leave the program and no refund shall be offered.
3. Any student who makes inappropriate / offensive sexual comments at the workshop may be asked to leave the program and no refund shall be offered
Completion of Ayurveda 101 on Demand with Dr. Marc Halpern, or the first module in Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (PAM), or the entire PAM program. Our Ayurveda 101 on Demand with Dr. Marc Halpern program can be completed through distance learning over the timespan of a weekend, and our Foundations program can be completed through distance learning and takes approximately one month to complete. Applicants who are active in Dinacharya or enrolled in an Ayurvedic school may also be eligible.
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