Ayurveda for Body Workers

Ayurveda is the ancient science and healing tradition of India for health and longevity which emphasizes balance, vitality, and well being of each individual through the use of herbs, oils, diet, meditation, and yoga. Ayurveda's 5,000+ year old principles offer deep reaching solutions to present day health concerns and is becoming highly sought after in the west.

This workshop is designed to educate therapists in the applications and effectiveness of some lovely Ayurvedic body treatments as well as several beneficial self care techniques.

An introduction to Ayurvedic principles and guidelines will cover The 5 elements and The 3 Dosha's.

Explore the psychological and physical attributes of the three mind - body types (Dosha's) ~ Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

We will look at our individual types and then work with traditional Ayurvedic oils to create more specific treatments that help bring balance to the Dosha’s.

The lecture material will also cover: Creating Sacred Space & the Use of Color, as well as a discussion on Cleansing, Rejuvenation, & Marma Therapy.

Experience the benefits of these Ayurvedic treatments:

The self care techniques will include:

16 NCBTMB Continuing Education Hours will be awarded at the end of class.
The cost: $325 which includes a $25 supply fee paid to the instructor.

Upcoming Workshops

AYURVEDA FOR BODYWORKERS

Stone and Spa presents David Crow of Floracopeia

A Contemplative Approach to Ayurvedic Wisdom

July 30 - August 1, 2010
Fri. 7pm-10pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am-6pm

Using aromatherapy and a meditation-based approach to learning, we will explore the fundamental concepts of Ayurvedic medicine and philosophy as it is expressed in the moment-by-moment events within the body, senses and mind. Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic healing, based on profound principles derived from contemplating humanity's relationship with nature. Floracopeia essential oils will be used to enhance meditative states and will be applied to understanding the importance of:

• Abiding in the self
• The nature of Prana (life force) and its intelligence
• The five universal elements and the physical ground of being
• The seven tissues levels and their relationship to the sense of self
• Life as the evolution of light into consciousness
• How prana flows in and out of the sense organs
• The five "sheaths" of the human being
• The influence of sun and moon in the human body

This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.

Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
To Register call Shoshanna @ 919-309-9989
http://www.floracopeia.com/calendar.html