7 Days Ayurveda Abhyangam Massage Training in Spain

The program will include theory and practice of the following Abhyangam Ayurvedic massages from Kerala:

• Massage Abhyangam Sukhathirummu Malayam or therapeutic massage rejuvenation for the full body - taught and synchronized to two and four hands
• Shiro Abhyangam or Champi-massage full therapeutic head massage
• Abhyangam Mukha-massage full massage therapy facial

The week will include 36 hours of teaching spread for assimilation in six hours per day approximately, three hours in the morning from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and two and half hours in the afternoon from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. It will be divided into six hours of basic theory and thirty hours of practical classes to assimilate methodical treatments perfectly, which constitutes a total of thirty-six teaching hours. The course will be held within the deadline, as it is an intensive training character.

Theory (6 hours) - Introduction to Ayurveda

• Definition
• Goals
• Health care concept
• The eight branches of Ayurveda
• Essential qualities of the therapist

History

• Mythological and historical roots
• Transmission of Ayurveda through centuries and civilizations
• Prohibition and liberalization
• Ayurveda in the 21 century

Philosophy

• Cosmology and philosophy of creation principles
• Holistic philosophy
• Yoga and Ayurveda
• Dharma: purpose of life
• The four attributes of human being: atma, manas, indriyas, and sharira
• All three gunas

Theory of Ayurvedic medicine and its basic concepts

• Theory of the five great elements
• Concept of body, mind, and soul
• Theory of the tridosha and its subdivisions
• Features and functions of doshas
• Concept and the constitution of the body, balance, and imbalance
• Balancing the doshas and the characteristics of each prakruti
• Health-balance concept
• The three different constitutions or tridhosas and Ayurvedic test
• Three gunas, attributes, physical, psychological, and mental actions
• Yoga, meditation, and pranayama

Practice (30 hours)

The practice consists of Ayurvedic massage practices Abhyangam. Abhyangam massage practices with one and two therapists, in a traditional way. You will learn this traditional massage methodically and finish the course with the appropriate knowledge to start practicing for yourself. You will learn theses three massages from Kerala:

• Massage Abhyangam Sukhathirummu Malayam or therapeutic massage rejuvenation for full body - taught and synchronized to two and four hands
• Abhyangam or Champi-massage Shiro Abhyangam full therapeutic head massage
• Abhyangam Mukha-massage full massage therapy facial

Daily program

Day 1

• 16:00 Welcome and check in with some detox juices
• 17:00 Introduction and Ayurvedic basic principles
• 20:00 Vegetarian dinner

Day 2

• 09:00 Vegetarian breakfast
• 10:30 Theory class
• 12:00 Teatime
• 12:15 Theory class
• 13:00 Massage class
• 14:00 Vegetarian lunch
• 15:00 Free time
• 17:00 Massage class
• 20:00 Vegetarian dinner

Days 3 to 6

• 09:00 Vegetarian breakfast
• 10:00 Theory class
• 10:30 Massage class
• 12:00 Teatime
• 12:15 Massage class
• 14:00 Vegetarian lunch
• 15:00 Free time
• 17:00 Massage class
• 18:30 Teatime
• 18:45 Massage class
• 20:00 Vegetarian dinner

Day 7

• 09:00 Vegetarian breakfast
• 10:30 Massage class
• 12:00 Teatime
• 12:15 Massage class
• 14:00 Vegetarian lunch
• 16:00 Namaste and check out

If you wish you can make some excursions to the nearby beaches or to picturesque places in the area at no additional charge.

Benimeli is situated north of Segaria Valley and is regarded as the very northern part of the Costa Blanca coastline. The sun is said to shine here 320 days a year. Segaria Valley and Javea are divided by the Montgo mountain – said to resemble a sleeping elephant. The area is certainly spectacular and offers a number of walking routes. Benimeli is on the coast and the 20 km of beaches (15 min. by car) are of very high quality. Every year the beaches are awarded the European Blue Flag for their water quality and clean fine sand.

Les Rotes is a nature area with no boats allowed and has a variety of marine life to see. Snorkeling and scuba diving are very popular in this section of Denia. This part of the coast is protected including the natural dunes, caves, plants, and wildlife.

The price of this retreat includes all vegetarian meals. Food during the retreat will be vegetarian and mostly organic. During the retreat, you will receive valuable information on the principles of yoga diet and how to incorporate health into your everyday routines. The proper digestion and regular detox is the key to physical and mental health and to a decrease of disease.

During your free time during this retreat, you can visit the large market in the Monday morning, explore the ruins of the historic landmark of the castles, take a walk along the walking routes in Montgo Natural Park which provides you with stunning views over Denia, and visit the Torre del Gerro viewpoint which is a 16th century watch tower that can be accessed via a steep walking trail.

• 3 daily organic, vegetarian meals
• 6 nights accommodation
• 36 hours of practice and theory
• Abhyangam massage theory and practice
• Diploma or certificate
• Many oils brought from Kerala, India
• Ayurveda theory and practice

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses