What does the word 'Ayurveda' mean?
The word 'Ayurveda' is a sanskrit word which basically consists of two words.
One is 'Ayu', which means lifespan of an individual. The second word is 'Veda', which means knowledge or science. so the meaning of Ayurveda as a whole is the science which deals with life span of human being.
Aim of Ayurveda
The basic aim of Ayrveda is further explained in the following sentences.
Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam
Atursya Vikar Prashamanam
These two Sanskrit sentences explain the depth of methodology by which Ayurveda deals with the human life. The first aim of Ayurveda is to protect and maintain the health of the human being through out the entire life span. The second aim of this science is to cure the diseases which are developed in the body of a human, whom it defines as patient ('Rogy'), by offering numerous herbal remedies of cure in depth.
Abhyanga traditional ayurvedic massage
Course Details
This course is ten days or five days intensive training program. Ayurvedic doctor Sonal teaches and shares the all aspects of Ayurveda with the practical knowledge of traditional Ayurvedic massage. Participants taking this course will be exploring the basic concepts and practice of Ayurvedic massage. This course also includes different types of Ayurvedic massages for different problems with hands on practical training.
Course highlights
Introductory knowledge of Ayurveda with basic principles
Concepts of Five Basic Elements, three Doshas, and seven dhatus.
Determine basic body constitution and their diet concept
Some preventive Ayurvedic methods such as Daily & seasonal routine.
Therapeutic understanding of some common Ayurvedic herbs
Ayurvedic home remedies for common health problems
Introduction of Ayurvedic massage
Ayurvedic physiology for Abhyanga
What is Abhyanga, their benefits, suitable time and the place of Abhyanga in Panchkarma
Different types of Ayurvedic massages like Abhyanga, Vishesha, Gharshana, Udvartana and their benefits.
In brief marma Points which are used in Abhyanga
Various types of strokes used in the Ayurvedic massages.
Learn about herbal oils for Vata (Air), Pitta (Fire), Kapha (Water) body types
Hands on Skill development program with practical knowledge of Abhyanga.
Course Designer
Ayurvedic Doctor Sonal is a master of doctor in Ayurveda from the world famous university of Ayurveda, Jamnagar Ayurvedic University, India. She is also Registered holistic Nutritional Consultant from CSNN Toronto. She has been practicing as an Ayurvedic consultant, Panchkarma specialist, teacher and researcher in India, Canada and North America for over 20 years. Dr. Sonal has been invited to many famous institutions as an expert to express her knowledge on subjects like Ayurveda a complete science for human being, Ayurvedic nutrition, Panchkarma therapy, Diabetes, Stress management etc. She is a life time member of all India Ayurvedic congress and Gujarat Ayurvedic congress India, regular invite as an Ayurvedic Doctor on all India radio.
Currently practicing and teaching in Ayurveda and offering holistic health services in Toronto, Canada!