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Ayurveda in daily life courses
Conducted in collaboration with Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts.
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The courses are designed for resident guests taking Ayurveda treatment and who wish to learn more about the specific aspects of Ayurveda and how to incorporate it in their daily lives.
  1. Ayurveda - a Concept of Anti-aging, Well-being and Beauty

  2. Head and Neck Oil Application (Shiro Abhyanga)

  3. Hand, Arm and Shoulder Oil Application

  4. Ayurveda Food and Preparing Nutritious Meals






a) Ayurveda: A Concept for Anti-aging, Well-Being and Beauty

Course description:   The focus of Ayurveda is on beauty that comes from good health and from within. Ayurveda, however, does have some unique herbal therapies that lead to glowing skin and lustrous hair. The course will introduce the important prin-ciples of Ayurveda and gentle and non-invasive ways of removing the tension from the face. Herbal formulas provide face scrubs, face packs and hair wraps.

Ayurveda treatment according to the individual treatment plan prepared for each guest is additional to the course.
Course duration:   4 days

Course contact hours:   10 hours
Nominal Course Fee:   Euro 100*
*(Course fee does not include accommodation and individual Ayurveda treatment)

Course contents: (Theory/ Demonstrations/ Practical experience)

  1. Fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
  2. Ayurveda oil treatments, herbal baths, steam baths
  3. Ayurveda skin types and face oil application (Vakthra Abhyanga)
  4. Herbal oils & properties
  5. Ayurveda beauty therapies (facials, packs, scrubs)
*(Course fee does not include accommodation and individual Ayurveda treatment)

To request further information and registration details please click here.






b)Head and Neck Oil Application (Shiro Abhyanga)

Course description:   The head controls and nourishes the five senses. To massage the important points in the head, neck and shoulders is beneficial to the overall health and well-being of a person. The course teaches participants the techniques of spreading the oil on the head and massaging the scalp, the hair, the neck and the shoulders.

Ayurveda treatment according to the individual treatment plan prepared for each guest is additional to the course.
Course duration:   4 days

Course contact hours:   10 hours

Nominal Course Fee:   Euro 100*
*(Course fee does not include accommodation and individual Ayurveda treatment)

Course contents: (Theory/ Demonstrations/ Practical experience)

  1. Fundamental principles of Ayurveda
  2. Ayurveda oil treatments, herbal baths, steam baths,
  3. Ayurveda Head oil application (Shiro Abhyanga)
  4. Introduction to herbal oils & value of oils and selecting appropriate oil
  5. Ayurveda neck and shoulders oil application (Greeva Abhyanga)
To request further information and registration details please click here.








c) Hand, Arm and Shoulder Oil Application (Hasthi Abhyanga and Bhahu Abhyanga)

Course description:   The course introduces participants to the principles of Ayurveda and the tech-niques of oil application to improve the flexibility of fingers and hands. Long hours at work and at the computer build up tension along the hands and shoulders and a massage with the proper Ayurveda oil can relax the limbs and take the tension out of the body. With practice, these techniques can be ap-plied on one self.

Ayurveda treatment according to the individual treatment plan prepared for each guest is additional to the course.
Course duration:   4 days

Course contact hours:   10 hours

Course Fee:   Euro 100*
*(Course fee does not include accommodation and individual Ayurveda treatment)

Course contents: (Theory/ Demonstrations/ Practical experience)

  1. Fundamental principles of Ayurveda
  2. Ayurveda oil treatments, herbal baths, steam baths
  3. Ayurveda hand oil application (Hastha Abhyanga)
  4. Introduction to herbal oils & value of oils and selecting the appropriate oil
  5. Ayurveda shoulder oil application (Greeva Abhyanga)
To request further information and registration details please click here.








d) Ayurveda Food and Preparing Nutritious Meals

Course description:   Diet and food are increasingly recognized as one of the most important factors in maintaining good health. Ayurveda food can be tasty as well as being healthy. The course will give participants a good understanding of the dietary principles of Ayurveda and the correct combination of food. Participants can also learn how to make some of the favourite dishes from the Barberyn kitchen.

Ayurveda treatment according to the individual treatment plan developed for each guest is additional to the course.
Course duration:   4 days

Course contact hours:   10 hours

Course venues and dates:   10 - 12 Aug 2010

Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort, Beruwala
Course Fee:   Euro 100*
*(Course fee does not include accommodation and individual Ayurveda treatment)

Course contents: (Theory/ Demonstrations/ Practical experience)

  1. Fundamental principles of Ayurveda
  2. Dietary principles of Ayurveda
  3. Ayurveda perspectives and nutritional value of different food items and identifying Ayurveda herbs
  4. Diets for different body types
  5. Learn and practice ways of preparing simple and delicious Ayurveda meals.
To request further information and registration details please click here.








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