Pro Training: Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork
master classes w/ Kris Quinones
Take any module individually - in any sequence. Proper assessment and treatment construction are at the heart of these trainings - along with cultural sensitivity, specific soft-tissue techniques, and palpation exercises.
Tuition includes CEU's, certificate of completion, pdf handouts and access to demo videos. supporting the world's growing fascination with Ayurvedic massage. All trainings are in Mountain Time
MARMA CHIKITSA & SVEDANA
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 27-28, 2025 | 10am-6pm MTN | Live, In-person training. $450
*NCBTMB CEU's - (25), $200 non-refundable deposit to save your spot.
Professional 2-day Ayurvedic bodywork training for touch therapists (Massage/Physio/Occupational) interested in learning general body balancing via Ayurvedic energy points (marma) and therapeutic fomentation/steam therapy. Learn a base-line, overall body-balancing protocol originally taught by Dr. John Douillard; understand energetic anatomy and function of srotas in the body; dosha-balancing essential oils; and how to adapt and build onto the base-line protocol for customized, advanced treatment plans.
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15 hours - in person, LIVE training in Old Colorado City
10 hours - distance learning / practice sessions, including test for certificate of completion.
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May 2025​
2-Day In Person Training
9am - 4pm
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Downtown Colorado Springs, CO (In Person)
$425 | 12 CEUs
Garshan & Abhyanga In this ayurvedic bodywork training you will learn the powerful lymphatic massage treatments of garshan and abhyanga. Foundations in Ayurvedic theory, these treatments' purpose, and appropriate modifications informed by anatomy and physiology will be covered.
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Garshan is a dry brushing of the body using raw silk gloves, exfoliating the skin and stimulating arterial and lymphatic drainage. Known as an ideal preparation for abhyanga.
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Abhyanga is a full body, detox & rejuvenation massage using warmed herbal oils specific to the client's constitution or imbalances. It is the hallmark of Ayurvedic massage. A single therapist treatment is taught.
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Basti - Localized therapeutic oil saturations In this ayurvedic bodywork training you will learn 5 variations of the ayurvedic bodywork treatment, basti. This localized, therapeutic application of oil aids in chronic inflammation and pain relief, improving joint mobility, nourishing nerves, discs, and other delicate tissue from degeneration.
Foundations in Ayurvedic theory, this treatment's purpose, and appropriate modifications. Gross & subtle anatomy and physiology will be covered.
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Basti translates to English as 'container', or more literally, 'bladder'. A warmed, concentrated application of medicinal oil pools on the treatment site and saturates the affected tissues with herbal formulas.
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Netra (eye)
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Kati (spine)
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Janu (knee)
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Hrid (heart)
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Nitamba (hip)
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Shirodhara & Champi In this ayurvedic bodywork training you will learn the powerful mental health treatment of shirodhara and the traditional Indian scalp massage, champi. Foundations in Ayurvedic theory, the treatment's purpose, and appropriate modifications informed by anatomy and physiology will be covered.
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Shirodhara is a classic rejuvenation treatment for the mind that synchronizes brain waves by pouring a warmed, medicated substance over the 3rd eye where it flows off the crown of the head. Effective for stilling the mind, soothing the nervous system, and balancing moods and sleep patterns.
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Champi is a vigorous scalp massage aiding in glymphatic drainage around the brain, and activating several energy points (marma) on the head along cranial sutures for improving focus and concentration.​​