Yoga Ayurvedico

AYURVEDIC YOGA MASSAGE BASICS COURSE

The YogAyur - Natural Well-being Association is hosting four intensive weekends to learn the practice of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, a true wellness ritual for the body and soul. More than 60 hours of theoretical and practical training in which we will illustrate the basic sequence on the whole body and the principle manipulation techniques to master the entire ritual at the end of the course.

Material addressed on the course includes basics of anatomy, physiology and Ayurvedic medicine, philosophy of well-being and ethics of wellness therapists. Notes will be provided and there will be the opportunity to create study and practice groups.

Upon completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be able to practice Ayurvedic Yoga Massage professionally. For exemplary students there is also the opportunity of an internship with YogAyur - Natural Well-being.

The course will take place from January to April 2023 over 4 weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 at the YogAyur center in Via Giuseppe Acerbi 38 (M. Piramide).

AYURVEDIC YOGA MASSAGE

Created in ancient India with therapeutic purposes, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage combines the deep massage of tissues with breathwork and yoga positions performed with the help of the massage therapist. Similar to Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is carried out on the whole body with the use of oils, on a special mattress on the ground allowing for a more complete range of lengthening and stretching. The massage releases tension and tight muscles, while the assisted movements and breathing exercises realign the body and stimulate the natural flow of energy. The technique involves the use of the hands, elbows and feet as tools for the massage. A unique approach, A unique, whole-body approach, which promotes correct posture, improves breathing patterns, helps eliminate toxins and leaves those who receive it with a deep sense of well-being.

TEACHERS

Federico Insabato

After a sporting career in sailing and with a degree in International Cooperation, Federico decided to dedicate himself fully to his long-held interests in self-enquiry and the study of wellbeing in humans.

He has been studying and practicing Hatha Yoga and meditation for many years, and is trained in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage by Shakti Martinez, a direct student of Indian master Kusum Modak.

He is also a certified relational counselor with an integrated approach to well-being on the physical, emotional, and mental level.

He teaches classical Hatha Yoga and meditation in Italian and English, and collaborates with select wellness centers and spas in Rome.

Other senior teachers and professional massage therapists will also contribute, bringing their knowledge and experience to the course.

LOCATION

The course will be held in Rome at the YogAyur center in Via Giuseppe Acerbi 38, Rome - Tel. 380 3270932

The new center, cozy and quiet, will host the lessons in its warm and bright rooms. The center is easily reachable with public transport (MetroB-Piramide and train Roma-Lido, Tram 3-8, bus 23, 673, 715, 716, 769, train station Ostiense) and offers ample opportunity for parking. Lunch available at the on-site vegetarian bistro.

1st Weekend – 28-29 January 2023 (from 10:00 to 18:00)

10:00 – 11:00 yoga

11:00 – 12:30 philosophy of massage 12:30 – 14:00 practice back and arms

14.00 – 15:00 lunch

15:00 – 17:00 practice review

17:00 – 18:00 yoga and relaxation

2nd Weekend – 18-19 February (from 10:00 to 18:00)

10:00 – 11:00 yoga

11:00 – 12:30 basics of anatomy and physiology 12:30 – 14:00 practice legs and feet

14.00 – 15:00 lunch

15:00 – 17:00 practice review

17:00 – 18:00 yoga and relaxation

3rd Weekend – 18-19 March (from 10:00 to 18:00)

10:00 – 11:00 yoga

11:00 – 12:30 basics of Ayurvedic medicine 12:30 – 14:00 practice abdomen and chest

14.00 – 15:00 lunch

15:00 – 17:00 practice review

17:00 – 18:00 yoga and relaxation

4th Weekend – 15-16 April (from 10:00 to 18:00)

10:00 – 11:00 yoga

11:00 – 12:30 the massage profession 12:30 – 14:00 practice head, neck and face

14.00 – 15:00 lunch

15:00 – 17:00 practice review

17:00 – 18:00 yoga and relaxation

COST

The participation cost is € 590 (+ € 40 registration for non-members). It’s possible to divide the cost into two installments or to participate in individual training weekends at a cost of € 200 per weekend.

There are also discounts for students. The price includes all the materials necessary for massage, handouts, breaks with tea and fruit, tutoring with the teacher throughout the course.