Topics in Ayurveda: 33 PACE
Topics in Sister Sciences: 12 PACE
Course Description:
In this comprehensive training, you will learn traditional oil massage (abhyanga), the technique of pouring oil over the forehead (shirodhara), and how to introduce oil into the nasal passages (nasya). Providing deep detoxification, these treatments allow for the rejuvenation and balance of the body, mind and spirit. the application of these treatments is taught as a spiritual practice for both client and practitioner. Topics include history and philosophy of Ayurveda, the three great qualities, five elements, 10 pairs of qualities and the three doshas, tissue formation(dhatus), channels of the bodily systems, digestion (agni), toxin formation (ama), waste elimination (malas). Ayurvedic and yogic psychology and how disease processes can be treated with Ayurvedic bodywork.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand basic principles of Ayurveda - history, philosophy, three doshas, five elements, 10 pairs of opposites.
2. Give a Bliss Therapy treatment including traditional oil massage (abhyanga), and shirodhara (the pouring of warm oil over the forehead and be able to introduce oil into the nasal passages (nasya).
Name (s) of Faculty Member (s):
Denise Chapman & Mary Ann Johnson
Provider/Faculty Bio:
Denise Chapman(Vidya) is a certified Sivananda Yoga Instructor since 2003, Ayurvedic Practitioner(CAP NAMA),licensed massage therapist, panchakarma therapist and a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad’s Ayurvedic Institute. She is passionate about integrating Vedic sciences, teaching yoga, and sharing Ayurveda for well-being. She is the director of Ayurveda Studies at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY.
Mary Ann Johnson (Isvari) has been a sincere and dedicated practitioner of Ayurveda and yoga for more than 20 years. She is an advanced Sivananda Yoga Teacher and a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad’s Ayurvedic Institute where she is on the faculty. Isvari travels internationally, lecturing, consulting, and facilitating panchkarma purification programs. She is the director the Ayurveda at the Sivananda Yoga Ranch.
Course Start Date:
November 1, 2025
Start Time:
12 noon
Course End Date:
November 8, 2025
End Time:
3:00 PM
Course Registration URL:
sivanandabahamas.org/course/ayurveda-body-treatments-course-november-2025/
