BEAUTY and FACIAL TECHNIQUES 

According to the 5,000-year-old philosophy of Ayurveda, the health of our hair and skin is a reflection of our internal balance. Healing interventions include both dietary and lifestyle recommendations, internal and external applications using diet, herbs and nourishing special treatments. The study is vast, and you can find out more about these in many of our short and longer Ayurvedic courses, in person and online.

The ancient Ayurvedic secrets of beauty are revealed in this amazing course. We explore the definition of beauty from the perspective of this timeless holistic science, some lifestyle and natural recommendations, remedies and traditional therapeutic methods for self and to support clients.

PREREQUISITE

There is no required prerequisite for this course. All levels are welcome. Learn for self-care, supporting clients, or both.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PROGRAM

Suitable for qualified therapists, e.g. those qualified in one or more of the following modalities: Aromatherapy, Massage, Reflexology, Complementary Therapies or Beauty Therapy (no massage experience required).

In this training, you’ll be empowered with:

• An Introduction to Ayurveda
• The Ayurvedic Doshas
• Awareness of the holistic definition of beauty according to Ayurveda’s science: mind, body and spirit
• Understanding of how lifestyle and environmental factors cause common skin and hair conditions
• Guideline for your Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
• OH&S
• Ability to evaluate and care for an individual’s unique skin type
• Skills to prepare and apply natural Ayurvedic remedies for beautiful, healthy skin as per the skin type.
• Skills to provide Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
• Skills to provide Ayurvedic Pressure Points Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment.
• Skills to provide Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
• Anti-Ageing Face Yoga 

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Your skin, and Ayurvedic Beauty
• The Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
• Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
• Ayurvedic Pressure Point Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment
• Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
• Anti-Ageing Yoga Facial Techniques

Lesson 1. DISCOVERING AYURVEDA
Topic 1.1 Introduction to Understanding Ayurveda
Topic 1.2Milestones in the Development of Ayurveda
Topic 1.3 Concepts and Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda
Topic 1.4 Positive Health

 Lesson 2. YOUR SKIN
Topic 2.1 Understanding the Skin
Topic 2.2 Ayurvedic Physiological Concepts related to the Skin
Topic 2.3 Some Specific Functions of the Skin
Topic 2.4 Structure of the Skin (as per Sushruta)
Topic 2.5 Diet and Discipline in Skin Care and it’s Cure

Lesson 3. AYURVEDIC BEAUTY
Topic 3.1 Introduction to Ayurvedic Beauty
Topic 3.2 Outer, Inner and Secret Aspects of Beauty
Topic 3.3 Ayurvedic Beauty through Health

 Lesson 4. THE AYURVEDIC CLINIC
Topic 4.1 Introduction To The Ayurvedic Clinic
Topic 4.2 The Reception Area
Topic 4.3 Utilising All Five Senses
Topic 4.4 Equipment and Materials

Lesson 5.  PRELIMINARIES
Topic 5.1 Occupational Health and Safety
Topic 5.2 Contra-indications
Topic 5.3 Preventative Measures
Topic 5.4 Specifically Ayurveda

 Lesson 6.  BEFORE STARTING
Topic 6.1 Prepare Yourself
Topic 6.2 Prepare the Room
Topic 6.3 Meet and greet your client
Topic 6.4 Provide Ayurvedic Skin Type Test

Lesson 7.  AYURVEDIC NATURAL FACIAL MASSAGE, Mukha abhyanga
Topic 7.1 Ayurvedic Facial Massage, Mukhabhyanga
Topic 7.2 The Benefits Of Ayurvedic Facial Massage, Mukhabhyanga   
Topic 7.3 Contraindications
Topic 7.4 Materials Needed

Lesson 8. AYURVEDIC NATURAL FACIAL MASSAGE PROCEDURE
Topic 8.1 Introduction
Topic 8.2 Settle the Client
Topic 8.3Facial Cleansing
Topic 8.4 Tone
Topic 8.5 Ayurvedic Facial Massage
Topic 8.5.1Special Formulas for Ayurvedic Facial Massage
Topic 8.5.2 Ayurvedic Facial Massage Procedure
Topic 8.6 Special Formulas for Ayurvedic Facial Massage
Topic 8.7 Gentle Scrub
Topic 8.8 Face Mask
Topic 8.9 Remove the Mask
Topic 8.10 Moisturise
Topic 8.11 Mist Spray Completion of Facial
Topic 8.12 Completion of Appointment
Topic 8.13 In Conclusion

Lesson 9.        AYURVEDIC VITAL POINTS: THE PRESSURE-POINT FACELIFT TREATMENT,
Marma Point Massage
Topic 9.1 Marma, The Science of Ayurveda’s Vital Points
Topic 9.2 History of Marma Treatment
Topic 9.3 Classification of Marma Points
Topic 9.4 Purpose and Therapeutic Value of Marma Treatment
Topic 9.5 Marma points for Natural Ayurvedic Facials

Lesson 10  KANSA, THE AYURVEDIC HEALING WAND
Topic 10.1 What is a Kansa Wand?
Topic 10.2 Kansa Wand History and Research
Topic 10.3 Benefits of the Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Treatment
Topic 10.4 Kansa Wand and the Tridoshas

Lesson 11.  NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS USED FOR KANSA WAND FACIALS 
Topic 11.1 Cleanser
Topic 11.2Toner
Topic 11.3 Scrub
Topic 11.4 Oil
Topic 11.5 Kansa wand (there are several different sized Kansa wands available)
Topic 11.6 Mask
Topic 11.7 Eye cream (optional, not essential)
Topic 11.8 Face cream – moisturiser

Lesson 12.  SEQUENCE FOR KANSA WAND FACIAL REJUVENATING TREATMENT,

Kansa Facial Rejuvenation
Topic 12.1 CleanseTopic 12.2 Tone
Topic 12.3 Exfoliate
Topic 12.4 Remove exfoliant
Topic 12.5 Oil
Topic 12.6 Marma Points
Topic 12.7 Kansa Wand
Topic 12.8 Mask
Topic 12.9 MassageTopic
12.10 Remove mask
Topic 12.11 Moisturise

Lesson 13 PROCEDURE FOR KANSA WAND REJUVENATING FACIAL TREATMENTS
Topic 13.1 Kansa Wand Facial Rejuvenating Technique
Topic 13.2 Usage Applications
Topic 13.3 When not to use the Kansa Wand
Topic 13.4 How often can you use the Kansa Wand?

Lesson 14. BEAUTY
Topic 14.1 Beauty is more than skin deep
Topic 14.2 Slow down the Ageing Process

Lesson 15.  ANTI-AGEING SHANTI YOGA FOR YOUR FACE
Topic 15.1 General instructions for Facial Yoga
Topic 15.2 Goodbye Wrinkles: Smooth your Skin
15.2.1 Smooth Your forehead
15.2.2  Smooth Around your eyes
15.2.3 Puff out sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds
15.2.4 Smooth Your lips
15.2.5 Smooth up the corners of your mouth
15.2.6 Smooth up your double chin
15.2.7 Beauty Rest
Topic 15.3 Firm, Strengthen and Lift
15.3.1 The Brow Lift
15.3.2 The Cheekbone Lift
15.3.3 Lift your Mouth and Jaw
5.3.4 Fish Face
15.3.5 Lift the front of your neck
15.3.6 Toned jawline
15.3.7 Lift your Cheeks and Jowl
15.3.8 Whole Face Lift
15.3.9 Your Neck Lift

16. REFERENCES