Postpartum Abhyanga Training
For Massage Therapists
—Enrollment Closed—
Join Sarva LIVE for a profound training on how to give professional Abhyanga sessions to postpartum mothers.
Abhyanga is Ayurvedic warm herbal oil massage & Ayurveda recommends it daily for the first 42 days after birth and beyond. In our opinion it’s one of the most beautiful and deeply nourishing ways to care for the body in the world!
What you get —
Approximately 16 hours of live classes with Sarva via Zoom to learn + become expert at giving Abhyanga to new mothers and women in general.
Approximately 2 hours of live Q&A with Sarva focused on mastering this art + incorporating it into your massage-based doula or birth keeping.
The SCHEDULE —
Sunday, September 10
2 - 4 pm CDT
Introduction to post-birth abhyanga, choosing oils & herbal exfoliation powders + how to set up for the session
Sunday, September 17*
2 - 4 pm CDT
Holding space for the session, body mechanics, the initial oil application, + abhyanga for the head, hair, neck, shoulders, & ears
Sunday, September 24*
2 -4 pm CDT
The arms, hands, breasts, belly, legs, & feet
Sunday, October 8*
2 - 4:00 pm CDT
Review + incorporating all that we’ve learned so far into abhyanga for the entire front of the body, from head to toes (This is position 1 of our full sequence)
Sunday, October 15*
2 - 4:00 pm CDT
Sidelying (Positions 2 & 3 of our full sequence)
Sunday, October 22*
2 - 4:00 pm CDT
The back, backs of legs, and feet (Position 4 of our full sequence)
Sunday, November 5*
2 - 4:30 pm CST
The full sequence, combining everything we’ve learned into the full abhyanga sequence + utilizing warm towels
Sunday, November 12
2 - 4 pm CST Incorporating abhyanga into your business + open Q&A
* All starred classes above (*) require a demo (friend or family member) for you to practice on
Supply lists will be emailed out on August 13th! Many supplies are required such as oil, oil bottles, a massage table or other space to give massage, linens, and the like.
All live classes are held in Zoom & will be recorded if you aren’t able to join us live.
Prerequisites
Attendees must be legally able to offer massage in their locality.
This is a deeply nourishing, rebuilding, yin-quality treatment that can be offered to women in general, it doesn’t have to be reserved only for new mothers. This treatment helps you grow younger & literally GLOW.