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AYURVEDIC SKIN AND BEAUTY - ONLINE COURSE
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As a woman's beauty emanates not only from her face, but also from her etiquette, demeanour, respect, fullness, courtesy, the goodness of her thoughts, heart, speech and actions, most Indian women have a great physical advantage. They are usually born with lovely eyes and teeth, luxurious hair and beautiful skin. Their graceful movements are seemingly inbred, reflecting the inborn grace they possess. They are courageous enough to wear the most brilliant colours provided by nature displayed in their garments, where even the simplest sari looks elegant on them. From ordinary silver anklets to the most lush jewellery in India, the adornments of women seem to reflect a sophisticated taste, no matter how humble or grand the wearer may be. Mixing colours both in their jewellery and textiles, in ways that seem exquisitely harmonised, the outside beauty of most Indian women reflects what is inside - patience, how to treat difficult moments in their lives as challenges to be overcome, strong, warm supportive friendships, great inner strength and wisdom… fruits of a long culture of experience.
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Beauty secrets, home remedies and rituals are all interrelated, and all come from the same source: other women. Almost everything women knew, they learnt from their mothers and grandmothers and from other female friends, tormentors and accomplices around them. These women were not liberated or even well educated in terms of our standards of education today, but they shared everything like sisters. Their lives centred around being chaste whilst growing up, getting married quickly, producing a family, maintaining a household and never dishonouring their husband or his family.
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Beauty care was part of this ultimate goal and part of maintaining a delicate balance in life. Performing elaborate beauty rituals and using home remedies, provided a defence not only against the harsh climate, and health problems, but also against harsh critics. There was vanity too, but beauty care was never a matter of fashion. It was tradition, an obligation, a habit, health care… and being a lot of fun, was good recreation. Women were always together for massages, bathing, washing their hair, cooking, singing, or whatever, playing music, teasing each other, and even tending to the children.
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There were rituals. The women brushed their teeth with a twig from a Neem tree in the courtyard, cleaned their faces with earth from the river, and washed their hair with shampoo made from ingredients from the kitchen such as yoghurt and coconut water. Everyone oiled their hair, braided and beaded, rubbed themselves with strange concoctions, their mouths were stained from chewing betel, they placed a red dot on their forehead, wore toe rings and bangles, their bodies jingly with jewellery, as they swayed their big hips and treaded the earth with their bare feet, red with henna. Beauty care and hygiene were one and the same, and according to the demands of the seasons. The unbearable heat and dryness of summer, the dampness brought on by the monsoons, and the all too brief chill of winter, each dictated a different regime. Then there was the matter of the qualities in the articles of everyday use… the heating or cooling of the spices, the beneficial aspects of the metals in the food bowls, even in the making of kohl (eyeliner), concepts that are rarely taken into consideration because people have lost touch with the earth. There were no store bought bottles, jars, or nice tubes of ready made cosmetics. Everything that was used came either from the garden, kitchen, grocer or herbal doctor. The gardens, grasses, flowers and trees which were like friends whom they trusted for help. Many of the principles that were applied were basic and common sense, that worked, were time-tested, and kept generations of people healthy and happy.
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Ayurveda is a way of life for human beings. It is an Indian medical science that originated over five thousand years ago. When we delve deeper into Ayurveda, it is evident that it is not only a complete medical system but also contains information about maintaining health in the long term. 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, face to face classes or online.
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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, and we explore some lifestyle and natural recommendations, remedies and traditional therapeutic methods for you personally and also for you to support your clients with.
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There is no required prerequisite for this course.
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All levels are welcome. Learn for self-care, supporting clients, or both.
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· Introduction to Ayurveda
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· Your skin, and Ayurvedic Beauty
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· The Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
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· Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
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· Ayurvedic Pressure Point Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment
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· Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
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· Anti-Ageing Yoga Facial Techniques
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PROGRAM
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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).
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In this training, you’ll be empowered with:
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· An Introduction to Ayurveda
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· Awareness of the holistic definition of beauty according to Ayurveda’s science: mind, body and spirit
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· Understanding of how lifestyle and environmental factors cause common skin and hair conditions
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· Guideline for your Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
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· Ability to evaluate and care for an individual’s unique skin type
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· Skills to prepare and apply natural Ayurvedic remedies for beautiful, healthy skin as per the skin type.
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· Skills to provide Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
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· Skills to provide Ayurvedic Pressure Points Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment.
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· Skills to provide Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
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