Ayurvedic Massage is relatively new to the West and Body Basics is one of the first schools in the UK to teach this traditional form of therapy.

Ayurveda is the traditional Indian system of medicine - Ayur meaning "Life" and Veda meaning "Science".

Ayurvedic Massage is thus based on a traditional system that views its medicine as the "Science of Life"

The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered in this course:

• History of Ayurvada
• 5 Element Theory - Macro & Micro Universe
• Body Tissues and Channels (Srotas)
• 3 Hurmours of the Body (Dosha's) - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
• Constitution of the Body and its clinical diagnosis
• Diseases of the 3 Doshas - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
• Marma Points, their anatomy and location and symptoms
• Yoga postures and sequences to assit in treating diseases of the 3 Dosha
• Various treatment methods of Marma including use of Aromatherapy Oils
• Marma massage and its contraindications
• Shiro Dhaara - controlled method of using a flow of fluid to pour onto the forehead

• A validated Massage diploma from a bona fide institute.
• Completion of 5 case studies, with 3 massage each
  (up to 3 months completion time is allowed following final exams)
• A final written examination lasting 3 hours.
• A practical examination lasting one hour.
• Continual class assessment

7 Days in total

Following successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:

• Be eligible to the join the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (UK)
• Offer traditional Ayurvedic Massage to clients as practised in India
  
• Develop your own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
• Learn traditional Kalari Massage using the hands and feet.
• Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the oldest Professional Beauty, Sports and Complementary therapy organisation in the UK with a very dedicated membership and has been representing therapists for over 40 years.

It has the largest membership of any multi-disciplinary therapy organisation in the UK with over 21,000 members.

It is totally independent of any external commercial interests and is a true not-for-profit organisation. It enforces high professional standards, requiring its members to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Deep Tissue Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

Practitioner insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course.