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Recommended Resources
The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage, Dr. John Douillard
Excellent reference tool for learning Ayurvedic body treatments including massage, Shirodhara, and swedhana. Also shows the basic patterns a practitioner should use when pouring the oil on the forehead for Shirodhara. Simple, easy-to-follow instructions with illustrations make this an invaluable reference for the beginning Ayurvedic practitioner. 310 pages.
Ayurvedic Face Massage and Shirodhara, 49 minutes
This video shows you how to evaluate each client according to the ancient Ayurvedic principle of the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Then learn one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments—Shirodhara. Your clients will love the warm stream of oil as it soothes the mind and a follow up Ayurvedic face and neck massage. Featuring: Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, author of Body Balance and The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs. He has been studying & teaching Ayurvedic treatments for over 30 years, and has written over 200 articles on the subject.
Why Ayurvedic Spa Treatments?
Watch this DVD.
This comprehensive 91-minute DVD/video shows you how to evaluate each client according to the ancient Ayurvedic principles of the doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. It then shows you how to combine and apply the ingredients for 21 traditional Ayurvedic treatments including: 7 oil treatments, 2 facials, 4 eye treatments, 1 saffron milk treatment, 5 Ubtan (paste) treatmens, 1 ear treatment and 1 dry powder treament.

