Bonita Carol, LMT, Certified Ayurveda Health Educator, CA. Licensed Esthetician, and  is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #451569-11

($475) /per weekend + $30 materials fee  

($4,800) if paid in full + $325 material fee  ($9 a CEU!)

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE.  Please call 916-910-7777

**Materials fee includes books and products used throughout the entire program.

(Prerequisite:  8 hour introduction  (First Intro Class is May 26 – 27.  Click Here for more Intro Class dates.)

Public demand for more Ayurveda healthcare professionals is ever increasing year after year as Ayurveda becomes more understood through the education and promotion of many Doctors like the famous Dr. Oz.   Now is the time to get trained is this field that is growing at a healthy strong rate year after year with incomes that surpass most massage therapy practices.

The 500 hour Ayurveda Health Educator course will give students the ability to understand and evaluate their client’s needs in regards to health prevention, stress, sleep, digestion, detoxification, elimination, weight balance, emotional balance, sore joints and muscles, and healthy-aging programs. In addition, students will learn to  give Ayurvedic body treatments that reduce stress and gently detoxify. Most importantly, the student will gain mastery of their own health and well-being.

Classes start each month and are on a yearly cycle so a student can join the program once they complete the fundamental of Ayurveda course which is offered on a quarterly basis. To receive your 500 hour Certificate you must attend all monthly courses, (If you miss one, you will need to take it again when it cycles through a second time.) all documented and clinical practices, all homework assignments and projects.  Each weekend is a complete course in itself.  If you complete the 500 Hour Ayurveda Wellness Educator Program you will be certified as an Ayurveda Wellness Coach & be eligible to get your Massage Therapist Certification.

Ayurveda is an ancient science of health that originated over 5000 years ago in India.  Its purpose is to prevent illness and to maintain the quality and longevity of life.  In the last 20 years, Ayurvedic medicine has had a ressurgance. The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as a traditional system of medicine, many research studies continue to prove that all areas of health benefits from this holistic health system.
well-being by integrating this ancient knowledge into their own lives.

The ancient knowledge of heath, herbal medicine, lifestyle and diet in Healing Arts Institute’s Ayurveda Health Certification is primarily based on the pure teachings of the original Ayurveda text books called the Charak Samhita that have been preserved in its purity. Students will find deep fulfillment as they incorporate pure and ancient therapies, recipes and knowledge into their life for better health, personal growth and happiness.

In addition, graduates will be able to:

-       Educate others on the health principles of Ayurveda to others in a group lecture setting or through writing;
-       Provide non-medical health sessions for individuals to improve digestion, better sleep, reduce stress, improve memory, reduce of inflamed joints, increase well-being,  weight balance, and help with personal growth;
-       Offer the rejuvenating body therapies of Ayurveda, such as traditional Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga), energy balancing (marma), and warm oil relaxation treatment (shirodhara), 5 senses treatment, face treatment;
-       Understand their clients’ needs through pulse reading called nadi vigyan, life style habits and body-type;
-       Practice teaching educational classes on improved sleep, stress-reduction, ayurvedic cooking etc.

This certification program is designed to be an integrated immersion program. Each weekend will include a variety of learning experiences through theory, hands on bodywork, discussion, and practice.

Outside of class, required reading and projects will further deepen the experience. The course is structured for students to gain traditional time tested knowledge of Ayurvedic health care and personal experience so that one can internalize the benefits of Ayurveda.  Students will learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda such as its basic principles, pulse reading, pathology, emotional balance, physiology, herbal formulas, daily and seasonal routine, diet and nutrition, detoxification, and rejuvenating body therapies. In addition, students will learn how to cook Ayurvedic food, learn Ayurvedic exercise and breathing (asana, Pranayama and meditation) and learn how to coach clients in incorporating Ayurveda into their health care plan. As both the receiver and giver of Ayurveda body treatments, each student’s health and well being, as well as their understanding, is enhanced during each weekend workshop.

The goal of Ayurveda is to produce bliss and balance on all the levels of mind, body, emotions, and soul. Taking this course will increase the quality of your life and that of others connected to you.

The course will be taught by Bonita Carol along with an advisory board of experts on Ayurvedic Health Care. There will also be and special guest lectures. Bonita has over 22 years experience in the natural health care system of Ayurveda and personally trained with world renown Ayurvedic physician, Vaidya Ramakant Mishra (1998 to present www.vaidyamishra.com) and recently experienced Ayurvedic Panchakarma with Dr. Rishi Koirela in Kathmandu, Nepal. She received certification in Ayurveda by Bhavan Institute of Ayurveda and Yoga and Maharishi European University with founder of the Transcendental Meditation program, His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In the 1980′s  she studied Vedic Sciences at Maharishi University of Management and went on to TM teacher training..  In addition, she is a licensed massage therapist, esthetician, and approved provider of continuing education by the National Board of Massage Therapy and Body Work.  For more information please call Healing Arts Institute or contact Bonita directly at l 530 264 8212 www.ayurvedahealthcoach.com.

If you complete the 500 Hour Ayurveda Wellness Educator Program you will be certified as an Ayurveda Health Educator you be eligible to get your  Massage Therapist Certification with the addition of 50 more hours of anatomy. .

Details of course
500 Hours
Class hours 200
bodywork practice 200 hours,
home study (100)
3 exams will be given
Practice on a minimum of 25 clients is required
1 weekend per month for 11 months

Course Syllabus:
Each weekend includes on going study of Ayurvedic herbs, pulse reading, yoga, and meditation experience.

May 26-27 2012 Weekend Workshop: Foundations of Ayurveda and Vedic Science Understanding the fundamental elements earth, air, space, fire, and water and how they connect to balance and imbalance in our body and environment.  Understand the source, history, origins of Ayurveda. Current uses of Ayurveda and scientific studies on the benefits of Ayurveda. Students will be given an Introduction to Pulse Reading called Nadi Vigyan and yoga positions.

June 9-10 2012 Weekend Workshop: Instruction in Ayurvedic  Massage and Marma Points.  Continuation of pulse reading practice and knowledge. Marma points are the junction points between consciousness and the body and help to increase circulation, neutralize the effect of EMF (electromagnetic frequency of cell phone, computers, and wireless) alkalize the body, and bring nutrition to the muscles and organs. Ayurvedic and Western Physiology, Ayurvedic pathology will be discussed.

July 7-8  2012 Weekend Workshop: Daily and Seasonal Routine – Living Life according to Natural Law, Self care for the Care Taker.  Ayurvedic herbs for memory, stress, digestion, joint pain, and anti-oxidants theory will be discussed.  Scientific research on use of herbs will be presented as well as precautions and contra indications. Discussion and instruction of Ayurvedic self care will be presented and practiced. Instruction and practice in a body treatment called Shirodhara, an oil treatment to the head and third eye will be demonstrated and practiced. The treatment promotes full relaxation of the nervous system and aids in sleep, stress reduction and the experience of blissful transcendence.

August  18-19 2012 Weekend Workshop: Ayurvedic Nutrition and Diet, understanding food as medicine with use of everyday spices, specific vegetables and fruits on its role in blood sugar, weight balance, and detoxification.  Role of ojas (immunity) and ama (toxins from food) cooking demonstration and tasting included.

September  22-23 2012 Weekend Workshop: Ayurvedic Psychology and Development of Consciousness Improve emotional and mental states. Increase blissful self-referral awareness for your self and your clients., meditation, self-care, balanced sleep. Exploration and experience of ayurvedic understanding of how mind, emotions, thoughts create our physical health.  Techniques for helping clients and students gain emotional and mental balance through ancient ayurvedic therapies and techniques will be presented. Scientific research on the subject will be discussed.

October 20-21 2012 Weekend Workshop:  Ayurveda Detoxification Treatments.  Learn how to give an ayurvedic herbal sweat bath using the Steamy Wonder Tent to reduce muscle soreness and tightness, increase resistance to colds and flues, understand home detoxification, gentle detoxification, components of panchakarma theory, Ayurvedic Pathology, contra indications, safety, and  research, benefits. This treatment can be added on to a massage or other treatment.  Swedana treatment rids the body of toxic chemicals and greatly improves the well being of mind and body.  Who should avoid this treatment and preparation of treatment is discussed and practiced.

November 17-18 2012 Weekend Workshop: Health Coaching, Assessing and Instruction in Ayurvedic Face Rejuvenation Treatment. Coaching and Assessing, Safety and Professionalism. Knowledge that addresses the basis of inner and outer beauty and ayurvedic anti-aging theories and techniques will be explored.  Discussion of how the aging process works, anti-oxidant  and free radical theory on aging and illness.  Presentation on foods and herbs act as anti-oxidents. This natural beauty therapy includes facial marma points, organic ayurvedic skin products, aromatherapies and anti-stress massages allows the therapist to offer relaxing and uplifting treatments that will energize both the client and therapist.

December  1-2 2012 Weekend Workshop: 5 Sense Therapy including Ayurvedic Head, Neck, and Shoulder treatment with herbal steam that opens up the sinuses and awakens the channels in the upper body, contraindication, and hands on practice. Additional herbal studies for allergies, cold and flue prevention.

January 19 and 20, 2013  Weekend Workshop : Putting it all together, review, business practices, introduction to sanscrit, practice of ayurvedic massage with further details.

February 9th and 10th, 2013 Weekend Workshop: Advanced Ayurvedic Herbs,. Learn the ancient science of how Ayurvedic herbs can help with prevention and balance in all areas of the mind and body.  Advanced Assessments and Coaching practice.

March 2013 Weekend Workshop review of course, body treatment refinements discussed, and final exam and project due.  Final projects by each student will be presented. Graduation!

For more information please call 916-910-7777

Bonita Carol is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #451569-11.

CITRUS HEIGHTS
- August 18, 2012 (Saturday, 10 am – 5pm)
- May 31, 2012 (Thursday, 1pm – 7pm)

6 Hours
Special Tuition Price $99

Virtually anyone can receive Thai massage in the hands of an experienced practitioner. There are so many working techniques that it is applicable for a wide variety of people including athletes, the elderly, pregnant women, men and women with therapeutic challenges….

Join Alexandra for the day and get to know what Thai Massage is all about and if it is truly a path you want to follow.   You will be learning some basic techniques, philosophies and practices of Thai Massage.

Thai Massage is practiced on the floor, so please bring mats if you have them, or a very thick blanket to lie on the floor.

 Read More about Alexandra Epple by Clicking Here

Citrus Heights
- June 25 – June 29, 2012
- Nov 5 – Nov 9, 2012

10:00am – 4:00pm

37 hours  / 5 Days
*16 Extra Credit Clinic Hours Available

Full Tuition ($650)
Early Registration ($595)

Level 1 – Fundamentals of Thai Massage
This course will provide you with a strong foundation in the study of Thai Massage. You will learn to perform a two hour, full-body Thai massage giving you enough techniques to adjust your work to various body types and keep your exploration fun.

What you will learn
•    Thai Massage techniques in four different positions (supine, side, prone and sitting)
•    Energy balance through the 10 main Thai energy lines
•    Proper body mechanics that create a mutually beneficial experience for  practitioner & recipient
•    Flowing effortlessly between postures
•    Adjusting the massage to a client’s needs
•    Integrating compassion and meditation into the work
•    Understanding subtle anatomy & the use cleansing techniques
•    Yoga techniques to keep your body and mind healthy

Who is this course for
For Massage Therapists who want to acquire more skills, refine their practice and gain a deeper understanding of the healing process. For Yoga Teachers who want to know more about giving save adjustments and nurture their students. And for Everyone interested in learning about themselves and connecting with others.

Schedule
Six hour massage training daily for 5 days plus 1.5 hours of (optional) yoga.

2012 Weekend Classes
(Fri – Sun,  9am – 6pm)

- June 8 – 10, 2012
- November 16 – 18, 2012

2012 Week Day Classes
(Tues- Fri,  10am – 5pm)
- August 28 – 31 2012

24 hours ($485 + $10 materials)
*Early Registration ($440 + $10 materials)

• Master Body #h5-7
• 2 Fold Massage Table
• w/CARRY CASE
• w/HALF ROUND BOLSTER PILLOW
• Table Weight: 42 Pounds
• Lays Flat For Easy Massage
• Aluminum Face Cradle
• Adjustable Head Rest w/Face Hole – Removable
• Arm Sling Board – Removable
• Face Hole w/Face Hole Plug – Removable
• Height Adjustment from 23.67 inches to 34.69 inches
• Working Weight 600 Lbs
• Auto Lock Legs
• Easy Set Up – Only Onetouch – No Tools Required
• Folds Up for Easy Carry – w/Handle
• Durable — High Quality NaturSoft PU Vinyl Leather
• Oil And Water Resistant – EASY CLEAN
• Product Size 30″W x 77″L – 87″L” With Face Cradle Attached

Canadian Maple HardWood Frame

CITRUS HEIGHTS

- March 24 – 25, 2012
(Sat & Sun, 9am – 6pm)

16 hours ($295+ $20 materials)

Early Registration ($270 + $20 materials)

Learn the 7 Principles of Active Isolated Stretching, an exciting physiological specific muscle lengthening technique to increase circulation and oxygen to the superficial and deep fascia tissues. The seminar involves reading the body through client assessment and provides specific protocols of how to safely lengthen muscles and fascia using reciprocal inhibition while simultaneously maintaining a physiologically based agonist-antagonist relationship.

CITRUS HEIGHTS

(Friday Night Series / 6pm – 10pm)

- February 24
- March 2
- March
- March 9
- March 16
- March 23
- March30

SACRAMENTO
- September 21 – 23,  2012
(Fri – Sun,  9am -6pm)

24 hours ($360 + $40 materials fee)
Preregistration price ($330 + $40 materials fee)

Citrus Heights
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- May 16, 2012 (Wed, 6pm – 10 pm)
- August 14, 2012 (Tues, 6pm – 10 pm)


4 hours ($75)
Preregistration price ($65)

As a massage therapist, you work every day to provide your clients with comfort and release from stress and pain.    What are you doing for yourself?   In this workshop, you will learn techniques for self care using various methods and tools.  There will also be a brief review of proper body mechanics.
Increase your effectiveness as a massage therapist and extend your career through self care.

Healing Arts’ Practitioner’s Workshop is an invitation for all body-workers to come together as a community to connect, ground, review and practice skills.   Every evening starts with a sharing or ‘grounding’ circle in which all are invited to become present, connected and then mindful of the intentions we set as body workers. 

Following the sharing/grounding circle, we will open the floor for a Modality-Review.  One of HAI’s instructors will lead the discussion by giving a small introduction of the modality/s he or she teaches and then will open the floor for questions, discussion and practice.

This is an opportunity for those who have already taken the courses offered by the instructor to review techniques, ask questions, and/or get help on a particular issue they are struggling with in their practice.    If you have never had any training in the particular modality, then this will be an excellent way to be introduced to what it is all about by observing, talking with other students, and to meet and get to know the instructor better.

This evening is another way all of us here at HAI want to show our support and care for you and your individual practices.  You and your skills are needed in our world today and we want to encourage you to keep practicing!

This is a free event.  All are welcome.  Please RSVP by adding this free event to your shopping cart.
(Tea and coffee are served and treats are most welcome!)

January 27, 2012   Instructor:  Kathleen Bailey and Essential Oils and Raindrop review and practice
Diedrea Welch holds circle

February 24th, 2012
March 30, 2012
April 27, 2012
May 25, 2012
June 29, 2012
July 27, 2012
August 31, 2012
Septemeber 28, 2012
October 26, 2012
November 30 2012
No Workshop in December

January 25, 2013
February 22, 2012…

This basic class is for those individuals who understand and value the benefits of massage and would like to learn some very basic massage techniques and information that they can bring home to their family and loved ones.

This class is 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of practice.

Learn How to calm
Release Stress
Connect

Pressure Points
Efflarage
Long Strokes

Before we begin learning technique and strokes, we will learn some of the basic muscular anatomy and bones of the neck and shoulders.  We will learn the anatomy of the neck and shoulders by drawing them on paper, viewing photographs and video and then palpating our own muscles and the muscles of our classmates.

We will learn proper draping techniques, body mechanics and self care for the giver, and the basic ethics and etiquette associated with all touch therapies.

At the end of the 6 hour course you will understand where the major muscles of the neck and shoulders are, proper body mechanics for yourself so you don’t need a massage after every treatment you give and then some very powerful and helpful massage strokes that will make you the favorite friend and relative of all who sit within arms reach of you!

Special Offer for students of this class:  Should you decide after this class that you would like to take the 126 professional certification course, HAI will deduct the cost of this class from the certification course when you enroll.