Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Postnatal Abhyanga In-person Training!

  • 2

    Postnatal Healing through the Senses

    • Video: Introduction to this hands-on healing

    • Understanding Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Principles for Healing

    • Study Abhyanga Oils: the principles to deliver a state of balance; mind and body. 

    • Video: Overview of Ayurveda and Abhyanga used to bestow post birth nourishment
  • 3

    Sequence of Touch

    • Sequence for 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions

    • Technique for Touch: The Glide, Diamond and Joint Techniques

    • Technique for Touch: The Joint Circles + Integrative Stroke Techniques

    • Practice and Refine: 60-minute hands on teaching demonstration

    • Hand Technique, Blanket and Sheet Draping

  • 4

    Postnatal Abhyanga: Curriculum of Treatment

    • Connection with your client: The set up

    • Client Arrival Checklist

    • Video: Understanding Prana, the source of vital energy

    • *BONUS* Newborn Massage (technique as taught to parents)

    • *BONUS* Newborn massage demonstration and teaching

    • Abhyanga: The long list of benefits for your clients
  • 5

    Additional Resources

    • Learning Abhyanga: Common Q + A

    • Checklist of supplies needed for each treatment

    • Teaching Abhyanga as Self Massage

    • Homework: Off the screen and into your hands

    • Continue Learning: Ayurvedic Postnatal Course

    • *BONUS* THE GUIDE: DIY Ayurvedic Oil Preparation

    • Recipes: Kitchari

    • Recipes: Healing Bone Broth

    • Recipes: Stuffed Dates
  • 6

    Streaming Sessions with Jenna Furnari

    • Recorded Zoom Meeting 2/6/23 (Positioning of client + 5 Vayus in the body)

    • Recorded Zoom Meeting 2/13/23 (Doshas + sense organs + pratyahara)