​Childbirth is seen in Ayurveda as a process that is driven by a strong apanic movement, which allows for the baby to be birthed and leaves the womb space empty after 40 weeks of gestation. The womb is seen, in several traditions as a chalice: Ayurveda acknowledges this very same function of attracting inside of Herself, Vata Dosha, which is bringer of qualities that tend to aggravate the imbalance experienced during childbirth. Across the world, the Mother has been traditionally cared for over 40 days, sometimes up to tree or 6 months: what is currently recognized by modern science, is that the body takes up to 6 weeks to move back to something similar to the "pre-pregnancy state". During the first 10 days, the Sutika, as the postpartum woman is named by the Ayurvedic tradition, is especially in need of care and support through Sutika Paricharya, all the ancient practices that are meant to support the Sutika to become a mother (traditionally after 40 days). One of the pillars of this set of care is offered through touch: this particular form of treatment is based on the ancient Marma tradition. Marma are considered energy centers that are located in the body and have the capacity to act on the subtle forms of the doshas, prana, tejas and ojas and to restore the the balance by activating our own "inner pharmacy". This treatment is offered not as replacement for the more classical Sutikabhyangam, rather as an alternative once assessed mother's needs for healing​
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Who is this course for?​
This course doesn't cover the basis of touch and general anatomy, it is therefore not suitable to absolute beginners, however, please be in touch if you are, to discuss wether this course can be fitting. The course is suitable for:
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Professionals in the field of Ayurveda, such as Practitioners and Therapists
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Birth Professionals, such as Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Midwives and Kraamzorg
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Massage therapists
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Students of Ayurveda
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Those of you that currently work around birth and would like to expand their own areas of expertise
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How will you learn?
Theory and practice are crafted to support each other, making you confident and able to offer the tools passed on at the end of the 3 day training course.
During the in-person classes:
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the teachers will demonstrate each set of techniques in detail and hands-on, offering feedback meant to increase your skills and confidence
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you will be working with several partners, practicing each set of techniques on them
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you will experience each technique by receiving it yourself
PROGRAM
During the 3 day course, you be exposed to:
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Principles of Ayurvedic Postpartum Care and the importance of touch and presence
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Basic notions of the Physiology and the Psychology of the Postpartum Woman
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Notion of Marma as energy and healing point, how to work to activate their vital energy
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The position, the function and the specific organs and/or imbalances that each of the marmas presented and practiced
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A full body sequence of marmani that has been transmitted for its rejuvenative properties (rasayana) based on the needs of the postpartum woman
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A clear understanding on when opting for a Marma treatment is crucial and a support to define an effective rebalancing plan for the mother
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Birther Self Abhyangam, to support your client in supporting herself right after birth
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Breathing practices to enhance mental balance
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Basic notion of essential oils for the postpartum time
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A step by step manual will be supporting your learning process.​
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DATES
Friday 29 August: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 30 August: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 31 August: 10:00 - 15:30​
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LOCATION
Blue Birds West, Jan Evertsenstraat, 4-8, Amsterdam
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INVESTMENT
€500,-
A Certificate of Attendance is granted at the end of the course
Please, read the Cancellation Policy
