Ayurvedic Prenatal Massage Course

Garbhabhyangam is a traditional massage technique which is part of the Ancient Ayurvedic Tradition: a gentle technique that is inspired by the month-wise development of the baby, meant to support the physiology as well as the psychology of the mother to be. During this course you will be introduced to the massage technique, the optimal position during the treatment according to the gestational stage as well as simple self care routine, breathing techniques and asanas, that you will be able to transfer to the mother to be to support her journey.

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 but it is best suited for:
- Students of Ayurveda with an underline knowledge of Abhyangam or similar techniques
- Professionals in the field of Ayurveda, such as Practitioners and Therapists
- Birth Professionals, such as Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Midwives and Kraamzorg
- Massage therapists

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:
- the teachers will demonstrate each set of techniques in detail and hands-on, offering feedback meant to increase your skills and confidence
- you will be working with several partners, practicing each set of techniques on them
- you will experience each technique by receiving it yourself

PROGRAM
During the 3 day course, you will learn:
- Basic Sequence and the variations according to the gestational phase
- The correct position of the pregnant woman as she receives, according to gestational phase
- Basic breathing techniques, asana, dietary and lifestyle advises you can safely share with your client
- Self abhyangam sequence you can share with your client
- Indications and contraindications: building a questionnaire
- Ayurvedic oils to support the mother

​A step by step manual will be supporting your learning process.
A Certificate of Attendance of Garbhabhyangam Massage Course will be granted upon completion

Price: €425 | €375 Early-bird fee (until 31 May 2024 - limited availability)
Location: Yoga Today, Achtergracht 16A, Weesp
Dates: Friday 30 - 31 August, 1 September 2024 | 10:00-17:00

About the Trainers
Ombretta Dettori
Ombretta is an ashtanga and prenatal yoga teacher with a background in psychology and years of professional experience as birth and postpartum doula. Part of the faculty of the Ayurveda Academy The Netherlands (before Delight Ayurvedic Academy) since 2019, she runs a traditional Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy practice in Amsterdam working with women through the different stages of their life, including conception, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

Eva Ugolini
Eva is and Ayurveda Therapist and Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience. Eva teaches Ashtanga Yoga and offer Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurvedic massage courses between Amsterdam and Rome with the desire to communicate how these two unique and complementary sister sciences can enrich our lives with extraordinary vitality and creativity at all levels.