Pulse Practicum

Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
June 11 – 17, 2010

The pulse is a mirror of the state of one’s health. Prana flows from the outer skin to the deepest organ. Under each of the three fingers are three doors that tap into inner organs so that one can be in tune with the individual’s prana. Reading the pulse is an art of deeper meditation. Vasant Lad will teach you to access the prana to become more intuitive with the pulse. Learn to assess the states of the doshas, organs and tissues, the stages of disease, and a person’s mental state. Learn the theory behind the levels of the pulse and be guided through specific aspects of pulse assessment by Vasant Lad and qualified Institute staff.

Pricing, Weekend Only
$252 – Members, seniors and graduates
$280 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$616.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$685 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA) and pending approval for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/38 weeklong).

Marma Chikitsa

Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
June 18 – 24, 2010

A marma is a vital energy point accessed on the skin’s surface, serving as a bridge between body, mind and spirit. Marma is both a diagnostic tool and a simple therapeutic measure to balance the doshas and promote health and well being. Through lecture and practice, learn methods to bring the doshas, tissues and channels back into balance using oils, touch, gemstones and color.

Pricing, Weekend Only
$252 – Members, seniors and graduates
$280 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$616.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$685 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA) and Yoga Alliance (14 weekend/38 weeklong); and pending approval for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/38 weeklong).

Panchakarma Theory and Practicum

Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
June 25 – July 8, 2010 (2 weeks)

Panchakarma is a therapeutic Ayurvedic cleansing process that is deeply rejuvenating. Used in India for thousands of years to detoxify the body and mind on a deep cellular level, you will come away with an understanding how the doshas, toxins, and deep-seated emotional patterns move into the deep tissues and affect cellular intelligence over time. While cleansing these deep-seated toxins from the body, panchakarma also helps to purify the mind of longstanding emotional patterns. Ayurvedic cleansing includes preparatory measures such as a special diet, oil massages, steam treatments, herbs, and other time-honored methods.

Vasant Lad and the Institute’s panchakarma staff present the theoretical foundation of a successful panchakarma program and also give practical, hands-on experience of this ancient art. You will practice panchakarma procedures on each other under the guidance of Vasant Lad and our experienced team. Learn how to apply specific techniques that are suitable for each dosha. Incorporate the importance of cultivating a daily routine including dietary, spiritual, and lifestyle practices that maintain health and rejuvenate the body after panchakarma.

This 74 hour intensive includes 30 hours of practical hands-on training in the techniques of abhyanga, shirodhara, swedana, nasya and other methods utilized in panchakarma.

Pricing, First Weekend Only
$252 – Members, seniors and graduates
$280 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 14-Day Intensive
$1525.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$1695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA) and Yoga Alliance (14 weekend/74 weeklong); and pending approval for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/74 weeklong).

Pre-requisites: Graduate of a NAMA approved Ayurvedic practitioner program. Massage license strongly recommended.

The Ayurvedic Institute does not consider this seminar within itself to be sufficient training for the participants to supervise panchakarma or perform any of its therapies.

Ayurvedic Massage & Advanced Hands-On Techniques

Sonia Elisa Masocco
July 9 – 15, 2010

Learn Ayurvedic marma massage as practiced in India. Deepen your knowledge of Ayurvedic medicated preparations and their uses. Practice shirodhara with milk and decoctions; practice pinda sveda, application of lepa and kati basti. Learn how to do an Ayurvedic facial assessment and the steps of the facial flow.

A great seminar for practitioners. Come learn the fundamental techniques as practiced in India. Students are expected to have a fundamental knowledge of Ayurveda and bodywork experience.
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Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$625.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment. Maximum # is 18.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Acupuncturists/DOM (32 PDA) and pending approval for Cosmetologists (38).

Students will be practicing these techniques on each other. Swimwear is required; two-piece suits for women. The Institute provides towels, sheets and all other materials necessary for this training.

Having studied a multitude of disciplines in subtle energy and energy medicine, Sonia Elisa Masocco specializes in and practices integrated 'clinical' aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT). An ITEC qualified practitioner in Aromatherapy and Reflexology as well as Massage Therapy, she enhanced her specific aromatic studies with Michael Scholes and French Dr. Philippe Goeb. A NAHA and IMA Member, after over 10 years in Asia, she is currently based in Albuquerque. She is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program and has studied with Vasant Lad in India as well. She can be reached at soniamasocco@yahoo.com.

Women's Herbal Remedies

Sonia Elisa Masocco
July 16 – 22, 2010

Transform your perception of health and wellness
Learn to access the healing of power plant medicines
Have an action plan for a range of physical ailments and emotional crisis
Correct conditions of hormonal upheaval, irregular cycles, cysts, acne or POS PMS, vaginal dryness, menopausal insomnia, etc.
Achieve health and well-being by aging gracefully
This seminar is geared to all women wanting to enjoy the path of balance and knowledge of the solutions available in nature. Following an Ayurvedic approach, find the keys to approach life’s challenges in a most positive way. With over 10 years of private clinical practice and a passion for herbal medicine, Sonia Masocco will share her insights and experience while leading you through a transformative herbal and aromatic journey. Herbal knowledge not required!
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Pricing, Weekend Only
$261 – Members, seniors and graduates
$290 – Standard enrollment

Pricing, Full 7-Day Intensive
$625.50 – Members, seniors and graduates
$695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are approved for Acupuncturists/DOM (12 weekend/32 weeklong PDA) and pending approval for Cosmetologists (14 weekend/38 weeklong).

Ayurvedic Spa and Beauty Techniques

Sonia Elisa Masocco
September 6 – 10, 2010

Come learn techniques for Ayurvedic Spa treatments. Sonia Masocco will cover the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, assessment, indications and contraindications and management of the various traditional protocols. Under her guidance, you will learn and practice Ayurvedic head massage, shirodhara (pouring of oil to the third eye), ear, nose and lower back treatments, basic marma therapy for the head, neck, feet and hands and how to do an Ayurvedic facial. This full program is a must for anyone wanting to offer quality, genuine Ayurvedic Spa treatments and facials in a spa setting or integrated clinic.
PDF Flyer of Workshop

Pricing
$625.50 – Members, seniors, graduates
$695 – Standard enrollment
To register, call our office at (505) 291-9698 then press "0" to talk to our staff. Payment in full is due at time of enrollment.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are pedning approval for Cosmetologists (30).

Maximum enrollment is 18 students.

Having studied a multitude of disciplines in subtle energy and energy medicine, Sonia Elisa Masocco specializes in and practices integrated 'clinical' aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT). An ITEC qualified practitioner in Aromatherapy and Reflexology as well as Massage Therapy, she enhanced her specific aromatic studies with Michael Scholes and French Dr. Philippe Goeb. A NAHA and IMA Member, after over 10 years in Asia, she is currently based in Albuquerque. She is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Studies Program and has studied with Vasant Lad in India as well. She can be reached at soniamasocco@yahoo.com.