BEAUTY  and FACIAL TECHNIQUES 

REMINISCENCE

As a woman’s beauty emanates not only from her face, but also from her etiquette, demeanour, respect, fullness, courtesy, the goodness of her thoughts, heart, speech and actions, most Indian women have a great physical advantage. They are usually born with lovely eyes and teeth, luxurious hair and beautiful skin. Their graceful movements are seemingly inbred, reflecting the inborn grace they possess. They are courageous enough to wear the most brilliant colours provided by nature displayed in their garments, where even the simplest sari looks elegant on them. From ordinary silver anklets to the most lush jewellery in India, the adornments of women seems to reflect a sophisticated taste, no matter how humble or grand the wearer may be. Mixing colours both in their jewellery and textiles, in ways that seem exquisitely harmonised, the outside beauty of most Indian women reflects what is inside – patience, how to treat difficult moments in their lives as challenges to be overcome, strong, warm supportive friendships, great inner strength and wisdom… fruits of a long culture of experience.

Beauty secrets, home remedies and rituals are all interrelated, and all come from the same source: other women. Almost everything  women knew, they learnt from their mothers and grandmothers and from other female friends, tormentors and accomplices around them. These women were not liberated or even well educated in terms of our standards of education today, but they shared everything like sisters. Their lives centred around being chaste whilst growing up, getting married quickly, producing a family, maintaining a household and never dishonouring their husband or his family.

Beauty care was part of this ultimate goal and part of maintaining a delicate balance in life. Performing elaborate beauty rituals and using home remedies, provided a defence not only against the harsh climate, and health problems, but also against  harsh critics. There was vanity too, but beauty care was never a matter of fashion. It was tradition, an obligation, a habit, health care… and being a lot of fun, was good recreation. Women were always together for massages, bathing, washing their hair, cooking, singing, or whatever, playing music, teasing each other, and even tending to the children.

There were rituals. The women brushed their teeth with a twig from a Neem tree in the courtyard, cleaned their faces with earth from the river, and washed their hair with shampoo made from ingredients from the kitchen such as yoghurt and coconut water. Everyone oiled their hair, braided and beaded, rubbed themselves with strange concoctions, their mouths were stained from chewing betel, they placed a red dot on their forehead, wore toe rings and bangles, their bodies jingly with jewellery, as they swayed their big hips and treaded the earth with their bare feet, red with henna. Beauty care and hygiene were one and the same, and according to the demands of the seasons. The unbearable heat and dryness of summer, the dampness brought on by the monsoons, and the all too brief chill of winter, each dictated a different regime. Then there was the matter of the qualities in the articles of everyday use… the heating or cooling of the spices, the beneficial aspects of the metals in the food bowls, even in the making of kohl (eyeliner), concepts that are rarely taken into consideration because people have lost touch with the earth. There were no store bought bottles, jars, or nice tubes of ready made cosmetics. Everything that was used came either from the garden, kitchen, grocer or herbal doctor. The gardens, grasses, flowers and trees which were like friends whom they trusted for help. Many of the principles that were applied were basic and common sense, that worked, were time-tested, and kept generations of people healthy and happy.

Ayurveda is way of life for human beings. It is an Indian medical science that originated over five thousand years ago. When we delve deeper into Ayurveda, it is evident that it is not only a complete medical system but also contains information about maintaining health in the long term. According to the 5,000-year-old philosophy of Ayurveda, the health of our hair and skin is a reflection of our internal balance. Healing interventions include both dietary and lifestyle recommendations, internal and external applications using diet, herbs and nourishing special treatments. The study is vast, and you can find out more about these in many of our short and longer Ayurvedic courses, face to face classes or online.

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF TIMELESS BEAUTY

The ancient Ayurvedic secrets of beauty are revealed in this amazing course. We explore the definition of beauty from the perspective of this timeless holistic science, and we explore some lifestyle and natural recommendations, remedies and traditional therapeutic methods for you personally and also for you to support your  clients with.

 

PREREQUISITE

There is no required prerequisite for this course.

All levels are welcome. Learn for self-care, supporting clients, or both.

FORMAT

Online

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PROGRAM

Suitable for qualified therapists, e.g. those qualified in one or more of the following modalities: Aromatherapy, Massage, Reflexology, Complementary Therapies or Beauty Therapy (no massage experience required).

In this training, you’ll be empowered with:

• An Introduction to Ayurveda
• The Ayurvedic Doshas
• Awareness of the holistic definition of beauty according to Ayurveda’s science: mind, body and spirit
• Understanding of how lifestyle and environmental factors cause common skin and hair conditions
• Guideline for your Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
• OH&S
• Ability to evaluate and care for an individual’s unique skin type
• Skills to prepare and apply natural Ayurvedic remedies for beautiful, healthy skin as per the skin type.
• Skills to provide Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
• Skills to provide Ayurvedic Pressure Points Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment.
• Skills to provide Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
• Anti-Ageing Face Yoga 

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Your skin, and Ayurvedic Beauty
• The Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
• Ayurvedic Natural Facial Massage, Mukhyabhyanga
• Ayurvedic Pressure Point Facelift Treatment, Marma Point Facelift treatment
• Healing Wand Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Facial
• Anti-Ageing Yoga Facial Techniques

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Lesson 1.        DISCOVERING AYURVEDA

Topic 1.1         Introduction to Understanding Ayurveda

Topic 1.2         Milestones in the Development of Ayurveda

Topic 1.3         Concepts and Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda

Topic 1.4         Positive Health

 

Lesson 2.        YOUR SKIN

Topic 2.1         Understanding the Skin

Topic 2.2         Ayurvedic Physiological Concepts related to the Skin

Topic 2.3         Some Specific Functions of the Skin

Topic 2.4         Structure of the Skin (as per Sushruta)

Topic 2.5         Diet and Discipline in Skin Care and it’s Cure

 

Lesson 3.        AYURVEDIC BEAUTY

Topic 3.1         Introduction to Ayurvedic Beauty

Topic 3.2         Outer, Inner and Secret Aspects of Beauty

Topic 3.3         Ayurvedic Beauty through Health

 

Lesson 4.        THE AYURVEDIC CLINIC

Topic 4.1         Introduction To The Ayurvedic Clinic

Topic 4.2         The Reception Area

Topic 4.3         Utilising All Five Senses

Topic 4.4         Equipment and Materials

 

Lesson 5.        PRELIMINARIES

Topic 5.1         Occupational Health and Safety

Topic 5.2         Contra-indications

Topic 5.3         Preventative Measures

Topic 5.4         Specifically Ayurveda

 

Lesson 6.        BEFORE STARTING

Topic 6.1         Prepare Yourself

Topic 6.2         Prepare the Room

Topic 6.3         Meet and greet your client

Topic 6.4         Provide Ayurvedic Skin Type Test

 

Lesson 7.        AYURVEDIC NATURAL FACIAL MASSAGE, Mukha abhyanga

Topic 7.1         Ayurvedic Facial Massage, Mukhabhyanga                                                 

Topic 7.2         The Benefits Of Ayurvedic Facial Massage, Mukhabhyanga                       

Topic 7.3         Contraindications

Topic 7.4         Materials Needed

 

Lesson 8.        AYURVEDIC NATURAL FACIAL MASSAGE PROCEDURE

Topic 8.1         Introduction

Topic 8.2         Settle the Client

Topic 8.3         Facial Cleansing

Topic 8.4         Tone

Topic 8.5         Ayurvedic Facial Massage

8.5.1                 Special Formulas for Ayurvedic Facial Massage

8.5.2                 Ayurvedic Facial Massage Procedure

Topic 8.6         Special Formulas for Ayurvedic Facial Massage

Topic 8.7         Gentle Scrub

Topic 8.8         Face Mask

Topic 8.9         Remove the Mask

Topic 8.10       Moisturise

Topic 8.11       Mist Spray Completion of Facial

Topic 8.12       Completion of Appointment

Topic 8.13       In Conclusion.

 

Lesson 9.        AYURVEDIC VITAL POINTS: THE PRESSURE-POINT FACELIFT TREATMENT,

Marma Point Massage

Topic 9.1         Marma, The Science of Ayurveda’s Vital Points

Topic 9.2         History of Marma Treatment

Topic 9.3         Classification of Marma Points

Topic 9.4         Purpose and Therapeutic Value of Marma Treatment

Topic 9.5         Marma points for Natural Ayurvedic Facials

 

Lesson 10       KANSA, THE AYURVEDIC HEALING WAND

Topic 10.1       What is a Kansa Wand?

Topic 10.2       Kansa Wand History and Research

Topic 10.3       Benefits of the Kansa Wand Rejuvenating Treatment

Topic 10.4       Kansa Wand and the Tridoshas

 

Lesson 11.      NATURAL AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS USED FOR KANSA WAND FACIALS 

Topic 11.1       Cleanser

Topic 11.2       Toner

Topic 11.3       Scrub

Topic 11.4       Oil

Topic 11.5       Kansa wand (there are several different sized Kansa wands available)

Topic 11.6       Mask

Topic 11.7       Eye cream (optional, not essential)

Topic 11.8       Face cream – moisturiser

 

Lesson 12.      SEQUENCE FOR KANSA WAND FACIAL REJUVENATING TREATMENT,

Kansa Facial Rejuvenation

Topic 12.1       Cleanse

Topic 12.2       Tone

Topic 12.3       Exfoliate

Topic 12.4       Remove exfoliant

Topic 12.5       Oil

Topic 12.6       Marma Points

Topic 12.7       Kansa Wand

Topic 12.8       Mask

Topic 12.9       Massage

Topic 12.10     Remove mask

Topic 12.11     Moisturise

 

Lesson 13       PROCEDURE FOR KANSA WAND REJUVENATING FACIAL TREATMENTS

Topic 13.1       Kansa Wand Facial Rejuvenating Technique

Topic 13.2       Usage Applications

Topic 13.3       When not to use the Kansa Wand

Topic 13.4       How often can you use the Kansa Wand?

 

Lesson 14.      BEAUTY

Topic 14.1       Beauty is more than skin deep.

Topic 14.2       Slow down the Ageing Process.

 

Lesson 15.      ANTI-AGEING SHANTI YOGA FOR YOUR FACE

Topic 15.1       General instructions for Facial Yoga

Topic 15.2       Goodbye Wrinkles: Smooth your Skin

15.2.1              Smooth Your forehead

15.2.2              Smooth Around your eyes

15.2.3              Puff out sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds

15.2.4             Smooth Your lips

15.2.5              Smooth up the corners of your mouth

15.2.6             Smooth up your double chin

15.2.7             Beauty Rest

Topic 15.3       Firm, Strengthen and Lift

15.3.1              The Brow Lift

15.3.2              The Cheekbone Lift

15.3.3             Lift your Mouth and Jaw

15.3.4              Fish Face

15.3.5              Lift the front of your neck

15.3.6              Toned jawline

15.3.7             Lift your Cheeks and Jowl

15.3.8              Whole Face Lift

15.3.9              Your Neck Lift

 

16. REFERENCES

 

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