The Amnanda Process is an Ayurvedic ‘rasayana’ or revitalising therapy and is a profound process of revitalization that acts holistically at the physical, emotional and spiritual level. Amnanda means "the path to joy" and this is at the heart of all Amnanda treatments and the spirit of Ayurveda.
According to Ayurveda, physical and mental trauma leaves a residual trace in our cells at the level of cell memory. These residues negatively impact our daily lives, our health, our ability to heal and can lead to premature signs of ageing. The main goal of the Amnanda process is to dissolve traumatic life experiences, at the level of cell memory, to reduce their negative effect on our daily lives and allow a process of rejuvenation or revitalisation to unfold.
The Amnanda Process is a one-year treatment program of twelve relaxing oil treatments. The oils used in Amnanda are specially prepared with herbs and mantra and are applied to the whole body.
It is a journey that unfolds over the year - releasing trauma held in different areas of the body and at deeper levels with each successive treatment. Healing begins from the first treatment and each person’s journey is highly individual but always includes renewed enthusiasm, greater clarity and direction in life and restored youthful vitality.
The cleansing and healing effects of the oil treatments are further supported by drinking two specially formulated herbal teas: green tea boosts the immune system and Woman/Man Vital Tea helps support the hormonal system. Also, for two months during the year, a tincture is taken daily to strengthen and tone the skin and connective tissues.
Amnanda Therapist Training
Amnanda is a beautiful treatment to give as well as receive and is a wonderful gift to share with others. Therapist training takes place over the course of a year with participants both giving and receiving Amnanda within a small group of trainees. Training is held one day a month providing the opportunity for the group to exchange experiences and discover the scope of the therapy as they go through the process together. Giving and receiving treatments within the group creates an intensive energy, in which each treatment also becomes an initiation, enabling the participants to give Amnanda treatments to others after the third month.
Previous experience in massage therapy is not required and cultivating the ability to be mindful throughout the treatment is as important as technique. The oil treatments are simple but deeply relaxing, creating a sense of peace within the person quite different to most other forms of bodywork.
The amnanda therapist training consists of twelve training days (one day per month over a 12-month period). At each session the trainee therapist observes and receives the Amnanda treatment. From the third session onwards, trainees have the chance to practice on each other under the supervision of the Amnanda trainer. The goal of amnanda is to release the effects of trauma that has been held in the body and for this, we need to cover as much of the body as we can, including ideally the breasts. We preserve modesty as much as we can, and you will be covered with a sheet and duvet whenever possible during the treatment.
Amnanda Training syllabus
Learn the effects of stress and trauma on the body.
Learn the role of therapeutic touch and its effect on the metabolism and epigenome.
Introduction to the Amnanda Process; who it is suitable for and exclusions.
Understand how the oils are used and the spacing of the treatments over the year.
Understand the role of the teas and tinctures in the Amnanda Process, including contraindications.
Understand the importance of the therapist-client interaction and the cultivation of therapeutic presence.
Learn the treatment method: the sequence of applying the oil, the use of mantra.
Practise sessions - receiving the treatment and practicing the treatment on other students under supervision of the trainer.
Feedback sessions on treatments given during the training and the experience of receiving the series of Amnanda treatments.
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