The Art of Abhyanga: Ancient Ayurvedic Marma Massage
The Art of Abhyanga
5 Hours CE/CPD | Course with Corinna Maharani
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic full-body oil massage that combines warm oil, rhythmic touch, marma point awareness, and continuous treatment flow.
The Art of Abhyanga introduces therapists to the principles and practical application of this deeply restorative Ayurvedic bodywork tradition.
Presented by Corinna Maharani, this course provides a structured introduction to Abhyanga, helping practitioners understand the therapeutic intent, sequencing, oil application, and traditional foundations of this ancient practice.
Course Overview
This course introduces the traditional Ayurvedic practice of Abhyanga as both a therapeutic technique and a holistic approach to bodywork.
Participants will explore how warm oil, rhythmic touch, treatment continuity, and marma point awareness may be used to create a grounding, restorative, and deeply calming treatment experience.
The course guides students through the principles, structure, and delivery of a complete Abhyanga treatment while explaining how this traditional approach can be adapted appropriately within modern therapeutic practice.
Supported by video instruction, workbook materials, companion course learning, lesson quizzes, online exam, certification, and lifetime access, this course provides a clear and practical pathway into Ayurvedic bodywork.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Ayurvedic Foundations | Understanding the principles and therapeutic intent behind Abhyanga |
| Rhythm and Flow | Learning how continuous touch supports relaxation, grounding, and treatment cohesion |
| Oil Application | Applying warm oils effectively within an Abhyanga treatment setting |
| Marma Point Awareness | Developing an introductory understanding of marma points in Ayurvedic bodywork |
| Full Treatment Sequencing | Following the structure and flow of a complete full-body Abhyanga session |
| Modern Practice Integration | Adapting traditional Ayurvedic bodywork appropriately within contemporary therapeutic practice |
Course Content
The course combines Ayurvedic theory, practical bodywork instruction, marma point awareness, treatment sequencing, oil application, and therapist-focused clinical integration.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Abhyanga | Ayurvedic principles, therapeutic intent, and the traditional role of oil massage |
| Rhythm, Continuity and Touch | How treatment rhythm, flow, and continuity shape the Abhyanga experience |
| Oil-Based Treatment Skills | Practical application of warm oils within a structured treatment session |
| Marma Point Integration | Introduction to marma point awareness and its relationship to Ayurvedic bodywork |
| Full Abhyanga Sequence | Step-by-step structure for delivering a complete full-body Abhyanga treatment |
| Professional Application | Integrating Abhyanga into modern massage, bodywork, spa, and wellness settings |
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for massage therapists, manual therapists, bodyworkers, spa therapists, wellness professionals, holistic practitioners, and rehabilitation professionals interested in exploring traditional Ayurvedic bodywork.
It is especially suitable for practitioners who want to expand their treatment offering, deepen their understanding of holistic therapeutic approaches, and learn a structured full-body Abhyanga sequence.
About Corinna Maharani
Corinna Maharani is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner and educator with more than 30 years of experience in Ayurvedic bodywork, marma therapy, and PanchaKarma.
Trained within a traditional lineage and refined through decades of teaching and clinical practice, Corinna brings authentic Ayurvedic knowledge into a format that is accessible and practical for modern therapists.
Her teaching combines traditional wisdom with clear, structured instruction, helping practitioners understand both the philosophy and practical delivery of Ayurvedic therapeutic bodywork.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Instruction | Practical Abhyanga training presented by Corinna Maharani |
| Workbook | Comprehensive workbook supporting the course content and practical learning |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 5 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
This course is intended for educational purposes and is designed for qualified professionals working within their scope of practice. Ayurvedic concepts and techniques are presented as traditional frameworks and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Always work within your professional training and local regulations.
