Abhyanga Ayurvedic Massage Training in Melbourne

Learn traditional Ayurvedic full-body oil massage through theory, demonstration and hands-on practical training with experienced Ayurvedic practitioners.

Abhyanga is one of Ayurveda's best-known external therapies. It involves the systematic application of warm, appropriately selected oils over the body using rhythmic massage techniques.

At Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic, our Abhyanga massage training in Melbourne goes beyond teaching a fixed sequence of massage strokes.

Participants are introduced to the Ayurvedic reasoning behind the therapy, including:

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha

• Prakriti (natural constitution)

• Vikriti (current imbalance)

• Guna (qualities)

• herbal oil selection

• Marma points

• treatment direction and sequence

• pressure and rhythm

• treatment preparation

• client positioning

• suitability and precautions

• the relationship between Abhyanga, Snehana, Swedana and Panchakarma

Training combines Ayurvedic theory with supervised practical learning in a working Ayurvedic clinic environment. (Pure Herbal Ayurved)

Classical Ayurveda. Practical Training. Modern Australian Setting.

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What Is Abhyanga?

The Sanskrit term 'Abhyanga' refers to the traditional Ayurvedic practice of applying oil to the body through massage.

Abhyanga is an important form of Snehana (oleation) in Ayurveda.

The treatment commonly involves:

• warm oil

• rhythmic strokes

• systematic treatment of the body

• appropriately selected pressure

• individualised oil choice

• consideration of Dosha and constitution

Traditionally, Abhyanga may be used as:

• an independent Ayurvedic wellbeing therapy

• part of Dinacharya (daily Ayurvedic routine)

• preparation before Swedana (therapeutic heat or steam)

• part of a broader Panchakarma programme where appropriate

At Pure Herbal, we teach Abhyanga as an Ayurvedic therapy, not simply as a generic oil massage.

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Why Abhyanga Is Different from a Standard Western Massage

Abhyanga and conventional massage may both involve hands-on bodywork, but their underlying frameworks are different.

Ayurvedic Abhyanga considers:

• the person's Prakriti

• current Vikriti

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha

• qualities such as heat, coldness, dryness and heaviness

• appropriate oil selection

• season

• age

• strength

• treatment purpose

• direction and rhythm of massage

In Ayurveda, the oil is not merely used to reduce friction.

The oil itself forms part of the therapeutic approach.

Different clients may therefore receive different oils:

• oils

• pressure

• speed

• duration

• techniques

• levels of warmth

depending on the Ayurvedic assessment.

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Abhyanga and Snehana

Abhyanga is one of the principal external forms of Snehana, or Ayurvedic oleation.

The word 'Sneha' carries the sense of oiliness, unctuousness and softness.

Within the Ayurvedic framework, Snehana provides qualities such as:

• Snigdha – unctuous

• Mridu – soft

• Guru – substantial

• smoothness

• lubrication

These qualities are particularly relevant when dryness, roughness, coldness or excessive mobility are present.

For this reason, oil application is especially important in many Vata-dominant presentations.

Why Understanding Vata, Pitta and Kapha Matters in Abhyanga Training

One of the most important parts of learning Abhyanga is understanding that the same massage should not be performed identically on every client.

The dosha pattern influences:

• oil selection

• temperature

• pressure

• rhythm

• treatment duration

• massage style

• whether another therapy should be selected instead

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Abhyanga for Vata

Vata is associated with qualities such as:

• dry

• cold

• light

• rough

• mobile

• irregular

A Vata-dominant presentation may include:

• dryness

• feeling cold

• muscular tightness

• variable stiffness

• restlessness

• nervous tension

• fatigue

• difficulty relaxing

• irregular sleep

The Ayurvedic principle is to use opposing qualities.

Warm, unctuous and steady oil application may therefore be selected to provide:

• warmth

• grounding

• softness

• stability

• lubrication

Students learn why warmer and more nourishing oil approaches are often considered where Vata is prominent.

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Abhyanga for Pitta

Pitta is associated with:

• heat

• sharpness

• intensity

• penetration

• transformation

A Pitta-dominant presentation may involve:

• excessive heat

• sensitivity

• irritability

• redness

• burning sensations

• strong intensity

In these cases, treatment may need to be modified.

The practitioner may consider:

• gentler pressure

• less friction

• lower oil temperature

• more cooling oil choices

• avoiding excessive heating therapies

The important training principle is:

Do not automatically add more heat where excessive heat is already dominant.

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Abhyanga for Kapha

Kapha is associated with:

• heaviness

• coolness

• stability

• oiliness

• slowness

• density

A Kapha-dominant presentation may involve:

• heaviness

• sluggishness

• low motivation

• stiffness

• excess oiliness

• congestion-type qualities

A Kapha approach may therefore differ from a Vata approach.

Where appropriate, the practitioner may use:

• lighter oils

• more stimulating massage

• somewhat faster rhythm

• stronger friction

• warming herbs or preparations

• Swedana following Abhyanga

The exact method should still be personalised.

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Prakriti and Vikriti in Abhyanga

Students are introduced to two fundamental Ayurvedic concepts:

Prakriti

Prakriti refers to the person's underlying natural constitution.

Vikriti

Vikriti refers to the current Dosha imbalance or present pattern.

A person may naturally have a Pitta constitution but currently present with significant Vata dryness and tension.

If the practitioner only considers Prakriti, they may miss an important part of the current presentation.

Abhyanga training therefore introduces students to the difference between:

Who the person naturally is

and

What is currently out of balance

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Guna – Understanding Ayurvedic Qualities

Abhyanga becomes easier to understand when students learn the Ayurvedic concept of Guna (qualities).

For example:

Vata may express:

dry + cold + light + rough + mobile

Warm oil may provide:

unctuous + warm + smooth + grounding + steady qualities

Kapha may already have:

oily + heavy + cool + slow qualities

This means a rich, heavy oil treatment that is appropriate for one person may not be the best choice for another.

Learning to work with Guna gives the student a deeper framework than simply memorising Dosha names.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Oil Selection

One of the central parts of Abhyanga training at Pure Herbal is understanding why different oils are chosen for different people.

Oil choice may depend on:

• Prakriti

• Vikriti

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha

• dryness

• heat

• coldness

• stiffness

• sensitivity

• age

• season

• treatment goal

Students may be introduced to both:

• base oils

• traditional medicated Ayurvedic oils

The aim is not simply to memorise one oil for Vata and another for Pitta.

The student should understand the qualities of the oil and why it may be selected.

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Understanding Ayurvedic Medicated Oils

Traditional Ayurvedic oils are often prepared by processing oil with herbal decoctions, herbal pastes or other selected ingredients according to classical principles.

During training, participants may be introduced to:

• the concept of medicated oil

• how herbal oils differ from plain massage oils

• decoction-based preparation

• infusion concepts

• storage and handling

• selection according to treatment purpose

Your existing training programme specifically includes instruction on herbal oil selection and traditional methods of oil preparation. (Pure Herbal Ayurved)

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Marma Points in Abhyanga

Marma are traditionally described in Ayurveda as significant locations where different tissues and structures meet.

Classical descriptions relate Marma to structures such as:

• Mamsa – muscle

• Sira – vessels

• Snayu – ligaments and connective structures

• Asthi – bone

• Sandhi – joints

Abhyanga training at Pure Herbal includes introduction to selected Marma points and their practical relevance to Ayurvedic massage.

Participants may learn:

• location of important Marma points

• how they relate to body regions

• appropriate touch and pressure

• how Marma principles can be integrated into Abhyanga

The aim is not aggressive pressure-point work.

The approach is controlled, appropriate and consistent with the traditional Ayurvedic framework.

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Prana and the Traditional Ayurvedic View of Touch

Ayurveda does not view therapeutic touch only as mechanical manipulation of muscle.

Traditional theory also considers prana, the principle associated with vital movement and functional activity.

Students may therefore be introduced to the traditional relationship between touch and Marma.

• touch

• Marma

• Prana

• Dosha

• rhythm

• treatment environment

These concepts are presented as part of Ayurveda's traditional framework rather than as modern anatomical claims.

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What You Will Learn in Abhyanga Massage Training

The Abhyanga training programme combines theoretical understanding with practical application.

Participants may learn:

• foundations of Ayurveda

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha

• Prakriti and Vikriti

• Guna

• principles of Snehana

• Ayurvedic oil selection

• medicated herbal oils

• preparation of the treatment space

• treatment-table setup

• client positioning

• draping and comfort

• temperature management

• massage pressure

• direction of strokes

• rhythmic techniques

• Marma points

• full-body treatment sequence

• modifications according to Dosha

• contraindications and precautions

• post-treatment care

• relationship between Abhyanga and Swedana

• relationship between Abhyanga and Panchakarma

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Full-Body Abhyanga Massage Sequence

A significant part of the course is learning a systematic full-body massage sequence.

The student learns to work through the body in an organised way, rather than applying random massage strokes.

Depending on the teaching protocol, areas may include:

• back

• shoulders

• arms

• hands

• legs

• feet

• abdomen

• chest region where appropriate

• neck

Head massage may be taught separately in greater depth through Shiro Abhyanga / Indian Head Massage Training.

Students learn how to maintain:

• continuity

• rhythm

• appropriate oil application

• client comfort

• efficient transitions

• correct practitioner posture

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Massage Direction and Rhythm

Abhyanga massage uses different movements according to the region being treated.

Training may include the traditional use of:

• longer strokes over the limbs

• circular movements around joints

• rhythmic repetitive movements

• appropriate pressure according to the individual

The exact technique is influenced by:

• body region

• Dosha

• client's strength

• sensitivity

• treatment purpose

This practical distinction is important because Abhyanga should not be reduced to one identical stroke performed everywhere.

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Understanding Pressure in Abhyanga

More pressure is not automatically better.

The practitioner must consider:

• body constitution

• muscular development

• sensitivity

• age

• pain

• tissue condition

• Dosha

• treatment objective

For example:

• A depleted or sensitive Vata client may require gentler, slower and more nourishing work

• A strong Kapha presentation may tolerate a more stimulating technique

• A Pitta-sensitive presentation may require controlled pressure and less friction

Students practise adapting their touch rather than simply learning a single fixed pressure.

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Abhyanga and Swedana

Abhyanga may be followed by Swedana (Ayurvedic therapeutic heat or steam) where suitable.

The two therapies provide different qualities.

Abhyanga / Snehana

Traditionally provides:

• oiliness

• softness

• lubrication

• warmth where warm oil is used

Swedana

Traditionally provides:

• warmth

• relaxation

• reduction of coldness

• support for mobility

• softening of stiffness

This synergy is why Abhyanga and Swedana are frequently used together in traditional Ayurvedic practice.

Students learn that Swedana is not automatically suitable for every client, particularly where excessive Pitta heat or acute inflammation is present.

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Abhyanga and Panchakarma

Abhyanga is frequently associated with Panchakarma, but it is important to understand its role accurately.

Within a personalised Panchakarma programme, Abhyanga may be used as part of Purva Karma (preparatory procedures).

The Ayurvedic objective may include preparing the body with Snehana before appropriate Swedana and other procedures.

This does not mean that massage literally extracts biomedical "toxins" through the skin.

In classical Ayurveda, the explanation relates more appropriately to:

• Snehana

• Dosha

• Ama

• Srotas

• preparation for subsequent therapies and elimination procedures where indicated

Students learn both the classical framework and the importance of communicating it responsibly in modern practice.

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Ama and Srotas – The Classical Ayurvedic Framework

Ama is a classical Ayurvedic concept associated with material that is incompletely processed or improperly metabolised.

Srotas refers to the body's traditional channels of transport and communication.

Abhyanga is sometimes discussed within Ayurvedic treatment plans intended to:

• support Snehana

• reduce excessive dryness and rigidity

• prepare the body for Swedana

• support movement of Dosha according to classical theory

These concepts should not be translated simply as "removing toxins from the blood or lymph".

Students are taught to maintain the traditional Ayurvedic meaning without creating unsupported biomedical claims.

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Ayurvedic Tissues Considered During Abhyanga

The Ayurvedic practitioner may consider several Dhatu and body structures when choosing the treatment approach.

These may include:

Mamsa Dhatu – muscle tissue

Relevant where muscular tension, fatigue or body condition is being considered.

Rasa Dhatu – body fluids and nutritive tissue

Relevant within Ayurveda's wider understanding of nourishment and lubrication.

Rakta Dhatu – blood tissue

Considered within the classical tissue framework.

Asthi Dhatu – bone tissue

It is often relevant in broader Vata presentations that involve dryness or degeneration.

Majja Dhatu – deeper nervous tissue

May be considered where nervous-system-related symptoms are prominent.

Snayu – ligaments and supportive structures

This is relevant to stiffness, movement, and joint support within Ayurvedic assessment.

Students do not diagnose modern disease through these Dhatu concepts. They are used as part of the classical Ayurvedic framework.

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Seasonal Modification of Abhyanga

Ayurveda also considers Ritu (season).

The same Abhyanga approach does not necessarily suit every season.

For example:

• Colder seasons may call for a warmer and more nourishing approach

• Hot weather may require greater attention to Pitta

• Humid or heavy conditions may influence Kapha

Students are introduced to how:

• oil

• temperature

• pressure

• frequency

may be modified according to seasonal qualities and the individual.

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Abhyanga as Dinacharya

Abhyanga also appears within Ayurveda's concept of Dinacharya (daily routine).

Self-Abhyanga may traditionally be used as part of regular wellbeing practice in appropriate individuals.

Professional Abhyanga is different from casual home oil application because it may involve:

• full-body treatment

• practitioner assessment

• specialised massage sequence

• medicated oil

• Marma consideration

• individualised pressure

• integration with other therapies

Understanding this distinction is part of professional training.

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1. Ayurvedic Foundation

The course begins with the Ayurvedic principles behind Abhyanga.

This may include:

• Snehana

• Dosha

• Prakriti

• Vikriti

• Guna

• traditional treatment logic

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2. Client Assessment Principles

Students are introduced to what should be considered before selecting an Abhyanga approach.

This may include:

• body constitution

• current imbalance

• age

• strength

• dryness or oiliness

• heat or coldness

• stiffness

• sensitivity

• existing health concerns

• treatment purpose

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3. Herbal Oil Selection

The instructor explains:

• different oil qualities

• when warming oils may be useful

• when cooling approaches may be preferred

• how medicated oils are selected

• seasonal considerations

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4. Treatment Preparation

Students learn how to prepare:

• treatment table

• linen and towels

• oil

• vessels

• treatment room

• client positioning

• practical equipment

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5. Step-by-Step Demonstration

The instructor demonstrates the full Abhyanga sequence on a model.

Students observe:

• hand placement

• body mechanics

• stroke direction

• pressure

• rhythm

• oil application

• transitions

• treatment flow

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6. Hands-On Practice

The participant then practises the treatment sequence on the model under supervision.

This allows correction of:

• pressure

• hand position

• sequence

• rhythm

• posture

• transitions

• application of oil

Practical repetition and direct feedback are an important part of developing bodywork skills. Other Australian Abhyanga programmes also emphasise supervised repetition and adapting techniques to different bodies rather than relying only on theory. (Vital Veda)

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7. Marma Application

Where relevant, students practise locating and working around selected Marma points.

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8. Review and Questions

The session concludes with discussion of:

• treatment modifications

• client suitability

• oil choice

• Dosha

• practical challenges

• aftercare

• integrating Abhyanga into professional practice

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Hands-On Learning in a Working Ayurvedic Clinic

One of the advantages of training at Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic is that students learn in an environment where they actually practise Ayurvedic therapies.

Participants can become familiar with:

• a traditional Ayurvedic treatment table

• Ayurvedic oils

• brass or traditional vessels

• herbal preparations

• steam equipment

• practical treatment setup

• professional client positioning

• real clinic workflow

This course helps bridge the gap between learning a theoretical sequence and understanding how Abhyanga is delivered in practice.

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Individual and Personalised Training

Pure Herbal's Abhyanga course is designed around practical instruction that is personalised.

Rather than teaching a huge class, the training allows close attention to:

• the participant's technique

• previous massage experience

• confidence

• professional background

• areas requiring correction

Such information can be particularly valuable for hands-on therapies, where small differences in:

• pressure

• body posture

• hand position

• rhythm

• treatment sequence

can significantly affect how the treatment is performed.

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Who Is This Abhyanga Massage Course For?

The course may suit:

• Ayurvedic practitioners

• Ayurveda students

• massage therapists

• remedial massage therapists

• naturopaths

• yoga teachers

• beauty therapists

• spa therapists

• complementary-health practitioners

• wellness professionals

• carers

• people interested in Ayurveda

• people wanting to learn traditional Ayurvedic massage for personal knowledge

Practitioners who already provide massage may use the course to understand how Ayurvedic assessment and Dosha-based oil selection differ from conventional massage practice.

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Do I Need Previous Massage or Ayurveda Experience?

There is generally no formal prerequisite for the Pure Herbal individual Abhyanga training.

Previous experience in:

• massage

• natural therapies

• Ayurveda

• yoga

• healthcare

• wellness

may be helpful but is not necessarily required.

Training can be adapted according to the participant's existing knowledge.

Participants should understand, however, that a short Abhyanga course does not replace a nationally recognised massage qualification or a comprehensive Ayurveda practitioner qualification.

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Course Duration

Approximately 6–7 hours / full-day practical training

The course combines:

• theory

• practical demonstration

• hands-on practice

• Marma training

• herbal oil education

• questions and review

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Course Fee

AUD $2,500

Payment plans are available.

A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to secure an approved training place at least one week before the training commencement date.

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Pre-Reading Material

Once the training is confirmed, participants may receive pre-reading material before attending the practical session.

This allows more face-to-face time to be used for:

• demonstration

• practical work

• technique correction

• questions

• supervised practice

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Practical Model Requirement

Participants are expected to organise a suitable model for the practical component.

The model may be:

• a family member

• friend

• another suitable adult

If you cannot arrange a model, you must contact Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic at least one week before the training date so that the clinic has an opportunity to arrange one.

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Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete the Abhyanga training receive a Certificate of Completion.

The certificate confirms completion of the specific Pure Herbal Abhyanga training programme.

It does not by itself represent:

• a university Ayurveda qualification

• a nationally recognised massage qualification

• registration as an Australian health practitioner

Anyone intending to provide Abhyanga commercially should ensure they meet any relevant requirements:

• insurance requirements

• professional association requirements

• legal requirements

• scope-of-practice requirements

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Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic and IICT

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic has a longstanding association with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) as an Approved Training Provider.

Participants who complete eligible approved training may explore:

• IICT professional membership

• professional indemnity insurance

• public liability insurance

subject to IICT's and the insurer's current eligibility requirements.

Other established Australian Ayurvedic training providers also use IICT recognition as a pathway for eligible graduates to explore professional membership and insurance options. (Vital Veda)

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Training Led by Qualified Ayurvedic Practitioners

The Pure Herbal Ayurveda training programme has been developed under the guidance of Pooja Saini.

Her qualifications and background include:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine completed in India

• Certificate in Ayurveda Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis from India

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAE40116

• Master's qualification in Mental Health Nursing in Melbourne

• member of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda

• extensive clinical and teaching experience

Gurnam Saini, a BAMS-qualified Ayurvedic practitioner with more than 20 years of Ayurvedic clinical experience in Australia, also leads Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.

The course therefore combines traditional Ayurvedic education with practical experience applying Ayurveda in a modern Australian clinical setting. (Pure Herbal Ayurved)

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Why Train with Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic?

Our Abhyanga massage course is designed to teach more than a treatment sequence.

Students are introduced to:

• authentic Ayurvedic principles

• individualised Dosha assessment

• traditional herbal oils

• Marma

• Snehana

• Swedana

• treatment preparation

• practical bodywork

• seasonal modification

• personalised care

The training takes place within an established Melbourne Ayurvedic clinic rather than being presented solely as an online theory module.

This gives students the opportunity to connect:

Ayurvedic knowledge → therapist observation → oil selection → practical technique → personalised application

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Abhyanga Training Compared with Learning Only a Massage Sequence

A basic massage workshop may teach:

• where to place the hands

• which stroke comes next

• how long to massage

Ayurvedic Abhyanga training should go further.

It asks:

• Why is this oil being used?

• Is the client Vata, Pitta or Kapha dominant?

• What is their current Vikriti?

• Is the person dry or oily?

• Hot or cold?

• Strong or depleted?

• Should the technique be slow or stimulating?

• Is strong heat appropriate?

• Should Swedana follow?

• Is Abhyanga suitable at all?

This clinical reasoning is what makes the therapy distinctly Ayurvedic.

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Safe and Responsible Practice

Abhyanga is a traditional complementary therapy that should be practised responsibly.

A student should learn to consider circumstances where treatment may need to be:

• modified

• postponed

• avoided

• referred for appropriate medical assessment

Examples may include:

• acute injury

• significant inflammation

• fever

• infection

• unstable medical conditions

• unexplained severe pain

• recent surgery

• significant skin disease

• situations where massage is medically contraindicated

Students should work within their own professional scope and refer clients appropriately where required.

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Abhyanga Is Not a Cure for Medical Conditions

Ayurveda traditionally uses Abhyanga within a broad wellbeing and treatment framework.

It should not be promoted as a standalone cure for:

• arthritis

• neurological disease

• cardiovascular disease

• mental illness

• chronic pain disorders

• endocrine disease

• musculoskeletal injury

Where a client has a diagnosed medical condition, Abhyanga should be considered complementary care where appropriate and should not replace necessary medical treatment.

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Abhyanga and Modern Research

Modern research has explored massage and oil-based Ayurvedic practices in relation to areas such as:

• relaxation

• stress response

• skin comfort

• cardiovascular measures

• subjective wellbeing

However, the available evidence is not sufficient to justify broad claims that Abhyanga "detoxifies the lymph", treats disease or produces specific medical outcomes.

For professional practice, it is more accurate to distinguish between:

• traditional Ayurvedic rationale

• observed relaxation and wellbeing effects

• modern clinical evidence

This distinction is also important when communicating with clients.

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Learn Abhyanga as Part of a Broader Ayurveda Training Pathway

Participants may choose to begin with Abhyanga and later add other Ayurvedic therapies.

A practical progression may include:

Abhyanga → Shiro Abhyanga → Shirodhara → Swedana → Kati Basti → Nadi Swedana

or:

Abhyanga → Marma → Pinda Sweda → Pizhichil → Panchakarma-related therapies

Pure Herbal provides training across 16 Ayurvedic therapy modalities, allowing participants to build their practical skills gradually.

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Related Ayurveda Training Courses

You may also be interested in:

• Shirodhara Training Melbourne

• Indian Head Massage / Shiro Abhyanga Training

• Nasya Training

• Nadi Swedana Training

• Sarvanga Swedana Training

• Kati Basti Training

• Janu Basti Training

• Griva Basti Training

• Patra Pinda Sweda Training

• Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda / Navara Kizhi Training

• Pizhichil Training

• Ayurvedic Cooking Classes

Also explore our main Ayurveda Training Melbourne page for the full training programme.

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Terms and Conditions and Important Information

1. Course Payment and Deposit

The course is non-refundable once training has commenced.

Payment plans are available.

To secure an approved training place, a $1000 deposit must be paid at least one week before the training commencement date.

The participant must email the deposit receipt to:

drpooja.pureherbal@gmail.com

The deposit is non-refundable.

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2. Practical Training Model

Participants are expected to organise a suitable model for the practical demonstration and hands-on component.

The model may be a:

• family member

• friend

• suitable adult volunteer

If you cannot organise a model, Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic must be informed at least one week before the training date so that the clinic has an opportunity to organise one.

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3. Events Beyond Reasonable Control

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic is not responsible for cancellations or interruptions to training caused by extraordinary events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

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4. Personal Belongings

Participants remain responsible for their personal belongings.

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic is not responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings during the training.

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5. Photography and Video

Participants may be permitted to take photographs or videos during training with the model's consent.

These recordings are for the trainee's personal learning only.

They must not be:

• publicly shared

• published

• uploaded to social media

• distributed

• used commercially

• used for advertising

without appropriate separate consent.

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How to Book Abhyanga Massage Training

Online Payment

Where the Buy button is available on this page, the course may be purchased through the website.

Payment options may include:

• PayPal

• credit card

• debit card

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Direct Bank Deposit

Payment can also be made by direct deposit.

Account Name: Ayur Cure Pty Ltd
Bank: NAB
BSB: 083004
Account Number: 841127428

After paying the training deposit, email the receipt to:

drpooja.pureherbal@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abhyanga massage training?

Abhyanga training teaches the traditional Ayurvedic practice of full-body oil massage, along with the Ayurvedic principles used to personalise it.

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Is this different from a normal massage course?

Yes.

Although practical massage skills are taught, the course also includes:

• Dosha

• Prakriti

• Vikriti

• Guna

• Ayurvedic herbal oils

• Marma

• Snehana

• treatment personalisation

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Is the course practical?

Yes.

The training includes theory, demonstration and supervised hands-on practice on a model.

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Do I need previous massage experience?

There is generally no formal prerequisite.

The course can be adapted according to your previous knowledge and experience.

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How long is the Abhyanga course?

Approximately 6–7 hours, generally conducted as a full-day training program.

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How much does the course cost?

AUD $2,500.

 

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Is a deposit required?

Yes.

A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required at least one week before the approved training date.

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Will I learn Vata, Pitta and Kapha?

Yes.

Understanding Dosha and adapting Abhyanga accordingly is an important part of the training.

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Will I learn Ayurvedic herbal oil selection?

Yes.

The training covers how oil selection may vary according to constitution, imbalance, season and treatment purpose.

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Are Marma points taught?

Yes, relevant Marma principles and selected points are included as part of the training.

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Do I need to bring a model?

Yes.

Participants normally arrange their own model.

If you cannot organise one, please contact Pure Herbal at least one week in advance.

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Will I receive a certificate?

Yes.

A Certificate of Completion is issued following successful completion of the course.

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Is Pure Herbal an IICT Approved Training Provider?

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic has been associated with IICT as an Approved Training Provider, and participants completing eligible courses may explore IICT professional membership and insurance subject to current IICT and insurer requirements. (Vital Veda)

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Can I practise professionally after completing the course?

Anyone intending to provide Abhyanga commercially should first ensure they have appropriate professional scope, insurance and any required qualifications or memberships.

The course certificate confirms completion of the Pure Herbal Abhyanga training and should not be confused with a nationally recognised massage qualification or a comprehensive Ayurvedic practitioner qualification.

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Book Abhyanga Ayurvedic Massage Training in Melbourne

Learn traditional Abhyanga massage through a combination of:

• Ayurvedic theory

• Dosha assessment

• herbal oil knowledge

• Marma

• full-body massage sequence

• practical demonstration

• supervised hands-on training

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic

Richmond Training Location
Suite 6, 19–23 Hoddle Street
Richmond VIC 3121

Phone: 0430 799 515
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