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 Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate 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.

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Course: The Art of Abhyanga: Ancient Ayurvedic Marma Massage
Approvals Listed: 47
CE Broker Provider: #20-1365394 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 5 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 5 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 2 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 5 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 5 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 5 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 5 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 5 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 5 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 5 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 5 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 5 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 5 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.