AYURVEDIC ASSOCIATE DEGREE AROMATERAPHY

Module I - Basic Aromatherapy 32 Hours
History of aromatherapy
Ayurvedic history
Care/Production
Aromatherapy
Phyto-therapy
Branches of aromatherapy
Extraction
Application

Module II - Botany - 50 Hours
Botanical aspects
Ayurvedic botany
Plant parts
Country of origin
Families, genus, species

Module III - Chemistry - 40 Hours
Aroma-chemistry
Ayurvedic chemistry
Functional & molecular families
Odor description
Chemical constituents
Essential oils in relation to the body systems - pathways of movement
Adulteration / contamination
Quality and testing

Module IV - Anatomy and Physiology - 45 Hours
Anatomy and physiology
Systems of the body & how they relate to essential oils
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Muscular system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Lymphatic system
Endocrine system
Reproductive system
Urinary tract - kidneys, bladder
Toxicity and contraindication

Module V - Blending - 45 Hours
Blending techniques
Dilutions and dosages
Carriers for essential oils
Aromatic materia medica
Ayurvedic blending philosophy
French method
Odor descriptions & perception
Salves
Balms
Creams / lotions
Massage oils
First aid kit
Therapeutic terms

 

Module VI - Beauty Therai)v and Skin Care 35 Hours
Dermal application
Conditions to treat skin care
Cellulite
Detoxification
Aromatherapy facials & skin care
Aging skin
Ayurvedic skin care

Module VII - Ayurveda and Aromatherapy - 20 Hours
History and philosophy
Ayurvedic use of essential oils
Ayurvedic blending workshop
Application of oils according to doshas and body types

Module VIII - Psycho-aromatherapy - 20 Hours
Psycho-therapeutic effects of essential oils
Stress and stress related disorders
Effects of stress on the body
Bodymind, psychoneuro-immunology
Relaxation response
Ayurvedic psychology

Module IX - Vibrational Medicine - 24 Hours
Subtle aromatherapy
Energy work
Chakras & aromatherapy - vedic uses
Mantra and essential oils
Meditation
Guided imagery
Prayer, herbs

Module X - Clinical Aromatherapy 50 Hours
Consultation
Ayurvedic consultation
Massage
Reflexology
Lymph drainage
Accupressure & meridians
Cancer care
HIV / AIDS
Pain management
Caregivers
Pets
Case studies

Module XI - Pregnancy and Child Care 20 Hours
Pregnancy
Infants
Children
Ayurvedic approach

Module XII - Spa / Salon - 20 Hours
Aromatherapy within the spa/salon
Ayurvedic therapies
Blending for the spa
Hydrotherapy
Pedicures
Salt glows
Mud treatments
Face and scalp treatments
Promotion

Module XIV - Business Practices and Ethics 4 Hours

TOTAL: 60 Credits
405 Study Hours