New Jersey Massage

with Nancy A. Smith, CMT

AYURVEDA is a traditional, holistic system of health science from India, which has been practiced for over 5,000 years. Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) incorporates warm oils, herbs and steam/Hot towels (Swedna) to help restore balance to the body. Massage stokes, oils and herbs are selected based on each individual client’s need. Benefits of Ayurvedic massage include increased vitality, reduced stress and relaxation. The Massage Therapist will learn Traditional Ayurvedic principles and how to restore balance with oils, herbs and steam. This course will cover:

• Ayurvedic Dosha Theory
• Indications and contraindications
• Benefits of Abhyanga  and Swedna
• Discussion of Specific Ayurvedic balancing oils and herbs
• Room setup
• Ayurvedic massage routine and steam tent instructions

Nancy is founder and director of Essence of Self Ayurveda Center for Massage, Yoga and Health, is a N.J. certified massage therapist, yoga instructor and Level III Reiki Master teacher. She became a Panchakarma Massage Specialist at Greens Ayurvedic Hospital in India.

“My experience through the years in receiving Ayurvedic massages from Nancy Smith has been healing and extremely centering. I leave refreshed, renewed, and with a deeper sense of peace and harmony within.”
Sister Roberta Feil Pastoral AIDS Care Coordinator Hope House 

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