BEGIN THE PRACTICE OF AYURVEDA TOUCH
Step into a deeply restorative Ayurvedic immersion where your hands are guided into the art of intentional, healing touch — and your own nervous system is invited to soften and reset.
Bliss Therapy Training is a comprehensive three-day certification devoted to three of Ayurveda’s most revered treatments. This experience blends traditional wisdom, hands-on instruction, ritual, warm herbal oils, therapeutic steam, and nervous system awareness into a refined and embodied learning environment.
You will leave feeling grounded, nourished, and confident — prepared to offer these restorative therapies with steadiness and depth in your own practice.
Abhyanga
Abhya refers to the limbs.
Anga refers to the body.
Abhyanga is the traditional practice of rhythmically anointing the entire body with warm, herb-infused oils. Offered with two hands or four, this treatment is one of Ayurveda’s most cherished and restorative therapies.
Warm oil is applied in steady, intentional strokes that nourish the tissues, soften muscular tension, and support deep nervous system regulation. When delivered with presence and rhythm, Abhyanga becomes more than bodywork — it becomes a holistic therapy that works on both the physical and subtle layers of the being.
The ritual of oiling the body is known as snehana. In Sanskrit, sneha means both oil and love. This reminds us that to anoint the body is also to offer care, warmth, and steadiness.
Regular snehana cultivates the same qualities that arise from being deeply cared for — stability, openness, resilience, and warmth.
Abhyanga is not simply a treatment.
It is nourishment through touch.
The ancient Ayurvedic text Astanga Hridaya describes the many benefits of Abhyanga. These include
- Improved sleep
- Nourishment of the tissues
- Longevity and vitality
- Better eyesight
- Sturdiness and stability of the body
- Prevention and correction of nervous system disorders
- Reduction of fatigue
- Support through the aging process
- Detoxification of the body
During the training you will learn
- A complete two handed Abhyanga inspired sequence
- An introduction to four handed Abhyanga
- Rhythm, synchrony, and intuitive flow
- Warm oil methods that quiet the mind and nourish the tissues
- How to tailor touch and pace to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
- How to hold space so your sessions feel like ceremony rather than massage
Abhyanga teaches the body how to soften, receive, and rest. You will both give and receive the work so your touch becomes confident, steady, and deeply intuitive.
Shirodhara
Shiro means head. Dhara means pour.
Together they create an unparalleled experience of rest.
Benefits of Shirodhara
- Deep release of mental tension
- Stillness of the mind
- Clarity and improved cognitive function
- Mood stability
- Better stress tolerance
- A deep sense of peace
The ultimate therapy for deep relaxation and nervous system reset
A warm stream of herb infused oil flows across the third eye, calming the mind, soothing the senses, and creating profound inner stillness.
During the training you will learn
- Full set up and safe delivery of Shirodhara
- Temperature, rhythm, and flow technique
- Marma Chikitsa for head, face, and neck
- Kansa Wand techniques for energetic balance and gentle detoxification
- Contraindications, safety considerations, and session structure
You will also experience a full Shirodhara yourself so your body understands what your hands will later create.
Benefits of Shirodhara
- Deep release of mental tension
- Stillness of the mind
- Clarity and improved cognitive function
- Mood stability
- Better stress tolerance
- A deep sense of peace
Swedana
Steam therapy for detoxification, relaxation, and deeper healing
Using a traditional steam tent, you will learn how to offer Swedana as a stand alone therapy or combined with Abhyanga for a more profound therapeutic effect.
You will learn
- Safe steam tent set up
- How to warm and regulate heat for doshas and conditions
- How Swedana supports lymphatic flow, circulation, and detoxification
- How to pair Swedana with Abhyanga and Shirodhara for a full Bliss Therapy session
Additional Learning Included
- Ayurvedic Foundations online course
- Principles of nervous system informed touch
- Access to wholesale Ayurvedic oil suppliers
- Printed training manual
- Three nourishing Sattvic meals per day
- On site shared accommodations
- All oils, tools, draping supplies, and materials
This training is full immersion. You will be held, fed, cared for, and deeply supported.
Who This Is For
Bliss Therapies is designed for
- Bodyworkers and massage therapists
- Yoga teachers and studio owners
- Doulas and postpartum caregivers
- Reiki and energy workers
- Estheticians and spa therapists
- Nurses and holistic practitioners
- Anyone called to offer healing touch rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom
No previous Ayurvedic training is required. An open heart and a sincere desire to support others is enough.
Investment
Early Bird Tuition
$2500 plus GST
Available until Jan 18- Feb 16, 2026
Regular Tuition after Feb 16, 2026
$2800 plus GST
A $500 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
Deposits made before Jan 31 lock in the Early Bird rate.
Payment plans are available.
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep this training intimate, supportive, and deeply embodied
What You Will Learn
This certification includes four core learning streams, each rooted in classical Ayurveda and taught through practical, hands-on experience.
Training Date
March 20 to 22, 2025
Location: Rising Moon Studio, Sherwood Park
On site shared accommodations and nutritious Ayurvedic meals are included so you can fully immerse yourself in the learning and receive the rest you deserve.
Learn more about Rising Moon Studio here
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep this training intimate, supportive, and deep
Tuition
Payment plans are available.
Early Bird Tuition
$2500 plus GST
Available until Jan 18- Feb 16, 2026
Regular Tuition after Feb 16, 2026
$2800 plus GST
A $500 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
Deposits made before Jan 31 lock in the Early Bird rate.
If you have any questions or want more information, contact Leslie at leslie@innersage.ca
MEET YOUR GUIDES
DR LESLIE LOVLIN - RETREAT CO-FACILITATOR
Dr Leslie is the founder of Inner Sage Ayurveda and brings over forty years of hands on healing experience to her work. Her practice blends Ayurvedic medicine, therapeutic bodywork, herbalism, breath, and meditation, all taught from a place of embodied wisdom and intuitive presence.
Leslie’s approach to bodywork is rooted in the understanding that the body carries its own stories and innate intelligence. Through skilled touch, warm oils, and mindful intention, she guides clients and students into states of grounding, release, and restoration.
In her trainings, Leslie weaves classical Ayurvedic teachings with a modern understanding of the nervous system. She empowers practitioners to offer treatments that support physical, emotional, and energetic balance with confidence and integrity.
Her mission is simple and deeply felt: to help others become vessels of healing in their own communities, one honest touch at a time.
DR JENNY PIETZSCH - RETREAT CO-FACILITATOR
Dr Jenny is the founder of Sivani Ayurveda whose work blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with a deep understanding of the nervous system and the healing power of rest. Her approach is grounded, intuitive, and rooted in creating spaces where the body feels safe enough to soften.
Before stepping fully into her Ayurvedic practice, Jenny spent over twenty years working in high stress medical and aviation environments as a Primary Care Paramedic and aviation safety professional. This background shaped her steady presence, her ability to read subtle patterns in the body, and her devotion to offering care that is calm, intentional, and deeply supportive.
In her work and trainings, Jenny weaves classical Ayurvedic teachings with nervous system informed touch, ritual, and rest based practices. She guides students and clients toward reconnection with their own inner wisdom, supporting physical, emotional, clinical and energetic balance through embodied healing.
Her mission is simple: to help others remember their capacity for rest, resilience, and vitality.
For inquiries or support, reach out:
📧 Email: leslie@innersage.ca
📞 Phone: 7808765063