Bliss Therapies
By Jenny Pietzsch
A Two DAY Ayurvedic Certification in our BLISS Therapy - Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Swedana
Step into a deeply restorative Ayurvedic immersion where your hands learn the ancient art of healing touch and your own body receives the reset it has been craving.
Bliss Therapies is a complete two day certification that teaches you how to offer three of Ayurveda’s most cherished treatments. This training weaves classical wisdom, hands on practice, healing ritual, warm herbal oils, and nervous system repair into a beautiful, embodied learning experience.
You will leave nourished, confident, and ready to bring these transformative therapies into your practice.
Training Dates
February 20 to 22, 2025
or
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.
Investment
Early Bird Tuition
$2500 plus GST
Available until December 14 - December 21
Regular Tuition after December 21
$2800 plus GST
A $500 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
Deposits made before December 21 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.
Abhyanga
Abhy is Sanskrit for massage. Yanga is Sanskrit for limbs.
Two handed and four handed warm oil bodywork
Abhyanga is the ancient art of anointing the full body with warm oil that has been infused with healing herbs and balancing essential oils. It is one of the most nourishing, grounding, and restorative practices in all of Ayurveda.
In Ayurveda, Abhyanga supports relaxation of the muscles and calming of the nervous system. When offered with intention, presence, and rhythmic touch, it becomes a powerful holistic healing modality that works on both the physical and subtle levels.
The act of anointing the body with warm herbal oil is called snehana. The Sanskrit word sneha means both oil and love, reminding us that when we oil the body, we are also offering love. The qualities of regular snehana mirror what it feels like to be deeply loved, to love yourself, and to love another — strength, stability, openness, and warmth.
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.
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
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.
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.
YOUR GUIDES
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Dr Leslie Lovlin
Ayurvedic Doctor and seasoned bodywork instructor.
Leslie teaches with clarity, grounded presence, and decades of hands-on experience.
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Dr Jenny Pietzsch
Ayurvedic Doctor, yoga teacher, and nervous system focused practitioner.
Jenny brings warmth, intuition, and a deep understanding of how rest restores life force.
Together they create a learning space that is safe, welcoming, and transformative.
How to Join
Step 1
Choose your training date.
Step 2
Submit your $500 deposit to save your spot and secure Early Bird pricing if before December 21.
Step 3
Complete your payment plan or remaining balance before the training begins.
If you have questions about accommodations, schedule, or payment plans, reach out anytime. You will be guided every step of the way.