NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education - A gentle path into embodied learning

Whether you’re brand new to Ayurveda or returning with years of experience, Wild Earth offers a clear, supportive way to begin. Classes are intentionally small, hands-on, and designed to build confidence through experience—not overwhelm

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LIVE Courses:

Somatic Ayurvedic Bodywork

16 Hours | NCBTMB Approved

This course forms the core foundation of Ayurvedic bodywork at Wild Earth

You’ll learn how to:

• Read doshic patterns through touch

• Work with rhythm, breath, and nervous system pacing

• Apply oils with intention and clinical clarity

• Practice presence without taxing your body

Best for: massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking practical,

sustainable tools grounded in Ayurveda and somatics.

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Somatic Shirodhara: Subtle Nervous System Integration

8 Hours | NCBTMB Approved
Prerequisite: Somatic Ayurvedic Bodywork

This focused, experiential course explores Shirodhara as a somatic and marma-based therapy,

with an emphasis on nervous system regulation, subtle integration, and practitioner presence.

Building on the foundations taught in Somatic Ayurvedic Bodywork, students will learn how to:

• Prepare clients for Shirodhara using grounding touch, breath, and pacing

• Work with key marma points to support parasympathetic regulation

• Apply oil, rhythm, and temperature with clarity, sensitivity, and intention

• Recognize contraindications and assess client readiness for deep calming work

• Support conditions such as anxiety, insomnia and nervous system dysregulation

This course is taught in a small-group setting to allow for careful practice,

observation, and integration.

Emphasis is placed on felt safety, ethical touch, and subtle listening, ensuring

Shirodhara is offered responsibly and effectively.

Best for: massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking refined Ayurvedic skills

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Approachable Ayurveda Online or In-Person

3 Hours NCBTMB Approved This introductory course offers a clear, practical overview of:

• The doshas and elemental qualities

• Daily rhythms and seasonal awareness

• How Ayurveda views digestion, stress, and rest

• Simple ways to apply Ayurvedic thinking to everyday life

Best for: first-time students, yoga practitioners, wellness professionals,

or anyone curious about Ayurveda without needing prior experience.

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Traditional Ayurvedic Head, Neck & Face Massage (Shiroabhyanga)

8 Hours | NCBTMB Approved

Learn a complete, one-hour treatment you can immediately integrate into client sessions—supporting stress, sleep, headaches, and nervous system regulation.

Best for: practitioners who want a defined protocol and immediate application.

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Scheduling soon! Please check back for more info.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments: Poultices & Body Masks

16 Hours | NCBTMB Approved

Learn how to safely and effectively incorporate:

• Warm herbal poultices (pinda sweda)

• Herbal powders (udvartanam)

• Traditional Ayurvedic back treatments

Best for: bodyworkers ready to expand their hands-on offerings.

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Ayurvedic Marma Chikitsa

(Soma Marma)

16 Hours | NCBTMB Approved

Work with select marma points to support balance, pain relief, and systemic nourishment through subtle yet profound techniques.

Best for: practitioners drawn to energetic work, refined touch, and clinical subtlety.

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Elemental Archetypes: Ethics for Massage Therapists

3 Hours | NCBTMB ETHICS Approved

An embodied ethics course exploring:

• Boundaries as a nervous system skill

• Ethical presence in touch and pacing

• Scope of practice and self-regulation

Best for: massage therapists seeking ethics education that feels relevant and meaningful.

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