PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
​Rasayana offers advanced Ayurvedic bodywork and soft-tissue education for massage therapists, Ayurvedic practitioners, spa technicians, and wellness professionals. All trainings emphasize practical application, nervous-system literacy, fascia science, and traditional lineage-based methods.
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TRAIN WITH KRIS
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Each course is taught directly by Kris Quinones, LMT, AHC, EYT500 and Ayurvedic Bodyworker Instructor. Her teaching blends ancient Ayurvedic techniques and history, with modern recovery methods, behavioral science, somatics, and functional anatomy. Students recieve hands-on skills, practitioner embodiment training, and clinical reasoning tools for real-world application.
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CEU COURSES
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The Institute offers multiple continuing education trainings eligible for approval through organizations such as the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) and National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Courses include hands-on intensives, fascia-focused techniques, Ayurvedic bodywork methods, formula preparation, business skills, and thought leadership. All trainings award a Certificate of Completion and where applicable, Continuing Education Hours for professional development.
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A GLOBAL TRAINING COMMUNITY WITH MANY FORMATS
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Rasayana supports wellness professionals around the world and provides advanced bodywork training to destination spas, retreat centers, and international wellness facilities. The institute framework is designed to grow with Kris' global travel and teaching schedule.
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In-person workshops in Colorado Springs
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Destination spa trainings worldwide
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Private trainings for resorts, spas, and wellness centers
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Online theory modules through RasaLab (via Rasayana Mobile App. for iPhone or Android) ​
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RasaLab provides techniques videos, anatomy and case-study discussions, and community support for professional students. As the Institute grows, this platform will transition into a Skool-based community where practitioners can connect, learn, collaborate, and evolve - without Kris needing to 'live' in the space.
1-Day In Person Training
9am - 4pm
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Colorado Springs, CO
$450 | 12 CEUs
ABHYANGA FOR CHRONIC PAIN (LEVEL 1)
In this two-day, hands-on intensive, you will learn the powerful lymphatic detox treatments, abhyanga and svedana. Learn my Basic Sequence for a 90-minute, single-therapist treatment, that will satisfy tri-dosha balance. Build your foundations in Ayurvedic theory, history, and subtle anatomy on-line and ahead of time. Arrive for maximum experiential, hands-on learning and client assessment for real-world application. Leave with confident and effective stroke techniques.​
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Abhyanga is a full body, detox & rejuvenation massage using warmed herbal oils specific to the client's constitution or imbalances. It is the hallmark of Ayurvedic massage.
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Svedana is a form of heat/fomentation therapy done to conclude an abhyanga for an added detoxifying effect and deeper penetration of botanical formulas thru the skin. Discover different types of svedana used in classical Ayurveda treatments along with the benefits & contraindications. A steam sauna outfitted for a massage table is taught.​​
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ABHYANGA FOR CHRONIC PAIN (LEVEL 2)
In this one-day, hands-on intensive you will learn specific Marma balancing sequences for common pain conditions and where to incorporate them into the Basic Sequence (Level 1). Integrate tools like cupping, warm stone/bamboo, and tuning forks. *Pre-requisite is Certificate of Completion from ACP Level 1 or equivalent.
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✔ Low Back Pain, Sciatica, or Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
✔ Headache and Migraines
✔ Plantar Fasciitis
✔ Carpal Tunnel or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
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SHIRODHARA & CHAMPI
This Ayurvedic bodywork training you will learn the powerful mental health treatment of shirodhara and the traditional Indian scalp massage, champi. Foundations in Ayurvedic theory, marma balancing, and appropriate modifications informed by anatomy and physiology will be covered.
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Shirodhara is a classic rejuvenation treatment for the mind that synchronizes brain waves by pouring a warmed, medicated substance over the 3rd eye where it flows off the crown of the head. Effective for stilling the mind, soothing the nervous system, and balancing moods and sleep patterns.
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Champi is a vigorous scalp massage aiding in glymphatic drainage around the brain, and activating several energy points (marma) on the head for improving focus and concentration.​​
Basti - Localized therapeutic oil saturations In this Ayurvedic bodywork training you will learn 5 variations of the Ayurvedic bodywork treatment, basti. This localized, therapeutic application of oil aids in chronic inflammation and pain relief, improving joint mobility, nourishing nerves, discs, and other delicate tissue from degeneration.
Foundations in Ayurvedic theory, this treatment's purpose, and appropriate modifications. Gross & subtle anatomy and physiology will be covered.
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Basti translates to English as 'container', or more literally, 'bladder'. A warmed, concentrated application of medicinal oil pools on the treatment site and saturates the affected tissues with herbal formulas.
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Netra (eye)
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Kati (spine)
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Janu (knee)
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Hrid (heart)
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Nitamba (hip)
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