AMTA Massachusetts

Class will be held 9am-4:30pm Lunch break will be 12-1:30pm, there are restaurants onsite and nearby for your convenience.

Karyn will lead the class thru concepts, theory and history of stone massage and Ayurveda, as well as give a demonstration. She will lead the class through a guided practicum so that each student will be able to receive and give five powerful stone techniques in the prone position. Stone heaters will be available for students to use for practice.

Sacred Stone Therapy combines the art of cool and heated stone bodywork with the ancient science of Ayurveda. Sacred Stone Therapy uses stone layouts, gliding, spinning, edging and flipping techniques designed to be ergonomically corrective, to remove pain and anchor the first and second chakra and directing energy towards the "terminal ends" of the body. Using heated mineral composites of granite, feldspar, quartz and magnetite, this treatment integrates western & eastern massage techniques. The beauty of Sacred Stone Therapy is manifested in the compassion extended from the therapist to the client. This compassion becomes imprinted within the matrix of each stone.

Tuition includes set of 8 spinal/gliding stones ($35).

Student Objectives

• Become familiar with the precautionary guidelines and benefits
• Explain how Sacred Stone Therapy integrates Ayurveda
• Understand how the maintenance of the heating unit & stones
• Learn 5 powerful stone massage techniques for the spine
• Understand the benefits of the textural distinctions of each stone

What To Bring?

• 2 oz of massage oil (preferably grapeseed, sesame, apricot, sunflower or jojoba) with a pour top spout, which can be found at any kitchen store.
• Massage linens
• 2 hand towels
• 1 large towel
• Any type of foam for extra padding for the massage table

Attendees may choose to purchase At-Home CEs and more stones at a greatly reduced price directly from the instructor. Details here. 

Karyn Chabot D.Ay., LMT, pioneered the “hot stone massage” movement in 1999 and cognized Sacred Stone Therapy. She has been on national TV, produced 6 DVDs, authored Sacred Stone Therapy book, taught and certified over 1,000 massage therapists and is an approved bodywork educator for the NCBTMB. She is a long-time student of Dr. Vasant Lad & Dr. Naina Marballi & a graduate of The Ayurvedic Institute & Universal Massage Therapeutics in New Mexico. She earned a BS in Alternative Health from Goddard College, is a nationally licensed massage therapist, nationally certified Ayur* Yoga Therapist, Medical Thai Therapist, Yuen Method, Certified Bodytalk Therapist, Quantum Touch therapist & Certified Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, Candidate for Master’s degree in Integrative Eastern Medicine.