Ayurvedic Facial Certification Immersion
Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, this immersive facial certification is designed for Ayurvedic practitioners, estheticians, and wellness professionals seeking to integrate Ayurvedic skincare rituals into their practice. Ayurveda teaches that true beauty is a reflection of inner balance, and this training will guide you in using herbal formulations, marma therapy, and dosha-specific techniques to restore radiance from within.
Through hands-on practice and Ayurvedic skin diagnostics, you’ll learn to prepare and apply traditional remedies such as herbal lepas (masks), customized oils, hydrosols, and rejuvenating skin tonics. This program blends therapeutic touch, plant-based skincare, and Ayurvedic philosophy to support holistic skin health, addressing concerns like inflammation, dryness, premature aging, and imbalance in the doshas.
By the end of this immersion, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to offer Ayurvedic facials as a healing experience, aligning beauty with deep nourishment and well-being.
““To touch the skin with intention, to anoint with botanicals that hold the wisdom of the earth—this is the art of Ayurvedic beauty.” ”
RETREAT|Certification OVERVIEW
5- Nights in Personal Suite
Daily Organic Ayurvedic Meals & Tea Service
Morning Yoga Class
Evening Meditation
Morning Course Session
Afternoon Course Session
Hands-on Practice Hours
Printed & Digital Workbook
30 hrs of hands-on learning
Lifetime Access to online portal with recipes and support
30 hrs of CE credits (for professionals)
Certificate upon completion of practice hours and exam
Module 1: Foundations of Ayurvedic Facial Therapy
Understanding the Ayurvedic Approach to Skin Health: Ayurveda views skin health as a reflection of internal balance. This module will introduce the principles behind Ayurvedic skincare, focusing on dosha types, skin constitution, and the relationship between internal harmony and external radiance.
The Doshas and Their Impact on Skin Health – How Vata, Pitta, and Kapha influence skin conditions like dryness, inflammation, and oiliness.
Ayurvedic Skin Diagnostics – Techniques to assess skin type and imbalances based on Ayurvedic principles.
The Role of Agni (Digestive Fire) in Skin Health – How digestion, elimination, and toxin buildup affect the complexion.
Elemental Energies – Understanding how the elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) play a role in skin vitality and imbalance.
Module 2: Ayurvedic Facial Treatments & Herbal Formulations
Creating Customized Facial Therapies: Ayurveda offers a range of herbal formulations and therapeutic practices that target skin health from within and without. This module teaches hands-on skills in preparing Ayurvedic facial products, from soothing oils to rejuvenating masks.
Taila Kalpana – Medicinal Oils for Facial Massage – Learn to create dosha-specific oils that balance the skin’s needs, promote circulation, and enhance relaxation.
Choorna – Herbal Powders for Exfoliation – Using gentle Ayurvedic powders to exfoliate and cleanse, providing a soft, radiant glow.
Lepa – Herbal Pastes for Skin Healing – Create masks to treat acne, dryness, and inflammation by blending herbs such as neem, turmeric, and sandalwood.
Kashaya – Herbal Teas for Internal Beauty – Brew teas that detoxify and promote radiant skin from the inside out.
Rasayana – Rejuvenative Therapies – Learn rejuvenating treatments that nourish the skin and support anti-aging, vitality, and collagen production.
Module 3: Ayurvedic Skin Care for Seasonal & Environmental Changes
Adapting Your Skincare Routine to the Seasons: Ayurveda teaches that skin health is deeply connected to the seasons. This module will focus on how to adjust your skincare regimen to align with the changing seasons, using Ayurvedic wisdom to protect, nourish, and heal.
Key Concepts & Remedies:
Seasonal Adjustments for Skin Care – How to modify facial treatments and herbal remedies for the different seasons, addressing dry, oily, and sensitive skin needs throughout the year.
Ayurvedic First-Aid for Skin Issues – Remedies for burns, cuts, rashes, and other common skin injuries using medicinal plants and oils.
Skin Health in the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Seasons – Learn which dosha is most prevalent in each season and how to adjust skincare to support balance.
Environmental Protection for the Skin – Strategies to protect the skin from environmental stressors like pollution, sun exposure, and dry or humid climates.
Herbal Skin Care Tinctures & Elixirs – Create seasonal tonics and oils that support skin healing, hydration, and vitality.
Module 4: The Practice – 1.5 Hour Ayurvedic Facial Treatment
In this module, you will master the art of delivering a comprehensive, luxurious 1.5-hour Ayurvedic facial treatment. Focusing on skin balance, detoxification, and rejuvenation, you will learn to integrate traditional Ayurvedic therapies that provide a deeply relaxing and healing experience for the client.
Through step-by-step instruction, you will learn how to apply dosha-specific cleansers to purify the skin and choose the right Ayurvedic oils for a soothing facial massage that enhances circulation and promotes relaxation. You will discover how to use Kansa wand therapy to balance the energy of the face and practice marma point stimulation to activate key energy centers for rejuvenation. The module also covers the art of herbal steaming to open the pores and prepare the skin for a customized herbal mask, tailored specifically to the individual's skin type. Following the mask, you'll apply hydration through nourishing moisturizers, then balance the skin’s pH with toner. The session concludes with a calming hand and foot massage using Ayurvedic oils, leaving your clients feeling fully relaxed and rejuvenated. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on skills to perform a holistic Ayurvedic facial that addresses both skin health and overall well-being.
Who Is This Immersion For?
This immersion is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to integrate Ayurveda into daily life, providing a holistic and natural approach to family wellness. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this experience will equip you with practical Ayurvedic herbal wisdom that you can use for a lifetime.
Individuals looking to create an Ayurvedic home apothecary with herbal remedies for common family health concerns.
Wellness practitioners and herbalists seeking to integrate Ayurvedic herbalism into their practice.
Anyone interested in making their own teas, tinctures, oils, and tonics for home health care.
What You Will Walk Away With
A comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic herbs and their applications in home health care.
Hands-on experience in making Ayurvedic teas, herbal powders, oils, and seasonal tonics.
A collection of herbal recipes made during the immersion.
The confidence to use Ayurvedic remedies for family wellness with practical, effective medicine-making skills.
Additional Information
Investment, Cancellation Policy
Investment $1395 USD
Given our exclusive offerings and limited slots, we advise booking at least 2 months in advance. Please note, full payment is required upon reservation. Additionally, we kindly request that you familiarize yourself with our Cancellation Policy and adhere to our Recommended Etiquette Guidelines.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Check-in is after 2 pm on arrival day and check out is before 11 am on departure day. Arrival dinner, welcome meditation, and closing yoga and departing breakfast is included.
St. George Regional Airport is nearby with daily flights to Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas. Las Vegas is less than a two-hour drive and affordable door-to-door shuttle service offered every hour. (St. George Shuttle or Salt Lake Express)
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR WEATHER
Situated where the Mojave Desert meets the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau, this region boasts a distinct desert climate with clear skies, over 300 days of sunshine, mild winters, and warm summers. St. George lies at an elevation of 2,880 feet, rising to 10,000 feet in the neighboring Pine Valley Mountains. During winters, bring layered clothing, and for summers, opt for airy, lightweight fabrics. The majority of the year experiences temperate weather.
SAMPLE OF WORKBOOK
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Kathy Jo Staheli, AD, is a NAMA-recognized doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, specializing in Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic science of detoxification and rejuvenation. While working as Panchakarma Technician in Santa Cruz, California, Kathy Jo pursued her Ayurvedic education at Kerala Ayurveda Academy and Bastyr University. During this time, she traveled to India for a deeper understanding of medical science, joining the world’s top Ayurvedic doctors as an intern in clinics, hospitals, and retreat centers.
Her deep passion for sharing Ayurveda, allowed her to work with Kerala Ayurveda Academy as a practitioner and as the global business development manager, bringing Ayurvedic resources to the U.S. market and her custom skincare line Purusha Botanicals was featured in the Oscars goodie bag. She was an integral part of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, for nearly 7 years, ensuring the authenticity of the practice of Ayurveda in the United States, and is now acting as the chair of the Panchakarma Committee.
With almost 20 years of practice in the Ayurvedic health industry, she offers a service with an in-depth knowledge of the Ayurvedic System of Medical Science, facilitating a balanced and healthy life for her clients.