Dharma Practices

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One
  • What is Dharma?
    • Hindu and Buddhist Dharma
    • The Purpose of Dharma
    • Dharma Teachings and Principles
• Lesson Two
  • Dharma and Complementary Therapies
    • What are Complementary Therapies and How do they Work?
    • The Holistic Approach within Dharma
    • Legislation for Complementary Health Practitioners
    • The Consultation Process
    • Consent to Treatment
    • Keeping Records
    • Creating the Best Environment for Treatment
• Lesson Three
  • Massage and the Dharma Process
    • What is Massage?
    • Prana
    • Dharma Massage
    • Contraindications
    • Massage Strokes
    • Massage Mediums
    • The Massage Treatment
    • Client Care
• Lesson Four
  • Dharma and Stone Therapy
    • The History of Stone Treatments
    • Benefits of Treatment
    • Types of Stones
    • Obtaining the Stones
    • Care of the Stones
    • The Treatment
    • Aftercare
• Lesson Five
  • Dharma and Hopi Ear Candling
    • The History of Ear Candling
    • The Ear Candles
    • How the Candles Work
    • Benefits of Treatment
    • Contraindications
    • The Treatment
    • Face and Neck and Ear Massage
• Lesson Six
  • Dharma and Marma Auricular Massage/Dharma, Chakras and The Auric Fields
    • What is Marma Auricular Massage?
    • Benefits of Treatment
    • The Complete Treatment
    • The Seven Major Chakras
    • The Auric Fields
    • The Meaning of Colours
    • Protecting your Energies
• Lesson Seven
  • The Dharma Facial Massage
    • Basic Principles and Benefits
    • Contraindications and Cautions
    • Preparing to Treat
    • The Treatment
• Lesson Eight
  • Dharma and Mental and Emotional Pain
    • Causes and Characteristics
    • Treatments
    • Meditation
    • Posture
    • Breathing Meditation
    • Aftercare
• Lesson Nine
  • Running a Dharma Practice
    • Professionalism
    • Client Confidentiality, Data Protection and Disclosure
    • Palliative and Social Care
• Lesson Ten
  • Running a Dharma Practice (Continued) / Conclusion
    • Holistic First Aid
    • Suggestions for Opening and Closing a Dharma Treatment