Face and body reading are time-honored diagnostic tools in both Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, offering valuable insight into health patterns long before symptoms become severe. This two-part course introduces students to the foundational principles of facial and bodily assessment, exploring how features such as face shape, skin tone, lines, hair, nails, and body indicators reflect internal organ function and constitutional tendencies.
This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning how observable physical traits can reveal deeper health imbalances in a practical, non-invasive way.
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Traditional systems of medicine have long understood that the body communicates its internal state through outward signs. In Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the face and body are viewed as maps of organ function, metabolic strength, circulation, and constitutional balance. This two-part course provides a structured, accessible introduction to these diagnostic traditions, blending classical perspectives with select modern insights.
Students learn how specific facial regions correspond to internal organs, how skin color and texture reflect heat, stagnation, or deficiency, and how lines, markings, and asymmetries may indicate long-standing patterns of imbalance. The course also expands beyond the face to include body-based observations such as hair quality, nail structure, and other visible signs that contribute to a holistic health assessment.
A key emphasis of this course is prevention. By learning to recognize early warning signs, students gain tools to identify potential health challenges before they progress into more serious conditions. The material is presented systematically and clearly, making it accessible to beginners while still offering depth for those with prior exposure to holistic health systems.
No prior experience in Chinese medicine or Ayurveda is required. Students leave with a practical framework they can apply thoughtfully and responsibly in personal or educational contexts.
What you’ll learn
Core principles of facial analysis in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda
How face shape, regions, and symmetry relate to organ systems and metabolism
The meaning of skin color, texture, and markings in health assessment
How lines, creases, and facial features reflect long-term patterns
Body indicators such as hair, nails, and external signs of imbalance
Constitutional tendencies and what they reveal about current health status
How to observe potential concerns before they become symptomatic
This course is ideal for:
Individuals interested in preventive, observational approaches to health
Students of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, or holistic wellness
Herbalists, bodyworkers, and wellness practitioners building assessment skills
Caregivers or health-conscious individuals wanting non-invasive insight
Anyone curious about what physical appearance can reveal about internal balance
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