Shiro Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Head Massage
Shiro is the Sanskrit term for Head and Abhyanga means oil massage. This is a traditional seated head, neck and shoulder massage, great for helping with tension relief, migraines and stress. Warm Ayurvedic herbalised oils are used that improves circulation to the head region helping to remove physical and emotional energy blockages, and relieving mental tension, shoulder/neck stiffness, aches and pains.
BENEFITS
Head is the most important organ of the body because all the sense organs like the eyes, ears, nose and tongue are located in it. Therefore massage over the head provides nourishment to all sense organs and promote their normal and natural functioning. All healthy people are suitable to receive Shiro Abhyanga. It is especially helpful for those suffering from hair and scalp issues such as hair fall, dandruff, early baldness, greying and other diseases like headaches, insomnia etc.
Relaxes the body and the mind
Promotes growth, softness, shine of hair
Prevents hair fall
Soothes the head and sense organs
Reduces facial wrinkles
Improves blood circulation
Drains accumulated toxins from head and face
Relieves tension and stiffness in the hea
Produces sound sleep and happiness
Regular shiroabhyanga slows down the speed of ageing.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Shiro Abhyanga is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflamed skin
Bleeding on the scalp
Sinus inflammation
HOME TIPS
Shiro Abhyanga may be practiced daily for ongoing self-care.
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Shiro is the Sanskrit term for Head and Abhyanga means oil massage. This is a traditional seated head, neck and shoulder massage, great for helping with tension relief, migraines and stress. Warm Ayurvedic herbalised oils are used that improves circulation to the head region helping to remove physical and emotional energy blockages, and relieving mental tension, shoulder/neck stiffness, aches and pains.
BENEFITS
Head is the most important organ of the body because all the sense organs like the eyes, ears, nose and tongue are located in it. Therefore massage over the head provides nourishment to all sense organs and promote their normal and natural functioning. All healthy people are suitable to receive Shiro Abhyanga. It is especially helpful for those suffering from hair and scalp issues such as hair fall, dandruff, early baldness, greying and other diseases like headaches, insomnia etc.
Relaxes the body and the mind
Promotes growth, softness, shine of hair
Prevents hair fall
Soothes the head and sense organs
Reduces facial wrinkles
Improves blood circulation
Drains accumulated toxins from head and face
Relieves tension and stiffness in the hea
Produces sound sleep and happiness
Regular shiroabhyanga slows down the speed of ageing.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Shiro Abhyanga is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflamed skin
Bleeding on the scalp
Sinus inflammation
HOME TIPS
Shiro Abhyanga may be practiced daily for ongoing self-care.
END
Shiro is the Sanskrit term for Head and Abhyanga means oil massage. This is a traditional seated head, neck and shoulder massage, great for helping with tension relief, migraines and stress. Warm Ayurvedic herbalised oils are used that improves circulation to the head region helping to remove physical and emotional energy blockages, and relieving mental tension, shoulder/neck stiffness, aches and pains.
BENEFITS
Head is the most important organ of the body because all the sense organs like the eyes, ears, nose and tongue are located in it. Therefore massage over the head provides nourishment to all sense organs and promote their normal and natural functioning. All healthy people are suitable to receive Shiro Abhyanga. It is especially helpful for those suffering from hair and scalp issues such as hair fall, dandruff, early baldness, greying and other diseases like headaches, insomnia etc.
Relaxes the body and the mind
Promotes growth, softness, shine of hair
Prevents hair fall
Soothes the head and sense organs
Reduces facial wrinkles
Improves blood circulation
Drains accumulated toxins from head and face
Relieves tension and stiffness in the hea
Produces sound sleep and happiness
Regular shiroabhyanga slows down the speed of ageing.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Shiro Abhyanga is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflamed skin
Bleeding on the scalp
Sinus inflammation
HOME TIPS
Shiro Abhyanga may be practiced daily for ongoing self-care.
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