Ayurvedic head massageShiro abhyangam
Ayurvedic head massage uses warm, herbalised oil, focusing on your head, neck, and shoulders. It calms and balances your mind and nervous system.
Ayurvedic head massage, or Shiro abhyangam, is a soothing treatment that contributes to the relaxation of your body and mind. In Sanskrit, ‘shiras’ means head and ‘abhyangam’ means oil massage.
Your head, neck and shoulders are massaged with warm herbal oil. The oil is selected according to your condition and is applied with a variety of massage techniques and gentle marma applications.
The application of warm herbalised oil plays a major role in Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurvedic head massage is one of the various methods in Ayurveda that involve the application of oil to the head for a fixed duration of time.
Depending on your condition, Shirodhara may be advised due to its stronger action.
Recommended for
- Headaches
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Sinusitis
Benefits
- Provides a relaxing effect, decreasing mental and physical tension
- Balances and stabilises the activity of your mind
- Soothes your nervous system which in turn reduces stress
- Benefits sleep patterns
Pricing
Ayurvedic head massage
60 minutes – $110
Contact us
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