Shiro Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Head Massage

Shiro is the Sanskrit term for Head and Abhyanga is 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.

Before booking this Ayurvedic treatment, It’s important to review the contra-indications listed below. This list is not exhaustive —if there are any specific or complex health concerns, a consultation is recommended before proceeding.

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.

• 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

INDICATIONS

• Stress and anxiety relief

• Headaches and migraines

• Insomnia and sleep disorders

• Scalp conditions (e.g., dry scalp, dandruff)

• Hair loss and premature graying

• Tension in the neck and shoulders

• Mental fatigue and lack of concentration

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

• Lack of appetite, no hunger

• Acute fever, mucous, chest or sinus congestion

• Acute Infections, Inflammations in the ENT area eg. Sinusitis, Conjunctivitis, Rhinitis, Mouth Ulcers, cold sores

• Bleeding in the ENT area e.g. bleeding gums, bleeding from the nose

• Open or bleeding wounds, healing scars or burns

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