Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage For Beginners

The techniques illustrated and explained offer many health benefits, including: Easing sleep disturbances; Reducing stress; Easing muscular tension, headaches, and eye strain; Promoting increased blood circulation to the head and cephalic region; Enhancing scalp health; Practitioners can also achieve psychological and spiritual benefits, including: Increasing a sense of human connection between giver and receiver; Creating a meditative mood that encourages deep sleep; Relief from mild depression or life burnout/overwhelm through the release of endorphins; Potential beauty benefits include: Improves the condition of skin and hair by increasing blood circulation; Provides nutrients to the living cells of the skin and hair; Gives the receiver a refreshed and younger looking appearance; Nourishing hair oils can further increase and customize your beauty efforts along with the massage; The book also addresses safety considerations, including vital areas of caution in the neck and head and when it might be unwise to practice Indian head massage, and cautions with regard to herb-infused oils. Each chapter covers an important area related to head massage techniques in depth, including foundational principles of ayurveda and how Indian head massage is part of ayurvedic practice. You'll also find a basic review of Doshas, including details on how to discover your unique, elemental body type—Pitta, Vata, Kapha, and combinations of these The book ends with an Ayurvedic Dosha–type quiz to help understand your personal prakriti or constitution.