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Shiroabhyangam!
The head has many marma’s, or vital energy centres, and is a
reflection of the entire body, thus relieving tension and
rebalancing from head to toe. Ayurvedic Head Massage (or
Shirobhyanga) promotes rejuvenation to the whole being. The practice
helps relieve insomnia, headaches and stress related disorders while
boosting the immune system. This massage blissfully relaxes and
balances mind body and spirit.
Shirobhyanga restores balance and harmony of the three higher
Chakras – Vishuddha (the base of the throat), Ajna (the
forehead/third eye) and Sahasrara (the crown or thousand petal lotus
chakra). This therapy has been known to result in clearer vision,
both physical and intuitive as well as improved concentration as it
increases the brain's pranic life force or physiologically speaking,
the oxygen in the brain is increased.
Traditional Ayurvedic head massage using specific herbal oils
with specialized gentle deep strokes and pressure on various marma
points, balances the doshas, and offers relief from hair and scalp
problems, strengthens hair roots and after a series of massages,
promotes lustre and health to the hair and scalp. Additionally the
massage helps to improve the function of the five senses, and the
nervous system which improves blood circulation and helps with
detoxification of the body and negative sense impressions.
Shirobhyanga reduces stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and
relieves musculoskeletal tension.
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