What is Ayurvedic Head Massage?

Head massage has been practiced in India for thousands of years.



It is based on the traditional Indian medical system of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic head massage plays an important part in the myriad rituals connected with births and weddings. It is also plays an important role in stress relief.



This form of head massage is slowly gaining popularity in the Western world due to its palliative benefits.

How does ayurvedic head massage work?

Every Ayurvedic massage is unique. This is because the therapist first analyzes the patient and then selects a suitable combination of oils and massage techniques based on his or her diagnosis. Herbal oils such as sesame oil, mustard oil, almond oil, coconut oil or olive oil are widely used.



The patient is made to sit on a comfortable chair. Oil is slowly massaged into the head starting from the sides of the head to the scalp.  The therapist uses thumbs and fingers to skillfully manipulate the pressure points on the head, face, neck, and shoulders. He or she may even grasp fistfuls of your hair at the roots and gently tug them from side to side. The therapist then focuses on the temples and slowly squeezes them with the heels of the hand. Then the therapist slowly works his or her way down to the neck and shoulder, gently kneading and squeezing the muscles.

What are benefits of an ayurvedic head massage?

Anyone who has undergone an Ayurvedic head massage will testify that it is one of the most relaxing forms of massage. In addition to inducing a deep state of relaxation, Ayurvedic head massage also helps to relieve stress. It stimulates the lymphatic system and encourages the release of toxins form the body. Ayurvedic head massage is one of the best ways of relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain. It also relives headaches caused due to migraines, or sinusitis. The herbal oils that are massaged into the scalp, stimulate hair growth.

Precautions

Ayurvedic head massage relies on liberal application of herbal oils to aid the massage process. It is a good idea to find out whether you r body has any adverse reaction to the oil by applying a small amount of oil to your forearm. Due to the deep state of relaxation that it induces, it is also a good idea not to schedule any important business immediately after the massage. People with acne prone skin may choose to avoid using oil during the massage process.