Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners (eBook)

Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners gives simple step-by-step guidance on how to incorporate Indian head massage into you and your familys everyday routines to enhance overall well-being and beauty. The techniques illustrated and explained offer many health benefits, including:Easing sleep disturbancesReducing stressEasing muscular tension, headaches, and eye strainPromoting increased blood circulation to the head and cephalic regionEnhancing scalp healthPractitioners can also achieve psychological and spiritualbenefits, including:Increasing asense of human connection between giver and receiverCreating ameditative mood that encourages deep sleepRelief from mild depression or life burnout/overwhelm through therelease ofendorphinsPotential beauty benefits include:Improves the condition of skin and hair by increasing blood circulationProvides nutrients to theliving cells of the skin and hairGives the receiver a refreshed and younger looking appearanceNourishinghair oils can further increase and customize your beauty efforts along with the massageThe 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 herbally 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. Youll find:A basic review ofDoshas, including details on how to discover your unique, elemental body typePitta, Vata, Kapha, and combinations of theseMarma or vital energypoints of the head and neckPreparation tips with a supply list, mood, space, and lighting considerationsPreparing the body and mind to give/receive an Ayurvedic Indian head massagehygiene, stretches for the arms,shoulders, and handsTypes of massage movements used in Indian head massage, described step by stepnerve strokes, effleurage, petrissage, frictions,tapotementAlso covered:Self-care rituals with an introduction to touch, step-by-step protocols, communication with partner about pressure and comfortHair oil recipes, including everyday hair oil recipes, tips on creating your own recipes, authentic beauty hair oil, headache relief hair oil, mid-day energizing hair oil, peaceful sleep hair oilIncorporation of rituals, including authentic beauty rituals, step-by-step protocol to enhance ones own natural beauty, headache relief ritual, step-by-step protocol to reduce tension headaches, mid-day energizing rituals, step-by-step protocol to stay alert during the day, peaceful sleep ritual, step-by-step protocol to enhance sleepThe book ends with an Ayurvedic Doshatype quiz to help understand your personal prakriti or constitution. ThePress Here! seriesoffers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, chakras, and acupressure.