Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage For Beginners: A Practice For Overall Health And Wellness

Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners gives simple stepbystep guidance on how to incorporate Indian head massage into you and your family's everyday routines to enhance overall wellbeing and beauty.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 healthPractitioners 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 endorphinsPotential 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 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. You'll find: A basic review of Doshas, including details on how to discover your unique, elemental body typePitta, Vata, Kapha, and combinations of these Marma or vital energy points of the head and neck Preparation tips with a supply list, mood, space, and lighting considerations Preparing the body and mind to give/receive an Ayurvedic Indian head massagehygiene, stretches for the arms, shoulders, and hands Types of massage movements used in Indian head massage, described step by stepnerve strokes, effleurage, petrissage, frictions, tapotementAlso covered: Selfcare rituals with an introduction to touch, stepbystep protocols, communication with partner about pressure and comfort Hair oil recipes, including everyday hair oil recipes, tips on creating your own recipes, authentic beauty hair oil, headache relief hair oil, midday energizing hair oil, peaceful sleep hair oil Incorporation of rituals, including authentic beauty rituals, stepbystep protocol to enhance one's own natural beauty, headache relief ritual, stepbystep protocol to reduce tension headaches, midday energizing rituals, stepbystep protocol to stay alert during the day, peaceful sleep ritual, stepbystep protocol to enhance sleepThe book ends with an Ayurvedic Doshatype quiz to help understand your personal prakriti or constitution.The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional handson healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easytoaccess organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, chakras, and acupressure.