The basic material needed for head massage also referred as Shiro Abhyanga is oil. The oil usually mixed in are sesame oil, coconut oil or a herbal oil. The method is to draw up the medicated oil according to the patient or the nature of morbidity. During the Ayurveda Head Massage, Ayurvedic oil is kept for a considerable amount of time on the head of an individual. This is referred as ‘Moordha taila’ or application of the oil to Head (‘Murdhani’ means head and ‘Taila’ means herbal oil). In other words, Murdhni Taila is a practice of operating medication on head using herbal or medicated oils such that the oil remains in contact with the scalp for a fixed duration of time. This contact period of oil on the scalp is necessary for engendering its benefits.

Some benefits of Head Oil Massage –

• It de-stresses the whole body
• Expands the flow of cerebro-spinal fluids, hence rejuvenating the nervous system
• There is a distribution of toxins from tense and knotted muscles that improves the blood circulation in formerly jammed muscles
• Productive against eyestrain, jaw ache and sinusitis. It also triggers lymphatic drainage and aids sleep
• It helps to remove the toxins and other side effects caused by the use of dyes, etc.
• The massage is beneficial to the hair roots and avoids excessive hair loss

For person of any age, head massage Ayurveda treatment generally proves to be relaxing treatment. Shiro abhynaga done in conjunction with neck and shoulder therapy offers a unique blissful experience.

A regular treatment of this relaxing treatment has a number of benefits such as: Abhyanga increases circulation in the nerves It tones the muscles and lubricates the joints Ayurvedic massage calms downs the nerves thereby suppressing the stress. It is beneficial in expanding your mental alertness Abhyanga drains off the impurities from your body Ayurvedic massage therapy acts as a beauty agent too as it replenishes skin cells giving you a soft and smooth skin Ayurveda massage also improves stamina and helps with relaxed undisturbed sleep at nights Ayurveda massage offers best results in the morning before your bath so that it smoothes the toxins that might have released during the previous night. At Swarnam, we use herbalized massage oil for ayurvedic massage, tailored specially to protect the skin from radical damage. These herbs are known for their ability to strengthen the physiology and enhance balancing power of mind.

The Potlis refresh, calm and nourish the body, providing an overall therapeutic effect on the body. The potlis are packed in a muslin cloth, dipped in warm medicated oil (for a wet massage) or dipped in herbal powders (for a dry massage), and then applied on the relevant pressure points. This therapy is nowadays also been offered in spas but an experienced practitioner can help you realise its true benefits. When the warm potli is massaged into the body, it exposes the pores and relaxes the muscles which allow the delicately chosen herbs to work on the body and mind. Benefits of Potli Massage People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, frozen shoulders, osteoarthritis are often recommended Potli massage as a part of their treatment. However the contents of the potli would differ according to the illness of the person or as required by the body. At Swarnam Ayurveda, we can advise the best treatment only after an initial diagnosis of the health issues or concerns. Apart from curing arthritis and joint related issues, Potli massage helps to sooth pain and inflammation, improve blood circulation and flexibility

Oil Massage enhances the strength of body and it stays in a good shape. Stress experienced by people creates a negative impact on their physical and mental well being – sometimes leaving them depressed. The treatment enhances the function of beneficial hormones of skin sending a positive therapeutic vibe, thus relaxing mind and body. The endocrine and nervous system get more balanced while affecting billions of nerve ending points that connect brain to the vital organs.

Ayurvedic oil or thailum is a very unique formula that contains the components of around 50 different plants. The oil molecules being very small in size, get into your skin easily thereby delivering medicinal properties to each cell in the body. The ingredients used in making the Ayurvedic oils we use have been carefully selected to suit the physiological need in the body aiming to return the body’s natural state of health.