Shirobhyanga
Head massage.
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Shirobhyanga take specif care of face, scalp, shoulders and back.
For each part it is used a specific and different oil.
This massage give benefit mainly to all the sens organs and the brain.
In the face there are 37 marma points, that are vitality points; the massage stimulate those points and give to the people energy, serenity and happiness. It is also very good for the scalp and for headache.
Important precautions:
It is not possible to receive ayurvedic massage in the following case:
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during the menstruation period
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after having food (it is necessary to have empty stomach)
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indigestion
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constipation (in this case, it is sufficient to take some laxative the day before and after the treatment)
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fever and any kinde of infection
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hemorrhoids
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varicose veins
The day after an ayurvedic massage it is important to:
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avoid any stress situation
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avoid any working lunch or lunch/dinner with lot of friends
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it is recommended to have light food and go to sleep early
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It is forbidden to eat the following food: yogurt, raw vegetables, any fried food, industrial food and frozen food, coffee, alcool, freezing beverage.
Recommended food: any kinde of soup, broth, rice, cooked vegetables and hot beverage.