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Shiro Abhyanga — Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage
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Shiro Abhyanga

Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage

Warm Oil. Quiet Care. Reconnect with Yourself.

"A deeply relaxing Ayurvedic massage focusing on the head, neck and shoulders using warm Ayurvedic herbal oils for a calm wellbeing ritual."

Available at our York studio

Treatment Duration

30 minutes

Treatment Price

£50

Overview

What is Shiro Abhyanga?

A warm-oil massage focused on the scalp, head, neck and shoulders. Offered as a quiet, relaxing Indian head massage experience.

Privacy & Comfort

Massage is not performed on private or intimate areas of the body. Your privacy, dignity and comfort are respected throughout the treatment.

What is Included

  • Shiro Abhyanga — 30 minutes
  • Brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in
  • Special herbal oils selected by the practitioner based on the client information provided
  • Personalised aftercare guidance

Time and cost

How long is the ritual and cost of the ritual

Time: 30 minutes

Cost: £50

Ritual treatments are paid at the York Treatment Studio. In-person card payments are processed securely through SumUp.

York Treatment Studio3 Wain CloseYorkYO32 9YQUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Benefits of the ritual

A quiet, relaxing warm-oil head massage
Warm herbal oils personalised following consultation
Focused attention on the scalp, head, neck and shoulders
A traditional Indian head massage experience

Suitability

Is this ritual right for you?

Who this ritual may suit

  • You carry everyday tension around the scalp, neck and shoulders
  • You spend long hours at a desk, driving or using screens
  • You want a focused head massage rather than a full-body ritual
  • You have 30 minutes and want a quiet reset in the week

Who should avoid or check first

  • Have an acute illness or fever
  • Have scalp infections or open wounds
  • Have had recent head or neck injuries
  • Have allergies to the treatment oils
  • Are pregnant unless appropriate modifications are available

A brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in is completed before every treatment.

Ayurvedic therapies are traditional practices that support general wellbeing. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment, and no claim is made to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Please continue with any medication prescribed by your doctor, and speak to your GP about new or persistent symptoms.