Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

Angela absolutely amazing read. The illustrations are exceptional and diverse. The recipes for the oils and details on why the ingredients were chosen will provide the massage recipient with renewed hair and skin, as well as calm and open their chakras. You will find yourself practicing while reading the pages. Thank you for writing this book. It will be a staple in many homes.

Great book, I have always wanted to learn about head massage, so this is perfect. Especially as you can give yourself a massage! Really easy to follow instructions and illustrations.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Ayurvedic head massage was not a topic I had even heard of before, let alone been interested in, but the cover grabbed my eye and I'm glad I read it! It's broken up into 4 sections: Basic Principles (where you learn about the basics of this practice and key practices like doshas, chakras, and marmas), Before You Begin (where Arrieta tells you the best way to do your massages and the different types of massages involved), Herbal Hair Oils, and then the Massage Rituals. It was organized in a very precise manor that was easy to understand. The illustrations are quite cute and helpful. I tried a few of the self massages and they were honestly amazing! My only issues with the book were a few typos that I'm sure will be fixed before publishing and I wish there was a reference section in the back for more resources.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Ayurvedic Head massage is the first book of this topic I have read so far and to be honest I went into it blind because I had never heard of it before. I'm so glad I got the chance to read it.
The illustrations are lovely and simple and blend well with the information and instructions given throughout the book. The book itself is broken down into four areas - Basic Principles (which includes information on chakras and more), Before you begin, Herbal Hair Oils and finally Massage Rituals.
This book was clear and easy to understand and follow and I can't wait to try some of the massages on myself and others to see what they are like.

This is a well illustrated book of scalp, shoulder and face massages from an Ayurvedic perspective. I've never been really into things like chakras and Ayurvedic types but even if you are not, there are some helpful instructions for giving this type of massage. It covers the history and also gives recipes for hair oils and things like that, plus gives basic types of massages (shampoo, tug, etc.) and then gives sequences for specific needs like relieving headaches and promoting restful sleep.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

This book was easy to understand and came with detailed illustrations. The author went over the philosophy as well rounding out. I feel like I'm ready to try one or two after this.

--Lovely Intro to Head Massage--

I received an advance review copy from the publisher through NetGalley, and here are my thoughts.

This book is beautifully organized and is full of precise, simple instructions accompanied by drawings that show you where to place your hands, etc. I actually think I prefer these drawings to photographs, because the placement of the fingers, etc, seems to stand out more this way. And I love how some of the "models" have green or pink hair.

In addition to massage, there is information about different oil types to use for different situations, as well as how to give self care to yourself.

All in all, if this is a topic you are interested in exploring and are new to it...this is an excellent resource.

Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment.

This book is perfect for those who like me who like to learn new things and indulge in a bit of self-care. The book is full of colour, easy to use, easy instructions to follow and I would adore a physical copy.

[Book Review] "Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners" is a lovely, illustrated text on giving yourself self care & performing massage on others. Performing a massage on others does come with clear instructions & contra indicators for when it shouldn't be done.
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The illustrations are well drawn & helpful as visual aids.
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Having had an odd headache, complete with dizziness & nausea for the last 15 hours, I can attest that some of the pressure point massage referenced, did bring some relief. I would rather use pressure points than drugs as often as possible.
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This is a great starting point but it is not a replacement for trained therapists & doctors. Do try & use common sense before trying any of the things in this book.

Such good information for beginners. I also like how there is a giving care and a self care section.

I really liked this book. I am really intrigued by head massage and always feel such a huge benefit but never really understood the process or practicality of doing it.

This book was really lovely. Great words and pictures balance and extremely easy to follow whilst being very detailed. I learnt a lot and definitely benefited from this book so thank you so much for allowing me access

Having suffered migraines recently due to tension this book came at just the right time. Really clearly set out and easy to follow. I’m already feeling the benefits!

Absolutely gorgeous and very educational book. I really enjoyed the 'Massage' book in this series and ended up buying a hard copy as I really wanted a copy on my shelf. This is probably going to happen again! I really love how it covers giving a massage to others as well as yourself. As well as for relaxation, it includes tips on health and beauty - included how to ease a headache. Really enjoyable and look forward to reading more in the series.

I loved this book. It had some really meaningful information that I will continue to take with me through life to live as a healthier mom and person.