03/18/2026
Learn the Traditional Indian Head Massage treatment.
Module 1 is a great starting point to begin your Ayurveda healing treatment training.
See https://andreaoliveraacademy.com/intro-to-ayurveda-indian-head-massage-course-module-1/
The Andrea Olivera Method© Shiro-Abhyanga, the Ayurveda Head Massage
(widely known as Indian Head Massage)
This unique Shiro-Abhyanga methodology combines traditional Ayurveda head massage with Ayurveda Beauty pioneer Andrea Olivera’s luxurious, relaxing and meditative rejuvenation techniques, treating scalp, hair, face, upper neck, shoulders and seated back massage.
This course is MODULE ONE of The Ayurveda Academy Ayurveda Spa Specialist Program.
In this module, you’ll master a distinctive and unique approach to Shiro-Abhyanga Ayurveda Head Massage, combining traditional Ayurveda head massage with Ayurveda Beauty pioneer Andrea Olivera’s luxurious, relaxing and meditative rejuvenation techniques, treating scalp, hair, face, upper neck, shoulders and seated back massage.
You will study Ayurveda theory, including:
personal Dosha evaluation: mind, body type
chakra awareness assessment
elemental wisdom theory
How to:
• Perform the full 7-step 30-60 minute warmed herbal oil massage treatment of the scalp, neck, shoulders, upper chest, face and upper back, as well as the dry-scalp Seated Indian Head Massage
• Customize your treatment for Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and customization of essential oils for and the three Doshas
• Cleanse the Aura Introduction to the Chakras
And you will learn:
Guna Therapy, a chakra-balancing, body-rocking movement featuring the laying-on of hands over the chakras, and the chakra aura cleanse featuring Kashmiri Rose Dhoop Sticks and Rituals of Scent chakra balancing scents
Chakra and aura cleansing, using herbal smoke, bells and floral waters
Dhara, the pouring of warmed herbal oils over the third eye in a copper pot, a mini version of Shirodhara
the power of Prana therapy to invoke the immune system and rejuvenate full body and mind
manual rejuvenation
elemental Wisdom on customizing essential oils, massage techniques and pressure points to balance the Doshas
Marma Therapy, the art of pressure point healing, and basic Facial Marma Therapy psychology
prana healing immune activation and detoxification treatment
Kansa wand facial stress detoxifying facial massage
Face cleansing techniques
Basic rejuvenation face massage with facial Marma therapy
A full warmed herbal oil pouring over the third eye known as a rejuvenation Dhara
A mini manual Shirodhara ( a manual hand-held copper pot), a short version of Shirodhara
A seated back massage with warmed herbal oil pour and hot aromatic towels
To book a conversation with Andrea Olivera email info@ayurvedictouch.com or call 416-504-6049
This course is available in person or Online
www.andreaoliveraacademy.com
