Last but not the least; we can practice NAMASMARAN; (which is also a traditional practice and hence looked down upon by many of us); during every possible activity; including massage; and experience how we begin to overcome our own shortcomings and achieve blossoming of one and all!

1. STRESS
AND
HEAD
MASSAGE
DR.
SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

2. Actually; the belief that the eyes, face, head, hair, related
muscle groups, neck etc are benefited by head massage; has
been prevalent for millennia.
But we, often ignore, neglect or actually despise the age old
wisdom! If we admit our mistake sportingly, then we would
change over to head massage once again!
If we massage our head ourselves we get the advantage of head
massage as well as exercise to our arms, forearms, hands and
fingers!
Further; the dryness of the palms (which many of us suffer
from); also vanishes.
We can stroll or watch the news on TV simultaneously when
we massage head and hence save time also.
If we are lucky and/or living in joint family; then we can give
head massage to our parents, children, brothers, sisters, in
laws; and so on. Serving our near dear ones builds a close and
warm bond and is rejuvenating to the spirit of both, one who
serves and one who gets served.
After the head massage; we can take warm or cold bath as may
be comfortable. STRESS is vast. But simple customs and
traditions; such as head massage and massage, prevalent in

3. religious festivals such Diwali; are refreshing and underline the
importance of ancient wisdom.
The traditional massage and the intricate skills involved in it;
and the wisdom born through experiences; such as use of
mustard oil, sesame oil etc (not merely the massage as taught in
physiotherapy); can be beneficially included in mainstream
medical education, practice and research; also.
This would rejuvenate and promote the traditional art and
wisdom of massage and play a major role; creating meaningful
employment opportunities in holistic healing.
Last but not the least; we can practice NAMASMARAN;
(which is also a traditional practice and hence looked down
upon by many of us); during every possible activity; including
massage; and experience how we begin to overcome our own
shortcomings and achieve blossoming of one and all!