Shiro Bheda- head movements used in Bharatanatyam

Sama udvahitam adhomukha-lolitam Dhutam
kampitam cha paravrittam ukshiptam parivahitam
navdhakathitam shirasa natyashastra visharadaihi
Shiro Bhedha - head movements
Shira or shirasa means ”head” in sanskrit. The 9 head movements refer to the head positions when expressing a particular bhava.
Samam: Keep head straight
Udvahitam: Look up
Adhomukham: Look Down
Alolitam: Move head in a circular movement
Dhutam: Move head to right and left
Kampitam: Nod head up and down
Paravrittam: Turn head to the right or left briskly
Ukshiptam: Head is turned and raised or in a slanted position
Parivahittam: Small shakes of the head done quickly