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As per Shivatatva Ratnakara, there are 13 types of  Shira Bhedam.  They are listed below. One thing is to be noted here that the 3rd Tarangam talks about Shia bheda and describes the first 6 head movements. The 4th Taranga starts with dhristi bheda. The definitions and the usage not found in any manuscript. This is yet another example of how we have lost our ancient and mediaeval literature and documents.  1. Dhutam -  Head shaken from side to side slowly ( Usage : Denial, Unhappiness, Looking  2. Vidhutam - Dhutam done faster ( Usage : To portray one is scared, cold and sad) 3. Adhutam - Head is moved sharply to one corner ( Usage : Pride) 4. Ancitam - Neck slightly bent to the side ( Usage : Disease, Faint, Intoxication) 5. Kampitam - Head is moved up and down,  and is raised up and shaken fast repeatedly ( Usage : Argument , Enquiring) 6. Akampitam - From Kampitam head comes down ( Usage : Asking, Advising, Confirming) 7. Paravrttam 8. Avadhutam 9. Adhom...

 Head movement or Shira Bheda is mentioned in the 8th Chapter of Natya Shastra.  1. Akampitam Nodding  the head slowly from above to below Ordering, nodding,  2. Kampitam Nodding  the head  from above to below rapidly Understanding, asserting 3. Dhuta The head is turned slowly from side to side Confidence forbidding 4. Vidhuta Dhuta is quickly and repeatedly done Terror, panic 5. Parivahita Moving the head from side to side to form a sleeping 8 Joy,surprise 6. Udvahita Sideway the head is put up Pride, Bravery, looking up 7. Avadhuta Head lowered side ways Invoke a diety, asking someone to come near 8. Anchita Head tilted on one side with face in front Intoxication, fainting 9. Nihanchita The two shoulders are raised up and the head is pressed in Anger (show off), paralysis 10. Paravritta Head turned away and backward Looking back, Turning away 11. Ukshipta Head is pushed back so that the face...

 The 4 Taranga of the manuscript talks about Dhristi bheda. There are 8 bhedas mentioned.