Indian Head Massage
What Is Indian Head Massage?
As the name implies, Indian Head massage originated in India,
where it has been an old family practice for over 4,000 years.
Although based on a traditional Ayurvedic technique or Indian
form of Champi (head massage), it now includes massage of the
shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, and ears. Incidentally, the
origin of our word ‘shampoo’ is the Hindi word 'champi'. Being
'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. This form of
therapy started out as a way of keeping your hair in tip-top
condition!
Originally, this form of massage of the head and hair was popular
amongst Indian women, for improving the condition of the scalp
and hair. Modern forms of the treatment, involving work on the
upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, now include the use of
shiatsu and acupressure techniques. A variety of massage
movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate
circulation, and restore joint movement.
As the name implies, Indian Head massage originated in India,
where it has been an old family practice for over 4,000 years.
Although based on a traditional Ayurvedic technique or Indian
form of Champi (head massage), it now includes massage of the
shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, and ears. Incidentally, the
origin of our word ‘shampoo’ is the Hindi word 'champi'. Being
'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. This form of
therapy started out as a way of keeping your hair in tip-top
condition!
Originally, this form of massage of the head and hair was popular
amongst Indian women, for improving the condition of the scalp
and hair. Modern forms of the treatment, involving work on the
upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, now include the use of
shiatsu and acupressure techniques. A variety of massage
movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate
circulation, and restore joint movement.
Indian Head Massage is an extremely effective, non-invasive style of massage, without the need
for you to undress. The Massage may be applied with or without oils, so you do not need to
remove your clothing. Nevertheless, we advise you that a cotton top or T-shirt is probably the
most comfortable thing for you to be wearing. Additionally, if you request oils, you may
prefer to remove your top to prevent any oil staining.
for you to undress. The Massage may be applied with or without oils, so you do not need to
remove your clothing. Nevertheless, we advise you that a cotton top or T-shirt is probably the
most comfortable thing for you to be wearing. Additionally, if you request oils, you may
prefer to remove your top to prevent any oil staining.
Benefits:
Indian Head Massage offers benefits in a wide range of stress related conditions, as well as
making you feel good. It is a relaxing, stress-busting therapy that works on the muscular
tissues to relax or stimulate your body and help it maintain harmony. It relieves muscular
tension, stretches and mobilises the tissues of the head, face, neck and shoulders, and can
provide relief for mental as well as physical stress.
Among the many benefits are:
The treatments include the use of special oils, which are also beneficial to hair growth. IHM has
long been used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined with
the use of these natural organic oils. Through localised blood and lymphatic circulation (also
boosting the immune system) it helps deal with scalp and hair problems.
Indian Head Massage offers benefits in a wide range of stress related conditions, as well as
making you feel good. It is a relaxing, stress-busting therapy that works on the muscular
tissues to relax or stimulate your body and help it maintain harmony. It relieves muscular
tension, stretches and mobilises the tissues of the head, face, neck and shoulders, and can
provide relief for mental as well as physical stress.
Among the many benefits are:
- higher levels of alertness, mental clarity, and concentration
- rebalanced vital energy flow, instilling a sense of peace and tranquillity
- relief from tension headaches Migraine, Sinusitis, and eyestrain
- improved scalp circulation (which in turn helps promote strong hair growth)
- reduced Temporo-Mandibular tension (jaw) and smoothed out face muscles
- relief from other aches and pains, stress symptoms, insomnia
- an increase in relaxation.
The treatments include the use of special oils, which are also beneficial to hair growth. IHM has
long been used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined with
the use of these natural organic oils. Through localised blood and lymphatic circulation (also
boosting the immune system) it helps deal with scalp and hair problems.
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Gaia Indian Head Massage Practitioners:
Active Recovery Ltd
Alev Elliott
Rashmi Fulchand VTCT
Alev Elliott
Rashmi Fulchand VTCT
This therapy focuses on the region that extends from your skull, down your neck, to the top
of your spine. It manipulates the soft tissues and muscles of your head and the skull, spinal
cord, cerebrospinal fluid, and surrounding membranes. The therapist uses a light touch to
increase blood flow and restore cerebrospinal fluid movement. This can help treat such
conditions as headaches, eye and ear problems, as well as whiplash and back pain. It can also be
very relaxing.
of your spine. It manipulates the soft tissues and muscles of your head and the skull, spinal
cord, cerebrospinal fluid, and surrounding membranes. The therapist uses a light touch to
increase blood flow and restore cerebrospinal fluid movement. This can help treat such
conditions as headaches, eye and ear problems, as well as whiplash and back pain. It can also be
very relaxing.
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