Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage is an extremely effective therapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practised in India as part of family rituals for well over a thousand years. The treatment involves massage to the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck, face and scalp. Although Indian Head Massage has been in existence for many years it has only gained popularity relatively recently in the west.
Indian Head Massage has its origins in the ancient system of medicine known as Ayurveda, circa 1800BC, which was developed in the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent by accomplished and enlightened people known as Rishis. The underlying philosophy is that health results from harmony within one’s whole self. Rishis promoted living a holistic way of life incorporating exercise, diet, meditation and massage with aromatic herbal oils to create harmony within all aspects of a person’s life.
Having been part of daily life in India for centuries, massage is an acknowledged method of cleansing, maintaining good health, encouraging the body’s natural healing powers. It is understood to be an extremely beneficial practice for achieving joy and inspiration.
Having been part of daily life in India for centuries, massage is an acknowledged method of cleansing, maintaining good health, encouraging the body’s natural healing powers. It is understood to be an extremely beneficial practice for achieving joy and inspiration.
The tradition still practised in Modern India which is based on the ancient ayurvedic healing system using the upper Chakras. The head, more than any other part of our body, represents who we are. It is the centre of our nervous system and home to our identity and intelligence. The Chakra at the top of our head, known as the Crown Chakra, is the one we use to communicate with our Higher Self. If our head feels good, we feel good.
Indian Head Massage works on significant areas of the body, specifically the energy centres in the shoulders, upper back, neck, upper arms and facial regions where stress affects major muscle groups. Using a combination of massage techniques, tensions are eased and fibrous knots and nodules dissolve.
The efficiency of the circulatory and lymphatic system improves, toxins are dispersed from tense muscles, restoring flexibility and fluidity of movement. The rhythmic strokes will soothe and rebalance the energy flow, creating feelings of ease and peace.
Indian Head Massage works on significant areas of the body, specifically the energy centres in the shoulders, upper back, neck, upper arms and facial regions where stress affects major muscle groups. Using a combination of massage techniques, tensions are eased and fibrous knots and nodules dissolve.
The efficiency of the circulatory and lymphatic system improves, toxins are dispersed from tense muscles, restoring flexibility and fluidity of movement. The rhythmic strokes will soothe and rebalance the energy flow, creating feelings of ease and peace.
The abundant benefits of Indian Head Massage:
Physical Benefits
- General and specific relaxation for muscles, providing immediate relief.
- Breaking down of fibrous adhesions
- Dispersion of toxins from tense, knotted muscles
- Relief from acute and chronic neck and shoulder stiffness
- Loosening of the scalp
- Increased oxygen uptake in the tissues.
- Improved circulation to previously congested muscles
- Provision of additional oxygen to your brain
- Stimulation and improvement to the lymphatic system, enabling the body to dispose of toxins
- Restoration of joint mobility
- Relief from earache, eye strain, tinnitus, jaw ache from clenching or grinding teeth, sinusitis and congestion, tension headaches, migraine and insomnia.
- Improvement of stress related hair disorders such as hair loss, alopecia, dandruff, psoriasis and scalp tension.
- Whole body relaxation
Mental and Emotional Benefits
- Provides a sense of Calm, Peace and Tranquillity
- Release from stress and anxiety
- Increased level of alertness and concentration
- A lift from feelings of depression, despondency and desperation
- Clearer perspective
- Easing of mental tiredness
- Balances Chakras
- Releases stagnant energy, boosting available energy on all levels
- Provides a general feeling of improved wellbeing and healing.
