Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage is a treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques involving work on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. Originating in the East more than one thousand years ago, Indian Head Massage was originally developed as a grooming technique by women who used it to strengthen and improve the fullness of the hair. This was achieved by stimulating the pressure points on the scalp. The technique became part of everyday life and was practiced on young and old alike. It became a tradition that was handed down through the generations. A variety of massage movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate circulation and restore joint movement. Indian Head Massage is also used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined with the use of natural organic oils.
Indian Head Massage is used by therapists to help reduce stress and fatigue, increase mental clarity, and relax and rejuvenate the receiver. A treatment will last between 15 to 45 minutes and can be performed with or without oils or creams. There is no need to remove clothing as Indian head massage can easily be applied over a shirt or blouse making it ideal for people who are shy or nervous or for the less able bodied i.e. elderly, arthritic or disabled. It can be performed almost anywhere and less time is needed than for full body massage treatments.
Benefits include:
- General relaxation for the muscles
- Fibrous adhesions or knots can be released
- Toxins can be released from tense muscles
- Neck and shoulder stiffness can be relieved
- Increase in oxygen to muscles
- Improve circulation, providing brain with extra oxygen
- Stimulates the lymphatic flow
- Aids joint mobility
- Promotes hair growth
- It can alleviate eye strain, tinnitus, sinus congestion, insomnia and
neck/shoulder pain.
Indian Head Massage is a valuable technique for combating stress which can show in the form of migraine, tension headache, hair loss, psoriasis or eye strain.
This type of massage induces a sense of calmness, relaxation, tranquillity and releases anxieties. It also helps to improve concentration and alertness, relieves mental and physical tiredness and depression.
