Massage has always been an important feature of Indian family life. Indian head massage is a

treatment that evolved from traditional techniques that have been practised in India as part

of a family ritual for over a thousand years. Although the techniques are applied to the upper

part of the body (shoulders, upper arms, neck and head), collectively they represent a

de-stressing program for the whole body. Indian head massage has many advantages.

What are the benefits?

    * General relaxation for the muscles.

    * Fibrous adhesions can be released (knots).

    * 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.

    * Non-invasive, the client remains fully clothed.

    * Relatively quick to perform.

    * No special resources are needed.

    * Special needs clients may receive treatment with minimum fuss.

Alleviates: eye strain, tinnitus, jaw ache, sinus congestion, insomnia, 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, tranquillity and releases anxieties. It helps

to improve concentration and alertness, relieves mental and physical tiredness, edginess and

depression. The technique involves controlled caresses such as the spider walk, root pull, and

comb, and focuses mainly on the face and scalp. It can also continue down the upper back,

neck, shoulders and upper arms.

The massage has a strong effect on the three higher chakras of the seven - mind, body and

spirit. Chakra (wheel) is the energy vortex that we need to remain striving. As the massage

works on the shoulders and neck, the relief of tension is felt almost instantaneously.

As well as easing headaches and stress, the conditions it can help are many, including scalp

and hair problems, it aids localised blood and lymphatic circulation, relieves eye strain, boosts

the immune system, relieves muscle tension, and helps restore joint movement. This is

particularly good for people who are wheelchair bound or are partially immobile.

Head massage originated in India over a thousand years ago. The origin of shampoo comes

from a Hindi word 'champi'. Being 'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. It began as

the way to keep your long hair in beautiful condition and has become a part of daily life.

Massage is probably the oldest therapy known to man, and has been practised in the Far and

the Middle East for at least 5000 years. The beneficial effects have been acknowledged for

generations, and massage is a part of everyday activity, performed within the family from a

very young age.

It is stated that the way to health is to have a scented bath and an oiled massage everyday.

Unfortunately this is impossible in today's world, although we are starting to realise that we

have to take responsibility for our own health.

The beauty of head massage is you can have it almost anywhere - at home, work or in a salon.

You can be clothed or unclothed, use oils, cream, powder or nothing.