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What Is Indian Head Massage?
What Is Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years as a form of grooming. Indian head massage was brought to the west in the 1970's and the therapy was extended to include the face, ears, neck, shoulders and upper arms.
Indian Head Massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years as a form of grooming. Indian head massage was brought to the west in the 1970's and the therapy was extended to include the face, ears, neck, shoulders and upper arms.
Indian Head Massage works on areas affected by mental and emotional stress. In Western culture today we spend much of our time in our heads, so this treatment can really help to calm the mind and is deeply relaxing. Working with a firm and gentle rhythm it helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension as well as calming the spirit and aiding relaxation, it also improves circulation in the head, enhances the senses and promotes clear thinking.
Indian Head Massage works on areas affected by mental and emotional stress. In Western culture today we spend much of our time in our heads, so this treatment can really help to calm the mind and is deeply relaxing. Working with a firm and gentle rhythm it helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension as well as calming the spirit and aiding relaxation, it also improves circulation in the head, enhances the senses and promotes clear thinking.
What can Indian Head Massage help with?
What can Indian Head Massage help with?
Migraine and headaches
Migraine and headaches
Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Anxiety, depression & other stress related disorders
Anxiety, depression & other stress related disorders
Insomnia and disturbed sleep
Insomnia and disturbed sleep
Asthma
Asthma
Muscular tension
Muscular tension
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
- Improve suppleness & flexibility to head, neck and shoulders
- Increase oxygen supply to the brain
- Stimulate the scalp by increasing blood circulation, promoting healthy hair
- Improves muscle tone
- Promote calmness, peace and tranquillity
- Increase concentration levels
- Bring clearer thinking and focus
- Improve sleep
- Boost energy levels
- Aid memory
- Balance the Chakras
What can I expect during an Indian Head Massage?
What can I expect during an Indian Head Massage?
A consultation will be carried out prior to the massage to find out about your health, lifestyle and aims for the treatment. Essential oils will then be chosen to suit your needs.
A consultation will be carried out prior to the massage to find out about your health, lifestyle and aims for the treatment. Essential oils will then be chosen to suit your needs.
The massage lasts for 45 minutes and is carried out in a seated position. It covers the upper back, neck, shoulders, scalp and face. Oils are used on all areas apart from the scalp, unless specifically requested. Indian Head Massage will soothe away stress and tension leaving you relaxed, revitalised and re-energised. This therapy is also ideally suited to the workplace or situations where short treatments are required since it can be performed fully clothed, without oils, in a seated position.
The massage lasts for 45 minutes and is carried out in a seated position. It covers the upper back, neck, shoulders, scalp and face. Oils are used on all areas apart from the scalp, unless specifically requested. Indian Head Massage will soothe away stress and tension leaving you relaxed, revitalised and re-energised. This therapy is also ideally suited to the workplace or situations where short treatments are required since it can be performed fully clothed, without oils, in a seated position.
Contraindications
Contraindications
- Cancer
- Heart Conditions
- Infectious Diseases
- Recent surgery or fractures (within past 6 months)
- High/Low Blood Pressure
- Open wounds, cuts or bruises
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy (Only safe after first trimester)
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