Indian Head Massage

4-8 CE Contact Hours, NCBTMB approved

Relaxing Massage At Its Best!!!

Indian head massage is based on an ancient Indian healing system called Ayurveda.

Ayurvedic means Knowledge of Life.

The modern Indian Head massage combines shiroabdyanga (the original family head massage), champi (more commonly found in barber shops in India) and marma points (like Japanese shiatsu points). The method is not meant to be curative, but rather preventative and to reduce the progress of prevailing conditions of illness. Indian mothers for over 4000 years have given weekly Indian Head massages to their children. The points balance the chakras and clear energy blockages.

Indian Head massage supports the nervous system by alleviating stress; increasing oxygen uptake in tissues and improving concentration.

BENEFITS

General relaxation for the muscles
Fibrous adhesions can be released (knots)
Neck and shoulder stiffness can be relieved
Improve circulation, providing brain with extra oxygen
Aids joint mobility
Promotes hair health
Alleviates: 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 eyestrain.

While the title indicates only the head being massaged, this massage technique works on the scalp, face, neck, upper arms, shoulders, and upper back areas, focusing on the parts of the body most prone to tension and stress.

Indian Head Massage is becoming more popular at spas, nursing homes, including people confined to a wheel chair, hospice, airports, corporate massage, and for any client wanting deep relaxation.

Sample: INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE STROKE SEQUENCE

Begin by placing your hip against client's back and with hands on their shoulder have them take 3 deep breaths. If chair it too high, then just gently place your hands on clients shoulders. Client's breathe in and out the nose for the first breath and then breathe in and out the mouth for the next two

1. Support the head with one hand. Using the palm of the other hand, gently massage the pineal plexus found at the base of the head allowing the client's innate healing energy to rebalance and increase alertness and release pent-up emotions.

2. Still holding the forehead lightly spread and fan downwards with splayed fingers along the neck avoiding the Adam's apple.

3. Gently move client forward to give your hands space to work. During the various strokes you will naturally move your client back and forth so they relax and you can easily perform the strokes. Effleurage out from spine over top of shoulders. Use back of hand moving upwards and then change to palms when comfortable.

Why Should You Learn Indian Head Massage?

This massage technique has been practiced for over a thousand years. The massage is calming, yet revitalizing working on the upper back, neck, shoulder, face and scalp.

This massage is given while the client is fully clothed sitting in a chair.

Pressure points are stimulated during the massage.

Learn a method that will totally bliss out your clients while giving them gentle relief from physical ailments.

Variations Offered:

Indian Head Fusion Chair and Table (8 CE)
Indian Head Massage for Seniors (7 CE) - only from a chair or a wheel chair
Indian Head Massage Chair Only (6 CE) - 46 strokes
Indian Head Massage (4 CE)