INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE (IHM)

What is 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. A variety of massage movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate circulation and restore joint movement.

How can Indian Head Massage help me?

The Therapist works on the muscular tissues of the neck, shoulders, scalp and face to relax or stimulate the body and help to maintain harmony. IHM provides relief for mental as well as physical stress. The Therapist works with a firm and gentle rhythm to help unknot blockages and relief of built-up tension and on an emotional level it calms the spirit, promoting relaxation and relieving stress. IHM is also used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined with the use of natural organic oils. Massaging the head can do much to relieve the stress and tension that fill our day to day lives.

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. It helps deal with scalp and hair problems, 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. 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. Indian Head Massage is used by practitioners to help reduce stress and fatigue, increase mental clarity, and relax and rejuvenate the receiver.  

A treatment will last between 20 minutes to one hour.

Indian Head Massage has been shown to be effective for?  

Headaches Sinusitis Temporo-Mandibular Joint Tension Migraine, Eye Strain Improved concentration and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders  

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

Removes tension from the jaw and smoothes out face muscles , Relieves muscular tension and stimulates blood circulation, Stretches and mobilizes the tissues of the neck and shoulders , Rebalances vital energy flow, instilling a sense of peace and tranquility. Stimulates and improves scalp circulation which in turn helps with strength and growth of hair

The sense of utter well-being that follows a treatment with head massage has to be experienced to be fully understood. We live in stressful time and head massage is one of the ways of alleviating tension and achieving a relaxed, calm frame of mind. On the other hand - a stimulating head massage helps to clarify the mind and enables one to concentrate without tension. It requires little space as it is done sitting up and can be carried out anywhere as it does not require the removal of clothes.