What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is a relaxing massage of the head, scalp, face, neck and upper back/shoulders/upper arms.  You remain seated and it can be given with or without oil. If it is without oil then you do not need to remove any clothing (but please wear loose, comfortable clothing if possible). If it is done with oil, then you will need to remove your top to avoid oil getting on it and to allow me to work the oil in.  You can still keep on your bra or vest but you will need to lower the straps and a towel wrap will be provided to protect your modesty.  

Indian Head Massage comes from a fusion of traditional Indian champi massage (the Indian word shampoo is derived from)  and hair grooming (usually with oil) in barber shops and in family homes across India.  The traditional techniques were brought to the West by the migration of Indians who came to live here and also from “hippies” who went on spiritual journeys to India during the late 60s and 1970s.  The back, neck, shoulders, upper arms, head, scalp and face are all massaged which can bring great relief and help with tired muscles.

It wasn’t until Narendra Mehta, an Indian osteopath who was in England on training, that Indian Head Massage became more formalised.  He noticed a lack of accessible head massage over here within alternative therapies and on his return to India did more research on the various traditions and techniques.  He developed the massage technique and incorporated the Ayurvedic knowledge on chakras which he called Indian Champissage.

After your massage I will give you aftercare advice.

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Indian Head Massage

Oils

Different oils are believed to have different properties. Commonly used oils in Indian Head Massage are coconut (good for moisturising and traditionally used in the spring), sesame, jasmine, and mustard (very warming and believed to be good for tired muscles).

Indian Head Massage is believed to be beneficial in:

• reducing stress
• inducing relaxation
• inducing wellbeing
• improving hair condition
• increasing energy levels
• improving circulation
• releasing tension

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The Chakras of Indian Head Massage are:

- crown

- brow (third eye)

- throat