Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage, also known as Champi, Champissage and Shiro-Abhyanga, is thought to have been in existence for over four thousand years.
Indian Head Massage also has its influences from the style of massage commonly practised by Indian women on family and friends as part of every day life and passed down through families from mother and grand mother to daughter. It is part of the system of medicine known as Ayurveda (a Sanskrit word meaning "Science of Life"). Ayurveda is a complete health system which originated in India, incorporating diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, herbal remedies and massage.
It was modified and introduced to the western world in 1981 by Mr Narendra Mehta where he launched it at the Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibition at Olympia London. Mr Mehta researched, documented and trained in the many types of head massage available in India and introduced what we now know as Indian Head Massage.
The treatment is carried out with the client sitting upright on a low backed chair. The massage can be performed either through the clothes or with essential oils directly on the skin. The areas on the body covered by the massage will be the upper back, shoulders, arms and then continuing onto the neck, scalp and face. At the end of the massage the Chakras are balanced (Chakras are the energy centres of the body).
The Benefits of an Indian Head Massage Treatment
Improves circulation to the upper body
Relieves muscle tension.
Improves posture of the upper body.
Aids stress, anxiety and mental tension.
Alleviates eye strain.
Increases blood circulation to the scalp promoting growth and improving the strength and condition of the hair.
Balances the Chakras (energy centres) to improve overall health.
Improves concentration.
Helps with sinus problems.
A treatment will last for 45 mins approx.
Indian Head Massage also has its influences from the style of massage commonly practised by Indian women on family and friends as part of every day life and passed down through families from mother and grand mother to daughter. It is part of the system of medicine known as Ayurveda (a Sanskrit word meaning "Science of Life"). Ayurveda is a complete health system which originated in India, incorporating diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, herbal remedies and massage.
It was modified and introduced to the western world in 1981 by Mr Narendra Mehta where he launched it at the Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibition at Olympia London. Mr Mehta researched, documented and trained in the many types of head massage available in India and introduced what we now know as Indian Head Massage.
The treatment is carried out with the client sitting upright on a low backed chair. The massage can be performed either through the clothes or with essential oils directly on the skin. The areas on the body covered by the massage will be the upper back, shoulders, arms and then continuing onto the neck, scalp and face. At the end of the massage the Chakras are balanced (Chakras are the energy centres of the body).
The Benefits of an Indian Head Massage Treatment
Improves circulation to the upper body
Relieves muscle tension.
Improves posture of the upper body.
Aids stress, anxiety and mental tension.
Alleviates eye strain.
Increases blood circulation to the scalp promoting growth and improving the strength and condition of the hair.
Balances the Chakras (energy centres) to improve overall health.
Improves concentration.
Helps with sinus problems.
A treatment will last for 45 mins approx.
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