Indian head massage or ?Champi? stems from the Indian tradition of using oils to massage and groom the hair to encourage the growth of lustrous locks.
Used on the neck shoulders, scalp and face to stimulate or relax the body, Indian head massage can provide relief for headaches, eye strain, joint and muscle tension.
It can help to relieve built up tension, relieve stress and promote relaxation and clear thinking.
How Indian Head Massage Works
Massage is an excellent treatment to relieve stress and tension in the body as a whole. Massaging the head, neck and shoulders can be particularly beneficial as this is where we carry most of our tension.
Working on the areas that are most tense, Indian head massage uses gentle caresses mainly to the scalp and face, providing almost immediate relief, having a strong effect on the three higher chakras of the seven - mind, body and spirit.
A Chakra ?wheel? or ?disk? is the centre of vital energy. Balancing the top three chakras allows the rest to vibrate in balance, resulting in good health and well being.
The Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage can benefit you in a number of ways. As well as easing areas affected by mental and emotional stress such as headache, insomnia and depression, it is also beneficial for:-
? increasing oxygen and glucose supply to the brain
? improving circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
? dissipating toxins accumulated in the head
? relieving muscle tension and stimulating blood circulation
? boosting the immune system
? stimulating scalp and hair growth
? restoring joint movement
? stretching and mobilizing the tissues of the neck and shoulders
? rebalancing vital energy flow.
What to Expect During an Indian Head Massage Session?
Indian Head Massage is carried out with you sitting in a comfortable chair.
No clothing is removed although loose comfortable clothing is best. Oil may or may not be used ? if used you may want to remove your upper garment in order to avoid staining from the oil used.
As the roots of the hair are connected to the nerve fibres, the oils calm the nervous system as well as nourishing the hair.
Some therapists may start treatment at the scalp and face before moving to the shoulders and upper back, others begin with a deep kneading and probing of the neck and shoulder muscles before working with the scalp, squeezing rubbing, gently tapping and prodding.
Your hair is briskly tousled before being gently combed, ears are pressed and tugged and pressure points are gently worked on.
The last area to be worked on is the face.
Gentle stroking and working on acupressure points helps relieve any sinus pressure, stimulates circulation and increases alertness.
There are several important acupressure points in the head and if carried out professionally, as with a reflexology massage an Indian head massage should feel just like a full body massage.
You should remain at rest for at least 20 minutes after receiving an Indian head
Is Indian Head Massage Safe For Everyone?
Indian head massage is relatively safe but should be avoided by people with degenerative spinal disorders such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
If in doubt you should consult your physician before seeking treatment.
Booking a Indian Head Massage Treatment
With so many benefits to be gained from massage, if you haven?t tried an Indian head massage, now is definitely the time to get one.
It can be carried out almost anywhere and therapists are happy to come to you.
