Indian Head Massage or 'Champi' is derived from the Indian tradition of using massage oils and the bride's hair to stimulate growth of shiny locks.
Used in the shoulders, neck, scalp and face to stimulate or relax the body, Indian head massage can relieve headaches, eyestrain, joint and muscle tension.
It can help to relieve accumulated tension, relieve stress and promote relaxation and clear thinking.
How Indian Head Massage Works
Massage is an excellent treatment for relieving stress and tension in the body as a whole. The massage of the head, neck and shoulders can be particularly beneficial because it is where we do most of our stress.
Working on the areas that are more tense, Indian head massage strokes used primarily for the scalp and face, with almost immediate relief, with a strong effect on the three higher chakras of the seven – mind, body and spirit .
A Chakra wheel 'or' disco 'is the vital energy center. Balancing the first three chakras allowing the rest to vibrate in the balance, resulting in good health and wellbeing.
The benefits of Indian head massage
Indian Head Massage can benefit you in a number of ways. Just as the affected areas to alleviate the mental and emotional stress, such as headache, insomnia and depression, is also beneficial for: —
• increase the supply of oxygen and glucose to the brain
• improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
• remove toxins accumulated in the head
• relieve muscle tension and stimulating blood circulation
• strengthen the immune system
• stimulate the scalp and hair growth
• restore joint movement
• stretching and mobilization of the tissues of the neck and shoulders
• rebalance the flow of vital energy.
What to expect during a session of Indian head massage?
Indian Head Massage is performed with you sitting in a comfortable chair.
Clothing is not removed despite loose, comfortable clothing is best. Oil may or may not be used – if you use you may want to withdraw his upper garment in order to prevent staining of used oil.
Since the roots of the hairs are connected to nerve fibers, oils calm the nervous system and nourish the hair.
Some therapists may begin treatment in the scalp and face before moving to the shoulders and back, others start with a deep kneading and exploration of the neck muscles and shoulder before working on the scalp, rub gently squeezing tapping and clicking.
Her hair is quickly scrambled before being carefully combed, pressed and pulled his ears and pressure points are carefully worked.
The last area to be worked on is the face.
Caress and working acupressure points can help relieve any sinus pressure, stimulates circulation and increases alertness.
There are several important acupressure points on the head and if carried out professionally as a reflexology massage Indian head massage should feel like a full body massage.
You must remain idle for at least 20 minutes after receiving an Indian head
Indian Head Massage is safe for everyone?
Indian Head Massage is relatively safe, but should be avoided by people with degenerative diseases of the spine, such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
If in doubt you should consult your doctor before seeking treatment.
Booking a treatment of Indian Head Massage
With so many benefits to be gained from massage, if you have not tried an Indian head massage, now is definitely the time to get one.
It can be done almost anywhere and therapists are happy to come to you.