Indian Head Massage is a treatment that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders. It originates from an ancient system of medicine known as Ayurveda, which has been practised in India for thousands of years.
The word Ayurveda comes from Sanskrit and translates as the ‘Science of Life’. The Ayurvedic approach to maintaining health is the careful balance of body and mind systems, which are believed to be intricately connected. Through this theory, it is understood that Indian Head Massage can not only improve physical well-being, but also have a great effect on mental and emotional wellness.
A typical Indian Head Massage treatment includes not only the head, but also other parts of the body vulnerable to stress, such as the shoulders, upper arms, neck and face. Although the massage techniques used are only applied to the upper half of the body, they work together to de-stress the body as a whole.
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
There are so many benefits of Indian Head Massage! Here are just a few:
Improves circulation; increases delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells and removal of waste products
Relieves muscular tension and fatigue
Can help relieve tension headaches and aches and pains
Encourages the body to rest and relax; promotes better sleep
Relieves symptoms of anxiety and depression
Slows down heart rate and breathing
Promotes clearer thinking; improves concentration
Useful Things to Know
Treatments are highly customisable depending on what is required. For corporate treatments, the duration can be as short as 10-15 minutes. Private treatments in one’s own home can range from 25-45 minutes
The treatment requires no oils or equipment and is usually done while seated with no need to undress, making it very accessible to clients seeking a convenient relief from stress and tension
If you would like to discover the benefits of Indian Head Massage for yourself, or as a corporate package for your employees, then feel free to contact me for more details!