Indian Head Massage
Massage has traditionally always been an important part of life in India and it is passed down through the family. It has been practised for over a thousand years and it was originally used as a grooming routine for women, barbers also use a more stimulating and invigorating head massage. Oils are used when massaging the head to encourage healthy, strong and beautiful hair. Babies are massaged every day from birth as it is believed that it improves bonding and good health. From three to six they are massaged regulary then they are taught and share massages with the whole family which is done on a regular basis. Massage is believed to relax and rejuvenate the body, encorage the natural healing ability of the body and preserve and balance the life force energy. Indian Head Massage was introduced to Britain in the 80's and is now an extremely popular treatment being practised all over the country in spas, hairdressers, beauty salons, health clinics, airports, exibitions, cruise liners and in the workplace.
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage has many beneficial effects, it increases blood flow to the head and brain, improves circulation, increases lymphatic flow and relaxes muscles these can help in many ways.
Reduces stress and tension
Creates a feeling of calm, peace, wellbeing and balance
Stimulates endorphins to helps reduce anxiety and depression
Improves concentration, clearer thinking and relieves mental fatigue
Improves the condition of the hair and skin
Reduces hair loss and premature balding
Relaxes and soothes the eye muscles
Helps to improve sleep
Boosts the immune system
Decreases heart rate and helps lower blood pressure
Relieves sinusitis
Relieves tension headaches
Eases muscular aches, pain and tension
Increases cell regeneration and nourishes the tissues encouraging healing
Reduces odema
Increases flexibility and posture
Helps to remove toxins and waste products