Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage is the ultimate therapeutic and popular massage of the head neck and shoulders and face.  This traditional and effective massage works on the physical, psychological and subtle levels and the techniques used represent a de-stressing programme for the whole body.

Through physical working on the neck, shoulders and scalp many positive physical effects are achieved:

Physical Benefits: Improves blood flow to the head and neck increasing distribution of oxygen and nutrients to nourish the tissues and encourage healing; Stimulates and improves lymphatic drainage to the head and neck, thus helping to eliminate waste material from the body; Relieves eyestrain and headaches and is effective for tinnitus, jaw ache, sinusitis, congestion and insomnia – works well on Office workers who use VDUs; Relieves mental and physical strain to improve concentration and better productivity; Relieves muscle tension and pain from muscular spasms; Constraints and adhesion can be reduced or prevented as traumatised muscles tissue heals; Unlocks restricted joint movements and improves their mobility; Revitalises the whole body; Scalp massage boosts the blood supply to the scalp, increasing the amount of nourishment and oxygen reaching the hair, thereby promoting hair growth.

Psychological Benefits: Creates a balanced feeling of peace and calm (by working on the chakras and marma points); Alleviates stress, anxiety and depression; Helps clear thinking by increasing alertness and concentration.

Subtle Energies: Re-balances the energy flow (prana) to the body.  Release of Stagnant/trapped Prana