Indian Head Massage

~ What is Indian Head Massage? ~ Indian Head Massage originated, as it's name suggests, in India over a thousand years ago. The origin of shampoo comes from a Hindi word 'champi'. Being 'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. It began as the way to keep your long hair in beautiful condition and has become a part of daily life. IHM can ease headaches and stress as well as helping to deal with scalp and hair problems. It aids localised blood and lymphatic circulation, relieves eyestrain, boosts the immune system, relieves muscle tension, and helps restore joint movement. They can also relieve tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and ...  Read the complete review

Indian Head Massage known, as “Champissage” in India is part of the practice of Ayurveda – the science of life, Ayur meaning life and veda meaning knowledge, the philosophy behind this practice is that prevention is better than cure. Ayurveda has been practised for thousands of years and it is a traditional Indian practise, it is centred around the belief that five elements exist in different proportions and combinations to make up everything in the universe and it is probably the oldest recorded form of medical treatment. The five elements are: Air This element is thought to bring contentment and happiness. Think of ...  Read the complete review

Indian Head Massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years and massage is featured in Ayurvedic writings back nearly 4,000 years. The technique was used by women to keep their long hair healthy and in beautiful condition, and practised by many barbers. Indian Head Massage has been adapted from Ayurvedic techniques to ease tension and strain in the shoulders, neck, scalp and face. No equipment or oil is required, but can be incorporated into hair treatments or aromatherapy treatments. Indian Head Massage procedure has the effect of nourishing the hair roots and prevents excessive hair loss. Both men and women, old and young, will find it a most ...  Read the complete review

A while ago I had my first ever Indian Head Massage. A reflexologist friend of mine was taking her exams in IHM and I went along to the college to be her guinea pig. It was total, utter bliss. IHM originates from an holistic approach to health and wellbeing called Ayurveda (I think that's how you spell it). It's been used for thousands of years on the Indian continent and is fast becoming popular over here. Before we began, my friend explained the ethos behind it and told me what benefits I might derive. First, of course, is stress relief and relaxation, coming from the fact that certain pressure points are worked and also that you're ...  Read the complete review

Indian Head massage is safe and very beneficial. It has been used in India for more than a thousand years and is part of the Indian Ayurvedic form of treatment and healing. Ayurvedia is the Indian Science of Life and it is one of the oldest medical systems still in existence. How does it work: +++++++++++++++++ The human skull is covered with a very thin layer of muscle. When you get stressed, tired or anxious this muscle tightens up and causes headaches and that awful feeling that resembles a 'tight band' round your head. Relaxing this sheet of muscle by means of a head massage can reduce muscle and nervous tension. It ...  Read the complete review