Background to Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage is an ancient art. Its origins lie in the traditional Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda, the most Ancient form of healing, whose texts, which date back thousands of years, detail the importance of massage. A Sanskrit work Ayurveda is derived from two roots: ayur, which means ‘life’ and veda, which means ‘knowledge.’ Ayurveda is thus the science of life that stresses the importance of the holistic principle in balancing the body, mind and spirit and the promotion of health and longevity by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the body back into equilibrium. The Ayurvedic approach to life is therefore recognising your true nature and living according to your true self.

Indian Head Massage today

Indian Head Massage now includes massage of the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, ears and energy balancing. This method is the brainchild of Narendra Mehta. It is based on the traditional form of Champi (head massage) practised in India for over 1,000 years.

Narendra Mehta, having been totally blind since the age of one, developed a highly sensitive power of touch. He has over 25 years experience in bodywork and has studied various hands-on therapies. In 1978, he went to India to research "head massage" and subsequently developed his own unique therapy of Champissage (Indian Head Massage), based on the traditional form of Champi and his own experience as a practicing therapist.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is a truly holistic therapy that aims to balance the mind, body and spirit, because Indian head massage has a far-reaching effect on every system of the body, it has numerous short and long-term benefits. Although it is impossible to produce an exhaustive list, there follows a few of the countless benefits:

• Improved circulation
• Stimulates the lymphatic system
• Relief from tension headaches and eye strain
• Promotes hair growth
• Healthier looking skin
• Relief from stress and tension
• Relaxation and raised energy levels
• Improved concentration
• Lifting of depression and raised self-esteem

Indian Head Massage Treatment

No expensive equipment is required, all you need in order to give the treatment is a chair and a pair of hands. When you consider the advantages you can see why Indian Head Massage is such a popular therapy. It can be carried out anywhere and practiced in a variety of settings, for instance at home, in a beauty or hair salon, in a nursing or residential-care home, at an airport or at the workplace.

There is no need for the recipient to disrobe, it can be performed on a fully clothed client. Not only does this save time at the workplace, it also enables people to enjoy the benefits of massage, who would otherwise somewhat nervous or embarrassed about taking their clothes off. The treatment is relatively quick to perform, a complete routine, head, neck, and shoulders massage will 30-40 minutes, yet it is amazing what can be achieved in just a few minutes. Indian head massage is suitable for all, it is just as suitable for soothing and calming young babies as it is for treating older people.