Indian head massage is a treatment that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck and shoulders, often using circular massage strokes to improve hair and scalp condition. It originates from an Indian alternative medicine system Ayurveda (translated as the ‘science of life’), whereby it is believed that the mind and body are intricately connected and thus can influence one another.
Indian head massage can improve mental, emotional and physical tension and stress. Massaging of the scalp increases circulation in the head while the back and shoulders benefit from the release of tension and knotting. Many physical benefits have been associated with this type of massage; muscle tone is increased as is the flexibility of the joints treated. Conditions such as migraines, asthma and sinusitis have been successfully treated with Indian head massage, and it can also provide relief from stress-related illnesses and insomnia.
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
- promotes hair growth by increasing oxygen in the hair follicles which stimulates growth and health
- prevents headaches and migraines by releasing built-up tension in the head and neck area and relieving muscle stiffness
- renews and balances energy levels by working with the three higher chakras
- relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety through relaxation
- boosts memory capabilities by relieving stress and quieting the mind
- stimulates lymphatic drainage by circulating blood to the neck area
- better sleep by reducing stress
- improves circulation of cerebral spinal fluid