Indian Head massage
Indian head massage is an energizing upper body treatment. It covers scalp region forehead, neck and shoulder. The massage relaxes muscles using a number of swift percussion movements, and ends by stimulating the scalp, with the option of using nourishing oil for the hair. The giver needs to maintain a balanced posture and concentrate on keeping a straight spine, so that the energy flow on the practitioner will be proper. The energy between both participants is a vital ingredient for this form of massage. Both the practitioner and the receiver should be in a meditative mindset focusing their attention on their energy body. The vital points of the upper body also will be covered during the massage.
History of Indian head massage
Indian head massage, rooted in Ayurveda, originated in India (Bharat) and dates back to the Indus Valley civilization (2500 BC). Ayurveda, meaning “science of life,” connects body and mind through balance and emphasizes holistic health. Indian head massage, known as “champi,” involves vigorous techniques linked to Ayurvedic concepts like doshas, chakras, and marma points. This ancient practice requires no advanced equipment, making it simple yet effective. It remains one of the oldest holistic treatments, with no equivalent in the Western world.
Benefits of Indian head massage
Sensual relaxation
Indian head Massage relaxes the senses by creating a meditative mindset to the receiver, meditation is one of the best method of sensual relaxation. The receiver will be in a different world during the time of receiving the massage, so that he or she won’t be connected with the disturbing factors of physical life. It gives, complete rest to the brain as well by promoting sleepiness and its a good remedy for insomnia.
Physical Relaxation
It gives an increased feeling of well-being the receiver experience a sense of renewed energy, which contributes to the confidence level as well. A head massage relaxes the upper body muscles and improves circulation. It stimulates the marma points, which align with motor points of various muscles, enhancing muscle endurance. By promoting more circulation towards the upper body it gives more vitality towards the facial organs. Since is brain is getting more supply of oxygen. Head massage can improve the brain activity and reduce the stress level.
Psychological benefits
Head massage promotes the awareness of self by promoting inner consciousness. It disconnects the senses from bringing information about the outside world, that creates a possible atmosphere to the mind to concentrate on inner silence. Eventually the receiver feels a calming down effect physically and mentally. It creates a sense of touch, as the touch is the most essential feel for our physical and psychological relaxation. It improves the confidence level of a person. That increases the productivity, creativity, vitality and spirituality.
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“ Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. is an Associate Editor and regular contributor at Psych Central. Her Master’s degree is in clinical psychology from Texas A&M University. In addition to writing. about mental disorders, she blogs regularly about body and self-image issues on her Psych Central blog, Weightless. ”