Indian Head Massage is available at Deep Tissue Male Massage London
Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing which has been practised in India for more than a thousand years. The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms to stimulate the head, neck, upper back and shoulder area. Not only does the treatment improve the quality of the hair but it has beneficial effects on head and neck tension. The word shampoo comes from the Hindi word ‘champi’ meaning massage of the head. Massage has always played an important part across the generations as an integral part of Indian family life. Indian head massage began from this rich tradition of family grooming. Early Ayurvedic texts dated 4000 years ago describe the use of herbs, spices and aromatic oils used with massage. The concept was originally developed by women who used different oils according to the season to treat the hair of their daughters. Coconut, sesame, almond, olive oil, herbal oils, buttermilk, mustard oil and henna were all used to keep their long hair strong and in beautiful condition. Barbers practised these same skills on their male clients. The tradition of Indian head massages was confined to India for over a thousand years until native Indian, Narendra Mehta travelled to England in 1973 to study osteopathy. He began offering the head massage practice in England and it rapidly spread to other Western countries. Mehta also expanded the tradition to a more holistic massage of the head, neck and shoulder region.
Treatment can provide instant relief from tension and stress symptoms in the face, head, neck and shoulders. It can induce a state of calm, peace and tranquillity but also promote high levels of alertness and concentration. Eye strain, tension headaches and migraines can be relieved and sleep patterns improved. Lymphatic drainage can be improved and blood flow to the brain can be increased with consequent improvement in concentration and memory.