Indian Head Massage
Indie head massage is based on ancient Ayurvedic medicine and focuses on the head, scalp, face & neck. This practise was developed by Rishis who lived in the Himalayan region of India over 4000 years ago. These Rishis promoted living a holistic way of life using meditation, diet, exercise & massage with herbal oils in order to create harmony within oneself.
The aim is to release tension of the muscles & joints in the head, face, neck & shoulders & the techniques can be both invigorating & soothing at the same time.
Benefits:
- Increase blood circulation
- Increase joint mobility
- Improve lymph drainage
- Increase sleep quality
- Calm the nervous system
- Decrease tension in face
Conditions that can be improved:
- Migraines
- Sinusitis
- Tension headaches
- TMJ pain
- Anxiety
What to expect:
Each treatment is 45 mins or can be added on to a longer treatment for $10 extra. Traditionally done seated, however you will be on your back the entire time. The first half will involve facial work to the face, neck, scalp & shoulders. The second half will involve warm oil being applied to the scalp, worked through the hair & used to massage the face, neck, scalp & shoulders.
Bring your own towel to treatment or a hair covering to wear home as your hair will be very oily.
Oil used is organic apricot oil, rich in vitamin A & E & is heated by jade & tourmaline stones before application.