Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage, (possibly a portmanteau of chāmpi, the Hindi term for the practice, and massage) is a trademarked term for an alternative medicine massage therapy. Indian Head Massage is practiced all over Europe after being brought to the west by Narendra Mehta in the 1970s.
In Indian Head Massage, the head, neck and face are massaged with the purpose of manipulating energy channels called Chakras with the goal being to clear blocks in these Chakras that cause a build-up of negative energy, which are purported to cause ailments. The belief is when the energy does not flow properly, negative energy builds up, causing common ailments, including stress, pain and nociception pains and aches, and baldness or hair loss.
Through using Indian Head Massage to balance the Chakras, the client will be better able to cope with every day stresses and strains, and will feel more relaxed and energised. It is helpful in not only alleviating tension, but also improves blood and lymphatic drainage and circulation.
What is involved in Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage is carried out with the client fully clothed and seated in an ordinary chair, and can be performed with or without oils. The therapist will use a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face. The session will usually last from twenty to forty-five minutes, and most therapists like their clients to sit quietly for ten or twenty minutes once the massage has been completed.
Possible side-effects of Indian Head Massage
Following an Indian Head Massage, some clients experience tiredness, dizziness, an increased desire to urinate (as the body eliminates toxins and waste materials) or aching muscles. All of these side effects usually last for no more than a few hours, after which clients generally experience increased energy and alertness. Indian Head Massage should be avoided if you have had recent surgery, or a head or neck injury; a history of thrombosis or embolism; spondylitis or spondylosis. If you have high or low blood pressure, diabetes, Indian head massage is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension epilepsy, any kind of heart condition, cancer or osteoporosis, talk to your doctor before arranging a treatment.
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