Indian Head Massage
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In Reading
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2 Days
To gain knowledge and understanding on the principles and practise Indian Head Massage. Suitable for those practitioners who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practise of Indian Head Massage.
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About this course
Participants must hold, or be studying towards, a professional bodywork qualification including an Anatomy and Physiology element.
We would be grateful if anyone with a medical or other condition that they consider may affect their ability to give or receive massage would contact us prior to the commencement of the course.
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What is indian head Massage?
Indian Head Massage, also known as Champi, Champissage and Shiro-Abhyanga, is thought to have been in existence for over five thousand years.
It is part of the system of medicine known as Ayurveda (a Sanskrit word meaning "Science of Life"). Ayurveda is a complete health system which originated in India, incorporating diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, herbal remedies and massage.
Indian Head Massage also has its influences from the style of massage commonly practised by Indian women on family and friends as part of every day life and passed down through families from mother and grand mother to daughter.
The techniques now known as Indian head Massage were formalised and introduced to the west by Mr Narendra Mehta. Mr Mehta researched, documented and trained in the many types of head massage available in India and introduced what we now know as Indian Head Massage to the UK in the 1980s.
A typical treatment is carried out with the receiver sitting upright on a low backed chair. The techniques can be applied either through the clothes or with oils directly on the skin. Techniques are applied to the upper back, shoulders, arms and hands and then working up through the neck, scalp and face. The treatment is concluded with Chakra balancing (In Ayurveda, Chakras are the energy centres of the body).
The Benefits of an Indian Head Massage Treatment
Some of the benefits of Indian Head Massage are:
- Improves circulation to the upper body
- Helps relieve muscle tension.
- Helps relieve and prevent tension headaches.
- Brings awareness to and hence improves posture, of the upper body.
- Improves concentration.
- Immediately relieves the symptoms of stress, anxiety and mental tension.
- Relieves eye strain.
- Helps to clear nasal and sinus congestion.
- Increases blood circulation to the hair follicles, improving the texture, strength and condition of the hair and promoting growth.
- Balances the Chakras (energy centres) to improve overall health.
Why Train in Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is one of the most effective, versatile and convenient therapies available.
It s the ultimate "mobile massage therapy".
Indian Head Massage can be incorporated into your practise in a number of ways:
1) Carried out through the clothes and with your client sitting in an ordinary chair, Indian Head Massage is the ideal therapy for use at exhibitions, conferences, events and within companies on employees, where speed and convenience are important.
2) It combines particularly well with Seated Acupressure (On Site Massage) techniques, both with the client leaning into the massage chair or with them sitting upright.
3) Indian Head Massage is the perfect choice for new clients nervous about receiving massage for the first time.
4) Indian Head Massage is a good choice where the client has a preference for intensive work around the head neck and shoulders.
5) Indian Head Massage techniques can be carried out with the client lying supine on a massage table and, in this way, can be effectively combined into a Therapeutic or table massage.
Professional Diploma Course
Successful completion of the course, case studies and practical and theory exams leads to a Professional Diploma in Indian Head Massage.
Course Content
The history, development and background of Indian Head Massage
An introduction to the Ayurvedic principles relating to Indian Head Massage
Screening and Contra-indications Treatment Preparation
Indian Head Massage techniques:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Percussion
- Compression
- Holds
- Passive Movements
The Benefits of Indian Head Massage.
Course Material
Every student is provided with a manual including text, photographs and diagrams. The manual provides all the information needed to complete the course and acts a reference book after the course has been completed.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out in three ways:
1. A one hour short answer written paper is completed on day 2.
2. Student Worksheets and Case History Documentation are assessed.
3. A Practical Assessment is arranged during day 2 and taken between 2 and 6 weeks after Level 2.
Accreditation
A Diploma Certificate will be provided to all those who successfully complete the course and exams, qualifying for CPD points.
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Indian Head Massage