WHY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE?
Indian head massage is derived from the ancient Ayurvedic healing system, which teaches self-care and prevention of illness. It is incorporated into people’s daily routine to not only help maintain the hair in good condition, but also to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability. Indian head massage has been developing in Europe since the 1970s. It was introduced to the UK by Narendra Mehta, who came here to study physiotherapy. He adapted the traditional technique to target the specific negative effects that stress has upon our bodies, which include: • muscular tension • headaches • neck and shoulder stiffness • insomnia HOW IS INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE GIVEN? An Indian head massage treatment is given while you are seated and there is no need for you to remove any clothing. A variety of massage techniques is used on the shoulders, upper arms and neck as well as the head, because these are all areas that may become tense and painful due, for example, to stress or the postural effects of w