The head massage has been practiced in India for over 1000
years. Today, it is a way that incorporates the upper back, shoulders, neck,
arms, head and face. It has become the fact that these body points are
important energy centers in treating the whole body and makes yoga practicing
thereafter or before more beneficial.
The head massage is a safe and affordable therapeutic
treatment, if done from a professional can provide instant relief from stress
and induces the state of calm, peace and tranquility.
The masseur uses a range of different pressures and rhythms
to stimulate the head, neck, and upper back and shoulders. Typically, it can be
done via sitting on a chair, but for more comfort and relaxation, it should be
given in lying down position both in the prone and supine (face down and face
up).
Major Benefits -
Provides relief from pain, promotes a healthy
scalp and hairs. It also helps to induce relaxation and a sense of well being.
Other physical and
psychological benefits include:
- General and specific relaxation of muscles, providing immediate relief.
- Fibrous adhesions (knots and nodules) can be dissolved.
- Loosening the scalp.
- Relaxation of the whole body.
- Dispersal of toxins from tense muscles knotted.
- Improving blood circulation and increased oxygen intake that empowers Pranayam.
- It improves circulation and stimulates the lymphatic system.
- Helps in relieving headaches and eyestrain.
- Excellent for disturbed sleep and insomnia.
- It improves concentration.
- Relief of mental and emotional stress.
Yoga, Head Massage Combined with vegetable oils, herbs and
aromatic herbs or essential oils not only, contributes to the beauty of hair
but also directs strengthening of skin, muscle relaxation and in the mood, reduces
stress levels, increases the concentration and relaxes the mind.
