By Kelly Price
Indian head massage or ‘Champi’ stems from the Indian tradition of using oils to massage and groom the hair to encourage the growth of lustrous locks.
Used on the neck shoulders, scalp and face to stimulate or relax the body, Indian head massage can provide relief for headaches, eye strain, joint and muscle tension.
It can help to relieve built up tension, relieve stress and promote relaxation and clear thinking.
How Indian Head Massage Works
Massage is an excellent treatment to relieve stress and tension in the body as a whole. Massaging the head, neck and shoulders can be particularly beneficial as this is where we carry most of our tension.
Working on the areas that are most tense, Indian head massage uses gentle caresses mainly to the scalp and face, providing almost immediate relief, having a strong effect on the three higher chakras of the seven - mind, body and spirit. (more…)