The Indian Head Massage: Try a Champissage Massage
Most massage techniques start with the neck and work their way down. The head is cradled on the table but gets no special attention at all. So even after the massage, there can be some areas of healing that have not been addressed.
Indian head massage is also called champissage massage. The phrase was coined by an Indian massage therapist named Narendra Mehta. He grew up in India and had the benefit of the Indian head massage throughout his life.
Mehta resolved to bring the benefits of this massage to the Western world, and it became a reality in the nineties in London. He developed a technique that involved the head, neck, shoulders and back. In Ayurvedic medicine, the body has several chakras, or points of light. Each chakra helps to balance the body. When one is not properly functioning, working with that chakra can restore balance to the entire body.
During an Indian head massage, three chakras are addressed: the third eye (forehead), the master chakra (crown of the head) and the vishuddha (located in the throat). The massage begins with the upper back and shoulders and then extends upward to each chakra.
People carry much of their tension in their neck and their head. During the champissage massage, various techniques can help the body release those tensions, fatigue and pain. And, depending on the client’s complaint, different chakras are concentrated on during the session. The ides is that rebalancing the chakras can allow the natural healing nature of the body to take over and repair itself.
After an Indian head massage, many people are pleasantly surprised that simply working from the neck up can bring so much relief.
Champissage has been known to relieve headaches and muscle tension throughout the body, increase blood flow to the scalp (your hair will grow), relieve eye strain and increase overall well-being. Practitioners have found that working with the third eye can bring clarity and focus. It is as if the entire body was massaged and not just the head.
For a relaxing listen, try this Indian Head Massage CD:
True Champissage: Indian Head Massage
1. Ayurveridic Influence,
2. Firm & Gentle Rhythm,
3. Tranquille Entrancement,
4. Ascending Sensation,
5. Headspace,
6. Temple of the Senses,
7. Relaxation & Release,
8. Shampoo for the Emotions,
9. Cleansing Champi,
10. Balanced State of Being,
11. Transcendence of the Soul,
12. Euphoria
Try samples of each of these tracks here >
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