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wendy hope
holistic therapy and yoga teaching
… relax your body
… release your mind
… renew your spirit
Indian Head Massage is part of 'Ayurveda', one of the world's oldest medical and holistic traditions. To this day it continues to be an important part of Indian culture and way of life.
As a therapy, Indian Head Massage is designed to be received quickly and easily with the minimum amount of fuss, preparation and disruption (for this reason it is experiencing a surge in popularity as a corporate massage treatment for office-based workers). Its aim is simply to provide a time of deep relaxation and relief from stress and muscle tension. A treatment can be both relaxing and reviving, leaving the recipient feeling calm, warm and positive.
A treatment is carried out whilst the recipient sits in a chair. It is usually given through clothes and without oils, although oils can be used. There is no need for a client to 'go home and take it easy' afterwards, although it would be beneficial! It also isn't necessary to wear loose and comfortable clothing for a treatment, but a client may prefer to do so.
Key Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Relief from neck and shoulder pain / stiffness
Promotion of hair growth
Strengthening and conditioning of the hair (when combined with oils)
Loosening of the scalp and improved circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
Reduction of anxiety
Promotion of a sense of peace, calmness and well-being
Promotion of concentration, clear thinking and alertness
Re-energising of the person as a whole
“I came to Wendy with neck tension, which was really painful and affecting my day to day routine. As an IT person I am desk bound for a lot of the day and I needed to tackle my posture and neck tension pretty quickly. After a few Indian Head Massages, my aches and pains had gone and I continued to have more massages with Wendy as I enjoyed the wonderful stress relief they gave me”
Bill Carnegie