Indian Head Massage is based on a traditional form of head and shoulder massage practised in India. It focuses on the upper back, shoulders, neck and head. This massage de-stresses the whole body. IHM helps to un-knot blockages and remove tension, it even helps to oxygenate the brain improving concentration. It is done either with oil or through clothing.
It's benefits include, induces relaxation by having a soothing effect on the nerves, Increases blood and lymphatic circulation, relieves tension (contracted tense muscles are able to relax), breaks down tension nodules in the muscles (thereby preventing the formation of fibrositis in the muscle), helps tone and strengthen muscles, aids the removal of dead cells (desquamation), speeds up removal of waste products that have accumulated in the tissues (aids the absorption of fluid, particularly around the joints), helps to reduce non-medical oedema, which is usually caused by poor circulation and tiredness,when performed over the thoracic region, it con help loosen mucus in chest conditions,clear and stimulate sensory nerve endings and nerve pathways, helps to break down thickenings caused by fibrous, fatty deposits