Giving and receiving Indian Head Massage is a wonderfully relaxing, uplifting experience.
One advantage is that it is carried out through clothes, (or with perfumed oils on the skin, if preferred ) while you relax in a chair, and includes upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face.
It is part of the ancient Ayurvedic healing system of India.
Indian Head Massage can be very effective in the treatment of headaches, migraines, insomnia, and stress, as well as muscle tension, and problems with the neck and shoulders.

It can also be very helpful for sinus problems, whiplash, and eyestrain and promotes the growth of lustrous hair. Hair oil can be used if required. (See recipes you can try for yourself, below.)

Its effect is not only physical: it works on an emotional and mental level, bringing a sense of peace, psychological wellbeing, clarity, and can improve levels of concentration.

I qualified in 2000 and have carried out treatments in many different situations, including the world famous Glastonbury Festival, the Big Chill Festival held in Herefordshire and Greece (on the beach! A wonderful working experience.) I have also enjoyed bringing the soothing effects of Indian Head Massage to many corporate events and promotions, in Bristol and nationally.


Indian Head Massage workshops in Bristol

I run enjoyable one day workshops to learn Indian Head Massage For Friends And Family.
Please enquire about costs and duration.
By the end of the day you will have learnt a simple and effective Indian Head Massage routine, with which you will be able to relax your friends and family, helping them to sleep more soundly, relieve headaches, aches and pains, and generally feel better about life.

Next Indian Head Massage workshop:

Watch this space for workshops  in 2008 

Please contact me to book and for more information.

Indian Head Massage in Bristol, treatment costs

Half hour - £20
One hour - £35
I,m also available for onsite Indian Head Massage sessions at your place of work, functions, conferences, promotions and festivals, in Bristol, nationally and abroad.


Treatments for Hair

Sesame is the classic oil used in Ayurvedic treatments.Try it instead of almond oil.

For normal hair try:

5 mls almond oil (depending on how much hair you have)
3 drops geranium oil
2 drops rosemary oil

Mix oils together
Massage into damp, but not dripping, hair and leave for 20 mins.
To remove oil, rub a little shampoo on your hair and scalp before washing it.

For a rinse after shampooing, to give your hair shine, try:

Vinegar Rinse

25ml water
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 drops lemon essential oil, or try lemon juice
Mix together, and rinse.

Rinse well after using.

For balding (but no promises!) try:

Two of the following essential oils:

Rosemary, ginger, cedarwood, or lemon essential oils, mixed with 5mls of almond oil, (quantities of essential oil as above, for normal hair - ie 5 drops in total) to stimulate hair growth.
Also bear in mind that the act of massage itself will stimulate circulation to the scalp and help to encourage hair growth.
Leave on for 20 mins and apply regularly.

And to strengthen hair you could try one drop of rosemary in a cold final rinse.
No need to rinse out.
Rosemary is particularly good for dark hair, but will work on any hair.