This massage can be done lying on the couch like in a spa environment or just sitting in the chair with all clothes on; therefore it´s very used in companies all around the world providing services of wellbeing for employees. Nowadays, is becoming one of the primary forms of stress management treatment in the western world.
Main benefits of IHM are:
Helps to relieve stress and muscular tension, headaches, neck and backache, alleviates eyestrain, mental and physical strain, improve concentration levels, memory and mental alertness, helps to increase energy levels improving productivity.
Some others benefits are:
Improves hair, scalp and skin conditions, creates a feeling of balance and inner calm, improves blood circulation, improves lymphatic drainage, and joint mobility, dispersal of toxins for tense knotted muscles and improvement of sleep patterns.
How can IHM be an effective treatment in relief stress?
IHM helps to counterbalance stress in the head and neck area working specifically on the “Marma” points with massage techniques, improving the circulation and relaxing the muscles and nerve fibers.
IHM can also help by relaxing shoulders and arms; they will then drop and allow the energy to flow more freely to the area, encouraging deeper and easier breathing and improved joint flexibility.
Unblocking knotted areas in the back, the sense of relaxation is complete.
Work on the main chakras, which are invisible energy points in our body, the energy is balanced bringing a sense of inner calm and well-being.
Detoxification aftercare advices are provided within each IHM treatment; tailored to the client needs which contribute to extend IHM benefits beyond the massage.
IHM can work with some breathing exercises, visualization and meditation techniques as well, to complete the treatment if desired.
Why should I try an IHM treatment?
Holistic therapies as Indian Head Massage can help everyone to manage stress, as they provide a period of time away from everyday routine in order to relax; and when the body reaches a state of relaxation, tense muscles start to unknot, blood pressure start to lower, breathing becomes more regular and deeper, and the mind and body are balanced.