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Ayurveda

Traditional Indian Head Massage is based on the world's oldest Indian healing system known as Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a word from Sanskrit meaning 'life & knowledge' translated as 'the science of life and longevity'. According to Ayurveda disease is caused by an imbalance by a variety of internal and external factors. The Ayurvedic approach to health is the balance of body, mind, spirit and the promotion of long life.The Ayurvedic approach is a holistic one therefore the Indian Head Massage is part of a lifestyle so at FAB Detox other suggestions will be made to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Massage Techniques

Traditionally Indian Head Massage has played an important role in the Indian family ritual. It was originally a head massage however it has developed in the Western world and at FAB Detox IHM includes the upper back, shoulders, head and face.

A FAB Detox Indian Head Massage consists of a wide range of techniques some of which envigorate whilst others have a sedating effect. The techniques are commonly known as effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, hacking, champi, cupping, knuckling, wringing, tabla, frictions, vibrations, compression, hair tugging, ruffling, plucking, combing, shampooing. Techniques also include concentration on pressure points, marma points and the balancing of the chakras.

Benefits

The best known benefits following Indian Head Massage are as follows. Increase in blood flow and the supply of oxygen to the brain: encourages healing; improves circulation and removal of wastes via the venus flow; helps to relieve mental fatigue; improves concentration and clarity of thought. Increased lymphatic flow: aids detoxification; reduces oedema; stimulates immune system. Relaxes the muscles and nerve fibres:relieves muscular tension and fatigue; increases flexibility; improves posture; helps to relieve tension headaches; helps to relieve tired eyes/eyestrain. Reduces spasms and restrictions in the muscle fibres: relieves pain; improves mobility of the joints. Decreases inflammation: relieves pain.Decreases stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system: Slows down and deepens respiration; slows down the heart rate; helps to reduce blood pressure; reduces stress and anxiety. Activates the parasympathetic nervous system: encourages relaxation; promotes sleep. Improves circulation to the skin, hair and scalp: encourages cell regeneration;improves the condition of the skin and hair. Stimulates the release of endorphins - the body's natural painkillers: helps to relieve emotional stress; anxiety; depression and repressed feelings. Overall creating a feeling of calm.

Further Information

If you are pleased with your treatment and would like to recommend it to others please remember to ask for a Referral Voucher, which will entitle you to a complimentary Indian Head Massage or Reflexology treatment. Contact below for further details.

     
    carolfabdetox@msn.com 01580 200397 High Street, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7BQ. Also available at The Old Fire Station Clinic, West Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AA