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Shows how to learn facial massage techniques to fight headaches and neck, shoulder and sinus pain while completely removing the body's tension and stress. Step-by-step instructions and pictures describe how to apply each technique to relax the mind and body, soften fine lines on the face and improve the condition of the hair.
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Learn Indian Head Massage for Pain Relief and Ultimate Relaxation
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8 Reasons to Learn Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage uses the centuries-old science of Ayurvedic medicine to:
◦ Drive out neck and shoulder pain and headaches
◦ Restore balance, health and vitality to your body
◦ Revitalise the nervous system
◦ Help you achieve complete relaxation.
8 Reasons to Learn Indian Head Massage
When you learn Indian head massage, you discover how to:
◦ Apply a series of calm-inducing strokes on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face
◦ Stimulate blood flow to detox skin and muscle
◦ Release tension and reduce stress and anxiety
◦ Increase mental clarity and powers of concentration
Indian Head Massage Tips to Relax
The following slides show some Indian head massage techniques that:
◦ Release built up tension
◦ Prevent headaches and migraines
◦ Relax the mind
◦ Release natural hair conditioning nutrients
◦ Soften fine lines and ease sinus discomfort
Shoulders – Releasing Tension Thumb Extensions:
◦ Rest your hands on the shoulders and walk your thumbs lightly down the midline of the neck and shoulders, as far down the spine as you can go.
Shoulders – Releasing Tension Thumb Extensions:
◦ Then placing your hands on the outer corner of each shoulder, push each thumb up over, gathering the outer shoulder muscle and pushing straight forward.
◦ Repeat twice, in the centre of each shoulder and then at the junction of shoulder and neck.
Shoulders – Releasing Tension Palm Roll:
◦ Using the heels of the palms, roll over the shoulder muscle each side with a back to front movement like rolling dough
◦ Repeat the other side
Neck – Preventing Headaches
Neck Slide
◦ Tilting your client’s head to one side and supporting it with one hand, put the fingers of the other hand over the shoulders and slide your thumb up the neck, releasing the tension.
Neck – Preventing Headaches Shiatsu Neck Points
◦ Using the thumbs press either side of the cervical vertebrae at regular intervals from the top of the neck down to the shoulders, then return to the top of the neck.
Scalp – Relaxing the Mind
Figure Skating
◦ Tilt and support the head and with the ball of the other hand rub briskly from behind the ear to the temple in a C shape over one side of the scalp.
◦ Start directly above the ear then move up 1cm to do the C shape again, until you reach the mid headline
Scalp – Relaxing the Mind Firm Hand Friction
◦ With one hand supporting the side of the head, place the other hand over the ear, fingers facing forward, and move the scalp up and down firmly and briskly.
◦ Repeat two more times until you reach the midline of the scalp, then repeat the other side.
Hair – Releasing Natural Conditioners
Messy Hairdo
◦ As if shampooing, play firmly with the hair and scalp using the fingertips.
◦ Comb hair back from the crown by dragging fingers backwards over the scalp one hand at a time.
Hair – Releasing Natural Conditioners
Plucking
◦ Place widespread fingertips on the head and quickly squeeze together and lift off the hair abruptly, all over the scalp.
◦ This is a gentle movement, like a spider jumping off the head.
Face – Softening Fine Lines
Palm Temple Massage
◦ Lay your client’s head against your chest and move the heel of your palm to circular massage around the temple and under the cheekbone
Face – Easing Sinus Discomfort
Facial Pressure Points
◦ Using the finger pads of both hands press firmly either side of the bridge of the nose to the hairline in regular intervals.
◦ Repeat again at the centre of the eyebrows to the hairline and the temple end of the eyebrow.
Face – Easing Sinus Discomfort
Facial Pressure Points
◦ Using each ring finger, make circles moving up both sides of the nose, starting at the sinus points at the base of nostrils and ending at the eyebrow level.
◦ Then continue around and under the eyes tracing the cheekbone, ending at the jaw.
Learn Indian Head Massage There are many more Indian head massage
techniques you can use to: ◦ Release stiffness and muscle ache from your
shoulders, neck and scalp
◦ Remove soreness around the temples and eye area before a tension headache forms
◦ Dispel toxins that cause fatigue and soreness in the head, neck and shoulder area
◦ Achieve a sense of profound relaxation and wellbeing
Learn Indian Head Massage When you learn Indian head massage, you
can treat yourself, your partner and your friends to a youth-enhancing and spirit-lifting Indian head massage at any time
Find out more at:
www.learn-2-massage.com/indian_head.ht
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