Zusammenfassung der Ressource
The history of Indian head massage
- 1000's years in India. Around 5000bc
- The Hindi term for Indian head massage is champissage (head massage)
- It date back to the beginning of Hindu religion
- Indian head massage is part of everyday life
- Children are taught the massage techniques
- Woman practice Indian head massage as part of the grooming process.
It keeps hair strong, smelling nice and improves condition
- Soothing, calming and therapeutic for muscles and skin. It also encourages healing
- Oil used: coconut, jasmine, olive, sesame, almond and
mustard (dangerous to use, it can burn). Wealthy
families use expensive oils such as jasmine and
sandlewood
- Cooling oils (coconut oil) are used in summer and warming oils are used in winter
- Techniques were passed through families
- Men receive massage when visiting the barber. It is not relaxing, but vigorous an
invigorating. It is used to stimulate the scalp and promote hair growth