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Originating in India as a nurturing ritual passed through generations, Indian head massage evolved into a stress-relieving treatment that combines shoulder, face, neck, scalp and head massage, promoting hair health.
Learn to perform Indian head massage in 10–20 minutes on the head, shoulders, neck, and face with acupressure, kneading, strokes, stretches for relaxation and sleep improvement.
Explore how ayurvedic Indian head massage differs through dosha-based oil blends (neem, sesame, coconut, ginger), energy-focused intention, chakra balancing, and unique movements.
Explore the different types of ayurvedic massage in Indian head massage, including friction-based neck and shoulder work with warm oils, plus gun with singing bowls for deep relaxation.
Tailor Indian head massage to each dosha—Kapha, Pitta, and Vata—using stimulating strokes and warming oils for Kapha, a calming massage for Pitta, and soothing care for Vata.
Explore ayurvedic base oils for Indian head massage, including sesame, castor, mustard, coconut, neem, and their effects on skin, hair, and balancing vata, pitta, and kapha.
Learn traditional seated Indian head massage techniques for corporate gigs, including grounding breath work, scalp stimulation, acupressure on the upper traps, and a relaxing finish with a hot towel.
Learn seated Indian head massage with music as part of the Indian head massage certificate course (1 ceu).
Practice a modern lying-down Indian head massage sequence that blends grounding breath work, trigger-point work, ironing down, shoulder-to-neck warm-ups, scalp and facial massage, and subtle traction to relieve tension.
Practice Indian head massage while lying down with music, guiding your personal experience through this course.
Find out your dosha with the quiz, and learn how vata, kava, and pitta influence health and mood in this Indian head massage course.
Learn Ayurvedic scalp and hair care by selecting dosha-based oils and shampoos and applying warm oil to the scalp to boost circulation and condition the hair.
In this online massage course Manual Osteopath, Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher Mike Everson is going to guide you through how to deliver a professional Indian Head Massage. Indian Head Massage, as the name states, originated in India from the alternative medicine approach of Ayurveda and is a wonderful traditional practice that is now immensely popular amongst Western cultures. This is due to its simplicity and portability, that allows it to be used anywhere and everywhere, making relaxation and holistic wellness accessible for everyone.
In Ayurvedic philosophy, it is believed that the mind and body are inter-connected and thus can influence one another. Through this theory, it is understood that Indian Head Massage can not only reduce tension headaches and improve physical well-being, but it can also improve mental and emotional wellness too.
Indian head massage is an ancient therapeutic practice that has been used in India for over 2000 years! since around 600 B.C., and requires no equipment or oils, making it a very accessible massage treatment, perfect for professionals and newcomers alike. It is usually done while seated traditionally but can also be done while lying down.
You can study and complete this entire course in the comfort of your own home with lifetime access to the videos in case you need to go back, review and re-inspire yourself!
In this massage course you are going to learn:
> How to deliver a professional Indian Head Massage both seated and lying down
> Learn about the Ayurvedic way to self-care
> A new skill thats great for demos, corporate massage, and as a massage add-on
> A form of massage that has been around for thousands of years
Enroll now! Grow your knowledge base and practice today!
*This course if for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice