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Massage session: what to expect
The therapist will strive to restore balance and harmony by working on
the three higher chakras. In Sanskrit these areas are called Vissuddha
(the base of the throat), Ajna (the forehead) and Sahasrara (the crown).

A chakra (“wheel” or “disk”) is a centre of vital energy in the form of
a lotus flower. The head of the “flower” is found at the front of the
body and the stem is thought to go through the central spinal column.

There are seven chakras situated throughout the body, starting with the
root chakra at the base of the spine and ending with the crown chakra –
just above the head. When the therapist balances the top three chakras,
the rest will vibrate in balance and the belief is that perfect health
and well-being will result.

A professional Indian head massage should in fact feel almost like a
reflexology massage, which is performed on the feet, but is felt
throughout the entire body. This is because there are several important
acupressure points on the head.

Indian head massage may be dry, or oils may be used. The oils not only
nourish the hair, but also calm the nervous system, as the roots of
one’s hair are connected to nerve fibres.