Enjoy professionally narrated, real-time demonstrations of these powerful massages which focus on the most sensitive areas of the body. Our videos walk you through the treatments movement by movement, step by step, from start to finish.
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Indian Head Massage – a 45-minute treatment
Known in India as ‘champi’, Indian head massage grew out of the Ayurvedic medical system and has been widely practiced for around a thousand years. The massage focuses on the head, neck, shoulders and upper arms. Since tension tends to accumulate in these areas, this treatment can be very effective.
The techniques are designed to infuse the receiver with feelings of comfort, relaxation and tranquillity. They can also help reduce muscle tension and eyestrain, relieve headaches and areas of soreness, and enhance flexibility, blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. By calming the nerves and relaxing the muscles, the treatment encourages deep abdominal breathing and benefits the whole body. Furthermore, improved circulation through the scalp may promote strong and healthy hair growth — effects which can potentially be compounded if special oils are applied to the hair.
On a spiritual level, Indian head massage may help to re-balance the energy flow through the chakras. On a practical level, it is a convenient but satisfying massage that can be given anywhere, in a short space of time if necessary, and many of the techniques can be performed without oil.
This video was filmed on a beach near Legzira in Morocco.
Deep Scalp Massage – a 16-minute tutorial
Performed in a face-down position, this massage combines methods from Indian head massage, Hawaiian lomilomi, and an extremely useful technique from modern physiotherapy. This treatment focuses on sensitive palpation, identifying tension,and learning to massage intuitively and methodically. The result is the ability to give a deeper and more therapeutic scalp and neck massage.
This video was filmed in a studio – a 2021 update to our previous content.
Hand Massage (basic)
The hand is one of the most sensitive and repetitively strained areas of the body. Our hand massage tutorial teaches intriguing techniques that are designed to unlock the tension that accumulates during everyday life. The forearm is also cared for.
The video was filmed near a stream in the famous ‘Paradise Valley’ in Agadir, Morocco.
Foot Massage (basic)
Reflexologists from all traditions agree that foot massage can relax and benefit the whole body. A variety of techniques are explained and demonstrated in this lesson, as well as how to use hot stones on the feet. Charts are provided which illustrate the target areas of reflexology and Thai reflexology, as well as the marma points of Ayurveda, and the acupuncture points of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which are the same as those used in acupressure.
This video was filmed in our High Street Kensington, London practice.
Deep Indian Fusion
This course also provides a non-narrated demonstration of an Indian Head Massage that also integrates an emphasis on deep tissue techniques, which is particularly useful for many receives who store a lot of tension in their shoulders.
This video was filmed on an English beach.
Gain Up to Three CTAA-accredited Certificates From This Course
Students who complete the required practice treatments will be eligible to apply for a fully-accredited certificate in:
Indian Head Massage
Deep Scalp Massage
Hand & Foot Massage
CTAA certificates are insurable in some countries. However, certain countries do not legally recognize any sort of online certification, and you must check the laws regarding massage, and the policies of insurance companies, in your home country, before any professional practice. This is beyond our ability to accurately and confidently advise our students – who are spread across 101 countries – so please do your own research if certification is important to you. And always remember, it’s your skills, your health and your knowledge that will define your massage career – not the pieces of paper on your wall.
