Indian Head Massage for Exam Stress!

Many people are aware of supplements and meditation to stay calm during exam time. There are many relaxing herbs that can help switch off for bedtime, or breathing exercises that slow blood flow, leaving your mind clear for a good nights sleep. But what about an Indian Head Massage?
We all know that any form of massage will leave us relaxed, and even sleepy. But let’s look at the other facts:

• Increased supply of oxygen to the brain promoted clear thinking, helps relieve mental fatigue and improves concentration
• Stimulating the release of endorphins will help relieve emotional stress and repressed feelings, and elevates the mood
• Activates Parasympathetic Nervous System (the nerves around the head and neck area), encouraging the body to rest and relax, promoting a good nights sleep
• An Indian Head Massage encourages the release of stagnant energy in the body, creating a feeling of balance and calm

From a physical perspective, the idea of an Indian Head Massage is to release muscular tension. Think about it: when we get worried, the first place most of us will tense would be our neck and shoulder muscles; some may tense their jaw or grind their teeth, or even strain their eyes from too much reading and rubbing; going to bed with an overactive mind can disrupt our regular laying pattern, which may result in a morning of aching back and shoulders…and bums!
In my experience, an Indian Head Massage once a week through study time can help ease a ‘bursting brain.’ To feel the full beneft, try and Indian Head Massage the night before your exam day.
A qualified Aromatherapist may incorporate essential oils into your massage blend to help keep your mind calm but focused, aiding a much needed sleep. You may receive a home blend that can be used to burn or pop in the bath, or even to take into your exam on a tissue to inhale.
As an added bonus, the movements in an Indian Head Massage will provide increased flow to the head, neck and shoulers, releasing unwanted toxins and stimulates your immune system, because the last thing you want is to be run down and sneezing over your papers!

Indian Head Massage is safe for almost anyone, and can be used with or without an oil medium. You are seated throughout, and it will last between 30 – 50 mnutes.

Katherine Thornton is a qualified Aromatherapist, and can use essential oils in all her massage treatments. Call into Naked Nutrition (01483 561713) for more details, or direct at mystykaroma@fsmail.net (Guildford/Woking area)