What is Samadhi?
This class will focus more on the yin style of head massage; or, Samadhi. More soothing and relaxing, with slower movements that can induce a meditative state in both practitioner and client alike. Like its counterpart--champi, the Indian head massage practiced by barbers across India--you will find that this head massage on the table promotes beautiful hair and supple skin as well.

Indian Head Massage is a comprehensive style of massage with thousands of years of history typically done seated and clothed that powerfully affects the whole you. What better way to totally relax than to take your Indian Head Massage technique to your clients during a regular table massage? Learn this 15-minute routine that you can layer on to your regular massage session or as an add-on treatment for a truly deluxe session.

During our mini-samadhi class, we will focus on more that the head. In fact, we will address the face, neck, shoulders and arms as well. Laurie English, the creator of the mini-samadhi class is a national trainer of Champissage^TM. She has traveled to India to study Indian head massage with the barbers there. Profoundly affected by her study with the barbers, which has deepened her understanding of head massage, Laurie is developing a series of head massage classes exploring the depth and breadth of this fascinating technique.

Benefits of Samadhi--For the Client

Samadhi can powerfully affect clients in 5 areas:

• Induces a powerful meditative state.
• Invites clarity and present-moment awareness.
• Deepens the breath.
• Loosens the muscles of the shoulders, neck, face and scalp.
• Revitalizes the skin & hair.

Benefits of Samadhi--For the Practitioner

• Enjoy the benefits of tapping into a blissful, meditative and concentrated state.
• Learn unique patterns of hand movement for massage.
• Discover more ease and flow within your own massage style.
• Viscerally connect with the 5-elements and learn to transmit their nuances.

Class Description
The aim of the course is to provide an immersion in a meditative state that induces deep client relaxation. Students will come away with a visceral understanding comprehensive grounding in the theoretical basis and practical application of Samdhi. Students will be able to use the technique as a principle or subsidiary part of their professional practice. The coursework includes:

• Experiencing the 5 elements
• Massage of the shoulders
• Massage of the neck
• Review the massage of the shoulders and neck
• Massage of the head
• Massage of the face
• Review the massage of the head and face
• Discuss anatomy and physiology
• Bring it together to perform the full 15 minute mini-samadhi routine

Note: Participants of the Mini-Samadhi class do not have to take the "Champissage" class to participate.

What to Bring: 2 sheets and a pillowcase. Massage oil/cream. Halter top for receiving work or comfort with draping.

Instructor: Laurie J. English LMT, RPP, LCICI; NCBTMB #451035-09

Class Dates: March 22, 2010
Class Times: Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Location 8 (please click on location for more details)
Cost: $175 if registered by 2/25/10; $200 if registered after 2/25/10
Cost/Hour: $25.00/hr if registered by 2/25/10, $28.57 if registered after 2/25/10
Hours: 7