What is ChampissageTM: Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is a comprehensive style of massage, done seated and clothed, that powerfully affects the whole you. It is based on the traditional form of champi (head massage), practiced in India for over 1,000 years.
India is a country of touch and sensation, spice and flavor. Indian head massage is a reflection of its people. In India, you'll see male masseurs on street corners providing champi to their clients at all hours of the day and night. Barbers, masters of Indian Head Massage, typically provide champi routinely with every hair cut. Indian head massage is a regular, if not weekly, activity for men in India. They find it very relaxing. And, you can tell by their beautiful hair and skin that Indian head massage works to promote full hair growth and soft supple skin.
Likewise, women practice champi. Traditionally, women use aromatic oils and rub each others scalp and hair in the privacy of the home or in small groups outside in the hot sunshine of India in groups. Indian women are renowned for their thick, lustrous hair and elegant beauty.
ChampissageTM or Indian head massage focuses on much more than the head. In fact, during a standard session clients experience a combination of techniques addressing their back, shoulders, neck, arms, and head. Massage mastery at its best; clients enjoy breath work, chakra balancing, auricular reflexology, facial marma points (pressure points), and ingenious scalp massage techniques as part of their treatment.
The Founder of ChampissageTM is Narendra Mehta, who is based in London, UK. Having been totally blind since the age of one, he has developed a highly sensitive power of touch and has over 25 years experience in bodywork (physical therapist and as an manipulative therapist) and has studied various hands-on therapies. In 1978, Narendra Mehta went to India to research "head massage" and subsequently developed his own unique therapy of Indian Head Massage (ChampissageTM), based on the traditional form of Champi and his own experience as a practicing therapist. Narendra Mehta trademarked ChampissageTM in 1981. He has been running Indian Head Massage courses since 1995. Currently, classes are regularly taught in most of Europe, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and in the USA, where there are three certified Champissage Instructors.
Benefits of ChampissageTM--For the Client
ChampissageTM can powerfully affect clients in 5 areas:
- Mental State - as the muscles of the head and upper body relax, the mind often stills and a sense of clarity surfaces.
- Emotional State - calmness and peace of mind are often the results of champi.
- Breath - deep slow breathing is encouraged by the practitioner during champi.
- Muscle Tone - several techniques are designed to loosen and relax muscles and help drain away toxins thus improving muscle tone.
- Skin & Hair - vital nutrients are stimulated to nourish the skin and hair. The champi massage techniques assist with the natural exfoliation process thus eliminating dead skin cells effortlessly.
Benefits of ChampissageTM--For the Practitioner
- Adaptability of Session Time: Sessions are extremely adaptable to fit your scheduling needs and client desires. Practitioners can give a quick taste of the benefits or provide longer sessions. Shorter sessions are not as comprehensive but do transmit the essence of this therapy. The standard ChampissageTM session is thirty minutes--it is a gem of a treatment and relatively short thus fitting easily into a busy client's schedule. A session could also last longer depending on the needs and desires of the client.
- Portability: Please click the link to the document, Grow Your Massage Practice.
Class Description
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive grounding in the theoretical basis and practical application of Indian ChampissageTM. Students will be able to use the technique as a principle or subsidiary part of their professional practice. The complete course is structured over 3 days and includes:
Day 1
- A history of ChampissageTM
- Massage of the shoulders
- Massage of the upper arms
- Review the massage of the shoulders and upper arms
Day 2
- Benefits and contraindications
- Massage of the neck
- Review the massage of the shoulders, upper arms and neck
- Massage of the head
- Review of all of the massage units learned to-date
Day 3
- Introduction of Chakra energy
- Massage of the face, ears and energy balancing techniques
- Stress management and anatomy
- Review of all of the massage units
Once a student has successfully completed the course, the student can choose to become a licensed Champissage practitioner and receive international licensure. This involves completing case studies with several clients, passing a written exam and performing the Champissage routine on a certified Champissage trainer to show their mastery of the material. You will find the abbreviation of LCICI after licensed practitioners showing the approval and recognition of the London Centre of Indian Champissage International. The instructor will provide details on how to do this during the class.
What to Bring: pillow with pillowcase, wear loose clothing, especially a collarless shirt that covers the back (t-shirts are great, tank tops are not)
Instructor: Laurie J. English LMT, RPP, LCICI; NCBTMB #451035-09
Class Dates: September 17-19, 2010
Class Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Location 2 (please click on the location for details)
Cost: $495 if registered by 8/26/10; $545 if registered after 8/26/10
Cost/Hour: $23.57/hr if registered by 8/26/10, $25.95 if registered after 8/26/10
Hours: 21
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