What better way to totally relax than to take your Indian Head Massage technique to your clients during a regular massage? Learn this 15 minute routine that you can layer on to your regular table massage session or as an add-on treatment for a truly deluxe session.
What is Samadhi?
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. This class will focus more on the yin style of head massage--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 Samadhi promotes beautiful hair and supple skin as well. During this class, we will focus on just the head, the face and scalp. Learn unique techniques that will help your clients to tap into a sublime state of mind.
Benefits of Samadhi--For the Client
- Induces a powerful meditative state.
- Invites clarity and present-moment awareness.
- Deepens the breath.
- Loosens the muscles of the 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 and practical application of Samadhi. 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 face
- Review the massage of the face
- Massage of the head
- Review the massage of the head
- Discuss anatomy
- Perform the full 15 minute mini-samadhi
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. Halter top for receiving work or comfort with draping.
Instructor: Laurie J. English LMT, RPP, LCICI; NCBTMB #451035-09
Class Dates: September 20, 2010
Class Times: Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Location 2 (please click on the location for details)
Cost: $175 if registered by 8/26/10; $200 if registered after 8/26/10
Cost/Hour: $25.00/hr if registered by 8/26/10, $28.57 if registered after 8/26/10
Hours: 7
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Explore the yin side of Indian Head Massage. Incorporating 5-element theory, this class takes head massage to a new level. Samadhi - a state of consciousness akin to concentrated meditation. Elevate your practice with these powerful mind-altering techniques.
Instructor: Laurie J. English LMT, RPP, LCICI; NCBTMB #451035-09
