Guided Intro to Indian Head Massage
Hannah Tapner
Giving and receiving massage is a wonderful way to connect with ourselves and others. In a group dynamic this connectivity is heightened, becoming a beautiful sharing and warm experience. In pairs the group will be guided through a simple, introductory routine of Indian Head massage – massaging the shoulders, neck and head. Pairs switch half way, so everyone will give and receive! (Massage is done over clothes). Indian head massage (IHM) also known as champissage, was brought to the west by Narendra Mehta in the 1970s. Normally an IHM is given seated in a chair and involves different massage techniques and pressure-points to help release tension of head, neck and face.
Hannah has a gentle, fun and passionate manner – working as a yoga teacher, holistic therapist and sound healer for 22 years; facilitating and holding workshops & retreats in NZ & overseas. She gained her City and Guilds Teaching Certificate and has since taught classes and massage courses including; NZQA Holistic Massage, Introduction to Complementary Therapies, Thai massage and yoga teacher training. She has taught Indian head massage at retreats and festivals at which there is always a large group, including; Splore, Earth Beat and Prana.
