An Indian Head Massage starts with the client sitting in a comfortable chair for the duration of the one-hour treatment. It begins with a deep kneading and probing of the back, arms, neck and shoulder muscles. The head is then worked with the scalp being squeezed, rubbed, gently tapped and prodded. The hair is briskly tussled and gently combed. Pressure points are gently worked on, and the ears are tugged and pressed. The face is massaged last, working with acupressure points to help relieve any sinus pressure, stimulate the circulation and to increase alertness. The physical form of the massage actually works to release any stored negative energy trapped in the body, with a more subtle form of energy balancing which affects a person's energy centers.

This Ayurvedic element of chakra energy balancing focuses on the four higher chakras and has a powerful effect. Combined with the fresh flow of energy from reiki, the Indian Head Massage can bring the energy of the whole body back into balance by creating a deep sense of peace, calm and well-being. Reduces anxiety, stress, panic and depression Reduces and relieves headaches, eyestrain, tinnitus, aching jaw, sinusitis, nasal congestion & insomnia Revitalizes whole body Relieves mental fatigue and lethargy Relieves muscular pain and tension Improves concentration Increases alertness Gives a feeling of balance, peace and tranquility Releases excess or blocked energy Increases vitality Improves lymphatic drainage and elimination of toxins Improves muscular tone, including the small facial muscles Appearance of the complexion is improved by increased circulation Soothes and balances Lifeforce energy, chi and prana Increased blood supply to scalp, head and neck, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to the area Increased nourishment and oxygen to hair follicle, thereby promoting healthy hair growth Aids joint mobility Adhesions may be prevented or reduced Generally, a client will find an improvement in hair quality, happiness and general well-being after four to six sessions. Please feel free to read some of the testimonials! Fees: Bliss Prema $100 per one hour treatment $380 package of 4 $850 package of 10 Advanced Graduates *Personally trained and certified by Bliss Prema* $75 per one hour treatment $260 package of 4 $600 package of 10 Massages are transferable and gift certificates are available. The Indian Head Massage is wonderful as birthday and wedding gifts, offerings of gratitude or as way to help a friend in need. Indian Head Massage Workshop with Bliss Prema Vancouver, BC: January 23rd & 24th, 2010 Laguna Beach, CA: TBA Who Can Study Indian Head Massage? No prior experience in massage or bodywork is required; there are no pre-requisites for this course. It is perfect for a holistic practitioner, spa owner/worker, registered massage therapist, Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, hair stylist or anyone wanting to get started in holistic healing. All are welcome. About the Course Saturday and Sunday will be full days with practical instruction of techniques and hands-on learning. There will be pre-course materials to be read. These will be distributed one week before the course begins. The cost of the course is $450 (sliding scale is available for those in need). This includes GST, the course manual & certificate* upon passing the exam. The class size is limited to 10 students. *To receive your certificate, you must give 20 massages complete with feedback and signatures within 12 weeks of completing the course. Registration & Early Bird To register, please email Bliss ~ bliss@blissprema.com Reiki As a Reiki Master, your one hour Indian Head Massage is combined with an hour of Reiki. Reiki is a composite of two Japanese words: ‘Rei’ which means "spiritual wisdom or the higher power" and ‘Ki’ which is "life force energy". Which together mean “Spiritually guided life force energy." Everything in our reality is energy and we are all attached to the universal energy grid. This life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Acting as a conduit with pure intention and a good heart, fresh clean energy is flowed into you while the Indian Head Massage is performed. The massage physically releases stored up negative energy while the reiki replaces it with fresh, pure energy. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. An Indian Head Massage combined with reiki feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to receive Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. As with any form of treatment, the success is dependant entirely on whether or not each person accepts responsibility for their healing and takes an active part in releasing the negative energy.