Our FREE Wellbeing session this week is "Indian Head Massage: A Taster" with Christine from Vision Wellbeing.

This session will demonstrate how to carry out a 30 minute Indian Head Massage to treat self and friends and family. It will give participants the opportunity to try out the technique and also to receive a treatment of no contraindications. Participants can bring a massage oil such as almond if they wish but this is not a requirement.

Indian head massage is very relaxing to both give and receive however there are some contraindications. Unfortunately, you cannot take part if: you've had a recent head neck or shoulder injury, recent surgery, or if you currently have a heavy cold or flu with high temperature. If you have cuts or sores on your head or neck unfortunately you cannot receive treatment as it may cause infection. During pregnancy treatments should be avoided, and if you have Haemophilia you cannot receive a treatment. 

If you have any of these, please consult your doctor before attending: High blood pressure, epilepsy, Diabetes (IHM can lower blood sugar); Blood clots or thrombosis in veins, Cancer.

Indian head massage is very relaxing , can relieve stress, anxiety, migraines, insomnia and lethargy. However, participants receive a treatment on the understanding it is at their own risk and must may attention to the above contraindications.

The session takes place from 10-11am, with an open invitation to stay until 11.30am for a hot drink and a snack. Click here to book in.

Get in touch with any questions: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk

Meet your facilitator:

Christine is a retired Social Science lecturer who has worked at Forth Valley college and in the local community since 2001. During that time Christine was lucky enough to have the chance to teach well being skills to fellow staff and students. Christine has been a mindfulness practitioner and facilitator as well as hypnotherapist since 2005. Christine has realised the benefits of using these skills in her own life and is enthusiastic about sharing this knowledge with others. This led to her forming Vision Wellbeing following her retirement from college.