Indian Head Massage
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Indian Head Massage Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 14 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 140 *

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

The History and Development of Indian Head Massage
2 Its Causes, Effects and Reduction
3

The Effects of Massage on Various System of our Body
4

Healthy Hair
5

Massage Techniques for Physical and Mental Benefits

6

Specific Problems and Their Corrections
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – The History and Development of Indian Head Massage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce massage and explain its benefits.
LO2

Identify three other complementary therapies that compliment massage.
LO3 Explore the first documented uses of massage within the Indian family unit.
LO4 Describe what prompted Narendra Mehta to return to India and analyse what first enabled him to teach his techniques.
LO5 Define touch, detailing its benefits and importance to Narendra.
 

Module 2 – Its Causes, Effects and Reduction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify two main types of stress.
LO2

Describe a meridian and show the benefits of Indian head massage.

LO3 Describe the function of a chakra.
LO4 List 10 signs of stress, identify their type and define cause.
 
Module 3 – The Effects of Massage on Various System of our Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss how massage can affect:
The circulatory system
The muscular system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive system

LO2

Detail four contra indications for massage, together with their reasons for the THERAPIST and RECIPIENT.
LO3

Describe what type of massage movement stimulates and what type sedates showing why originality of movements is important.
LO4

Describe the “connecting” sequence.

LO5

Define the following techniques:
Thumb push
Pick-up and squeeze
Ironing down
Occiput friction

 

Module 4 – Healthy Hair.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe hair grown from foetus to adulthood.
LO2

Define, in detail, the structure of a hair.
LO3 Explain the nature and causes of dandruff and discuss five contributing factors to damaging hair.
LO4 Define the nature and causes of hair loss.
LO5 Explain the nature and causes of greasy hair and list why shampoo can damage the hair.
 

Module 5 – Massage Techniques for Physical and Mental Benefits.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe in detail the following base oils and their therapeutic values:
Sweet almond oil
Groundnut oil
Jojoba oil
Avocado oil
Coconut oil
Grapeseed oil
LO2

Identify the ten steps on self-massage.
 

Module 6 – Specific Problems and Their Corrections.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the four elements of a human being detailing both positive and negative aspects.
LO2

Identify an involuntary muscle and a voluntary muscle, giving examples.
LO3

Discuss the results of excess tension in the shoulders.
LO4

Discuss how the eye focuses and explain the causes and correction of eyestrain.
LO5

Describe the effects of a tension headache and name two types of migraine.

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