Welcome & Introduction 10am – 10:45am (45 mins)
- Tutor/student introductions
- What is Indian Head Massage?
- Brief history & roots in Ayurveda
- Course objectives and format
Introduction to Ayurveda & Energetic Frameworks 10:45am – 11:15am (30 mins)
- Doshas & prana
- Chakras and marma points
- Indian Head Massage as a pranic healing modality
Anatomy & Physiology Focused on IHM 11:15am (30 mins)
- Skin: absorption, sensitivity, oil relevance
- Skeletal and muscular systems of head, neck, upper back – Circulatory and lymphatic responses to massage.
Contraindications, Skin & Hair Types, Postural Faults – Total vs local contraindications 11:45am – 12:15pm (30 mins)
- Skin conditions: psoriasis, dandruff, alopecia – Skin & hair types and product choice
- Recognising kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis in Practise
Consultation, Ethics & Client Preparation 12:15pm – 12:45pm (30 mins)
- Consultation forms, boundaries, referrals
- Verbal/non-verbal communication
- Setting up your treatment space
- Health & Safety, hygiene, legal responsibilities
Lunch Break 12:45pm – 1:30pm (45 mins)
Demonstration of Full Routine 1:30pm – 2:45pm (1 hr 15 mins)
- Therapist grounding & breath
- Back & shoulder techniques
- Arm and hand techniques
- Neck, scalp and facial massage
- Chakra holds and final grounding
Practical Partner Work 2:45pm – 4:15pm (1 hr 45 mins)
- Students Practise full routine in pairs
- Tutor supervision and support
- Adjustments for posture, energy flow and technique
Aftercare, Contra-actions & Integration 4:15pm – 5:00pm (45 mins)
- Grounding the client after treatment
- What to expect after IHM
- Self-care and client advice
- Course review and feedback
- Closing & Certification
- Q&A and reflections
- Certificates of attendance/competence
- Next steps (CPD, case studies, further training)