Cumberland Institute - Continuing Education Division

CE Credits: 8 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

Cost: $260 ($305 if registering within 7 days of class)

Indian Head Massage, known as “Champi,” has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their babies’ hair, head, neck and shoulders to stimulate growth and relaxation. This is primarily a hands-on class and incorporates three principle strokes and techniques, which include a form of acupressure (Sattva, Raja, Tamas), learn to apply oils and learn a revitalizing and relaxing treatment.

What Are The Benefits:

• Indian head massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial
• Stimulates nerve function
• Improves relaxation – creating calmness and emotional well-being by getting to the root cause
• Concentration and alertness are optimized
• Better hair and skin health of the scalp.
• Removal of tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck and shoulder stiffness, sinusitis, mental fatigue
• Chakra balancing for removal of toxic energy
• Addresses muscular tension of the neck and shoulders.
• Can be performed fully clothed on a chair

Purpose of Workshop

• Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana, meditation and the philosophy behind Ayurvedic massage
• How to evaluate, analyze and treat the client as an individual
• The three different types of massage suited for each individual
• An explanation of functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points)
• Location and explanation of the nadi (meridian system)
• Discussion of the choice of appropriate essential oils, herbs and their energetic qualities for each individual client
• How to apply the three principle strokes: satvic, rajastic and tamassic
• How to perform Chakra balancing.

What to Bring:  A set of sheets, face cradle cover, personal blanket, your favorite lubrication and a hand towel.  Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. Essential oils are provided by the instructor and these are usually used: Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends.  Wolfgang asked you to come with an open mind. Massage tables are provided.

A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann LMT, LAP, has been an instructor of Massage Therapy & Bodywork in Florida since 1997. Since 1998 he has also practiced in Jacksonville, Florida as an Acupuncture Physician, a homeopath and a holistic health consultant. His work integrates Eastern and Western techniques from Acupuncture and meridian theory, Lomi Lomi, Ayurveda Medicine, Tui Na, Homeopathy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy, among others to address the health and vitality of the whole body through touch therapies.