What You Need to Know About Champi, the Ayurvedic Head Massage

 

An ayurvedic massage is something you can make a part of your daily routine. Besides, there are massages that you can do on your own. Further, regular ayurvedic massages provide you with several benefits as well. It helps detoxify your body, nourish the tissues, and ultimately rejuvenates your body making you feel younger and healthier. For instance, if you live in Sydney and prefer your ayurvedic massages done by expert practitioners, you can visit an ayurvedic wellness centre Sydney. However, here is all you need to know about Champi, the ayurvedic head massage, and how to do it at home if you prefer so.

Massaging the head with oil on a daily basis is highly beneficial, given that it
is an important part of the human body. And Champi is an ayurvedic head massage that has been in practice in India for centuries. It involves massaging the scalp and forehead with or without oil. Champi keeps the nervous system healthy and is highly beneficial if you are suffering from migraine, stress, or insomnia. Furthermore, it promotes healthy hair as well as help in managing greying and baldness. You can find ayurvedic wellness centres offering Champi in your city, say Sydney, by simply searching “Champi head massage Sydney”.

Champi is generally performed using warm herbal oils. However, the oils and the herbs used vary depending on your hair, body type, and requirements. You can find out your body type and the herbal oil suitable for you by seeing an expert practitioner of Ayurveda in Parramatta if you are in Parramatta or look for one in your city. The base oils used for the massage includes coconut oil, almond oil, sesame oil, olive oil, etc. If you have thin and dry hair, which are characteristics of the Vata hair type, almond or sesame oil may be advised to use as the base oil. If your hair is Kapha type which is thick and oily, olive or sesame oil may be suggested. And for Pitta hair type, coconut oil is recommended since it can delay Pitta related problems like premature thinning and greying. Also, herbs are added to these base oils and are slow-cooked. Then the oil is strained and used for the massage. Thus Champi nourishes the hair and the scalp besides relaxing the nervous system.

You can practice Champi at home as well. For that, you can take a bowl of herbal oil of your choice and warm it by placing it in hot water. Then using your fingertips apply the oil to your scalp and hair. Make sure you massage your entire scalp and apply oil throughout the lengths of your hair. Perform the massage using circular motions and gentle taps. After the massage, the oil can be left on for 30 to 60 minutes or overnight and then you can wash it off using a natural shampoo. While leaving the oil on, you can also wrap your head using a towel as it helps condition and soften your hair even further.