From the family home to the professional Indian barbershop, Indian head massage made its way into the world of popular culture. But its professional roots today are still footed in the ancient knowledge of ayurveda.

So what's so complicated about Indian head massage? The fact is, the massage is not complicated, but the knowledge behind it is. Indian head massage is said to balance every system in the body,3 and the benefits associated with it make up a lengthy list (See The Benefits of Indian Head Massage, sidebar). Topping that list is its ability to combat stress and anxiety and help us find balance.

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