IAIM’s Research Reveals Significant Benefits of Infant Massage for Premature Babies
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the International Association of Infant Massage, recent research has revealed significant benefits of infant massage for premature babies. The study, which involved numerous hospitals and healthcare professionals, found that regular, gentle massage can aid in weight gain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall development in premature infants. The findings […]
IAIM Launches New Online Training Program for Infant Massage Instructors
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) is excited to announce the launch of its new online training program for aspiring infant massage instructors. This innovative program, accessible worldwide, offers comprehensive training modules, interactive sessions, and a diverse range of resources to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to teach infant massage effectively. The […]
PARENT’S BEHAVIORAL CORRECTIONS TUNE INFANT’S BRAIN TO ANGRY TONE
The same brain network that adults use when they hear angry vocalizations is at work in infants as young as six months old, an effect that is strongest in infants whose mothers spend the most time controlling their behavior, according to a new study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Chen Zhao of the […]
RESEARCHERS STUDY INFANT-DIRECTED SINGING
In our Infant Massage classes, we incorporate parents singing to their babies as soon as the parents feel confident in delivering many of the strokes. When I was developing our program, I found that singing a slow, repetitive, rhythmic lullaby helped both myself and my baby to relax and have fun with the massage. I […]
BABIES REMEMBER POSITIVE EXPERIENCES OVER NEGATIVE ONES
Research from scientists at Brigham Young University, published in Infant Behavior and Development, found that 5-month-olds remembered experiencing positive emotions far more than negative ones. The purpose of this study was to examine the behavioral effects of adults’ faces on 5-month-olds’ visual recognition memory. Five-month-olds were exposed to a dynamic happy, angry, or neutral affective […]
INFANTS CAN TELL FRIENDS FROM STRANGERS JUST BY HEARING THEM LAUGH
In the company of an old friend, conversation and humor flow naturally. However, when we have to interact with a stranger, things can feel awkward even when you’re both laughing along — and this can be easily sensed from the outside as well. According to a new study, infants as young as five months old […]
HOW MY LIFE’S WORK GOT STARTED
While studying and working in a small orphanage in India in 1973, I made a discovery that was to substantially redirect my life. I became aware of the importance of traditional Indian baby massage, both for its soothing effects and for its role in affectionate nonverbal communication. An Indian mother regularly massages everyone in her […]
BOUNCING TO MUSIC CAN HELP BABIES BOND, BECOME MORE COOPERATIVE
According to a study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, babies have some important lessons to share about bonding and the power of music.The findings show that music has important social effects on infants—as long as the little ones and their parents aren’t just listening passively, said Laura Cirelli, the study’s […]
VIMALA’S SPEECH AT THE 2018 GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR IAIM
I believe in magic. What some people call “coincidence” is often so deep, even life-changing, that I call it magic. The universe abounds with magic, and if you think about it, your life is bookmarked by magic moments. I believe that I was born with a strong intuition—a capacity for magic—and it has guided me […]
VIMALA GOES TO SPAIN Part 2—CONFERENCE/GENERAL ASSEMBLY
I boarded a bus with all the Trainers to go to the GA in Madrid city. It was held at a huge modern hotel and convention center. Mia and friends ushered me in, and we were told that we couldn’t get a room until around 4 hours later. Mia told the man who was serving […]