Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow).
A stress-releasing treatment during which warm oil is poured over the third eye, forehead and temples to soothe and calm the nervous system. It assists with treating stress, skin conditions and insomnia, while also enhancing emotional balance, helping to get in touch with your higher being. The experience starts with a facial marma massage, with Subtle Energies’ enriching facial blend, enhancing the benefits of the traditional experience and giving your complexion a fresh and youthful glow.
What Are the Benefits of Shirodhara?
Shirodhara shows several benefits to improve mental health. Since the oils are absorbed through the scalp it also helps to manage some scalp or hair conditions including hairfall, dry scalp, dandruff, etc. Some of the important health benefits of shirodhara include treatment of,
- Sleep Problems
- Memory Loss
- Poor Concentration
- Chronic Headaches
- Stress
- Depression
- Mental Tension
- Hypertension
- Facial Paralysis
How Is Shirodhara Therapy Performed?
Shirodhara involves pouring of warm herbal oils on the forehead in a continuous stream. The procedure of shirodhara uses about 2 litres of herbal oil that have medicinal properties to cause mental relaxation and induce sleep. The Ayurvedic oil is contained in a small container hung above that pours the oil in small stream in oscillating manner. Since the oil keeps falling on your forehead, precaution is taken to prevent it from entering the eyes and ears. It is therefore essential to get this oil treatment done at a professional shirodhara day spa. The oil treatment in shirodhara lasts for about 60 minutes and you may be given a mild head massage during or after the procedure.
How Does Shirodhara Oil Treatment Work?
The warm herbal oils sooth the hypothalamus making your feel mentally relaxed. The warm oils are thought to regulate the function of brain region that are responsible for regulating the emotions. Shirodhara improves blood circulation and reduces agitation
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