Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic healing practice performed in India for over 5,000 years. The word shirodhara breaks down into two ideas: "shiro" meaning head, and "dhara" which means flow. Together they form a concept that aims to bring physical and emotional balance by rejuvenating the spirit and preserving health. This is achieved through a relaxing technique in which warmed oil is poured over a client's forehead for an extended period of time.

There are specialized forms of shirodhara called tailadhara, ksheeradhara, takradhara and jaladhara.

Shirodhara works primarily on the mental sheath or "manomaya kosha" as it is referred to in Ayurveda. Shirodhara is traditionally used to calm the nerves, harmonize vata constitutions, restore the nerves, release stored emotions, and purify the mind. In Ayurvedic Medicine, it is considered an important tool in the pursuit of higher states of consciousness. Shirodhara has been traditionally shown to help with fatigue, mental exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, some mental disorders, headache, excessive thinking, nervousness, and many other conditions commonly affecting persons in today's active lifestyle.

Benifits of Shirodhara:

Regular shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes hair and scalp, assists in providing sound sleep and calms the body and mind. Shirodhara is one of the most effective treatments for reducing stress and nervous tension.

Ultimate mental and emotional relaxation therapy

Beneficial for many diseases connected with the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat

Beneficial for many diseases of the nervous system like nerve disorders, facial palsy, paralysis and ptosis (drooping) of the eyelids.

Beneficial for curing long standing insomnia and schizophrenia

Beneficial for fits in epilepsy when used in conjunction with other medicines

Prevents hair lose, premature graying and cracking of hair

Relieves headache and burning sensation of the head

Nourishes and rejuvenates the body

Stimulates the nervous system giving sturdiness to the body

Improves digestion

Sharpens the sense organs

Improves the quality of voice

Gives strength to the neck and head

Improves the health of the skin

Cools the body and relieves pain.

Invigorates the body and mind and stimulate cognitive memories

Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate at the skull and hairline from stress.

Renews the sweetness of life

Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines

Increases spiritual awareness

Regulates mood and depression disorders