Shirodhara Therapy
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). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water.
Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière's disease and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties.
There are specialized forms of shirodhara called Ksheeradhara, Thakradhara, Taildhara and Jaladhara.
Shirodhara Benefits:-
* Brings balance and harmony to body, mind and spirit
* Generates a profound state of relaxation in body and mind, relieving stress
* Opens up the flow of energy in the body
* Stabilizes the nervous system
* Eliminates imbalances of the head affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose
* Treats insomnia
* Turns on the body’s healing mechanisms
* Rejuvenates and purifies body and soul
* Nourishes hair and scalp, and strengthens hair follicles to prevent hair loss and premature graying
* Replenishes skin oils, regaining natural luster and youthfulness
* Softens lines and wrinkles on the face by clearing the mind, dissolving stress and relaxing face muscles
* Activates the pituitary and pineal glands, as well as the hypothalamus, which organize and regulate all hormones in the body
* Promotes fertility by stimulating the pituitary gland, where sexual and reproductive hormones are activated
* Helps produce endorphins– the neurotransmitters of the body
* Enhances concentration, mental clarity and comprehension
* Heightens the senses
* Stimulates cognitive memories and increases intuition
* Instills a positive approach in life
* Opens the Third Eye- increasing spiritual awareness
