What is Shirodhara ?
During a Shirodhara treatment a continuous stream of warm herbal oil, warm milk or buttermilk is poured onto the forehead for 45 minutes.
Benefits
According to Ayurveda, Shirodhara deeply relaxes the nervous system, lowers metabolism, integrates brain function and creates brain wave coherence and an alpha state. When the brain is under stress, cerebral circulation is compromised. As oil is poured on the forehead, the nervous system is deeply stilled. The brain waves slow down and become coherent. Once the brain is quieter, more life energy and oxygen and other nutrients flow more freely to the brain. The result - better brain function, mood stability and improved stress handling ability. With each successive Shirodhara treatment, the mind systematically achieves and even deeper state of silence and more healing takes place. Regular treatments are said to increase blood circulation to the brain, improve memory, nourish the hair and scalp, and encourage sound sleep and calm body and mind.
Duration and Pricing
- Relieves insomnia, migraines and tension headaches
- Helps strengthen the senses
- Strengthens the central nervous system
- Reduces stress, anxiety and alleviates depression
- Has been prescribed clinically for conditions such as epilepsy and neuropathalogical paralysis
According to Ayurveda, Shirodhara deeply relaxes the nervous system, lowers metabolism, integrates brain function and creates brain wave coherence and an alpha state. When the brain is under stress, cerebral circulation is compromised. As oil is poured on the forehead, the nervous system is deeply stilled. The brain waves slow down and become coherent. Once the brain is quieter, more life energy and oxygen and other nutrients flow more freely to the brain. The result - better brain function, mood stability and improved stress handling ability. With each successive Shirodhara treatment, the mind systematically achieves and even deeper state of silence and more healing takes place. Regular treatments are said to increase blood circulation to the brain, improve memory, nourish the hair and scalp, and encourage sound sleep and calm body and mind.
Duration and Pricing
- Milk or buttermilk (plus facial massage if requested) 45mins $50
- Herbal oil (plus facial massage if requested) 45mins $90
- Subsequent herbal oil treatments using same oil (up to 4 times) 45mins $50