What Is Shirodhara?

 

Shirodhara, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, has been trusted for over 5,000 years. Rooted in India's ancient healing traditions, it combines timeless wisdom with modern practices. This soothing treatment involves gently pouring a continuous stream of warm essential oil over the forehead, which enhances blood circulation to the brain and rejuvenates the skin.

 

Shirodhara is a restorative practice for psychosomatic diseases. It promotes deep relaxation by synchronizing alpha brain waves, inducing a state of calm, reducing heart and breathing rates, and leading to profound serenity and contentment. By stimulating the pineal and pituitary glands, Shirodhara improves focus, memory, and decision-making. It also releases deeply trapped toxins by activating the body’s immune system, with the oil penetrating into the nervous system after saturating the forehead and scalp. This results in improved sleep, relief from depression, anxiety, and stress, enhanced focus for ADHD, and eased migraines.