Shirodhara is a unique and profound Ayurvedic treatment that especially acts to heal and address the psychological and spiritual aspects of a person. In Sanskrit, ‘shiro’ means head and ‘dhara’ means flow. Shirodhara involves the practitioner pouring a stream of warm, herbal oil over the third eye center and forehead. It is this steady, rhythmic pouring of oil that induces a deeply relaxing and blissful state of consciousness called ‘Turiya’ ~ the state of awareness that is neither fully conscious nor deep sleep. While in this Turiya state, we are able to witness and/or release impressions in our conscious and subconscious mind. The brow and third eye center are associated with the fundamental endocrine glands (pituitary, pineal & hypothalamus), which regulate all hormonal secretions. These hormonal secretions are responsible not only for the autonomic responses which control digestion, breath, elimination, etc., but are also responsible for our moods and emotional states. Shirodhara is meant to establish a state of parasympathetic repose, an ego-less state, during which the innate intelligence of our body is revealed. During the session, we lovingly weave in sounds, aromas and colors to delight your senses. You will emerge from your Shirodhara Bliss Therapy feeling so refreshed, as if you have just completed a long, deep and blissful meditation.
Some of the Benefits
The liquids used in Shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water. To enhance the experience a second therapist pours liquid at feet simultaneously known as Padadhara.
Some of the Benefits
- Eliminates imbalances of the head, neck, eyes, ears and nose
- Dissolves stress and its ill effects on nervous system
- Relieves insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, headaches, hypertension,
- asthma, depression, hair loss and stress
- Rejuvenates the endocrine system, supporting hormonal balancing
- Invigorates the body and mind and heightens the senses
- Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate along the scalp
- and hairline due to stress
- Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines
- Opens the third eye and increases intuition and activates spiritual awareness
- Activates the pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands
- Regulates mood and stimulates cognitive memories
- Stimulates the 6th & 7th chakras which regulate our breathing patterns
- Gives deep mental relaxation
- Renews the sweetness of life
The liquids used in Shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water. To enhance the experience a second therapist pours liquid at feet simultaneously known as Padadhara.
