Shirodhara (Ayurvedic Oil Therapy for the Mind)

Duration: 60 minutes
Experience: Warm oil flow on the forehead with scalp and head massage
Benefits: Deep relaxation, mental clarity, stress relief, and improved sleep

Shirodhara is a profoundly calming Ayurvedic therapy that soothes the nervous system and promotes deep relaxation. A continuous, gentle stream of warm herbal oil is poured over the forehead (third eye), quieting the mind and bringing a meditative state of tranquility. This ancient ritual helps alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and mental fatigue while nourishing the hair and scalp.

Perfect for those experiencing high stress, tension headaches, or emotional imbalance, Shirodhara offers a reset for the mind, leaving you feeling clear, centered, and rejuvenated.

Enhance your experience by pairing it with an Abhyanga Body Oil Treatment for the ultimate Ayurvedic rejuvenation.

Shirodhara

60 minutes - $135

Shirodhara Calming Forehead Oil Therapy

What is Shirodhara? 

  • Meaning: "Shiro" means "head" and "dhara" means "pouring" or "stream," so shirodhara literally translates to "pouring on the head".
  • Process: A stream of warm, medicated oil (often sesame oil, coconut oil, or ghee) is gently poured over the forehead, typically between the eyebrows, for a specific duration (around 30-60 minutes).
  • Purpose: The practice aims to soothe the nervous system, promote relaxation, and potentially address various ailments, including stress, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches.

Potential Benefits:

  • Stress and Anxiety Reduction: The gentle, rhythmic pouring of oil can help calm the nervous system and promote relaxation.
  • Improved Sleep: Shirodhara may help improve sleep quality and address insomnia.
  • Headache Relief: Some studies suggest that shirodhara can be helpful in relieving headaches and migraines.
  • Mental Clarity: The practice can promote mental clarity and focus.
  • Nourishment of the Scalp: The oil can nourish the scalp and hair.
  • Help with chronic pain: The experience provides a reset for the nervous system which may help support recovery and treatment for chronic pain.