Ayurveda considers the head to be the root of the body and the control center for all five senses. In a Shirodhara treatment, warm oil, milk, or buttermilk is poured gently and continuously over the forehead while the head is massaged to relieve stress and tension. The liquids deeply penetrate the nervous system, promoting a calm mind, natural sleep, and a sense of balance and well-being.
Shirodhara has been found to help with conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, psychosomatic issues, chronic degenerative diseases, headaches, memory loss, jet lag, and insomnia.
Benefits
- Relaxes the mind and revitalizes the central nervous system
- Activates the pituitary and pineal glands, as well as the hypothalamus
- Enhances brain function by reducing stress
- Aids blood circulation and improves memory and quality of sleep
- Helps with facial palsy