Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a modern purification and rejuvenating therapy based on an ancient Indian technique.
In Sanskrit language Shirodhara is composed of two words shiro + dhara. Shiro means head and Dhara
means flow of warm oil on head. Sesame or another base oil is mixed with a few drops of aromatic
essential oil to create the liquid. It is then warmed till a comfortable temperature is reached and the
treatment begins. The exact combination of the oils depend on the body constitution and is decided and
prescribed by an Ayurveda expert. The patient lies supine on a flat surface with head back and a rolled
towel or pillow beneath the neck.
A stream of warm oil is poured very slowly onto the center of the forehead (the location of the ‘third eye’ for 30 to 45 minutes followed by gentle scalp massage. The effect is indescribable.
Shirodhara treatment is done in absolute silence. It takes you to deep relaxation and in to a balanced
state of rest in mind and body. Men and women alike experience it as a high-point of Panchakarma
applications of Ayurveda.
Best experienced after a massage, Shirodhara is one of our most popular Ayurveda application taken by
Ayurveda lovers.
This therapy is meant for ‘Shodhana’; (a Sanskrit term). ‘Shodhana’; or purification therapy is not only
meant for elimination of disease-causing toxins present in the body but also to replenish the tissues with
nourishment and rejuvenate them. Rejuvenate literally means ‘to make young again’;.
Shirodhara is a great rejuvenating therapy that gives a healthy face and body glow. In Ayurveda,
rejuvenating therapy is the golden path to attain longevity as it is aimed at the preservation of health.
Ayurveda says that rasayana or rejuvenating therapy optimises the circulation of nutrients to both body
and mind. Shirodhara removes the root cause of the disease and is a rejuvenating therapy at the same
time as well.

Shirodhara Ayurveda therapy helps to overcome stress and its ill effects on nervous system. Shirodhara
helps to relieve insomnia, stress, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension,
asthma, hair problems and gives mental relaxation.
The Ayurvedic physician determines the number of days of the treatment for different problems after
your body type according to Ayurveda has been determined. With weekly sessions, you will find relief
from stress and strain from daily life. To achieve the maximum benefits from the therapy, it is advisable
to follow Ayurvedic lifestyle. An Ayurvedic physician decides appropriate foods, exercise, yoga and
herbal preparation to optimise the benefits after the therapy.