Shirodhara –
Shirodhara is an amazing, unique body therapy that balances and stabilizes the mind. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). It involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead for about 45 to 60 minutes.
Shirodhara is thought to work by relaxing the hypothalamus in the brain. It can also normalize the functions of hormones that regulate sleep and emotions. Shirodhara helps in relieving symptoms like hypertension, stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression, headache and fear, insomnia, lack of concentration. Shirodhara is effective at regulating the mood and inducing feelings of relaxation and pleasure.
Shirodhara can be administered on its own or as part of a panchakarma detoxification regime for rejuvenation.