Shirodhara : Reset | Re-balance | Revive

Treatment in brief

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Shirodhara is an extremely popular therapy for stress-anxiety-depression relief and management of many mental health conditions, relaxation and rejuvenation.  This therapy works as a reset button for your mind and body. It is a great tool to balance Vata and has its application in a range of health conditions.

It is an ancient treatment where medicated warm oil is poured (dhara) over the head (Shira) in a rhythmic mater. This stabilizes the mind and usually during the treatment you'll experience a deep, blissful rest like never before. In that state, the health restoration begins.  

A relaxing, light head massage is performed at the end.

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Anushka* shares her experience about Shirodhara at Ayusha, followed by short demo of Shirodhara treatment. (*name changed for privacy)

Benefits

 

  • Relieve stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders

  • Effectively helps with insomnia., headaches and migraines

  • Slows the ageing process

  • Helps regulating the pituitary and pineal glands as well as hypothalamus, which organise and regulates all hormones of body and ultimately strengthens the overall physical constitution and immunity of the individual

  • Reduces premature greying of the hair, alopecia

  • Helps in neurological conditions like alzheimer's, dementia, parkinsons and more

  • Helps in dermatological conditions like eruptions, eczema, psoarasis, etc.

  • Helps in hypertension, by reducing fatigue and mental exhaustion

  • Replenishes depleted Ojas (our vitality, our immunity essence)

  • Improves mental focus and concentration

  • Helps cure precordial pain - (the region in front of or over the heart)

  • Helps diseases of the head, ear and eyes

  • No need for stressballs after completing the therapy

For Evidence / Research about Shirodhara, click here.

 

Indications

 

Conditions for which Shirodhara is recommended:

  • Conditions where stress is involved like anxiety, sleep issues

  • Mental health conditions like depression, negative emotions, mood disorders

  • Conditions like bipolar disorder, PTSD, sever depression, schizophrenia

  • General well-being

  • Menopause

  • Digestive disorders

  • Auto immune disorders

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Neurological conditions like alzheimers, dementia, parkinsons

  • When Vata is aggravated

  • If blood pressure is low

Preparation

 

  • Please do not eat in 1.5-2 hours prior to appointment

  • Use washroom prior to the start of the treatment if required.

  • Wear old clothes or bring sarong like wrap-around clothing

  • Bring something to cover head, as head should not be exposed to weather for couple of hours after the treatment.

  • Do not schedule any hairdressing or stressful appointments on the same day.

  • Be prepared to have your entire head and scalp covered with oil.

 

Treatment Process

 

  • The client lies on a table, the eyes are protected by rose-water soaked cotton pads.

  • A wide mouthed vessel with a small hole at the bottom is hanging above the head of the client, so that the wick hanging from the vessel is about two inches above the forehead. The eyes are protected by rose-water soaked cotton pads.

  • Warm, medicated oil- 2 liters- is poured into the vessel

  • A continuous, gentle stream of oil (Dhara) is poured on the forehead through the wick.

  • A total feeling of wellness ,mental clarity and comprehension is experienced in the process.

  • A relaxing head massage is performed at the end.

  • A standards session takes around 45-60 mins and advanced Shirodhara takes about 75-90 minutes total.

  • Multiple sessions may be recommended to address chronic or specific conditions.

After-care

 

  • You can drive home after cup of our hot, medicated tea.

  • It is advised to not to have a shower for at least two hours to gain the full benefits of the treatment.

  • Avoid long travel and busy shopping centres.

  • Avoid going to beach and extreme weather conditions

  • Wrap your head in a scarf.

  • Allow relaxation for 1-2 hours after your treatment for best results but do not day sleep or nap immediately after your treatment

  • Take warm shower to rinse the oil off before bed. Avoid hot shower. Do not use heavy soap or shampoo.

  • Follow a gentle evening yoga routine but not heavy exercise.

  • This is a profound treatment and experience; not just pouring of oil. Avoid stimulants-alcohol, coffee for atleast a day to avail long lasting effects of the treatment.

  • As the medicated oil and specific methods drives the toxins from the deeper connective tissues back to the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination, is advised to consume some warm water and take some rest after the massage.

  • If you have any concerns please contact us immediately.

 

Price

 

We do not charge extra cost for 2 lit medicated oil- @ $60 per liter

45-60 min Shirodhara: $200

75-90 min Advanced Shirodhara with Vedic head & neck massage: $275

General treatment recommendations:
Deep relaxation: 1 Shirodhara
Stress and Anxiety management: 1 to 3 Shirodharas
Management of mental health related issues: Advanced Shirodharas: TBC with Practitioner on case-to-case basis

If special herbal oil or extra herbs are required for conditions like bipolar, PTSD etc, $150 extra overall cost for 3 or 5 treatments.

Why treatment oil is so expensive? Read here.

Thank you for your kind words

 

“After Shirodhara, I felt so relaxed. Words can’t describe the peace I experienced.”

— Leonne, Newcastle W

“I was asleep, but was also in a different zone. I felt such a clarity after I opened my eyes. Profound experience.”

— Erin, Melbourne

“As Shirodhara started, I started to feel being loved. I did not want the treatment to stop even when I was asleep. I was in a happy state when I woke up.”

— Julie, Newcastle

“I never miss a chance of getting Shirodhara for myself.”

— Sachin Joshi, Ayusha Founder