Takra-dhara : Stress Buster Therapy

Treatment in brief

 

Takradhara is an extremely popular ancient therapy for stress management, relaxation and rejuvenation. 

Medicated cool Buttermilk (Takra), which has tremendous cooling and healing properties, is poured (dhara) over the head in a rhythmic manner.

 

Benefits

 

  • Cooling and refreshing therapy

  • Klama – Mitigates fatigue.

  • Controls hypertension

  • Prevents greying of hair, dandruff, and hair-fall.

  • Nourishes the hair on the scalp

  • Shirorak – Effectively cures headache.

  • Regulates Hormonal function.

  • Ojahkshaya – Replenishes depleted “ojas” (our vitality, our immunity, a vital essence of our whole physiology).

  • Sandhi-Vishlatha – relaxed stiffness in joints due to stress

  • Aruchihara – Improves the taste in the mouth

  • Agni poshaka – Improves the digestive power

  • Effective in diseases of the head

  • Dosha Shamana – Alleviates the vitiation of doshas in general.

Science of
Takra-dhara

 

In stressful situations, neural messaging becomes chaotic and the nervous system is exhausted, leading to a combination of fatigue, sleep issues, anxiety, stress, frustration, anger, and/or other issues.

This chaotic, rapid action in nervous system generates heat which is trapped, specifically in the hypothalamus (Sadhaka Pitta), meninges and cerebrospinal fluid (Tarpaka Kapha). This heat further affects free-flow of the Life Force (Prana) along the nervous system, which is responsible for all regulatory functions.

Takradhara regulates and stabilises the mind through its cooling effect, by improving transmission of impulses by increasing Acetylcholine (ACH), which acts as a mediator between nerve impulses. This cooling effect also gives the stability to the Life Force (Prana Vata), enhancing neurological and regulatory functions across the body.

 

Indications

 

Conditions for which Takra-dhara is recommended:

  • Mental stress

  • Headache/Migraines

  • Anxiety

  • Psychological illness

  • Mental exhaustion Insomnia

  • Premature greying of hair (Palitya)

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

  • Bring an old towel to cover your car seat after treatment.

  • Eat 1-2 hours prior to the appointment.

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

  • Be prepared to have your entire head and scalp covered with butter-milk.

 

Treatment Process

 

  • The client lies on a specially designed table. A wide mouthed vessel with a small hole at the bottom is hung above the head of the client. The eyes are protected by cotton pads.

  • Cool, medicated butter-milk is poured into the vessel

  • A continuous, gentle stream of butter-milk (Dhara) is poured on the forehead.

  • After the procedure is finished, the head of the patient is wiped with a sterile towel.

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

  • A standards session takes around one hour and an extended session for 90 minutes.

  • Multiple sessions are recommended for long lasting results and to address specific illnesses.

After-care

 

  • You can drive home after.

  • Take warm shower to rinse the butter-milk off. Avoid hot shower. Do not use heavy soap or shampoo.

  • Avoid long travel and busy shopping centres.

  • Avoid going to beach and extreme weather conditions

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

  • If you have any concerns please contact us immediately.

  • Follow a gentle evening yoga routine.

 

Price

 

$225 for 60 min treatment

This treatment may not be available at all times due to local availability of herbs. Please call us to confirm prior to booking.