Shirodhara
23 Nov 2019 HYN
‘Shiro’ means head and ‘Dhara’ means flow. Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves the gentle pouring of medicinal oil, milk, or buttermilk over the forehead to stimulate the pituitary gland. This subtle yet deeply calming treatment begins with a warm herbal oil massage and finishes with the Shirodhara to create a profound state of peace in the body and mind.
Benefits of Shirodhara:
Sirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière’s disease, and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties. it is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety, and mental stress. The calming effect produced by Shirodhara is similar to that obtained with meditation.
By working on the cerebral system, this therapy helps improve the senses and relax the nervous system. It is considered as a tool to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It also helps improve sleep patterns and memory.
it is thought to work by relaxing the hypothalamus in the brain. It can also normalize the functions of hormones that regulate sleep and emotions.
Contraindications: It is advisable that persons suffering from brain tumors, recent neck injuries, abrasions or cuts on the head, fever/chills, acute illness, nausea, vomiting, severe weakness, and exhaustion avoid Shirodhara. It should not be given to women in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Facts about Shirodhara:
“ Studies report that Ayurvedic Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems. “
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