7 Mar 2020 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
Shirodhara massage is a classic Ayurvedic therapy. It includes pouring warm herbal oil on the forehead in a continuous stream. Ayurvedic Shirodhara therapy is very effective in promoting sound sleep and reducing stress. Shirodhara treatment is one among the Bahiparimarjana chikitsa, or external treatments, told in Ayurveda. The term Shirodhara comes from two words, “Shira” meaning head, and “Dhara” meaning stream. More about Shirodhara in Nepal. It is effective to soothe, energize, nourish, and relax the nervous system. It is good for chronic headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, tension, restlessness, irritability, nervousness, fear, and emotional downfalls.
Practitioners usually perform Shirodhara in the morning or evening. Depending on the type of liquid used—medicated or non-medicated—they refer to it as Tailadhara, Takradhara, Kashayadhara, or Jaladhara. Ayurvedic texts also recognize Shirodhara as one of the four special head treatments known as Murdhataila.
- Shirodhara massage treatment begins with Abhyangam (Ayurvedic body massage).
- You need to lie down on the massage table with closed eyes and relax your body.
- Shirodhara begins with the pouring of about 2 litres lukewarm oil continuously as a stream on to the forehead in an oscillating manner.
- The time duration of Shirodhara treatment may extend from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the condition of the patient. It is very important to make sure that the oil does not enter the eyes or ears, and is therefore recommended to be performed by an experienced therapist
- You may also be given a mild head massage before or during Shirodhara. Other type of Shirodhara may also include pouring of buttermilk, decoctions or even water.
In Nepal, we have various Ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. Here in our Himalayan Yoga Academy, we have various ayurvedic trainers and therapists. They will conduct various Sirodhara therapies, which will help you relax and rejuvenate. So, you are welcome to do Shirodhara in Nepal.