Hello, some of you have just heard the word "SHIRODHARA". Do you know what exactly shirodhara & its role?Shirodhara is a wonderful relaxing therapy in Ayurveda in which warm herbal oils or different decoction is gently poured on center of forehead which we can called as "SAHASRARA CHAKRA" for limited time according to individual. Generally it's around 30 minutes & total procedure time is around 45 minutes.
Pre-Shirodhara
Before starting shirodhara we after do light massage with herbal oil on forehead to make the individual feel comfortable and relaxed.
Post-Shirodhara
After shirodhara, we remove excessive oil from forehead & head. A short head massage is given for 5 minutes and next "DHOOMPANA" is given.
Why we should do SHIRODHARA?
Shirodhara helps relieve:
Any kind of stress, tension or mental irritation
Negative approach or mood swings
Disturbed sleep patterns
Helpful in all sort of diseases related to brain like CVA, OCD, seizures, etc.
Anxiety & nervousness
Mental fatigue
Poor concentration especially in students
Low IQ or EQ
Disturbed subconscious mind
Effects of SHIRODHARA on you
Increases concentration
Improves grasping & recollection power
Helps to be positive by stimulating chakra
Sharpens memory
Reduces mental stress, tension & anxiety
Calms down mental irritation & provide sound sleep
Restores neuro-transmittance
Increases adaptogenic attitude to stress
Prevents loss of memory
Helps to regulates hormonal imbalance
Rejuvenating to hairs & panchendriyas
In ayurveda, a person is considered healthy when he/she is physically fit + has a relaxed-happy mind & soul
Today, since everyone leads a fast & busy life, we all want to need have some relaxed moments to refresh the mind. SHIRODHARA is a great option. Everyone should try this therapy once!