Irvinder Singh Ahluwalia
Shirodhara originated in India thousands of years back. It is a technique of Ayurveda to strengthen nervous system without consuming any drugs.
All Text: Depicting Mountain ranges of Asia
‘Shiro’ means head and ‘Dhara’ is flow. Combination of these two Sanskrit words is Shirodhara. A continuous flow of oils, milk, water, or butter milk on head is an ancient art to reduce stress.
Shirodhara is a classical Ayurvedic procedure of dripping oil or medicated oil on the forehead of the patient.
It leads to the state of alert calmness similar to the relaxation response observed through meditation.
How is it done?
Experts are required to perform Shirodhara. A person lays down on bed facing upwards.
All Text: Calm atmosphere where Shirodhara is performed with classical music in background
Performer warms up oil and puts in a bowl. Bowl is placed up over the head and oil is poured on a point in between the eyebrows.
Light classical music in the background is beauty of this relaxation technique.
All Text: Traditional Shirodhara Treatment
Different forms of liquids and oils are used to cure different problems related to our body. Widely used liquids are as follows.
- Seasame Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Processed butter or ‘Ghee’
- Water
- Butter Milk
- Coconut Water
Some herbs may also be mixed to add more impact into this practice.
One must clarify the practitioner about any allergies before starting the process.
Impacts
Results of Shirodhara are proven by ‘Vaidyas’, the practitioners in India from last many centuries.
Now World Health Organisation has allocated huge resources to do research on Ayurveda and its practices. Many developed countries like UK, USA have recognised Ayurveda.
Shirodhara benefits human body through many factors mentioned below.
Relieves stress
Enhances sleep quality
Diminishes anxiety
Helpful in headache or migraine
Helpful in eradicating depression
Controls blood pressure
Removes fatigue
If someone is fed up with consuming tablets which may have side effects than one must try ‘Shirodhara’ for some time. It may soothe your body and soul by detoxifying external elements.
We have trained practitioners and hi-tech machines to enable you with the best experience of Shirodhara. Our experts are well educated and experienced in Ayurveda practices to know about the nature of your disease. They guide well versed, researched and required ingredients to perform Shirodhara.
