Shiro (head) Dhara (flow)
Shiro Dhara is a sacred Ayurvedic healing practice that involves playing a continues fine stream of warmed oil onto the forehead. This system is originally from India.
The ShiroDhara treatment can evoke a deep relaxing state and have a profound effect on the consciousness. Some experience dreamlike states, strong emotions, and a sense of open awareness and clarity.
Other Benefits of Shirodhara Therapy:
· Eliminates diseases of head and disorders affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system.
· Helps overcome stress and its ill effects on nervous system
· Helps relieve insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma, hair problems and stress
· Gives great mental relaxation
· Invigorates the body and mind and stimulate cognitive memories.
· Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate at the skull and hairline from stress.
· Renews the sweetness of life.
· Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines.
· Opens the third eye.
· Heightens the senses.
· Increases intuition.
· Activates the pituitary gland.
· Increases spiritual awareness.
· Regulates mood and depression disorders.
· Activates the memory & stimulates the 6 & 7th charka which regulates our breathing patterns.
Contraindications to Shirodhara:
Not recommended for those who are; pregnant, have severe neck pain, very low blood pressure, epileptic, undergoing treatment for brain tumors, have an aversion to oil, have a scalp rash, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, the "Science of Life" or longevity, is the holistic alternative science from India. It is more than 5,000 years old and is considered by most medical historians to be the world's oldest system of natural medicine. (older than ancient chinese medicine)
The traditional healing system of Ayurveda is based on a theory of balance between the body (physical), the soul (spiritual), and the mind (psychological).
What Therapies Does Ayurveda Offer?
Ayurvedic practitioners include massage, yoga & meditation, herbs & oils, enemas, and sound to help treat diseases.
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