Shirodhara
This treatment starts with a head, neck, and shoulder massage. This initial massage relaxes your body and prepares your mind for shirodhara.
Then, a continuous stream of warm herbalised oil is poured onto your forehead from a hanging pot. The oil is poured over your forehead in a specific pattern focusing on the third eye. This is an energy centre located between your eyebrows. It is the Sthapani marma in Ayurveda and Tilasakalam marma in Kalari.
The warm, gentle pressure and precise flow of oil calms and balances your mind and nervous system. It allows you to experience a deep state of relaxation.
The herbal oil used will be selected according to your condition. The correct choice of oil is vital in the effectiveness of a traditional Shirodhara.
Depending on your condition, an alternative liquid may be used such as herbal infused milk or buttermilk, or decoctions.
Recommended for
- Headaches
- Stress
- Insomnia or disturbed sleep
- Low energy
- Mental fatigue or difficulty focusing
Benefits
- Provides a relaxing effect, decreasing mental and physical tension
- Balances and stabilises the activity of your mind
- Soothes your nervous system which in turn reduces stress
- Enhances mental clarity
- Induces a meditative experience
- Benefits sleep patterns
- Relieves excess Vata
Types of shirodhara
Shirodhara with herbalised oil is known as Tailadhara, and is the most common type.
There are various types of shirodhara that may be used according to your condition.
Takradhara – continuous flow of herbalised buttermilk
Ksheeradhara – continuous flow of herbalised milk
Kashyadhara – continuous flow of herbal decoction
Jaladhara – continuous flow of water
Ilaneerdhara – continuous flow of tender coconut water
Dhanyamladhara – continuous flow of fermented decoction
Pricing
Shirodhara
60 minutes – $125
Ayurvedic massage and Shirodhara
90 minutes – $175
120 minutes – $220
Contact us
To book a Shirodhara treatment or find out more
Related treatments
Ayurvedic head massage
Ayurvedic massage
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Kalari Ayurveda Centre provides the traditional Indian healing systems of Ayurveda and Kalari chikitsa with experience, expertise and an emphasis on tradition.
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- 30-32 Nandala Drive, Tanah Merah, Queensland
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