Shirodhara
is an ancient Ayurvedic healing practice that dates back
over 2,000 years.
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which may be broken down into
ayur meaning life: and the word veda meaning pure knowledge.
Ayurveda is a system of medicine that dates back to 5000
years, which has its birth in India. Ayurveda similar to
traditional Chinese Medicine is part of a collective of
ancient medicines that is still practiced today.
Shirodhara, is the application of warm herbal oils in a
sesame base that is gently poured over the forehead or third
eye for a period of time. It is very soothing and relaxing.
This ancient India treatment is traditionally used to restore
harmonize and relax the physical and non- physical bodies.
Shirodhara is also known for its detoxification properties.
It helps clear the body of waste both mental and physical
and helps facilitate the healing process. This treatment
may be done alone or combined with acupuncture to help with
anxiety, headaches and other conditions. Because shirodhara
is beneficial for all three doshas, it is most often recommended
in conjunction with your treatment.
Our Shirodhara treatment is about 30 minutes.
/With Acupuncture 45.