Shirodhara

Once the brain is quietened, life energy, oxygen and other nutrients flow more freely to the brain. The result: better brain function, mood stability and improved stress handling ability.

This is a tantalizing and titillating form of Ayurvedic oil treatment.

The client lies on a specially designed table. A wide mouthed earthen vessel with a small hole at the bottom is hung above the head of the client, so that the wick hanging from the vessel is about two inches above the forehead. The special medicinal oil, milk, or buttermilk, coconut water or even plain water is poured into the vessel is made to flow in a continuous stream through the wick on to the upper part of the forehead. The eyes are protected with cotton pads to prevent oil from dripping into them. Material used for treatment depends on imbalance and requirement of the individual.