Shirodhara comes from the two Sanskrit words “shiro” (head) and “dhara” (flow). Shirodhara is a classical and a well-established ayurvedic procedure of slowly and steadily dripping medicated oil or other liquids on the forehead .
Oils stroking the ‘third eye’ has a balancing effect on the deepest recesses of the brain. It is profoundly relaxing. Third eye (ajna chakra or sthapani marma) is the energy centre right between the eyebrows holds the power of intuition and take priority over ordinary logic.
In Ayurveda, shirodhara is seen as a stimulating procedure for the nervous system. The choice of liquid and duration of treatment varies according to the body type of an individual.Shirodhara also stimulates and relaxes the nervous system, providing relief from stress-related afflictions as well as tension-related pain.
The warm oil is incredibly good for your hair and skin too, helping to prevent and reverse hair loss, eliminate dandruff, smooth damaged ends, and nourish the roots. Ancient practitioners have always considered the third eye, located between the eyebrows, as the body’s centre of intuition and energy.
Now, scientists are starting to agree with this ancient wisdom. They recognize how stimulating this area can act on the pituitary gland to induce relaxation, decrease stress and produce a state of alert calmness.
The pituitary gland is responsible for secreting hormones into your bloodstream. In this way, a Shirodhara treatment has a refreshing effect on every organ in your body.
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