Shirodhara is a therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment where a steady stream of warm, medicated oil is poured over the forehead, specifically targeting the "third eye" region (between the eyebrows). This therapy is known for its deeply relaxing and calming effects on the mind and nervous system, making it a popular treatment for stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Derived from two Sanskrit words, Shiro (head) and Dhara (flow), Shirodhara is used in Panchakarma for its mind-body healing benefits.

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Benefits:

• Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Shirodhara is deeply calming, helping to reduce mental stress, anxiety, and restlessness.

• Improves Sleep Quality: Known to treat insomnia by promoting relaxation and mental clarity, allowing the mind to settle into a natural sleep rhythm.

• Enhances Mental Clarity and Focus: Regular Shirodhara sessions help improve concentration, memory, and overall mental function.

• Balances Hormones and Nervous System: The soothing oil flow over the forehead stimulates the hypothalamus, regulating hormones and calming the nervous system.

• Relieves Headaches and Migraines: Shirodhara alleviates headache symptoms by relieving tension and soothing the mind.

• Balances Doshas: It especially calms Vata and Pitta doshas, which are often associated with mental and emotional disturbances.

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Conditions Treated:

• Insomnia and sleep disorders

• Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression

• Tension headaches and migraines

• Hypertension and stress-induced high blood pressure

• Mental fatigue and burnout

• Certain neurological and hormonal imbalances