Clinical Overview
Shirodhara is one of Ayurveda's most famous relaxing therapies. The word is derived from Sanskrit: Shiro (head) and Dhara (flow). It involves a gentle, continuous pour of warm liquid (herbal oil, coconut water, buttermilk, or milk) onto the forehead, specifically targeting the third eye chakra.
Procedure & Guidelines
1. The client lies down comfortably on a wooden massage table (Droni).
2. A soft cotton band is tied above the eyebrows to protect the eyes from oil flow.
3. Warm herbalized sesame oil is poured into a suspended copper vessel with a small nozzle.
4. The oil stream is directed to swing slowly back and forth across the forehead for 40-50 minutes.
5. Ends with a light scalp massage.