Shirodhar
Shirodhara is a purifying and rejuvenating therapy designed to eliminate toxins ,relieve stress and resolves the problems related to central nervous system .It is a warm, gentle and methodic pouring of herbal oil over the forehead, synchronizing brain waves and profoundly coordinating and calming the mind, body, and soul .Classical ayurvedic scriptures of Charak Samhita and Susruta Samhita denotes Shirodhara by various vernacular names such as: Shiro Sheka , Sirothara , Parisheka , Shiro Parisheka , Dhara , and Shirashek .Shirodhara is a treatment for mental stress , hypertension , headache , anxiety , insomnia , hair fall , mental exhaustion and minor psychological problems.
What Are The Different Types of Shirodhara Massage?
In this therapy different types of medicated liquids are used to give soothing sensation to the mind and body. Depending upon the type of liquid used, it is categorized into the following types:
1.Taila Dhara (Thaila Dhara):- A single type of oil or a mixture of several ayurvedic oils are used in Taila dhara type of massage.
2.Dugadha Dhara (Ksheerdhara):-The main ingredient used in dugadha dhara is milk.
3.Takra Dhara (Thakradhara):-Takra dhara mostly uses buttermilk as the main ingredient.
4.Kwatha Dhara (Decoction):-Depending upon the diagnosed condition or dosha imbalance, the main ingredient in kwatha dhara consists of decoctions made by various herbs.
5.Jala Dhara (Aqueous formulation):-Generally used in case of Pitta imbalance in the body. This type mostly uses coconut water as the main ingredient for the treatment.
Duration : 60 minutes.
Price : AUD 120.00