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The word shirodhara comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). Ayurvedic therapies are beneficial when applied as part of a complete treatment program.

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Although it is one of the most important Ayurvedic procedures since the time of Ayurveda, it has gained considerable attention among the scientific community in recent past only. Despite healing so many, there are people who don’t know what exactly Shirodhara is. But, the need of the day is creating curiosity in people about this amazing process. 

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Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic therapy or procedure that involves gently pouring certain liquids over the forehead. It is also one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The liquid used in this procedure depends on what problem is being treated.  Generally because of benefits of Shirodhara, it is prescribed in conditions like insomnia, headache, migraine, anxiety and stress. Several clinical researches have shown that importance of Shirodhara lies in its anti-anxiety, anti-hypertensive and sleep inducing effects. So, you too can trust it because not only Ayurveda, but modern research too proves it effective in various neurological conditions.

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The burden of neurological diseases is increasing every day. Not only adults, but even small children fight with depression and anxiety these days. Unfortunately, allopathic medical science still has no definitive and effective treatment for this class of problems. Here are the reasons with which you can understand the importance of Shirodhara in today’s time.

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Benefits of Shirodhara.

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• Shirodhara cures sleep problems: With a lot of physical work involved and least stress, sleeplessness was not a problem in the past. But, today even children have this issue. If you don’t feel sleepy sometimes, it can be ignored. But, proper sleep is must for your body to work properly and stay healthy. If you have any sleep related problem, you must try shirodhara. In “Ayurvedic Therapy (Shirodhara) for Insomnia: A Case Series” the researchers conclude that Shirodhara when done with Brahmi oil may be beneficial for treating moderate to severe insomnia. 

• Reverse memory loss with benefits of shirodhara: Anyone suffering from memory loss due to any reason should try Shirodhara. The liquid pouring on forehead relaxes your brain and oil absorbed reaches deep down the cells. It acts as a rejuvenator and improves the working of memory cells. Thus, it is important to undergo Shirodhara because of the benefits of Shirodhara for memory.

• Shirodhara improves concentration: What children and even adults of today lack is memory and concentration. And the importance of Shirodhara lies in restoring both. With a directed concentration and strong memory, one can achieve anything he or she wants and the key to both lies in Shirodhara.

• Ayurvedic doctors recommend it in headaches: If you are suffering from migraine or some other type of headache of severe intensity, Shirodhara is for you. The way liquid pouring from the top falls on your forehead takes away all the pain within minutes. So, next time you think of taking medicines to cure headache, try out Shirodhara.

• Say good bye to stress, depression and anxiety: Various studies indicating the benefits of Shirodhara in stress, depression and anxiety. One such study was effects of Shirodhara in generalized anxiety disorder stating the huge impact of the procedure in controlling anxiety. Numerous other such proofs and examples are available and this leaves no scope of doubt. This raises the importance of Shirodhara by manifolds. All these problems have not yet been resolved by any other medicinal science. Thankfully, Ayurveda has easy and simple solutions like Shirodhara.

• Hypertension and Shirodhara: As stated earlier too, Shirodhara probably is the answer to all mind related problems, one can also get relief in hypertension. With just a few sittings, you will feel great sense of relief in the problem.

• A natural solution for facial paralysis in benefits of Shirodhara: Paralysis is a complicated problem that also has not effective solution in allopathy. No one can actually tell about the progress of the disease as well as when the patient would recover. More than medicines, it is observed that in facial paralysis, procedures like Shirodhara along with a few ayurvedic medicines offer best solution.

• Shirodhara is a non invasive procedure which has shown satisfactory results in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD

• Shirodhara also enhances cognitive development: Many ayurvedic doctors recommend shirodhara to patients dealing with mental debility and concentration issues. It also resolves challenges faced in cognitive development due to any reason.

• Shirodhara helps in menopause and fertility too: You must be wondering how the importance of shirodhara is also applicable in controlling the odds during menopause. Menopause along with other difficulties brings in some psychological issues too. The psychological symptoms of menopause including irritability, lack of concentration, mood swings, depressive moods can be very well taken care of with shirodhara. This said it helps with fertility by relaxing the brain and stimulating the pitutary gland/Ajna Chakra.

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As you can also see, there are numerous benefits of Shirodhara for which any human being today needs this. As it is the situation and environment, it is impossible to avoid stress. And stressful mind is an open invitation to a dozen of physical as well as mental problems. The only way to avoid all these is to choose a holistic approach like Shirodhara.

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Shirodhara is beneficial and there is no doubt about it. Not only Ayurveda, but recent researchers are also recommending the use of this simple procedure to get rid of complicated mind related problems. Shirodhara gives best results when done under the supervision of an experienced ayurvedic practitioner, not anyone and everyone can perform the process correctly. Secondly, the quality of oil/ liquid used in Ayurveda also determines the end results to certain extent. Overall, we can only say that if you are considering to take Shirodhara treatment to get rid of all the stress and mental tensions, make sure you get it done only from a place you can trust.

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Although it is one of the most important Ayurvedic procedures since the time Ayurveda is there with us, it gained considerable attention among scientific community in recent times only. Despite healing so many, there are people who don’t know what exactly Shirodhara is. But, the need of the times is creating curiosity in people about this amazing process. 

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Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic therapy or procedure that involves gently pouring certain liquids over the forehead. It is also one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The liquid used in this procedure depends on what problem is being treated.  Generally because of benefits of Shirodhara, it is prescribed in conditions like insomnia, headache, migraine, anxiety and stress. Several clinical researches have shown that importance of Shirodhara lies in its anti-anxiety, antihypertensive and sleep inducing effects. So, you too can trust it because not only Ayurveda, but modern research too proves it effective in various neurological conditions.

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The burden of neurological diseases is increasing every day. Not only adults, but even small children fight with depression and anxiety these days. Unfortunately, allopathic medical science still has no definitive and effective treatment for this class of problems. Here are the reasons with which you can understand the importance of Shirodhara in today’s time.

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* We use top quality organic and cold pressed oils to enable maximum benefits for your healing and experience.

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(This treatment is performed after a consultation with our practitioner.  This will not be on the same day as your appointment).

Shirodhara + Abhyanga £150

Shirodhara + Head,Face, Hand, Feet £95

Shirodhara Course of 3 £256.50 

Deposit required upon booking

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