Shirodhara is a powerful Ayurvedic therapy where a continuous stream of warm, medicated oil is gently poured over the forehead (third eye area), calming the mind and nervous system. This ancient treatment is highly effective for stress, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, and mental fatigue.
At Dr. Garje Ayurved Panchakarma Clinic, one of the best Ayurvedic Panchakarma centres in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane, we offer authentic Shirodhara using premium herbal oils, performed by experienced Ayurvedic practitioners. Experience deep mental clarity, emotional balance, and holistic healing with our personalized Shirodhara treatments.
Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves gently pouring a continuous stream of warm liquid (typically oil) over the forehead, specifically on the "third eye" region. It is deeply calming and used for balancing the nervous system, relieving stress, insomnia, anxiety, and other mental and neurological conditions.
Pouring of warm oils used stimulates and soothes the hypothalamus, thereby regulating the functions of pituitary gland and inducing sleep. Shirodhara stimulates Marma’s or Vital Points in the head and improves circulation. The warm oils used for Shirodhara also cause vasodilatation of all the channels and thereby improve the blood circulation of brain. Shirodhara also reduces the level of stress hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline and thus relaxes mind.
Shiro Dhara can be done for a period of 45 minutes to 60 minutes at a stretch (1 sitting) depending on the nature and severity of the disease (for which Dhara is being done) or depending on the constitution of the patient.
Shirodhara is usually done for a period of 7 to 14 days or as recommended by the physician. The relief of complaints and betterment in the values of blood.