Shirodhara

What is Shirodhara?

Shirodhara = Shiro (head) + Dhara (flow).

Shirodhara is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment where warm, medicated oil is gently poured in a continuous stream over the forehead, specifically the area known as the third eye. This rhythmic flow triggers a deep state of relaxation and mental stillness.

How it works:

The oil stimulates the Ajna chakra (third eye), calming the nervous system. It signals to the brain to slow down, much like meditation - but without the effort. Perfect for those who feel overwhelmed or stuck in mental overdrive.

Key Benefits

✨ Reduces anxiety & stress

✨ Enhances sleep quality

✨ Supports nervous system balance

✨ Boosts focus & mental clarity

✨ Nourishes hair & scalp

✨ Helps balance Vata & Pitta Dosha

Shirodhara directly calms the sympathetic nervous system, pulling the body out of fight or flight mode and into deep rest.

It’s been compared to meditation, REM sleep or even sacred plant medicine journeys, without having to ingest anything.

Shirodhara reconnects the mind, body and soul.

The constant stream of oil over the third eye helps still the mind, melt away looping thoughts and can drop someone into presence and emotional clarity. It is one of the few treatments that addresses mental health, spiritual attunement and physiological regulation all at once.

Shirodhara is known for releasing long held grief, fear and trauma. Clients often cry, feel spontaneous joy, or enter altered states of consciousness during or after a session. It is considered by many to be the gateway to healing the heart.

Who is Shirodhara for?

Feeling anxious or overworked?

Struggling with sleep or burnout?

Seeking emotional balance or inner peace?

Shirodhara is for anyone craving deep rest and a mental release.

What to expect during a session:

Lie back comfortably. Warm oil is streamed over your forehead for 15-30 minutes, depending on your dosha and experience. Most people drift into deep stillness or light sleep. The treatment will be follows by a gentle head and face massage as well as a Kansa treatment (an ayurvedic equivalent to guasha, draining the lymphatic system in the face). You'l leave feeling lighter, grounded and clear.