Body, Mind & Spirit
The Shirodhara Experience - 2hrs - $225
What is Shirodhara?
Ayurveda is India's ancient and natural system of medicine. In ayurveda, the mind and the body not only influence each other - they are each other. So there can be no physical health without mental health -- and vice versa. Shirodhara is one part or feature of the ancient Hindu holistic medical practice of Ayurveda. "Shirodhara" is a Sanskrit word combining two other words - "shiro" meaning "head", and "dhara" meaning "flow". Shirodhara treatments feature the steady streaming of warm, fragrant oil onto the "third eye" on your forehead, followed by scalp massage, and - depending on the treatment - by other body massage as well. Your personailized dosha will be used during this treatment.
What is a Dosha?
According to Ayurveda, each of us has a unique mix of three mind/body principles which creates our specific mental and physical characteristics. These three principles are called 'doshas'. Most of us have one or two doshas which are most lively in our nature, with the remaining one(s) less significant.
What are the 3 Doshas?
The three doshas are known as: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Your Shirodhara Experience Treatment:
First...this is not your regular type of massage! It is deeply relaxing, deliciously nurturing and nourishing, and very rejuvenating to the entire body. Ayurveda doshas, specific to you are applied during this treatment.
Your treatment begins with a sedating light body exfoliation. Next, a relaxing massage followed by a hot towel wrap to carry you away. Shirodharas warm herbalized oils are poured in a gentle stream over your forehead or "third eye"(from a traditional copper vessel). You will be lulled into a tranquil state of well-being and peaceful meditation, as the oil caresses your skin and hair. The effect is indescribable. The oils then flow into another vessel below your head. This treatment is approximately 2 hours
This treatment will enhance blood circulation to the brain, calm the central nervous system, pacifies the mind and senses that allow the natural healing mechanism of the body to dissolve the stress and strain. Improving mental clarity and understanding.
