Shirodhara: an Ayurveda Offering


Author: PURVI

Ayurveda has a lot to offer. A lot of ayurvedic therapies and medicines are popular world wide. Shirodhara is one of such ayurvedic therapies. Shirodhara was developed by the ayurveda specialist many years back. But now this is a famous therapy all over the world. However, no experience can be as good as Shirodhara in Kerela, India.  Shirodhara comes from the Sanskrit words, shir which means head and dhara which means the flow. The ayurvedic liquids are used to flow over the forehead. This liquid can vary from milk to any other herbal liquid or oil. This therapy has proved to be very beneficial in many ailments. It is great for relaxation.  Many spas use this therapy for their clients to make them relaxed and at peace. As a continuous flow of liquid is there in Shirodhara, it leads to rejuvenation of energies that is blocked. It leads you to a state of trance. Your entire body gets the energetic experience.  Many problems like depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, hair loss etc. can be treated with Shirodhara therapy. The main aim of Shirodhara is to eradicate the main cause of the health trouble. Due to modern lifestyles we tend to get depressed and stressed easily. And with this therapy you can boost the blood circulation. It is also said to help in digestion. It also helps to increase concentration and confidence. Thus Ayurveda can help you a lot in betterment of life.

Eventhough, this ayurveda therapy is practised in India, more and more western countries are following this. This therapy has been practised since ages. But now, people have realized the value of this.