Platinum Shirodhara is an easy way to achieve instant calm and rejuvenation. The term Shirodhara is derived from the two Sanskrit words: shiro, meaning head, and dhara, meaning to flow. Treatment involves the warm and steady flow of aromatic oils over the forehead, specifically on the pituitary gland or “third eye.” This is the chakra point just above and between the eyebrows which is known in Ayurveda to be the seat of human consciousness. The oils flow over the scalp and through the hair, creating blissful sensations which calm the mind, balance left and right hemispheres of the brain supporting balanced emotions and rejuvenation of the body and spirit.
PureBalance® Platinum Shirodhara treatment at the Avoca Beach Spiritual Health Spa, includes Abhyanga, ‘Indian head massage of the marma points with anointing ritual of the head.
What are the benefits of the Shirodhara Treatment?
According to traditional texts (Astanga Hrdaya: Sutra 2:7-8), this Shirodhara technique, if done correctly and accordingly, is known to accomplish miraculous healing.
Some healing effects are listed here:
•Mesmerizing and tantalizing effects
•Treatment of several diseases connected with the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, throat
•Stimulates the 3rd eye and crown chakras, and awakens intuition and inner wisdom
•Improves sleep patterns, helpful for insomnia
•Rejuvenates the face and softens worry lines
•Improves the five senses, heightens all senses with a grounding and clarifying effect
•Improves mental focus and concentration, aiding meditation states
•Increase spiritual awareness
•Relieves stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia through natural serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin release
•For nervous disorders and dispositions, works on the cerebral system, helps to relax the nervous system, and balances the ‘Praan Vaayu’ (life force energy) around the head
•Helps relieve tension headaches, reduces and relieves migraine headaches
•Reduces shoulder and neck pains
•Coupled with head massage, it inhibits falling of hair
•Prevention of premature graying of hair
•Increases luster and form of hair and more
These benefits are further enhanced after a Platinum Alchemy Aroma Massage or any or our Massage rituals when the body is already relaxed and in a receptive state.
