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Shirodhara

                                                                                                   This healing massage entails continuous pouring of warm medicated oil on the forehead with pendulum motion for a specific period of time. Word Shirodhara is union of two words ‘ Shir’ meaning head and ‘ Dhara’ meaning pouring in a stream. Medicated oil, milk or buttermilk may be used depending on the needs of the person. The treatment begins with a full body massage to warm up the body and head massage including pressure points according to condition of patients. Then, the dhara (pouring) begins at the forehead for 20-50 minutes ( in excessive time). According to ayurveda this leads to stimulate Adnya Chakra which controls wh...