10. SHIRODHARA

Shirodhara means pouring oil on the forehead from a specific height and for a specific period.
Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma.
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘shiro’ means ‘head’ and ‘dhara’ means ‘steady flow’. The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include medicated oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, medicinal decoction or even plain water.

SHIRODHARA HAS BEEN USED TO TREAT A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING (INDICATIONS):

Studies report that Ayurvedic Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems.
Shirodhara is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety and mental stress.
The calming effect produced by Shirodhara is similar to that obtained with meditation.
It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties.
There are specialized forms of shirodhara called ksheeradhara, takradhara, taildhara and jaldhara.
Shirodhara is thought to work by relaxing the hypothalamus in the brain. It can also normalize the functions of hormones that regulate sleep and emotions.