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Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic healing
practice performed
in India for over 2,000 years. It is the application of warmed oil
infused with herbs gently poured onto the forehead for an extended
period of time.
Shirodhara is traditionally used to calm the nerves, restore the
spirit,
release stored emotions, and purify the mind. In Ayurvedic Medicine,
it is considered an important tool in the pursuit of higher states
of consciousness. Shirodhara has been traditionally shown to help
with fatigue, mental
exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, some mental disorders, headache,
excessive thinking, nervousness, and many other conditions commonly
affecting Americans in today’s active lifestyle.
Most people will commonly notice many of the following after
shirodhara: reduction in stress, reduction in excessive thinking,
calming of the emotions, release of negative emotions, improved
sleep, improvement in insomnia,
vivid dreaming, muscle relaxation, improvement in mood,
centeredness,
reduction in anxiety, alleviation of mental anguish, and a temporary
blissful state. Many people experience profound levels of insight
and
emotional healing after shirodhara.
In essence, it calms the body, mind, and spirit.
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