Ayurvedic Shirodhara  

Have you ever heard of Ayurvedic Shirodhara? Ayurveda itself is a part of traditional medicine therapies from India that you may have learned about in your advanced esthetics studies. Shirodhara is a very interesting form of therapy that involves pouring different liquids gently over the forehead.

The goal of Ayurvedic Shirodhara is to relax the mind, body, and spirit. It’s used to treat a variety of conditions including tension headaches, sinus problems, insomnia, and vertigo. Even people who have eye problems or anxiety can benefit from sessions of therapeutic Ayurvedic Shirodhara.

Many who have tried this therapy have said it produces a feeling of restorative calm and peace, much like mediation does when practiced on a regular basis. It’s all about clearing the mind in a serene setting to allow the body to heal itself.

When performed by a licensed esthetic practitioner, Ayurvedic Shirodhara can be very effective at stimulating the hypothalamus area of the brain which is the area that regulates the release of different hormones in the body.

More and more traditional spas and medi-clinics are offering this form of Ayurveda at their wellness centers, and the practice of these types of advanced therapies are catching on like wildfire. The treatment also involves a head massage or even sometimes a full body massage called Abhyanga which uses a large quantities of warm oil all over the body for a truly relaxing experience.

Interested in learning more? New York Institute of Beauty will be hosting a complimentary workshop on the process July 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM. This free, 3-hour workshop, will give you a good foundation on this centuries-old practice used to treat a variety of conditions.

During the class you’ll learn all about the Seven Chakras, which Dosha (body type) governs your life, and create your own facial oil to take home. It will be a fantastic workshop, and we look forward to seeing you there.