{"id":15500,"date":"2022-12-29T08:26:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T13:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=15500"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:30:15","slug":"shirodhara-massage-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/shirodhara-massage-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Shirodhara Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"key-takeaways mb-10 rounded-sm border border-accent\/30 bg-secondary p-6 md:mb-12 md:p-8 wp-block-vacayou-magazine-key-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n\t<h2 id=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" class=\"mb-4 font-serif text-2xl leading-tight font-medium text-foreground\">\n\t\tSnapshot\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul class=\"list-disc space-y-2 pl-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tShirodhara massage is an Ayurvedic treatment in which a therapist pours a steady stream of warm oil across the forehead, and its name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow).\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tIn Ayurveda, the treatment aims to calm the mind and balance the three doshas, known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tSmall studies suggest shirodhara may ease anxiety and improve sleep quality, and many guests describe a deep sense of calm afterward.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tA session often begins with a full-body oil massage, followed by up to 45 minutes of warm oil flowing over the \u201cthird eye\u201d point between the eyebrows.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tPractitioners often recommend a series of three to five treatments, and shirodhara is widely offered at Ayurvedic spas and wellness resorts.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A shirodhara massage is undeniably calming, and this Ayurvedic healing technique can help the body and mind find their balance<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I went to Nepal with a specific goal: to see if Eastern medicine could help with my anxiety and depression. I felt as though I had exhausted Western options. A friend recommended Nepal as a place of healing and discovery. So, off I went.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My first foray into Eastern medicine was purely accidental. One afternoon in Kathmandu, I was strolling the Thamel district, ducking in and out of shops in search of a pashmina for my mother. Then I spotted a spa. Curious about the treatments, I climbed the three flights of stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-shirodhara-third-eye-massage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirodhara: Third-Eye Massage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15508\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjcyMyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara\" class=\"wp-post-15500 wp-image-15508\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1672225136\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 723\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_723,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_212,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_542,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1085,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_848,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_1017,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_424,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225136\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da\/YO1-Health-Resort-shirodhara_15508264da.jpg?_i=AA 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy YO1 Health Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perusing the menu, I noticed a massage called shirodhara. I was familiar with the name, but not the health benefits. The receptionist explained that the treatment is steeped in Ayurvedic tradition, a holistic approach that seeks to balance a person\u2019s Vata (air\/wind), Kapha (earth\/water) and Pitta (fire).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Ayurveda, these <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/beginners-guide-ayurveda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three energies<\/a>, or doshas, govern the balance of mind and body. Balanced doshas also encourage mental stillness. Intrigued, I booked an appointment, seeking something to quiet my mind and improve my health. I left the spa feeling spirited about what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On my way back to the hotel, I noticed signs everywhere for spas. I decided to pop into a few to look at their menus. Every one of those spas offered shirodhara massage, which they translated as the \u201cthird eye\u201d massage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-an-ayurveda-approach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Ayurveda Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1280\" height=\"1978\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15509\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMjgwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE5NzgiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"YO1-Health-Resort-vasti\" class=\"wp-post-15500 wp-image-15509\" 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https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_994,h_1536,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225139\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti.jpg?_i=AA 994w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_1854,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225139\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_927,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225139\/magazine\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti\/YO1-Health-Resort-vasti.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy YO1 Health Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15507\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMjgwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE5MjAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"REVIVO-Bali Remissio-Spa-Ayurveda\" class=\"wp-post-15500 wp-image-15507\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1672225132\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1280 1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 1280w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_200,h_300,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_683,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 683w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_1152,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_1536,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_1800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_900,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225132\/magazine\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment\/REVIVO-Remissio-Spa-Shirodhara-treatment.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy REV\u012aV\u014c Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I returned to my hotel room, I began researching my forthcoming treatment. I learned that the word shirodhara comes from two Sanskrit words: <em>shiro <\/em>(head) and <em>dhara<\/em> (flow). Some research suggests shirodhara can ease anxiety and improve sleep quality, and practitioners credit it with awakening intuition and healthier hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, shirodhara massage involves gently pouring a continuous stream of warm oil onto the forehead. As the therapist massages the head, the oil soaks into the scalp, and a calming sensation travels through the nerves of your forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Ayurvedic scriptures, the point between the eyebrows is the \u201cthird eye\u201d and is the home of enlightenment. Shirodhara is said to help open the third eye and clear mental blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The therapy continues down the body to the tips of the fingers and toes. Practitioners believe this process clears toxins, which in turn can improve sleep and ease anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From all I read, shirodhara isn\u2019t just popular in Nepal. Today, the treatment ranks among the most popular Ayurvedic therapies everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-shirodhara-massage-what-to-expect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirodhara Massage: What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15506\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY3MiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment\" class=\"wp-post-15500 wp-image-15506\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1672225129\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 672\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_672,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225129\/magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_197,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225129\/magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_504,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225129\/magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_394,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225129\/magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1672225129\/magazine\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2\/northumberland-heights-wellness-retreat-spa-ayurveda-treatment-2.jpg?_i=AA 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I arrived for my appointment, the staff asked me to disrobe, lie on my stomach and relax on warm towels. A young woman entered the treatment room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting with my feet, she began to knead my muscles and oil my body. She worked her way toward my mid-section where a small towel had been draped over my buttocks. Removing it, she started to gently massage the soft tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another therapist entered the room. The two began working in unison, not unlike a four-handed Ayurvedic abhyanga massage. The synchronized therapists worked on my back and miraculously alleviated several years of lower back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, they asked me to turn over. The two of them slowly massaged my toes, moving up my legs, hips and to the curves of my breasts. Soft strokes over my neck and d\u00e9colletage ensured complete decompression. Every inch of my body was now prepared for the purification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s when an elderly woman entered the room. Hanging a copper pot ten inches above my head, she placed cotton in my ears and over my eyes. 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Sesame oil is known as the \u201cQueen of Oil Seeds\u201d thanks to its rich oil content. The oil used on me remained pure, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This back-and-forth flow lasted about forty-five minutes. She blended the oil into my forehead with a sweeping motion similar to effleurage, a facial massage technique using flat palms and fingers. Practitioners say this artistry boosts circulation and stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps the body clear waste and settle into better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the forehead massage, the elderly woman firmly pressed my third eye with her middle finger, energizing the Vata dosha. In Ayurveda, this pressure is believed to awaken intuition, a clarity of mystic understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temples were next, and she massaged these with a gentle touch that practitioners believe lifts the mood. When she got to my scalp, she started to murmur a blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ayurveda identifies 108 vital points in the body, and 31 of these \u201cmarmas\u201d are in the head. Each marks a spot where arteries, veins and cranial nerves intersect. Stimulating them is believed to balance the Kapha dosha and help cool and relieve pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-she-then-dragged-her-fingers-from-my-scalp-to-the-tips-of-my-hair-pulling-from-the-roots-and-tossed-my-health-issues-from-their-unwanted-space-into-the-atmosphere-she-chanted-the-entire-time-her-language-was-merely-a-cluster-of-sounds-to-me-but-sounds-i-was-mindful-of-east-rests-in-the-west\">She then dragged her fingers from my scalp to the tips of my hair, pulling from the roots, and tossed my health issues from their unwanted space into the atmosphere. She chanted the entire time. Her language was merely a cluster of sounds, but sounds I was mindful of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-east-rests-in-the-west\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Rests in the West<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the healing complete, I felt fresh and lighter. Although one shirodhara treatment is effective, the staff told me three are better, and five are ideal for complete clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elderly woman washed away the oil from my body and hair in a bathtub filled with water heated over a fire, occasionally pouring a bit more in to refresh the temperature to a comfortable warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I closed my eyes, the smell of curry was omnipresent on her clothing. For some odd reason, I felt very much at home in this foreign situation. After the rubdown, oil and shampoo, I dressed, carefully tucking pieces of the afternoon in each part of my body as I covered them, so as not to lose them, or leave them behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I left the spa ready to continue my Nepalese adventures, determined to bring a little of that Eastern magic home with me to the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-before-you-book-a-shirodhara\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Book a Shirodhara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does shirodhara feel like?<\/strong><br>The steady stream of warm oil feels soothing and rhythmic, almost hypnotic. Many guests drift into a deeply relaxed, dreamlike state during the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is shirodhara safe?<\/strong><br>Shirodhara is gentle and considered safe for most healthy adults. 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