Sheetala

Sheetala means cooling, and as the name suggests, refreshing herbs are used to massage and focus on stiff and weak areas on the head, neck and shoulder.

Benefits

• Treats tension headaches
• Releases excessive heat from the head area
• Releases stiffness from the neck and shoulder
• Promotes deep relaxation

Shirobhyanga

(shiro = head, abhyanga = exercise)

Shirobhyanga is a deeply relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage using a combination of pure herbal oils. Special emphasis is placed on treating “marmas” or energy points in the head, forehead, eye, ear, neck, and shoulder areas to release tension and enhance circulation in these areas.

Benefits

• Relieves headaches
• Promotes hair growth and luster
• Improves circulation in the upper body
• Relaxing

Shirodhara

(shiro = head, dhara = flow of oil)

Shirodhara is the most popular of all head treatments and rightfully so as it is deeply ransformational. Warm herbal oil is poured continuously in a fine stream on the forehead along with gentle massage techniques. This helps connect and energize the various subtle energy channels within us giving a healthy glow and a feeling of centeredness.

Benefits

• Calming and Tranquilizing
• Deeply grounding
• Relieves stress and anxiety
• Improves mental clarity and focus

Shironasya

(shiro = head, nasya = nose and sinuses)

Shironasya is very helpful in dealing with congestion in the head and sinuses. Warm herbal oils are used in combination with face “pottalis” or herbal rice and milk boluses to work on all the acupressure points in the face and forehead. This is followed by a gentle head massage.

Benefits

• Relieves congestion in the sinuses.
• Improves breathing.
• Relieves stiff ness in the head, neck, throat and jaw areas.