Shirodhara: to calm the mind

Warm oil on the forehead to relieve stress and calm the mind
Are you stressed out? Worrying about something? Do you use a computer a lot, or are you always on your mobile, Blackberry, iPod, etc? Is  your mind constantly full of unhelpful or rambling thoughts, agitated, or always racing ahead?

Then you need this! In this ancient and wonderfully relaxing treatment, a stream of warm oil is gently poured on the forehead (following a 40-minute massage), soothing the nervous system. The mental chatter stops and there is a deep feeling of peace and relaxation.

Shirodhara soothes the senses and decreases disturbance in the mind (stress, agitation, too many thoughts). It improves sleep patterns, migraine, ringing in the ears, and helps in mental problems, speech disorders, facial paralysis, hair loss and controlling blood pressure. Over-use and misuse of the senses is one of the main causes of illness. With today's overstimulation of the senses, Shirodhara is a vital and effective treatment for many people. An antidote to modern life. 90 minutes.

Contraindications Claustrophobia, schizophrenia, burns on the head, small children, pregnancy (if can't lie on the back).

Practical tips The hair will be full of oil after the treatment, so bring a hairband or headscarf. In cold weather bring a hat. Go straight home after Shirodhara, by car not public transport (ideally ask someone to pick you up). Have a warm bath and hairwash and relax for the rest of the day.