Shirodhara & Dhara
Til Oil Shirodhara तैल शिरोधारा
Warm sesame oil stream on the forehead that deeply nourishes the nervous system
Plain warm sesame oil rather than a compound preparation — the simplest and most grounding form of dhara, used when Vata is high and sleep is broken.
Traditionally used for
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Dryness and Vata aggravation
When this therapy should not be done
- Fever or acute illness
- Immediately after a heavy meal
- Active skin infection at the site
Tell us about any of these at the consultation. We will suggest something else that suits you.
Marma points worked
Marma are the junctions where muscle, vessel, ligament, bone and joint meet — 107 of them in the classical texts. These are the ones this therapy uses.
- Sthapani
- Adhipati
Before you come
- Eat lightly two hours before
- Wear or bring clothes you do not mind getting oil on
After the session
- Rest for 20–30 minutes
- Warm bath once the oil has settled
- Warm water through the day, no cold drinks