Shiro Abhyanga is a Sanskrit term comprised of two words: Shiro (head) and Abhyanga (massage). Shiro Abhyanga essentially means a complete massage of the head, neck, and shoulders using Ayurvedic herbal oils. These are the areas that are most affected by stress, which is why Shiro Abhyanga is beneficial in reducing pain and stress in these regions.

It is a soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 30 minutes using warm herbal oils.

Benefits:

• Insomnia, Brings sound sleep
• Cooling to the eyes
• Headache
• Removes dandruff
• Pre-mature greying & hair loss
• Profoundly soothing and relaxing

A thick layer of cotton soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area. The oil is recycled periodically to make it warm. This therapy is very effective for degenerative and painful problems like Back pain, prolapsed discs, Osteoarthritis, Spondylitis, sprain & injuries etc.

The duration and type of medicines used are decided by the physician based on the person’s body nature and condition. However, in most cases, the therapy is continued for 7 to 14 days and gives effective results.

Beneficial for the following conditions:

• Facial palsy
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Improves memory
• Dermatitis of the scalp
• Dandruff
• Other neurological disorders Paralysis
• Skin disorders such as Eczema

It is an amazingly relaxing therapy which uses a steady stream of warm medicated oils (Tail Dhara) or medicated buttermilk (Takra Dhara) using special devices to flow rhythmically across the forehead. This is usually done after Abhyangam. This therapy provides considerable relief from mental stress & psychosomatic disorders. It soothes your body and mind & induces sound sleep.

Duration of treatment: 45 minutes

Beneficial for the following conditions:

• Premature greying of hairs
• Fatigue
• Infirmity and emaciation
• Head-ache
• Lack of vitality
• Pricking pains of palms and soles
• Diabetic neuropathy
• ENT diseases
• Alleviate Vata, pitta & kapha
• Improving the power of all sense organs
• Insanity

Shiro Vasti is the process of servicing your body, just as we do with automobiles. This servicing rejuvenates, enhances the life span of cells, boosts immunity, and increases metabolism in the human body. Depression, chronic headaches, migraines, and many other conditions are successfully treated in Ayurveda by Shiro Vasti.

Shirovasthi is the procedure where the medicated oil is retained on the head for a prescribed period.

Beneficial for the following conditions:

• Head-ache
• Dryness of the scalp
• Itching on the head
• ENT diseases
• Certain skin conditions of the scalp
• Burning sensation on the head
• Diseases of the head
• Cracking of the skin of the scalp & hair fall
• Facial paralysis
• Diseases of the eye due to the weakness of nerves
• Insanity and other mental disorders

Medicinal powder mixed with herbal oil is applied on the crown or forehead. Different kinds of Thalam are used according to the nature of the illness.

Thalam is an effective treatment for ENT Problems, Insomnia, Migraine, Hypertension, Skin diseases etc. It also cures conditions such as lack of memory, inability to concentrate, lack of will power etc.

Thalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head. Thalapothichil is from Malayalam where thala refers to head and pothichil is covering. It is the traditional Ayurveda treatment of Kerala which is very effective in various psychosomatic disorders. Basically, Thalapothichil is a cooling treatment.

Procedure:

The person is made to sit in an easy position. A gentle oil massage is given to the head with specific medicated oil. The herbal paste is freshly prepared by cooking it with buttermilk after carefully assessing the condition of the person. The paste is applied over the scalp in a layer of thickness of about 0.5 to 1 centimetre, leaving a small central portion. At the end of the procedure, the paste is removed; a gentle head massage is given.

Benefits:

• Relaxes and calms down the mind; has a soothing effect on the body
• Stabilizes the nervous system
• Activates the Marma(vital areas) points
• Relieves stress, tension, heaviness of the head
• Improves quality of sleep
• Improves lustre and smoothness of hair
• Improves memory
• Relaxes rejuvenates and nourishes the head and neck region.

Thalapothichil is indicated in:

• Insomnia and sleep disorders
• Hypertension
• Chronic headaches like migraines
• Burning sensation of the body
• Certain skin diseases of scalp like dermatitis of scalp, dandruff, hair loss
• Premature greying of hair
• Epilepsy
• Chronic sinusitis
• Anxiety, depression

Takradhara is a specially prescribed treatment that couples a full body massage with ‘takra’ or herbalised buttermilk being poured over the forehead in a continuous stream. The treatment is similar to the Shirodhara treatment that we offer, which you can read about here.

The use of specially formulated buttermilk, infused with 10 potent Ayurvedic herbs,  is purported to purify toxins, stimulate the endocrine system and enhance blood circulation to the brain.

Buttermilk has tremendous cooling properties making it the ideal liquid to help relax the mind and reduce mental stress. This treatment is often recommended for those suffering from:

• Insomnia
• Skin disorders
• Stress and nervous tension
• Digestive issues

Nasyam therapy is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves administering medications and herbal extracts through the nasal cavity to treat different complications affecting the region above the shoulder. It is an essential part of the five detoxification therapies in Ayurveda called the Panchakarma treatment.

When carried out systematically, Nasya treatment can work wonders to control migraine headaches, sinusitis, congestions in breathing, infections, and various other problems.

Benefits

• Effectively treats headaches, migraine, and conditions like cervical spondylosis.
• Strengthens the immune system and the sense organs.
• Stimulates the centres of the brain that regulate emotions and relieves stress.
• Improves skin complexion, hair health, and texture, and prevents premature greying.
• Nasyam benefits brain function and may help in the management of paralysis.
• Helps in the treatment of disorders that occur with age like muscle and joint pain.
• Enhances the sense of organs’ activity and protects the individual from brain diseases.
• Smoothens your nasal passage; treats nasal allergies and polyps.
• Removes toxins from the head and neck area.
• Prevents goitre, tonsillitis, and motor disorders.