Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy that involves a continuous, gentle stream of warm oil poured over the forehead — directly onto the third eye center. This deeply meditative treatment calms the central nervous system, balances the doshas (energetic body types), and restores mental clarity.
At Bodhi Salt, Shirodhara is elevated with a grounding head massage and paired with our red light therapy mat to enhance cellular renewal, circulation, and energy flow.
Safe, deeply restorative, and ideal for emotional regulation, sleep support, and mental fatigue.
How It Works
- A fine stream of warm oil flows steadily over the forehead
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest”)
- Paired with red light therapy to support full-body restoration
- Optional: herbal oil selection based on your dosha or intention
- Facilitates a trance-like state of mental calm
Conditions It Helps
- Nervous system: burnout, anxiety, adrenal fatigue
- Sleep: insomnia, disrupted sleep cycles, overthinking
- Mind-body: emotional overwhelm, trauma release, spiritual fatigue
- Skin/scalp: dry scalp, hair loss, premature aging
- Hormonal: PMS, perimenopause, stress imbalance
Used In
- Ayurvedic medicine (India, Sri Lanka)
- Spa medicine and integrative mind-body centers
- Somatic therapies and trauma recovery programs
- Detox and nervous system repair protocols
Scientific Support
- The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine: Shirodhara reduces cortisol and improves sleep quality
- Clinical Interventions in Aging: linked to reduced anxiety and cognitive fatigue
- International Journal of Yoga: supports balancing of autonomic nervous system activity
At Bodhi Salt, Shirodhara is more than a treatment — it’s a sensory meditation, a surrender, a homecoming. Step into the quiet. Leave with clarity.