Shirodhara Treatment

What is Shirodhara? Shirodhara is an ancient ayurvedic therapy, increasingly sought out by modern spa goers and health enthusiasts around the globe
It offers instantaneous sensations of calming and relaxation to clients
Ayurveda considers the center of the forehead or third eye chakra to be the seat of human consciousness, spirituality and healing
During a Shirodhara treatment, a state of pure silence and calmness is achieved by creating an optimal flow of energy throughout the body, together with and a heightened internal awareness in the mind
Shirodhara consists of a gentle stream of warm herbal oil flowing on the forehead to sooth this often tense and blocked chakra point
The specialised therapeutic oils flow over the scalp and through the hair, creating a blissful state of relaxation and promoting a deep sense of well being
Clients who receive this therapy often report a sense that their anxieties, fears, worries, exhaustion, sadness or anger are being physically washed away
It really is a phenomenal sensation! Facial skin regains a natural glow and youthfulness which is retained after the treatment ends, with softened stress and worry lines and wrinkles often witnessed
Other benefits may include sleep becoming deeper and more restful, hair recovering its luster and strength and hormones being balanced by the stimulation of the pituitary and pineal glands of the endocrine system
This therapy is an excellent addition to your massage or healing practice
It includes marma massage of the face, head, neck, shoulders and feet
Shirodhara Therapy is offered at many medical wellness clinics, hospitals in the most elite beauty spas around the world
Some of the spas call it the Himalayan Treatment and others call it Soothing Forehead Therapy
Many medical spas are adopting this ancient therapy as a means for reversing the aging process and removing stress from the mind and physiology
If this therapy is done properly and on a regular basis, it can transform one’s life on all levels
Ayurvedic and consciousness therapies such as shirodhara, are among the most subtle, yet, most powerful treatments for a plethora of disorders, but in the west, it is used mostly for developing a sense of well-being and restoring the harmony the weaves the body, mind and spirit together
This one day CPD Diploma course includes: Underpinning theory of ayurveda and shirodhara How to operate the shirodhara system and give a treatment, benefits and precautionary measures
How to market this traditional and age old treatment to a modern western client base This is a fully insurable Practitioner qualification
Please contact BGi in order to arrange cover or discuss your individual insurance needs
We have negotiated a special discount of £10 off the annual premium for all Athena students