Shirodhara Bliss Therapy For Deep Calm And Renewal

A 1.5 hour Ayurvedic oil treatment that soothes the mind, steadies the nervous system, and supports hormonal balance.

You will begin your Shirodhara Bliss Therapy with a warm herbal oil massage to your scalp, face, neck, hands and feet. Next we begin the Shirodhara, a unique and profound Ayurvedic treatment that especially acts to heal and address the psychological and spiritual aspects of a person. In Sanskrit, ‘shiro’ means head and ‘dhara’ means flow. Shirodhara involves the practitioner pouring a stream of warm, herbal oil over the third eye center and forehead. It is this steady, rhythmic pouring of oil that induces a deeply relaxing and blissful state of consciousness called ‘Turiya’ ~ the state of awareness that is neither fully conscious nor deep sleep. While in this Turiya state, we are able to witness and/or release impressions in our conscious and subconscious mind.

The brow and third eye center are associated with the fundamental endocrine glands (pituitary, pineal & hypothalamus), which regulate all hormonal secretions. These hormonal secretions are responsible not only for the autonomic responses which control digestion, breath, elimination, etc., but are also responsible for our moods and emotional states. Shirodhara is meant to establish a state of parasympathetic repose, an ego-less state, during which the innate intelligence of our body is revealed. During the session, we lovingly weave in sounds and aromas to delight your senses. You will emerge from your Shirodhara Bliss Therapy feeling so refreshed, as if you have just completed a long, deep and blissful meditation.

Some of the Benefits

• Eliminates imbalances of the head, neck, eyes, ears and nose
• Dissolves stress and its ill effects on nervous system
• Relieves insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, headaches, hypertension, asthma, depression, hair loss and stress
• Rejuvenates the endocrine system, supporting hormonal balancing
• Invigorates the body and mind and heightens the senses
• Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate along the scalp and   hairline due to stress
• Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines
• Opens the third eye and increases intuition and activates spiritual awareness
• Activates the pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands
• Regulates mood and stimulates cognitive memories
• Stimulates the 6th & 7th chakras which regulate our breathing patterns
• Gives deep mental relaxation
• Renews the sweetness of life

1 ½ hours: $185.

Please choose the Dayaalu, Bainbridge Island location.

*** Shirodhara may be added on to an Abhyanga session as well.

“One who applies oil on his head regularly does not suffer from headache, baldness, graying of hair, nor does his hair fall. Strength of his head and forehead is especially enhanced; his hair becomes black, long and deep-rooted; his sense organs work properly; the skin of his face becomes brightened; applying oil on the head produces sound sleep and happiness.” ~ Charaka Samhita, ancient text on Ayurveda

Abhyanga Massage

A Gentle Way To Return To Clarity And Rest

Shirodhara Bliss Therapy fits beautifully within Embrace Ayurveda’s larger philosophy of progress over perfection by offering a direct, supportive way to step out of stress patterns and into deeper ease. The service map also confirms that it can be received on its own or as part of an Abhyanga and Shirodhara combination, giving clients flexibility in how they receive care. Whether you are seeking relief from mental overload, a softer nervous system state, or simply space to breathe more deeply, this treatment offers a grounded ritual of restoration.

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