Yoga with Sang

23/03/2026

Shirovasti is a classical Ayurvedic therapy that focuses on calming and nourishing the mind, nervous system, and brain by retaining warm medicated oil on the head for a set period of time.

What is Shirovasti?

The word comes from:
Shiro = head

Vasti (Basti) = container / retention therapy

In Shirovasti, a leak-proof cap or dam is placed around the head, and warm herbal oil is gently poured in and retained on the scalp for a specific duration.

How the treatment is done:

Preparation
The person sits upright or reclines comfortably.
A leather or rubber cap is sealed around the head to prevent leakage.

Oil application
Warm, medicated oils (such as Brahmi oil, Ksheerabala oil, or Dhanwantaram oil) are poured into the cap.

The oil level usually reaches a few inches above the scalp.

Retention
The oil is retained for 20–45 minutes, depending on the condition and body type (dosha).

Temperature is maintained, so it stays soothing, not hot.

Completion
Oil is removed.
Gentle head massage may follow.

The person rests and avoids wind, cold, or mental straiafterwardsrd.

What is it used for?
Shirovasti is mainly used to balance Vata dosha, especially in the head and nervous system.

It is traditionally used for:
✅️Chronic headaches & migraines
✅️Insomnia
✅️Anxiety, stress, mental fatigue
✅️Neurological conditions (tremors, facial palsy, nerve weakness)
✅️Memory and concentration issues
✅️Dryness of scalp, hair fall related to stress
✅️Certain degenerative or post-illness nervous conditions

How it works (Ayurvedic view)

✅️The warm oil penetrates through scalp tissues
Calms aggravated Vata in the head
✅️Nourishes majja dhatu (nervous tissue)
✅️Promotes deep relaxation of the mind and senses

Modern understanding (simplified)

✅️Warm oil and stillness help activate the ✅️parasympathetic nervous system
✅️Reduces stress hormones
✅️Encourages mental calm and improved sleep
✅️Gentle heat and oil absorption support scalp circulation

To book an Ayurvedic consultation, please go to www.yogawithsang.com.au. Bookings are Fridays only from 10am - 7pm or you can directly msg me on 0430897203.

$190 consultation booking includes assessment, client care plan, mini remedial and herbs if required. Please allow 1.5hrs for this.

22/03/2026

Harvesting Ashwagandha:

(Ayurveda benefits)
•Reduces stress & anxiety
•Improves sleep quality
•Boosts energy & stamina
•Supports hormones & libido
•Enhances focus & memory
•Strengthens immunity (builds “Ojas”)
•Helps with inflammation & recovery
•Balances Vata (calming effect)

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17/03/2026

Currently away. Yoga will return on the 2nd of April at The Gary Holland Centre. My home classes will return earlier.

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25/02/2026

16/02/2026

AYURVEDIC APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE:

Available Fridays please book through www.yogawithsang.com.au or msg directly 0430897203

If you’re feeling run down, out of balance, stressed, or just want to reconnect with your body and energy, Ayurveda offers a natural, holistic approach to restoring wellbeing.

Sessions include:
• Personalised consultation & history taking
• Personalised lifestyle guidance
• Dietary recommendations
• Herbal support dispensed
• Nervous system and stress balancing practices
• Mini remedial

Please allow 1.5hrs for your private consultation

Ladies only 🌹

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Book through www.yogawithsang.com.au

Every Thursdays 545pm - 645pm The Gary Holland Centre 19 Kent Street. Bring your mats.

New students 6wk block $89 heavily discounted. This is not a beginners yoga. You must have previous yoga experience.

Existing students can choose an 8 class or 10 class pass valid for 3 months.

Strictly no drop in classes. It's a no fluff yoga, but Traditional Ta**ra Hatha & Ayurveda linked to lineage.

4 wks of Surya Sadhana. Activating kundalini Ma energy. Please do not come if you have high anxiety or high levels of stress. This practice is enlivening.

Om swasti 🌹

01/02/2026

We have 3 emerging Tantrics that are just about nearly completed their 1 year training in Traditional Ta**ra Hatha & Ayurvedic level 1 training.

Stay tuned as we release where they are based so that you can immerse into Lineage. We will have another one here based in Rockingham (Sarah), and she will most probably teach beginners Ta**ra Hatha / intermediate level. As I don't personally teach beginners, this may be a great opportunity for those wanting to learn Lineage.

I will miss these beauties but we will stay very connected and then I will meet 3 more for the next round of training for the next 1 year starting in May.

Training whether it's Yoga or Ayurveda is something I love teaching. I hold both so dearly to my heart ❤️