
07/30/2025
SACRED SHIRODHARA THERAPY
🌀What Is Shirodhara?
Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic therapy where warm herbal oil gently and continuously flows over the forehead, specifically over the Ajna chakra (third eye), in a rhythmic flow. The name comes from Sanskrit language:
• “Shiro” means head
• “Dhara” means flow
This steady, soothing stream has a profound effect on the nervous system, mind and endocrine system.
🌀Science-Backed Benefits of Shirodhara
1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Studies have shown that Shirodhara significantly reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) and promotes a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response in the nervous system.
✅ Research published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (2011) reported that Shirodhara helped lower stress levels and anxiety in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder.
2. Improves Sleep Quality (Insomnia Relief)
Shirodhara stimulates serotonin and melatonin regulation through gentle stimulation of the pineal gland region (forehead).
✅ Clinical trials have shown that participants receiving regular Shirodhara experienced better sleep quality and decreased symptoms of insomnia.
3. Supports Nervous System Disorders
By calming the hypothalamus and regulating the autonomic nervous system, Shirodhara can benefit those with:
• Hypertension
• Tension headaches
• PTSD
• ADHD
✅ A pilot study published in Ancient Science of Life (2014) concluded that Shirodhara positively impacted neuroendocrine balance, making it a promising therapy for stress-related neurological conditions.
4. Balances the Doshas
In Ayurveda, Shirodhara is used to balance Vata and Pitta doshas—which, when aggravated, are linked to issues like anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and hormonal imbalances.
5. Enhances Mental Clarity and Focus
The repetitive, soothing nature of the oil flow calms the mind and has meditative effects, increasing mental clarity, memory, and emotional stability.
✅ Neuroimaging and EEG studies suggest that Shirodhara leads to an increase in alpha wave activity, associated with relaxation and alert calmness.
🌀Why Should Someone Try Shirodhara?
• You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally scattered
• You struggle with poor or restless sleep
• You are recovering from trauma, burnout, or emotional exhaustion
• You need nervous system support after illness or high-stress periods
• You are seeking an alternative to pharmaceuticals for anxiety or insomnia
• You want to experience deep inner stillness and healing
🌀 Experience Shirodhara for Yourself
Let warm herbal oils quiet your mind, restore your balance and return to your True Nature.
Book a Shirodhara session at AKasha Healing Space
📍 5313 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 207, Anchorage, AK 99518
🕗 Open Daily 8 AM – 8 PM (By Appointment Only)
📞 (907) 444-5951