Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Pancha Karma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk,… Continue Reading
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Try a shirodhara. A what you say?! A shirodhara…an Ayurvedic body treatment that treats everything above the neck. The process is simple. We stream warm, medicated oil on the center of your forehead, over what yogis refer to as the third eye. And the results are amazing. This healing treatment helps people with busy, active… Continue Reading
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Ayurveda… is a tried and true low-tech remedy for the many problems of a high-tech world. This ancient wisdom relies on diet, lifestyle modification, herbs, aromatherapy, sound therapy, color therapy, body therapy, yoga and meditation to foster and maintain a state of health and happiness. Positively Ayurvedic… is Ayurveda American-style. We take the time-tested principles… Continue Reading