What Is Shirodhara?


Shirodhara means "the flowing of oil like a thread (dhara) on the head (shiro)". This treatment allows warm oil to flow in a steady stream on the third eye (6th chakra) located on the forehead and over the top of the head (crown chakra). Shirodhara rejuvenates both the mind and the senses, which allows the body's natural healing mechanisms to release stress from the nervous system and improve mental clarity and comprehension. Shirodhara is a profound mind-melting, sacred treatment using medicinal ayurvedic oils, sometimes followed or preceded by massage. The type of shirodhara therapy taught in this book is suitable as a stand alone service, or combined with other treatments such as body wraps, salt glows, massage, dry brushing or steam therapy. Usually given for twenty minutes, three to four times during a seven-day treatment period, shirodhara uses oils, butters and milks made with special herbs that calm and nourish the nervous system. The technician administers the liquid in a thin stream which flows from a copper vessel hung approximately 6-8 inches above the patient's forehead. This therapy takes about one hour. The actual flow of oil takes between 20-40 minutes. The therapist can charge between $108-$150 per session.

Students have access to Student Central for the term of one (1) year to complete your course, or one (1) year from the last course you enrolled in. You may apply for an extension any time during your course. Extension requests must be completed before your one (1) year term has expired, otherwise, a re-enroll fee of $25.00 will be required.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the great training seminar you provided for my staff.  Your combination of open discussion along with reading through the instructional manual was terrific.  It keeps the students engaged in the training and anxious to learn.  The hands on demonstration was well orchestrated and really showed the depth of knowledge you have in your field.  Everyone one who attended the training commented on what a great class it was and that you are a terrific instructor.  We look forward to having you back in the near future for additional seminars and training courses. Thanks again for making it such a great experience in adding the additional treatment option for our guests. 

Sincerely, Pamela Cover, Garden Spa Manager, Rocky Gap Spa in Maryland ~  May 26, 2009

Student Objectives

• Implement the many modalities that Ayurveda uses to maintain health and homeostasis within the body, mind and soul.
• Perform an effective, powerful shirodhara treatment.
• Identify the three doshas (biological principles).
• Use breathing techniques to balance the body, mind and soul.
• Identify the five great elements as they relate to the three biological principles (doshas).
• Describe the appropriate diet and lifestyle for your client’s doshic imbalance.
• Recommend Ayurvedic protocols for clients.
• Recognize imbalances in the Five Great Elements that exist within their clients.
  
  
  

Benefits Of Shirodhara

• Eliminates diseases of head and disorders affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system.
• Helps overcome stress and its ill effects on nervous system
• Helps relieve insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma, hair problems and stress
• Gives great mental relaxation
• Invigorates the body and mind and stimulate cognitive memories.
• Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate at the skull and hairline from stress.
• Renews the sweetness of life.
• Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines.
• Opens the third eye.
• Heightens the senses.
• Increases intuition.
• Activates the pituitary gland.
• Increases spiritual awareness.
• Regulates mood and depression disorders.
• Activates the memory & stimulates the 6 & 7th charka which regulates our breathing patterns.

How To Take The Course

Once you place your order, we will send you an email with a user-name, password and directions where to our online "Student Central" website. At our Student Central website, students take the multiple choice open-book exam online with instant results, submit your essays, watch the streaming videos (as often as you want), submit enrollee, practicum and evaluation forms, and print transcripts and certificates. Easy. There is nothing you need to snail-mail back to us. All our courses are now available electronically (online) so we can save the trees, gas, postage and lighten our "footprint". It's very easy to navigate, even for technophobes!  

Online Forms

• Easy Guide to complete the course.
• Enrollee form.
• One instructional streaming DVD (approximately 1 hour each).
• Open book examination (120 questions) and answer sheet. (75% or higher to pass)
• Course evaluation form.
• Five practicum forms.
• Transcript and certificate.
• A location to submit the answers to your essay questions.
• Unlimited tutorial assistance via email or phone.
• Students have one year to complete this course, but most students can do this in one month or less if they focus on it. We always allow extensions for extenuating circumstances.