Dhara
🌿 What is Dhara?
The word “Dhara” means flow. In this therapy, liquids like herbal oils, milk, buttermilk, or decoctions are poured in a steady stream for a fixed duration.
🧠 Types of Dhara
- Shirodhara – Oil or liquid poured on the forehead (most popular)
- Takradhara – Buttermilk used, often for skin and stress issues
- Ksheeradhara – Milk-based therapy, cooling and nourishing
- Tailadhara – Herbal oils used for neurological benefits
💆♀️ Benefits
- Deep relaxation and stress relief
- Helps with insomnia and anxiety
- Improves mental clarity and focus
- Supports treatment of headaches and migraines
- Nourishes hair and scalp
Nasya
🌿 What is Nasya?
The nose is considered the “gateway to the head” in Ayurveda. In Nasya therapy, medicated substances are gently instilled into the nostrils to cleanse and nourish the head region.
🧠 Types of Nasya
- Navana Nasya – Herbal oils or juices (most common)
- Pradhamana Nasya – Herbal powders (for detox)
- Marsha Nasya – Larger dose of oil (therapeutic)
- Pratimarsha Nasya – Daily small-dose oil (preventive care)
💆♂️ Benefits
- Clears sinus congestion and nasal blockage
- Relieves headaches and migraines
- Improves memory and concentration
- Helpful in hair fall and premature greying
- Supports treatment of cervical pain and stress
Avyanga
🌿 What is Abhyanga?
It is a therapeutic massage where warm herbal oils are applied to the entire body using specific rhythmic strokes. The oil is usually chosen based on your body type (dosha).
💆♂️ Benefits
- Relieves stress and promotes deep relaxation
- Improves blood circulation
- Nourishes skin and gives natural glow
- Reduces muscle stiffness and body pain
- Helps in better sleep
- Detoxifies the body by improving lymphatic flow