SHIRO DHARA

Shiro dhara is a more relaxed and therapeutic head massage experience that offers immense physical and mental benefits. So if you think a head massage is great, Shirodhara is even better. In this, a light massage is given at the end after dripping oil on the forehead. And yes, it is just as relaxing as it sounds.

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TAKRA DHARA

Takra dhara mostly uses buttermilk as the main ingredient

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SNEHA /  TAILA DHARA

A single type of oil or a mixture of several ayurvedic oils are used in Taila dhara type of massage.

JALA DHARA

Generally used in case of Pitta imbalance in the body. This type mostly uses coconut water as the main ingredient for the treatment.

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KWATHA /  KASHAYA DHARA

Depending upon the diagnosed condition or dosha imbalance, the main ingredient in kwatha dhara consists of decoctions made by using various herbs.

DHANYAMLA DHARA

is a special kind of Ayurvedic massage therapy in which warm herbal liquid is poured from a hung vessel over the affected parts of the body. During this treatment, a mixture is prepared from cereals (Dhanya) and vinegar (Amla) obtained from citrus fruits. Horse gram, sliced fruits, Navara rice and millets are blended in pieces of linen and then immersed in a large water pot. The water is then boiled for a specific duration during which the extracts from the mixture leach in the pot to form vinegar. The therapy using this liquid is known as Dhanyamla Dhara in the world of Ayurveda. It is continued for about 45 to 60 minutes and lasts for 7 to 12 days..

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PADA DHARA

Pouring of medicated herbal decoction along with dipping of feet’s in the herbal water helps in body relaxation. It is one of the ayurvedic treatment which helps relieving heel pain and related stress to the feets, also helps in pain associated with Calcaneal Spur. This procedure is preceded by an herbal oil massage to the feet’s and legs. It also soothes the nervous system.