Stress relief · Mental clarity · Nervous system balance
Shirodhara is a traditional Ayurvedic wellness ritual offered at Ayur Well in Kandy. During the session, a practitioner gently pours a continuous stream of comfortably warm oil across the forehead area while you rest in a quiet treatment setting. The experience is planned around your comfort, with time beforehand to discuss temperature, positioning and any preferences you would like the team to consider.
Guests often choose Shirodhara when they want a slower, more contemplative wellness visit. The treatment is designed to create space away from busy schedules and encourage a sense of calm during the session. It is not presented as a cure for a medical condition, and it does not replace assessment or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
At Ayur Well, the practitioner explains each stage, checks in with you throughout and allows time to settle after the ritual. Shirodhara can be booked as a standalone experience or discussed alongside an Ayurvedic consultation, Abhyanga oil massage or gentle yoga therapy. Please let the team know before booking if you have a medical condition, a recent head injury, fever, skin irritation, sensitivity to oils or herbs, or any concern about whether the treatment is suitable for you.
Please speak with our team before booking if you are pregnant, have a fever or acute illness, a recent head injury, unexplained headache, open wounds, active skin irritation, allergies to oils or herbs, or are receiving medical care. Shirodhara is a wellness service and does not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
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