I had seven days of shirodhara treatment with medicated hot sesame oil. In some cases, milk is used. The oil is poured into a vessel positioned so that the oil pours onto the forehead through a cloth strainer. You lie down and relax for about 45 minutes.
Last time I had shirodhara, I sometimes caught myself falling asleep. On this occasion I remained alert, but relaxed and enjoyed the sensation of the oil trickling onto my third eye.
Shirodhara is used to increase relaxation, improve sleep and aid any mental disturbance. It is wonderfully relaxing.
I noticed that during panchakarma, I had slowed right down, doing only the bare minimum of functions. I felt tired, even more so due to the heat and humidity. Detoxing is tiring!
I am normally very active and find it hard to relax. For me, this panchakarma has a been a challenge in accepting complete relaxation and not being busy.
Shirodhara is an optional treatment and not one of the five essential panchakarma treatments. The Doctor prescribed it for me.
I am now having a break from my treatments and have begun to gradually increase my level of activity in the ashram. Body is still very sensitive especially to wind and cold, and I am mostly still following the dietary rules. I had a couple of fried items, laddu and payasam (sweet offerings) for a festival, one small pesto pizza, paneer (soft cheese) and naan this last week, and I feel fine about it, no digestive problems from my indulgence. My plan is to mostly follow a healthy diet post panchakarma but I am not going to be too pedantic about it.
I went out of the ashram for the first time yesterday in an air conditioned car and it was freezing; had to ask the driver to reduce the air con. I still protect my head and ears if it is too windy, and from the full heat of the sun.
There seems to be differing opinions on the length of recovery time. I was told in the clinic here to relax and not travel or work for at least half the length of my treatment period whereas in the ayurvedic hospital, they suggest taking the same length of time to get back to normal functioning.
I have been told the effects of panchakarma can still be felt for a full year.
I feel panchakarma is a form of tapas (penance). It requires discipline and patience. In some ways, I felt it was dragging this time and am happy now to have completed it. I have deferred an optional eye treatment till the end of April so that I can travel for an important temple function. Panchakarma is worth the experience. It will be different depending on where you get your treatment and the season. I like it here because I love their devotion and spiritual ambience.
Last time I had shirodhara, I sometimes caught myself falling asleep. On this occasion I remained alert, but relaxed and enjoyed the sensation of the oil trickling onto my third eye.
Shirodhara is used to increase relaxation, improve sleep and aid any mental disturbance. It is wonderfully relaxing.
I noticed that during panchakarma, I had slowed right down, doing only the bare minimum of functions. I felt tired, even more so due to the heat and humidity. Detoxing is tiring!
I am normally very active and find it hard to relax. For me, this panchakarma has a been a challenge in accepting complete relaxation and not being busy.
Shirodhara is an optional treatment and not one of the five essential panchakarma treatments. The Doctor prescribed it for me.
I am now having a break from my treatments and have begun to gradually increase my level of activity in the ashram. Body is still very sensitive especially to wind and cold, and I am mostly still following the dietary rules. I had a couple of fried items, laddu and payasam (sweet offerings) for a festival, one small pesto pizza, paneer (soft cheese) and naan this last week, and I feel fine about it, no digestive problems from my indulgence. My plan is to mostly follow a healthy diet post panchakarma but I am not going to be too pedantic about it.
I went out of the ashram for the first time yesterday in an air conditioned car and it was freezing; had to ask the driver to reduce the air con. I still protect my head and ears if it is too windy, and from the full heat of the sun.
There seems to be differing opinions on the length of recovery time. I was told in the clinic here to relax and not travel or work for at least half the length of my treatment period whereas in the ayurvedic hospital, they suggest taking the same length of time to get back to normal functioning.
I have been told the effects of panchakarma can still be felt for a full year.
I feel panchakarma is a form of tapas (penance). It requires discipline and patience. In some ways, I felt it was dragging this time and am happy now to have completed it. I have deferred an optional eye treatment till the end of April so that I can travel for an important temple function. Panchakarma is worth the experience. It will be different depending on where you get your treatment and the season. I like it here because I love their devotion and spiritual ambience.