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I don’t know much about spa treatments. The only time I have experienced a spa treatment (as opposed to facials and massages) was at the amazing Empire Hotel in Brunei (see pic below. This shows the private swimming pool in the Presidential Suite – not my room.) The spa treatment lasted several hours and the person giving it, started at my toes and worked almost all my body (except the private bits). It was quite extraordinary once I let myself relax and go with the flow. Hubbie had a spa as well, but since this is a Muslim country, no contact between men and women was allowed and his ‘therapist’ was a man (something he found a bit odd
Anyway since I can’t stop my curiosity, I had a look around to find out more about Ayurveda Shirodhara:
According to Ayurveda, Shirodhara is the best treatment for diseases of the nervous system and emotional problems such as chronic depression and anxiety (panic) attacks. It is recommended for chronic headaches, migraines, ear, nose and throat problems, insomnia, depression, head tension, neck and shoulder pain, and nervous disorders. It is especially useful for pain management. The term "Shirodhara" literally translated means head (Sira) and continuous flow (Dhara).
How does it work: A gentle, soothing therapy applied to the forehead using warm herbal oils and or milk to induce a deep relaxation creating a deep sense of calm and wellbeing. Best when combined with other treatments.
Shirodhara stimulates the pineal gland which produces serotonin and melatonin. These hormones play an important role in our emotional balance, and melatonin is also known to have an anti-aging quality.
(http://www.ayurasa.com.au/Treatments.html)
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Wow that photo! I don't have much experience with spa treatments either, I'd like to change that at some point but feel a bit silly (and self conscious) doing it for myself.
Ayurveda, Shirodhara sounds very interesting. Thanks for the extra information. I'm off to read some more on it!
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wouldnt it be amazing if you could do like a whole week of spa treatment things like they do on the movies!?!?!
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Then you could really test out all the different treatments...
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and drink lots of bubbly and have lots of girlie time!!
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Mmmm yes! So much better with bubbly!
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