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title: "Shirodara head massage - Hotel Petrarca"
description: ""
url: "https://www.hotelpetrarca.it/en/news-eng/792-shirodara-head-massage"
date: "2026-05-09T21:29:12+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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[ ![Shirodara head massage](https://www.hotelpetrarca.it/images/eventi/2022/shirodara-orizz.jpg) ](https://www.hotelpetrarca.it/en/news-eng/792-shirodara-head-massage)# Shirodara head massage

The Shirodhara treatment is a massage that dates back to the **ancient tradition of Indian Ayurvedic medicine**; it is performed through the use of a **hot oil** that is **slowly poured** onto the **forehead**.

Shirodhara is in fact a Sanskrit term made up of two words: **Shiro**, which means **head**, **Dhara**, which indicates the **constant flow of an oil** or liquid.

This practice gives numerous benefits to our body and mind, first of all a deep state of relaxation and psychophysical well-being.

**How the Shirodara treatment takes place**

The operator will carry out the **Sensory Test** through which the guest will recognize the **most appropriate synergy of aromatic blends** for himself.

A **container** called "dhara patra" will then be **suspended above the forehead**, containing the hot oil that comes out of a small hole at the bottom of the dhara.

Throughout the treatment, the operator maintains an **oscillating movement** of the dhara patra, letting the **liquid flow** from **one temple to the other**.

The liquid exerts a **slight pressure** on the forehead which **stimulates** one of the **main energy points** of the body.

The slow flow of hot oil, the aromatic synergies and the head massage make this practice a huge **source of well-being** for the person who receives it.

The constant flow of warm oil acts as a **light massage to the head**, thus improving blood circulation, promoting the relaxation and psychophysical rebalancing.

The treatment is completed with a **hand, arm and face massage** that completes the sensory experience and transports the guest into a dimension of total well-being.

**There are many benefits:**

- Deeply **calm** the body and mind
- **Gives** a deep state of relaxation
- It **relaxes** the entire nervous system
- **Nourishes** the tissues
- **Free from anxiety**, stress and mild depressive forms
- **Hydrates** the hair making it soft, shiny and stimulates hair growth
- **Eliminates toxins** and fights the formation of free radicals
- **Gives vigor** and new energy, both mental and physical
- **Helps** to dissolve muscle contractures
- **Eliminates** pain and head ailments such as headaches, migraines and dizziness
- **Relieves** the symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis
- **Improves** intuition, memory and concentration
- **Increase** mental clarity
- **Helps** dissolve negative thoughts and sadness

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