Snehana + Shirodhara

The Shirodhara + Snehana ritual is a complete Ayurvedic experience that combines a nourishing warm oil massage (Snehana) with the continuous pouring of oil on the forehead (Shirodhara), offering deep well-being, energetic balance, and purification of both body and mind. Snehana consists of gently anointing the body with warm medicinal oils, deeply nourishing the tissues, soothing the nervous system, and helping eliminate toxins. This treatment prepares the body to release excess doshas and acts directly on the dhatus (tissues), making them supple, revitalized, and resilient. It is particularly recommended in cases of chronic fatigue, stress, nervous tension, dry skin, or as preparation for an Ayurvedic detox (Panchakarma). Shirodhara complements this massage by gently pouring a continuous stream of warm oil over the forehead, at the “third eye” — the energetic center associated with intuition and mental clarity. This iconic Ayurvedic treatment: - Calms the central nervous system - Reduces stress, anxiety, and insomnia - Balances the doshas, particularly Vata - Promotes mental focus and emotional relaxation This ritual is ideal for those who feel overworked, stressed, emotionally unsettled, suffering from sleep disorders, or simply seeking deep relaxation and holistic rejuvenation. At BIOVEDA SXM, our therapists apply traditional Ayurvedic protocols with precision, respecting the timing, gestures, and selection of oils suited to your unique constitution. Each session is performed within a holistic therapeutic approach — offering a unique moment of relaxation, purification, and energetic rebalancing.