Shiro Chikitsa
Ayurvedic Head Treatments in Kathmandu
Therapies for the head and crown that bring mental clarity, deeper sleep, and a long quieting of the nervous system.
5 treatments, from Rs. 1,500, at Nepveda in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Every therapy below can be booked on its own or set inside a consultation-led package.
Shiro Abhyanga
Head massage with ayurvedic oil based on the dosha imbalance.
Traditionally used for. Hair fall, dandruff, premature graying, dry skin, tinnitus, eye strain, lightheadedness or throbbing headache or pain in the eyes and temples, insomnia, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, loss of memory, decreased visual power, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease.
- 30 minRs. 1,500
- 60 minRs. 2,500
Shiro Lepa
Application of herbal paste based on the dosha imbalance.
Traditionally used for. Vata diseases: migraine, headache, insomnia, stress and anxiety, depression, epilepsy (apasmara), vertigo. Pitta disorders: burning sensation in the head, high fever (jwara) with delirium. Scalp conditions: hair fall, premature graying, dandruff, scalp psoriasis, boils or inflammation on scalp.
- 45 minRs. 2,500 – Rs. 4,000 (based on the lepa)
Shirodhara (Two Therapists)
Continuous pouring of ayurvedic oil on the forehead, especially for Vata conditions.
Traditionally used for. Vata disease: stress, insomnia, headache, menopausal syndrome, paralysis, facial palsy, insanity, epilepsy, autism, geriatric disease, memory loss, decreased visual power, hyperactivity, burning sensation. Scalp conditions: dandruff, hair fall, premature graying of hair, inflammation on scalp.
Each session lasts 60 min. Multiple sessions should be done within a week.
- 1 sessionRs. 6,000
- 2 sessionsRs. 8,000
- 3 sessionsRs. 10,000
Takradhara (Two Therapists)
Continuous pouring of buttermilk, infused with cooling ayurvedic herbs, on the head, especially for Pitta and Vata combined conditions.
Traditionally used for. Vata-pitta headache and migraine, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, psoriasis and skin rash with heat, hyperacidity and ulcer symptoms, menopausal symptoms (hot flushes and mood swings), eye strain and burning sensations, high stress-lifestyle disorders.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Ksheeradhara (Two Therapists)
Continuous pouring of milk, infused with cooling and nourishing herbs, on the head, especially for Pitta disorders, with simultaneous nourishment of Vata disorders.
Traditionally used for. Pitta disorders: burning sensation in the head or body, hot flushes, inflammatory conditions, excessive body heat, gastritis, hyperacidity, skin rashes, urticaria. Vata-Pitta imbalance: insomnia, stress, anxiety, irritability, headache, migraine. Vata disorders: paralysis, facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic burning pain, weakness, emaciation, fatigue, nervous debility. Scalp and hair: hair fall, premature greying, dandruff aggravated by heat.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Unsure which suits your constitution? Begin with a consultation. We'll listen first.
Questions about head treatments
- What is Shirodhara?
- Shirodhara is the continuous pouring of warm Ayurvedic oil in a steady stream over the forehead, carried out by two therapists. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and is traditionally used for Vata conditions such as stress and insomnia.
- What is the difference between Shirodhara, Takradhara and Ksheeradhara?
- The technique is the same; the liquid changes. Shirodhara uses oil for Vata, Takradhara uses herb-infused buttermilk for Vata-Pitta, and Ksheeradhara uses herb-infused milk for Pitta.
- Will my hair be oily afterwards?
- Yes. The oil is left in the hair for the rest of the day, so bring a scarf or cap and plan to wash your hair the next morning rather than straight after.
- Can I book more than one Shirodhara session?
- Yes. Two and three-session options are listed, and the sessions should be taken within the same week so the effect builds.
- Who should tell the therapist before booking?
- Anyone with a fever, a scalp infection, a recent head injury or neck surgery, or who is pregnant. Tell us too if you cannot lie on your back comfortably for an hour.