Bali Travel news > Shirodara Sensation With Virgin Coconut Oil At Spa Alila

Source: Alila Hotel - News
February 18, 2008

Enhance your usual pampering and rejuvenating spa experience with a spiritual nuance. Let the sensation of shirodhara bring you to a place of perfect calmness and tranquility. This centuries-old treatment is the ultimate relaxation therapy for your emotions. For a surprisingly different touch, Spa Alila uses the queen of all carrier oils, virgin coconut oil (VCO), blended with sandalwood essential oil.

The word shirodhara originates from the Sanskrit words “shiras” meaning head and “dhara” meaning flow. It describes this ancient Ayurvedic treatment that entails gently pouring liquids over the centre of the forehead, or the third eye. The soothing stream of blended, warmed, medicated virgin coconut oil between your eyebrows opens the third eye, transporting your mind and body into a state of deepest relaxation.

Combined with pressured massage to melt away tension, shirodhara relaxes the nervous system, lowers metabolism, integrates brain function and induces mood stability. Regular shirodhara treatment benefits many problems connected with the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat. For generations, it has been believed to be an anti-ageing recipe as it prevents hair loss, nourishes the body and improves skin condition.

Committed to using only the finest and most natural ingredients, Spa Alila introduces a creative blend to this age-old treatment by using nutritive VCO with a touch of sandalwood oil. VCO is a truly unrefined coconut oil that is rich in Vitamin E – essential for moisturised and vitalised skin. It contains natural fatty acids such as MCFA, lauric, capric and caprylic, the same acids present in our skin that serve as replacements for lost lipids in the skin barrier. This explains VCO’s natural ability to improve skin condition, protect it from damage and heal skin problems. Its antioxidant properties prevent sagging, reduce wrinkles and also act as a natural moisturiser for healthy, shiny hair.

The blend of VCO with sandalwood essential oil creates a euphoric yet grounding psychological effect that promotes a sense of well-being. The use of sandalwood dates back 4000 years. It promotes emotional benefits such as sensitivity, harmony and peace. It is also well-known as a popular antiseptic and antidepressant, helping to alleviate insomnia, nervous tension and stress.

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