Full Body Shirodhara Steam Treatment

A Full Body Shirodhara Steam Treatment in Kandy combines three traditional Ayurvedic wellness stages in one visit: full-body herbal oil massage, Shirodhara and a final warming herbal steam treatment.

What Is the Full Body Shirodhara Steam Treatment?

This treatment is a three-stage sequence designed for guests who want more than massage alone but do not need the final herbal bath included in the most extensive package.

• Full Body Ayurvedic Massage
• Shirodhara
• Swedana-style herbal steam

The stages move from hands-on massage to a quieter forehead-flow ritual and then into gentle heat.

Stage 1: Full Body Ayurvedic Massage

The session begins with warm herbal oil and full-body massage. Rhythmic strokes create the foundation of the treatment and allow the therapist to work across multiple areas rather than focusing on one part of the body.

Stage 2: Shirodhara

After the massage, you rest while a controlled stream of warm liquid flows steadily over the forehead from a Shirodhara vessel. The consistent rhythm and quiet setting create a still, meditative part of the session.

Shirodhara is offered as a traditional wellness practice rather than medical treatment for anxiety, insomnia or neurological conditions.

For broader background and safety considerations around Ayurveda, see the NCCIH overview of Ayurvedic medicine.

Stage 3: Herbal Steam in the Full Body Shirodhara Steam Treatment

The final stage uses herbal steam. The body is enclosed in the steam chamber while the head remains outside, allowing warm vapour to surround the body while the face stays in the cooler room air.

If you are sensitive to heat or have a condition affected by heat exposure, discuss suitability before booking.

Treatment Duration and Aftercare

Allow approximately 90–120 minutes for the complete treatment. Confirm the current booking duration when reserving and leave some unhurried time afterwards to hydrate, cool down and follow the therapist's aftercare instructions.

Compare the Three Shirodhara Packages

Choose the Full Body Shirodhara Treatment if you want massage plus Shirodhara without steam. Choose this Full Body Shirodhara Steam Treatment if you want the added warming Swedana stage.

Choose the Full Body Shirodhara Steam & Herbal Bath if you want the four-stage version with a final herbal bath. For massage or steam on their own, see the Full Body Ayurvedic Massage and Full Body Steam Bath.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I allow?

Allow approximately 90–120 minutes, including a short cooling period.

Will my head be inside the steam chamber?

No. The body is enclosed for the steam stage while the head remains outside.

How is this different from Full Body Shirodhara Treatment?

This version adds a third stage: herbal steam.

How is it different from the Herbal Bath package?

The herbal-bath package adds a fourth stage after massage, Shirodhara and steam.

What aftercare should I follow?

Cool down gradually, hydrate, rest if possible and follow the therapist's current guidance.