How to Give a Shirodhara Part #3 T he Traditional Shirodhara Vessel and Shirodhara Stand Link to How to Give a Shirodhara Part #1: “Intro.” Link to How to Give a Shirodhara Part #2: “The Droni (table)” Composition of the Traditional Shirodhara Pot One of the most important aspects of a traditional Shirodhara is the Shirodhara pot which needs to be made with great care and understanding. I am amazed when I see articles on the internet that suggest that a squeeze tube used for basting is an adequate delivery system for Shirodhara instead of a specially designed Shirodhara pot. The traditional Shirodhara pot is actually made of clay much to the surprise of most practitioners. Yes, a very good pot can be made of copper, brass, silver and even gold but it is said that some liquids used for Shirodhara may not agree with the metals. This is why many of the most authentic clinics in India still use the clay pots. However these days many clinics and spas in India have switched to copper or brass or even stainless steel. I myself use both copper and brass and find them both to be very functional and without any problems
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How to Give a Shirodhara Part #3: Shirodhara Pot and Stand