Apr 15, 2025

Sadhguru explains why hair fall happens and what are the remedies

TOI Lifestyle Desk

Sadhguru's yogic secrets for healthy hair from within

Sadhguru speaks of inner well-being for lush locks. His holistic advice, based on yogic principles, encourages overall well-being.

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Keep the head cool

In an interview with Vijay Devarakonda, Sadhguru stresses on taking care of the head. "I think my effort is to shift the focus from the hair to head. If you keep the head cool the hair may not fall," he says.

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"Why did my hair fall?"

In the video, Sadhguru explains why he had hair fall. "For years for almost eight years or so I wore badly designed helmets literally for 1820 hours. I was in a helmet and helmets were not well designed," he said.

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About hair care

In the candid chat, Sadhguru says with hair gone life has become so much simpler. You dont even have to carry a comb or mirror with you, he said with a big smile on his face. "As long as you have a working head, why concerned about the hair?"

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Hair fall causes

Getting back to the reason stated by Sadhguru on why he had hair fall, here are a few reasons why certain individuals have hair fall. Hair fall can occur due to stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, genetics, etc. Hair fall can be checked in the following ways:

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Stress is a major cause of hair fall

Regular meditation helps balance cortisol levels, promoting hormonal harmony and hair regrowth. Even 10 minutes a day can make a difference.

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Maintain a cool body

Body heat loss can result in hair thinning. Drink plenty of water, apply sandalwood or neem packs, and consume cooling foods to control internal heat.

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​Pranayama (Breathing Techniques)

Practices like Anulom Vilom and Bhramari improve oxygen supply to the scalp and calm the mind. Meditate, chant, and practice inner engineering to calm the mind and bring harmony to the body, which encourages healthy hair growth.

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Yoga asanas to control hair fall

Sarvangasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Uttanasana and Balayam are known to have positive effect on hair growth.

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Please note

There are several reasons for hair fall. If you don’t see any improvement despite intensive hair care, don’t hesitate to consult a doctor.

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