Ayurveda

Drawing from ancient Indian healing wisdom Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Known as the mother of medicine since Ayurvedic principles have influenced the development of Chinese, Arabic, Greek and Roman schools of medical thought, modern western medicine has adopted some Ayurvedic concepts, as well as more recently developed therapies such as aromatherapy, homeopathy and naturopathy.

Ayurveda is a complete way of life. It is not only about treating sickness . it is based on preventing disease and enhancing health, longevity and vitality. Ayurveda aims to achieve harmony and balance. This is attained without drugs or invasive treatments. Diet, meditation, gentle exercise such as yoga, herbal medicines and physical therapies (such as massage) are the main methods employed.

Ayurveda in Kerala

Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. In fact, today, Kerala is the only state in India which practises this system of medicine with absolute dedication.

History of Ayurveda

Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India and was founded upon a medicinal approach of preventing body ailments, whilst curing them. Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, Ayurveda today is a unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance. Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole, ensuring it is the natural way to a refreshed soul, free of toxic imbalances - a key to bet Offering more natural Ayurvedic herbal massage

Kerala Traditional Massage

The traditional ayurvedic massage with medicated oils to tone up the body. This improves blood circulation, glorifies the skin and act as a rejuventation treatment. After this , steam is applied to the whole body for 10-20 minutes. This is good for eliminating impurities from the body and to reduce fat etc….

Sirodhara

Sirodhara SIRA-mean head and Dhara mean the continuous flow of liquid. In this process some herb oils, medicated butter milk etc.. are passed on the forehead in a special method about 40 minutes. This treatment is mainly for Insomnia , loss of memory, headaches, Mental tension and certain skin diseases.

Kizhi

Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and are applied on the whole body or a part specified after dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 40 minutes daily. This is effective for Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Sports injuries etc..

Pizhichil

It is one among the rate and special treatment lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by tow four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way continuously for about 40 minutes. This treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases nervous weakness..

Sirovasthi

Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held for 15-60 minutes per day according to the patients conditions for a period of 7 day. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe head aches and other diseases of the head.

Nasyam

Being one among the panchakarma procedures, Nasyam is atreatment in which herbal jusice, medicated oils ect. Are applied throuth nose for 7- 14 day. This treatment is highly effective for certain mental disorders , some type of skin diseases.

Steam Bath (Medicated)

Certain precious herbal leaves and herbal are boiled and steam is applied to the whole body for 10 -20 minutes. This is good for certain skin diseases, to eliminate impurities of the body, to reduce fat etc…