Ayurveda Yoga
Ayurveda Yoga, Kerala Ayurveda, Ayurveda in Kerala, Ayurvedic Treatment & Packages

Think Ayurveda and you think of Kerala.Ayurvedic treatments are offered in thousands of hotels, resorts, beach shacks and massage parlors across Kerala.But ayur (life) and Veda (knowledge is about much more than high - priced oil treatments and sex-enhancing solutions. It is a science that concern itself with do’s and don’t for a happy and healthy life. Life that derives its essence from one of the world’s most ancient system of medicine.

The tradition of ayurveda lies within the Vedic lore of ancient India. Though the origins of Ayurveda are lost in obscurity and myth, the science of life is believed to have been discovered by the author of the four Vedas, Lord Brahma himself.Ayurved is also said to be a book of wisdom gathered over centuries by many great saint who codified it into the healing science we know today. What we do know is that it is not a quick fix solution, nor does it offer instant nirvana. For the peculiarity of Ayurveda is that it looks at a patient in entirety during treatment. Successful treatment involves a thoroughly consultation with qualified doctors.

Five Stages of Healing

One aspect of Ayurveda prescribes the Panchakarma therapy, which involves five phases of de-tox preceded by a few preparatory treatments such as Snehpanam (internal treatment through consumption of herbs) and Swedam (external treatment with hot bundles of herb mixtures).The five phases follows: .Vasthi de-tox, for rheumatic, neurological and obesity problem.
.Virechanam, or purging of the vascular system and skin diseases.
.Vamanam, or purification as a remedy for asthma and allergy.
.Nasyam or nasal cleaning to control migrane, cervical spondilosis and facial palsy.
.Rakhtamaksham, the blood purification process.

These treatments are further subdivided into various categories.Thus, for example, the Vasthi treatment could include:

Kizhi - inducement of perspiration through application of medical packs or cotton bags containing rice (njavarakizhi), herbal powder (choornakizhi) or leaves (elakizhi) used to heal muscular skeletal disorders and neurological problems.

Pizhichil - application of medicated oil while lying in a wooden tub, prescribed for rheumatism and neurological disorders.

Dhara - administering nerve tonics made of oil (thaila dhara) or butter milk (thakra dhara), excellent for psychosomatic problem.

Sirovasthi - dripping of oil over the forehead, an ideal treatment for palsy and various headaches.

The Rasaya Treatment
Another popular system of Ayurveda is the Rasaya chikitsa, or the science of dhatu.Crucial to maintaining body energy and strength, this science includes three types of treatment namely:
.Kudeepravesikam,which involves isolation in hut (kudi) combined with a strict diet and daily regimen .Vathathapikam, similar to Kudeepravesikam but less austere.
.Nityarasayana, which has no specific restrictions. All help in the post - treatment stages of meningitis,tuberculosis,typhoid,hepatitis and gynecological disorders.

Ayurvedic Packages

1. RELAXATION PROGRAMME

This programme is for the guests who are here for a short time, and who wish to spend their holidays along with health promotion activities like the traditional ayurveda and yoga. The package is for 3, 5 and 7 nights.
a. Relaxation Programme I (3 Nights)
Day 1 - 3
Forenoon Session: General body massage with medicated bath and medicated steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara and Vetever Scrub Bath.
The same treatment will be continued on all three days.
(It could be extended to 5 or 7 days).

b. Relaxation Programme II (5 Nights)
Day 1 - 3
Forenoon Session: General body massage with medicated bath and medicated steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara and Vetever Scrub Bath.
The same treatment will be continued for the first 3 days.

Day 4 & 5
Pizhichil will be done during the forenoon session and Njavarakizhi during the afternoon session.

c. Relaxation Programme III (7 Nights)
Day 1 - 3
Forenoon Session: General body massage with medicated bath and medicated steam bath. Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
Day 4 & 5
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.
Day 6 & 7
Forenoon Session: Podikkizhi.

Afternoon Session: Ksheeradhara.
Ø Ayurvedic diet. An effective Ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the client.
Ø Yoga. Half an hour yoga session at 7 AM in the morning.
Ø Internal Medication. Health drinks will be given twice daily.

2. STRESS RELIEVING PROGRAMME

This programme is aimed at providing relief for those who are suffering from mental and physical stress. And those who have insomnia, lack of concentration, fatigue, headache and general weakness. The programme will do wonders on those who work on computers, travel frequently and work late night.

a. Stress Relieving Programme (7 Nights)
In this programme general body massage, shirodhara, njavarakizhi, kati vasthi, nasyam, pichu, thalam etc are done on the doctor's advice.
This programme could be extended to even 14 days.

Ø Ayurvedic diet. An effective Ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the client.
Ø Yoga. Half an hour yoga session at 7 AM in the morning.
Ø Internal Medication. Health drinks will be given twice daily.

3. REJUVENATION PROGRAMME
This rejuvenation therapy prescribed in ayurveda endows the individual with longevity, memory, intellect, positive health, youth, excellent complexion, voice, strength of sensory and motor organs. Main aim of this therapy is to maintain the youth of the individual along with the maintaining of his long life.

a. Rejuvenation Programme I (14 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massage and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi and medicated bath.
Day 8 - 14
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.

b. Rejuvenation Programme II (21 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massage and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi and medicated bath.
Day 8 - 14
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.
Day15-21
Forenoon Session: Ksheeradhara.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.

c. Rejuvenation Programme III (28 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massage and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi and medicated bath.
Day 8 - 21
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.
Day 22 - 28
Forenoon Session: Ksheeradhara.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
d. Rejuvenation Programme IV (35 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi and medicated bath.
Day 8 -14
Forenoon Session: General body massage and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
Day15-21
Forenoon Session: Ksheeradhara.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
Day 22 - 35
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.

Ø Ayurvedic diet. An effective Ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the client.
Ø Yoga. Half an hour yoga session at 7 AM in the morning.
Ø Internal Medication. Health drinks will be given twice daily.

4. REJUVENATION PROGRAMME FOR OLD AGE DISORDERS
In an individual, the age of stagnation is from 40 - 60. If the individual is free from worries and is provided with adequate nourishment he would maintain his health but from the age of 60 onwards it is the period of decline. And the process of ageing cannot be prevented by any means. The tissue metabolism decreases, the bones undergo degeneration. And all types of problems occurs on joints because of the drying up of synovial fluid, the vital organs slows down their works, the nervous system becomes fragile, the arteries loose their softness. And because of all these reasons the person is exposed to ailments like high blood pleasure, insomnia, rheumatism, osteo-arthritis, diabetes etc.

The rejuvenation therapy aims at keeping the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning condition, the cells are revitalized and their composition is changed. The nerves and bones are kept soft and smoothened; the tranquility of mind is promoted. This prevents the process of ageing and makes the individual free from diseases even in advanced stage. Those who would like to live a long life, keep fit and want to be free from diseases has to resort to rejuvenation therapy.

a. Rejuvenation Programme (14 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi.
Day 8 - 14
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.

b. Rejuvenation Programme (21 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi.
Day 8 - 14
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
Day 15 - 21
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.

c. Rejuvenation Programme (28 Nights)
Day 1 - 7
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Podikizhi.
Day 8 - 14
Forenoon Session: General body massages and steam bath.
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi.
Day 15 - 21
Forenoon Session: Ksheeradhara
Afternoon Session: Njavarakizhi
Day 22 - 28
Forenoon Session: Pizhichil
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara

Ø Ayurvedic diet. An effective Ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the client.
Ø Yoga. Half an hour yoga session at 7 AM in the morning.
Ø Internal Medication: Medicines and health drinks will be given twice daily, according to the doctor’s advice.

5. TREATMENT PROGRAMME
a. Insomnia Treatment
In this programme, shirodhara, body massage, thalam and several other packages are included. This programme is for 14 days.

b. Rheumatic Arthritis
In this programme general body massage, njavarakizhi, pizhichil, podikkizhi, lepam and vasthi will be done according to the doctor's advice. The duration of this programme could only be decided after consulting the in house physician. (It takes minimum 14 days).

c. Asthma Treatment
Special ayurvedic herbal juices are given for 3 days in 6 doses.

d. Psoriasis Treatment
This programme includes Thakra Dhara, lepam and internal medication. The duration could only be decided after consulting the in-house physician.

e. Slimming Programme
This programme includes two types of massages.
(1. Udvarthanam 2. Oil Massage)
It also includes medicated steam bath, herbal tea and a course of medicines. Special ayurvedic diet would be recommended during this period.
Duration: From 14 to 28 days, depending on the body constitution and the decision of the ayurvedic doctor.
YOGA

Yoga Vacation

A two week Yoga intensive vacation from your day-to-day life, with meditation, chanting and twice daily Asana classes, plus lectures on philosophy, and health guidance.

You will enjoy our beautiful ashram gardens, South Indian vegetarian diet, silent walks around the Dam, and have a chance to relax and focus on your own inner spiritual growth. Visitors are welcome to attend two weeks if they can, if travel arrangements don't allow for the full two weeks we ask that you stay at least 3 days to ensure you get some benefit.

Yoga Teacher’s Training Course
This one-month course is a profound experience that helps to establish a firm foundation of inner discipline. The course based on the traditional gurukula system ("guru's house") in which students live and study with the teacher. The curriculum includes instruction in Asanas (yoga postures) and Pranayama (breathing exercises), Meditation, Chanting, Mantras, Yoga Philosophy, Diet, Kriyas (cleansing exercises) and the Bhagavad Gita.

Students will improve their own personal practices as well as develop the skills to teach Yoga. The TTC is a challenging experience, and successful students receive an internationally recognized Certificate.

A sincere desire to learn and openness to Yogic techniques is required - a basic knowledge of yoga postures and philosophy is helpful, but not essential.

First a test drives to discover how your body has coped. With deadlines.Targets.Life in the fast lane. Then the overhaul using Ayurveda.The 5000 year old system of medicine.100% natural.100% safe. Rejuvenation regimens.Rasayana Chikitsa.Shodhana Chikitsa.Kayakalpa Chikitsa.Water washes. Medicated baths. Monsoon showers. Total cleaning. YOUR TRIP TO ETERNAL YOUTH.
DESTINATIONS
Kerala offers the traveller a throng of choices, from famous beaches to big metropolises to quiet secluded islands. The beauty of it says it all, you don't need to spend a lot of time or
money - the places we have selected can be just a weekend getaway to soothe those
tensed nerves.