Ayurvedic India
(country visited: India)

The every day of stresses of life often makes one wonder whether this world of today is the civilised one or just a “modern” one. Civilisation, just like democracy, has lost it’s original meaning and back to roots is where we need to go. It is thus back to one of the most ancient world, India, and to one of the most ancient forms of every day healthy life practice, Ayurveda..

Ayurvedic Treatment
India is noted, among many other things, for its Ayurvedic herb and oil treatments. “Ayur” means life and “veda” means science. The whole philosophy of Ayurveda is that the whole body must be nurtured - body, mind and spirit. Since this practice is hardly in line with our modern lifestyle, we recommend that you take some time off, for your self, and stay in a Ayurveda Centre, so that the whole body can be 'purified'. Massages alone don't help. The right diet, rest, environment, relaxation all contribute to the panchakarma (treatment).

Typical Package

Because of its nature, each Ayurvedic Treatment Package must be customized for each participant. Our packages include the accommodation at a deluxe resort, all meals, and all transfers. Each individual treatment plan, additional tours and excursions depend on the length of the cure and the time of the year you go. Our packages are 7, 14 or 21-days in duration.

Deluxe Packages start from:

US$ 835.00 for 7 - days
US$ 1645.00 for 14 - days
US$ 2495.00 for 21 - days

Somatheeram

Somatheeram is on the picturesque Malabar Coast 8 km south of Kovalam. Set in a tantalizing environment of palm trees and bewitching blue waters, Somatheeram is untouched by the ravages of tourism. Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort is the first of its kind, for it combines a beach resort with Ayurveda and Yoga. The resort sitting atop a hill spreads over an area of 15 acres of lush greenery. Its accommodations consist of traditional wooden houses, stone bungalows and cottages, all with spacious rooms and ensuite bath. The accommodations delicately cascade to an immaculate beach exclusively enjoyed by the guests of the resort. The resort also features a lovely restaurant serving regional, Indian, tandoori, grilled, continental & Chinese cuisines and room service.

The Ayurvedic treatment and massage centre is handled by qualified and highly experienced doctors and personnel. This exclusive program is based on the Vedic Science, Ayurveda and is directed towards strengthening your immune system and preventing diseases. The rejuvenation program for each individual is drawn out by the Ayurvedic physician after a thorough evaluation.

In addition to the treatments, the resort offers you courses and seminars on Indian dance, music, philosophy, literature, meditation and yoga. Well connected by air, sea, road and rail, we're within easy reach from anywhere in the world. Escape from the fast pace and hectic schedules of your life and be with us, for a complete, rejuvenating holiday

ABOUT AYURVEDA

According to the Panchabootha (5 elements) philosophy, every body is made up of vata (gas), pitta (heat), kappa (phlegm). The five parts that need to be taken care off are vasti (bladder), vamana (digestion), videdama (waste), nasya (nose), asravisru (blood). The Ayurvedic oils, herbs, powders, potions balance these elements so that the body, mind and spirit are in fine form.

The treatments are variously divided into rejuvenative, preventive, curative. The most common rejuvenative therapy is the herbal oil message, where two oils are selected according to one's body constituency and massaged lightly but firmly throughout the body - head, back, thighs, limbs. The massage tones up the whole body and, if followed by a steam-bath (in water mixed with herbal powders), is fresh and invigorating. Most ayurvedic regulars have this massage once a week.

Herbal massage oil is mostly made from coconut which is found in abundance in Kerala, but it's the numerous herbs that are mixed with the oil that contribute to the efficacy of the Ayurvedic treatments. These herbs are grown in gardens by the various Ayurvedic Centres in the state and are crushed and ground with the oil. There are also herbal powders and juices which are made into arishtams (liquid potions) and lahiams (thick jellies) which can be consumed. Their smells, extracts and flavors help in the various curative treatments which today attract people from all over the world.

In the Ayurvedic text books, rejuvenation has been termed as Rasayana. A definition of Rasayana in Ayurveda is described as "That which destroys the old age and disease."

That means by taking Rasayana you remain healthy and young. Even when you are in your 80's or 90's you will be able to perform your normal duties and you don't have to depend on others. Rasayana is only one of the eight branches of Ayurveda.

Rejuvenation or Rasayana is not made for sense gratification as many today think. According to Ayurveda rejuvenation is taken so that after taking it you become healthy and give your services for others. It is taken so that you can explore the spiritual aspect of life and help the society, the sick, the hungry, the poor and the handicapped.

You can learn how to maintain a balance between material and spiritual aspects of life and help others also to understand it. This will help in establishing permanent peace, happiness and love for which we are always hankering and for which different governments are spending millions of dollars to achieve. Ayurveda says that at present we are using a wrong approach to achieve these things, that's why we are getting frustrated.

Aim of Rasayana

The Rasayana or Rejuvenation therapy aims at keeping the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning condition. These cells are to be revitalised and their composition has to be changed. The tranquility of the mind has to be promoted and the nerves as well as bones are to be kept soft and soothened. This prevents the process of ageing and makes the individual free from any disease even during an advanced age. He will be able to see things like before and the sharpness of hearing and vision continues. The glow in his face and the colour of his skin remains as before. It is with this in view one has to resort to rejuvenation therapy.

Time of Administration

The sooner the therapy is administered to the individual the better. In more advanced age, this therapy does not work well. Its effect becomes limited. Before starting the therapy, the following two points are to be observed:

The body of the individual is cleaned of the dirt or the metabolic waste products through specialised therapies indicated in the Panch Karma. If the Rasayana is taken after cleaning the toxins from the body, it gives the best results, though it can be also taken without it.

The person taking Rasayana is taught to think, speak and work in such a way which would be conducive to development of a healthy society. In fact, these conducts are given a lot of importance in Ayurveda and they themselves are also considered to have rejuvenating effects on the human body.

Method of taking Rasayana

Most Rasayana therapy is taken in the Kutipravesika method. In this method the person has to stay indoors while taking the Rasayana.

Elaborate arrangements are made for the construction of a special type of cottage where the individual is to be confined. The person has to strictly follow the diets and other instructions of the physician. He should undergo Panch Karma therapy before taking the rejuvenation.