Ayurveda Resort

We are all encouraged to exercise more often to tone our bodies, lose weight and become fitter and healthier but yoga may be more beneficial for you than other forms of exercise, why? It really depends on your idea of health, we can look upon a slender woman or a muscle toned gent and decide they must be healthy but real health encompasses much more than the physical appearance of the body. True health would be all the bodies’ organs and systems functioning correctly and working in harmony, all controlled by a calm mind, yoga can achieve all of this and more. Yoga Retreats The practice of yoga develops muscle tone and flexibility, the body is strengthened and circulation is improved allowing nutrients and oxygen free access to the vital organs. Asanas (yoga postures) have a lubricating effect on the joints of the body which improves its flexibility but they do more than this, they also massage the internal organs and rebalance hormone secretions which can calm the mind. The postu...

Where better to relax and unwind than a beautiful sun-kissed beach? Imagine the soft sand warm between your toes, gentle lapping of the waves and rustle of palm leaves, sun high in the sky, just blissful! And this is the exact setting for many of the best Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala whom have used this idyllic setting as a backdrop for Ayurveda therapies. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort The resorts offer a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments by highly experienced practitioners who carefully design regimes around the individuals needs, these “ beach ayurveda ” resorts are becoming increasingly popular. Ayurveda meaning the ‘Science of Life’ is thousands of years old, ancient texts detail the techniques and therapies which brought relief from suffering along with the promise of a longer, healthier life. Still the mainstay of healthcare in many parts of India more and more individuals from the western world are seeking its benefits. Kerala offers a chance to sample authentic Ayurveda ...

Ayurveda and bodycare are intrinsically linked with many Ayurvedic therapies bringing relief from symptoms of ailments or just simply a more healthy body. Ayurvedic rejuvenation is a top to toe programme of treatments designed to improve the vitality of the individual, after it is completed they will find themselves full of energy and brimming with health, their immunity will be strengthened, their metabolism improved and their skin will be refreshed and glowing. The process centres around Panchakarma treatments which detoxify the body, pancha means five so naturally five treatments are used. These are usually Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (purgation), Niroohavasti (decoction enema), Nasya (instillation of medicine through the nostrils) and Anuvasanaavasti (oil enema) plus Raktha Moksham (bloodletting) for some conditions. The programme is tailored to each individuals needs and is complemented with yoga and meditation as well as diet. Natural Ayurvedic medicines along with oil blends...

There are many Ayuvedic retreats in Kerala so how can you choose the right one for you? Think first of all about your primary goal, are you seeking relief from a specific ailment or looking for an overall improvement in wellness? Maybe you want to learn some techniques, such as yoga that you can continue when you return home. Some retreats may boast particular success with patients suffering from your particular complaint or have practitioners with specialised skills, others may offer an extensive range of treatments which may appeal to those wanting an overall approach, so make sure that the retreat you chose offers the right therapies for you. As well as accessing Ayurveda treatment in Kerala you may also want to learn more about this ancient craft, if so look for a retreat that offers educational packages. Ayuvedic package Next think about what you want else you want from your experience, is it luxury? to experience heritage? to sightsee? Do a little research and make a list o...

Ayurveda has been around for thousands of years in India and is becoming ever more popular in the western world, could Ayurveda meaning the ‘Science of Life’ benefit you? Let’s see. The ancient ideas of Ayurveda have been passed down through generations in India, here the benefits are so accepted that most will view it as their primary healthcare system this is evident in the number of practitioners. These practitioners will design a unique program of Ayuveda treatments based on the individual’s needs and its here where its success lies, because it is individualised it is probable that the patient will benefit. A combination of massage, therapies, herbal medicines along with diet recommendations and yoga will be advised with a view to helping the individual achieve Ayuvedic wellness . The overall aim is to bring the three body doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kaptha) into balance, as we all have a unique combination of the dosha should these be out of balance we will need an individual app...

Ayurvedic therapy Our bodies contain many systems which all need to work in harmony in order for us to feel well, when something is out of sync or simply malfunctioning we can feel utterly terrible. Intrinsically linked with this is our mental well being, we have all had those days where we have woken up feeling a little sad or maybe upset or angry and that results in upset stomachs or muscle pain and fatigue. This places an importance on keeping our bodies running in tune and keeping our minds healthy, many have achieved this using Ayurvedic therapy . So what is Ayurvedic therapy? Put simply it is a whole body or holistic approach to feeling fantastic and hopefully living for longer, for this to happen our body doshas must be balanced. Just like a car engine which will not run smoothly if it has timing or ignition problems, our bodies cannot function at an optimum with unbalanced dosha when this is the case you will simply not feel well. Tailor-made Ayurveda treatments will gent...

Psoriasis Psoriasis can be quite debilitating to a sufferer whom during a flare up will struggle with red scaly patches of skin which can be itchy and uncomfortable, although these can be localised they can also affect larger areas or even the whole body. Sufferers can feel embarrassed or even depressed along with the irritation. Short term relief is offered by steroids but these can have adverse effects on the body so finding relief elsewhere is sought after. Could Ayurveda offer a long term solution? In Psoriasis the body’s immune system causes healthy cells to grow rapidly causing a build up of skin layers which the body can’t shed fast enough, the result is itchy red patches. Psoriasis treatment in Ayurveda will focus on rebalancing the body and eliminating unhealthy habits. Firstly the internal body is cleansed with a Panchkarma detoxifying treatment which restores the doshas, herbal medicine is given by mouth and an herbal paste is applied to the problem areas. Relief is s...