REJUVENATING
TRADITION
The rising
demand for Ayurveda has brought in a huge demand for herbs that form the base
for Ayurveda medicines and massages and which hold the key too many ailments
and illness of the modern world. Once present in almost every home in the state
the herbs, which disappeared over time, have now found their way back into
homes, spas etc. where they hold pride of place. A true come back that is
contributing to balancing not just life, but the ecology as well.
Long before
the world discovered Ayurveda, Kerala had made it an integral part of life. An
equable climate and a natural wealth of herbs and medicinal plants make the
State the perfect home for Ayurveda.
Ancient
texts prescribe the monsoons as the best time for Ayurveda treatments. The cool
climate opens the pores of the skin to the maximum – making it more receptive
to Ayurveda ‘oils and herbs.
Enriching
detours
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Explore
an Ayurveda medicine factory
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Visit
a herbal farm
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Learn
more about the science from traditional practitioners
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Enjoy
an Ayurveda lunch
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Visit
an Ayurveda museum
THE KERALA AYURVEDA EXPERIENCE
It was inspired by a 5000 year old holistic
system of healing. Perfected by time tested therapies and age old traditions,
medicated baths and herbal diets, cool monsoons and a bountiful nature. Come,
discover life anew.
HEALING
TOUCHES
A)
ABHYANGA
: total body massage , for total health and longevity
B)
ELAKIZHI
: massage with herbal poultices; to promote circulation and revitalize the skin
C)
NJAVARAKIZHI
: external application of medicated rice packs; for ailments like rheumatism,
wasting of muscles
D)
PIZHICHIL
: application of herbal oil over the body; for spondylosis , arthritis ,
hemiplegia and nervous disorders
E)
UDHWARDHANAM
: massage with herbal powders; for obesity and rheumatic ailments
F)
DHARA
: pouring of herbal oils, medicated milk on the forehead/body ,for stress and insomnia
G)
NASYAM
: Inhalation of medicated herbal preparations , for sinusitis , migraine,
chronic cold
