Ayurveda in Kerala

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest healthcare system and originated 5000 years ago. It’s the science of life and longevity and combines philosophy and medicine. Around the world, Ayurveda has stood for humanity’s physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Amongst all the other states of India, Ayurveda is most prevalent in Kerala.

There are many ayurvedic resorts and centers in Kerala due to the equable climate, abundance of natural forests, and monsoon season, which is recommended and best suited for most Ayurvedic therapies, restorative and curative.

Kerala is also blessed with numerous medicinal plants and provides the continuity and consistency of Ayurvedic medicine needed for effective treatment procedures. So, besides having a fantastic vacation in Kerala, you can simultaneously rejuvenate your body and soul. Kerala has several ayurvedic spas to suit all budgets. Luxury spa resorts are very well managed and offer world-class services.

Interesting facts about Ayurveda in Kerala

• Ayurveda is most likely only practiced as a mainstream form of medicine in Kerala, India. Here, one may view the state’s numerous Ayurvedic medical schools and hospitals.
• Panchakarma, or five protracted treatments, is a hallmark of Kerala Ayurveda. Medicated oil, herbs, milk, and a particular diet are utilised as part of this treatment to treat all illnesses.
• The Ashtangahridaya, a revered medical treatise, serves as the basis for Ayurveda. Its author, Vagbhata, was a Buddhist physician’s student who was not well known in the rest of India. The original Ayurvedic doctors are thought to have come from a small number of Nampoothiri (Brahmin) families, and descendants of these families still hold the honorary title of ashtavaidyan. Today, India as a whole practices this holistic kind of medicine.
• The world’s oldest system of medicine is ayurveda.
• Comparatively speaking, Kerala has the most Ayurveda colleges and practitioners than any other country.

If you are planning to visit Kerala to indulge yourself in the Ayurvedic spa, then you can book your Kerala tour packages with us.

	Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort, Kovalam India’s first Ayurvedic beach resort offering the combination of holiday, health, yoga and water sports programs. Perched on a hill top, has a excellent Ayurvedic Spa centre, where the expert Ayurvedic doctors give the treatment to the patients and other visitors. Another attraction at this resort is nearby beach. In the evenings you can enjoy cultural performances.
	Keraleeyam Heritage Home and Ayurvedic Resort ,Alleppey The resort is located in the enchanting environs of Alleppey backwaters. This resort offers you massages to get rid of chronic pains and aches of joints and migraine.
	Kalari Kovilakom, Kollengode If money is not the hindrance, head straight to Kalari Kovilakom — the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, which has been converted into Ayurveda Resort. Here meat and alcohol are not allowed. Restrictions are there on wearing leather footwear. Therapies are customized as per individual needs. Yoga and meditation are combined with therapies to get best results.
	Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort, Trivandrum Located on an island between the Arabian Sea and the Karamana river near Trivandrum. Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort is private resort with only 8 rooms. All the rooms have lovely view of backwaters on one side and beach on the other.
	Sarovaram Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam Spread over three acres of land, Sarovaram Ayurvedic Resort situated on the water edge near Kovalam. Its an ideal place for budgeted travelers who are looking for Ayurvedic treatments. Its run by Ayurvedic doctors who are in trade since last three generations. Other activities in this resort include boat ride in backwaters, visit to nearby villages or watching live dance performances in the evening.
	Ideal Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam Ideal Ayurvedic Resort is located in Kovalam is most suitable for budget tourists. It’s just 5 minutes walk from Chowara Beach. Surrounded by coconut palms its on the edge of the small village. They have numerous yoga and meditation packages and high standard of treatments.
	Ayurveda Yoga Villa,Wayanad Ayurveda Yoga Villa offers a unique blend of Ayurveda spa treatment, yoga practice, and training in Kalari marital arts. They have several packages to suit your individual needs –may it be the comprehensive Seven Days to Inner Peace or Shorter three day packages for rejuvenating escape. Customized packages and treatments are also available here. Resort also has in-house herbal garden.
	Shin Shiva Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam Shin Shiva is comfortable and informal option for budget tourists. Extremely professional resort founded by a doctor whose family has a 400 year old tradition in Ayurvedic spa treatment. Located on top of a cliff at Chowara, with ocean view and close to Kovalam beach, this resort is not very far from Trivandrum Airport.
	Maya Spa, Kumarakom Located within hotel Zuri Resort & Spa Kumarakom, amidst the Kerala backwaters on the shores of Vembanad Lake. Winner of \\\\\\\”Best Resort Spa\\\\\\\” at the 2007 Asia Spa awards, it\’s the largest spa in southern India and has two wings — one dedicated to Ayurvedic treatments, and the other to Oriental and Western style treatments including massage, skin treatments, reflexology, and Shiatsu. The resort also has a special meditation and yoga pavilion.
	Taj Malabar Jiva Spa, Cochin The Jiva Spa, at the Taj Malabar Hotel is located on a peaceful island, the spa has a view of swimming pool merging into the sea. For guests there iare whole range of Ayurveda programs, body scrubs, Ashtanga yoga and meditation programs, traditional Indian massages and spas to offer. This spa promises you complete relaxation and rejuvenation.