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What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is holistic healing idea. The term Ayurveda comprises
of two words, ayu and veda. Ayu means life and veda means
knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word ayurveda
is the science of life. Ayurveda is a science dealing not
only with treatment of some diseases but is complete way of
life. Ayurveda draws its concept and practices from vedas
which is five thousand years of wisdom distilled into a system
of practice.
Health Concepts of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is much more than the well being of the body. Ayurveda
defines health as Purity of body, mind and soul. It leads
not merely to the well being of the individual; it leads to
the well being of the universe. It restores harmony and existence.
This system of science stresses on prevention of body ailments
in addition of natural healing system has been part of culture
and daily life in india. It is the most natural way to refresh
yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalance from the body and
regain resistance and good health.
Individual Treatment of Kerala
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Abhyangam
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Duration:
60 minutes & 90 minutes |
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This massage enhances proper
blood circulation of the body and relaxes the mind. Experts
massage Luke Warm herbal oil on the head and body in the traditional
kerala style.
| Ellakkizhi |
Duration:
75 minutes |
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One of the most relaxing and
refreshing massage that you can enjoy. In this treatment fresh
herbs cooked in ayurvedic oils and packed into bags which
are applied all over the body by experts. Very good for lubricating
the joints and relieves backaches. Cleanses the channels of
circulation and expels toxins through sweat.
| Navarakkizhi |
Duration:
90 minutes |
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The massage in which the whole
body or a specific parts is made perspire by external applicatio
of certain medicinal packs prepared from a special rice called
Navara. Cooked in herbal decoctions and milk it is packed
in muslim bags. This massage makes the skin soft, enhances
complexion, strengthens body muscles, cures the stifness of
joints, improve blood circulation and digestive power. It
is also prescribed for all kinds of diseases of nervous system
and rheumatism.
| Dhara |
Duration:
60 minutes |
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An ancient process develop in
Kerala in which steady stream of medicated butter milk is
poured on the head especially on the forehead in a particular
patterns. It is mainly done for the mental relaxation. Very
effective for sleep disturbance, insomia, mental problems
and skin diseases.
| Udvarthanam |
Duration:
70 minutes |
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Massage with special herbal
powders. This specially done for depleting the fat and strengthening
the muscles. Very effective for obesity.
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