Want to live a long and healthy life? Then discover the wisdom of Ayurveda--not just the utterly relaxing spa treatments but the Ayurvedic philosophy and way of life. Ayurveda, which means "knowledge of life," is the Indian system of holistic traditional medicine that has evolved over centuries and embraces every aspect of life on the planet. It aims to maintain health and prevent illness by helping us achieve a natural state of balance and harmony. Just a little energy and time spent absorbing and using Ayurveda will empower us to regain and maintain our natural state of health.
The beauty of Ayurveda is that every person is considered unique; treatment programs and lifestyle advice are tailored to individual need.
Three principles or doshas are used to identify the cycles of day and night, the seasons of the year, the stages of life and most important, our individual constitutions. Each dosha has its own characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, and no one dosha is better than another. Most of us have several doshas within us, with one or possibly two more dominant than the others.
Before starting a treatment program, Ayurvedic spas offer a medical consultation to identify your dosha and any imbalances. You will be asked about any current or past health problems and all aspects of your lifestyle. You are also likely to have your tongue examined and your pulse taken, as this is an important part of the diagnosis and reflects the balances of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in the body. Ayurvedic doctors train for the best part of six years, so are well qualified to diagnose health problems and prescribe effective remedies and activities. These range from specific food regimens, herbal and plant medicines, steam baths, and particular types of therapeutic massage to meditation and yoga.
In India, where Ayurveda is used to treat specific diseases, some more extreme therapies such as the purifying ritual of panchakarma, last for up to 21 days. They include treatments that most westerners find unpalatable, such as emesis (induced vomiting), bloodletting, purging with medicines, enemas and nasal medication.
The Home of Ayurveda
Most Ayurvedic practitioners train in the state of Kerala, the home of Ayurveda. Situated on India's southwest tip, Kerala is also known as "God's Own Country" because of its idyllic beaches, coconut groves and scenic backwaters. Ayurvedic massage is widely advertised and available - in dubious roadside shacks, clinics and beach resorts up and down the coast.
While visitors used to the pamperiards of care and treatment.
One such resort is the Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, one of Kerala's finest. Perched on a sunny promontory between two wide sweeping beaches, it enjoys fabulous views of the Arabian Sea and the coconut plantations along the Kovalam coast. It has 194 stylish rooms and suites, gourmet dining and a host of amenities including a brand new spa.
The newly opened Divya Ayurveda and Wellness Spa is located in the resort's tropical gardens overlooking a private beach. A team of 15 experienced therapists and a dedicated Ayurvedic doctor dispense advice and create personalised treatment programmes. Decorated in contemporary Indian style, the spa has eight spacious treatment rooms including a couple's suite, a dedicated foot massage pavilion and a large airy yoga meditation centre. Unusually, there is a small library of books for relaxation and a music menu.
The range of treatments is impressive. You can choose one to 28-day Ayurvedic packages that focus on wellbeing and preventive treatments or opt for more therapeutic and curative programmes.
A one-day de-stress package includes two body massages and a traditional head massage and costs from $64. Longer Ayurvedic programmes lasting five, seven, 14, 21 or 28 days cost from $200 and include an in-depth private medical consultation, herbal medicines for the duration of the programme and a daily 75-minute therapeutic massage. Yoga and meditation classes are taught by local professionals and cost from $19.
The Divya offers three signature treatments based on the ancient Kalari massages of Kerala. Vishram relaxation massage ($26); Sukhakara energizing massage ($47); Sammardana Indian deep tissue massage ($47).
All visitors to the resort should take a tclasses are taught by local professionals and cost from $19.
The Divya offers three signature treatments based on the ancient Kalari massages of Kerala. Vishram relaxation massage ($26); Sukhakara energizing massage ($47); Sammardana Indian deep tissue massage ($47).
All visitors to the resort should take a trip to explore the backwaters of Kerala in a kettu
vallam - a traditional Keralan longboat. Gliding silently through the shimmering labyrinth of lakes and waterways flanked by dense tropical vegetation is an unforgettable experience. The ever-changing scenes offer a fascinating glimpse of Keralan life and its homes, temples, churches and mosques, all surrounded by the ubiquitous coconut palm.
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