Ayurveda

Ayur means life and veda means science, hence Ayurveda, the science of life, refers to the traditional medical and healthcare practice in India. The origin of Ayurveda, then a tradition that was passed down orally, dates back to around 5,000 BC. Considered to have its major roots and inspiration from the Atharvaveda, Ayurveda, emphasizes on the humoral balance of three elemental substances or doshas in the human body: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. While doshas that are balanced result in good health, their imbalance results in diseases and ailments. Ayurveda does not just focus on the physical health but also on the holistic wellness of a human being which includes their mental and spiritual health. It has laid down instructions on various diagnosis techniques, drugs and treatments for illnesses and equally on how to lead a healthy life through the practice of yoga, a proper diet etc.

The word Ayurveda is synonymous with the state of Kerala, which has an unbroken relationship with it for the last hundred years despite various hurdles of invasions. Apart from the large availability of trained Vaidyars, to whom the knowledge of Ayurveda has been passed down through generations, it is the blessed landscape of Kerala with its forests and mountains and ideal climate that has made the State a paradise for Ayurveda.  In terms of climate, it is perfect for both guests and herbs. For the guest, the weather, especially from June to September, which remains cool and relatively even during the day and night, stresses the body very little, while the moist and dust-free air due to the rain, helps to open up the body’s pores quickly, making it receptive to herbal oils and therapy for an optimal result. The climate of Kerala is also conducive for herbs to grow on their own, throughout the year.

While the primary concern of Ayurveda practice is the prevention of ailments, the curing of ailments is a secondary importance. For curing treatments, the elimination of toxic elements from the body is the primary function, since the removal of toxic elements purifies the body. It rejuvenates the mind, body and soul and makes the body more effective. Once the purification is done, the actual treatment of the ailment is carried out through various therapies like massages, kashayams, diet-control, yoga, meditation or exercise depending on what the person suffers from.

Kerala has a number of Ayurveda treatment centres which offer various packages, from treatments like Abhyangam , Nasyam , Snehapanam , Kizhi,  uzhichil , pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara, Vasthi, Sirovasthi, Udvarthanam etc. to the teaching of Yoga and diet control practices.  So why wait…escape from the mundane, hectic, everyday existence to find the healthier side of you with us.