Ayurveda in Kerala

About Ayurveda

A division of the Vedic literature that deals with health, literally "knowledge of the totality of life". Originated in India approximately 3,000 years ago. It is still a favored form of health care in India. Ayur means Life, and the whole philosophy of Ayurveda is that the whole body must be treated-body, mind and spirit. Ayurvedic medicine is both preventive and curative. The preventive part emphasizes the need for a strict code of personal and social hygiene. The curative aspect of Ayurvedic medicine involves the use of herbal medicines, Yoga, and diet.

Ayurvedic Massage

A general name for six different types of massages based on Ayurveda, a traditional folk medicine from India. So, gift yourself new life and surrender to the magical fingers of specially trained masseurs and to medicated baths that will refresh you. Herbal diets that will replenish you and Yoga that will revitalize you. And above all meditation that will recharge you.

Ayurvedic Massage in Kerala

Kerala, the southernmost tip of India, is also for its Ayurvedic herbs & oils that rejuvenate body and prevent & cure diseases. The magical herbs are grown in the gardens by the various Ayurvedic centers in the state and the herbal massage oil is prepared by crushing and grounding numerous herbs along with Coconut oil. There are also herbal powders and juices, which are made into Arishtams (liquid portions) and Lahiams (thick jellies), which can be consumed. The smells, extracts and flavors of these herbs help in the various curative treatments which today attract people from all over the world.

These treatments are so popular that the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has started a 'Monsoon Rejuvenation' package for tourists, which combines sightseeing tours with Ayurvedic massages and treatment. It is said that Ayurvedic treatments are most effective after the Karkadakam or Monsoon months because the body has less heat and hence is most responsive to treatments. Massages are combined with right diet, rest, and relaxation-all contributing to the Panchakarma (treatment).

Cures for Ayurvedic Massage

Trained masseurs execute the massage under the supervision of expert Ayurvedic physicians. This therapy comforts the person, improves blood circulation, prevents absorption of inflammatory exudations, removes obesity and pain in the body, relieves fatigue and promotes development of muscles. Ayurvedic Massage offers lasting relief from chronic aches and pains like backache, joint pains, stiff neck, migraine and rheumatic pains. It stimulate the nerves and strengthen muscles.

Major Centers of Ayurvedic Massage in Kerala

Kerala has immense number of Ayurvedic treatment centres. Almost every city has dozens of Ayurvedic centres, which provide several Ayurvedic treatments, including the massage. Kottakkal, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kappad, Ashtamudi Resort, Kovalam, Kollam are some of the place where you will find good number of Ayurvedic centres with world class facilities and services.