Kerala Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an age-old system of healing that has been practice in India for centuries. Ayurveda means "the Science of Life" and is practiced widely in Kerala. Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing which treats the body and mind and brings about complete rejuvenation. You can discover a younger and more refreshed you, after Ayurveda treatment. In the Ayurveda philosophy all living organisms are made up of five elements. These are called Panchamahabhutas and are earth, water, fire, air and vacuum. When these five elements are in harmony, a body is in a state of good health. When the harmony of these elements is disturbed the body is in a state of negative health and requires the intervention of Ayurvedic therapy. Massage is the most common form of Ayurvedic therapy. Essential oils and extracts of healing herbs are used in the formulation of various oils. The application of these oils to the body by the trained hands of a Kerala Ayurveda masseur can provide relief to the patient from stress and various physical ailments such as sprains, spondylitis, back injuries and joint and muscle injuries. Experience the healing powers of Ayurveda.

Some of the various Ayurveda therapies are Abhyanga, Dhara, Elakizhi, Nasyam, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, and Udhwardhanam. These are various ways of applying ayurvedic medications and remedies to the body of the patient. Ayurveda is gaining popularity worldwide as a holistic and natural form o treatment and as an effective alternate form of healing. Ayurveda can also be used to effectively treat lifestyle condtions such as stress and chronic fatigue syndrome. You can try the time-tested methods of Ayurveda.

There are many ayurvedic resorts in Kerala including the famous Kottakal Kerala Arya Vaidya Shala and the Somateertham Ayurvedic Resort. Most hotels and spas in Kerala offer Ayurvedic therapies and Ayurvedic masseurs offer their healing touch along the beaches of Kerala. You can experience the rejuvenating effects of Ayurveda Yoga is a way of life, a philosophy of living that strives for balance between the mind, body and spirit and seeks to maintain all these aspects of a person in a healthy and active state. The word Yoga means union and suggests the union of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga as it is commonly practiced around the world is called Hatha Yoga and was formalized by the sage Patajali in his work the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali is therefore known as the Father of Yoga. You can learn more about Yoga in the land of its birth - India.

Hatha Yoga consists of a series of postures or asanas, which provide flexibility to the body and tones its muscles. The combination of various asanas can provide a complete workout and provide both physical and mental relaxation. The concentration and mental discipline as well as the breathing exercises of Yoga are an essential part of the practice of Yoga. The Ashtanga Yoga devised by Guru Patanjali is a complete plan for the holistic development of an individual. These eight steps are Disciplined Behavior (Yama), Self Purification (Niyama), Bodily Posture (Asana), Breath control (pranayama), Sensual control (Pratyahara), Concentration (Dharana), Meditation (Dhyana), Absolute state of tranquility and eternity (Samadhi).

Today there are various schools of Yoga around the world, including Iyengar Yoga and Bikram Yoga. The practise of yoga by celebrities has added to its popular image. Asanas such as Savasana which produces a state of relaxation and Suryanamaskara, which involves stretching all the muscles of the body in a prayer to the Sun God, are of tremendous help in combating stress and keeping the body flexible.
You can experience the healing powers of yoga in yoga ashrams in Kerala.

The advanced practitioner of yoga can control his or her blood pressure, and yoga has been proved to help patients with diabetes, hypertension and arthritis. The healing powers of yoga, when practiced correctly with the help of a guru can help you achieve a better union of mind, body and spirit.

Some of the Yoga Centers in Kerala which you can visit on Kerala Tours are Ayur Health Center Fort, Sivananda Ashram, Neyyar Dam, Sivananada Yoga Vedanta Centre in Trivandrum; Kollam Yoga Kendra, Uilyakoil, Jawahar Balabhavan and Holistic Eastern Advance Research Temple (Heart) in Kollam; and Prajapahi Yoga center, Kacheripady, Life Yoga Center, Edapally, Adithya Yoga Institute, Thrikkakara, Pathanjali Naturopathy & Yoga Clinic, Kaloor and Kerala Yoga Centre, in Kochi, Kerala India. You can feel the holistic positive energy of yoga in these yoga ashrams in Kerala.