"Ayurveda provides maximum benefits without the dangerous side effects associated with many of the approaches of conventional medicine."

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an old science more than 10,000 years old based on holistic approach and originated in India. Ayurveda is based on the principal of harmonious relationship between three humors (body fluid) called ‘doshas’ and believed that disharmony results disease to body. Ayurveda is not only a medicinal system but it is a science of life, it says that life is combination of four essential parts, mind, body, senses and soul. Ayurveda doesn’t confine to physical well being but it also an effect to spiritual, mental and emotional aspects.

Ayurveda has three main focuses. First one is to heal a disease, second one to prevent a disease and last one is the longevity or age reversal. Treatment of ayurveda is intricate and lengthy. Treatment with ayurveda is based on principle that various natural ingredients like shrubs, herbs, vegetables and even animals have some medicinal value. Process of making medicine is also complex and require skill. The medicinal properties of all the natural herbs have been documented by the practitioners and have been used for centuries to cure illness and physical and mental well being. Medicines are made up of herbs, metals, or combination of both and other animal origins. Treatment also included purification of both internal and external system, palliative treatment, and rejuvenation therapy, which consists of massage, mud and other various type of therapies. Ayurveda not only effects on physical but also alter psychological aspects of human being.

Ayurvedic Massage

Ayurvedic massage treatment is a branch of ayurveda doesn't always applicable for therapeutic cure but it helps to regain nutrients from within the body and also expel the toxins from the body. Mostly disease associated with muscle, ligaments, bones and nervous system can be fully cured by massage treatment. Ayurvedic treatment is specially helpful for those who suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, neurasthenia, high or low blood pressure, insomnia, paralysis. However, practitioners often prescribed medicines and exercises and some changes in daily routine.

Ayurvedic therapy broadly categorized into two parts:-
Santarpan or strengthening - Santarpan or strengthening therapy aim at rejuvenation and aphrodisiacs of body. This therapy enhance immunity, happiness, mental calmness and longevity.

Apatarpan or wasting – Removal of toxins from the body and balancing the humor. Therapy includes internal medicines and various cleansing therapy both internal and external.

Therapy are depends on doshas or humors and the level of disease.
To balance the dosha and reduce the suffering of new disease, various methods like fasting is advised to cure the disease.

If the dosha and disease is medium level, medicines are needed to cure. This type of treatment is known as shamana therapy.

If the disease is in chronic stage, shodhana is induced to eliminate the disharmony between the three doshas or humors.

Ayurveda Therapy

Balancing the doshas or humors.
Increasing the power of digestion
Maintaining the proper elimination of wastes
Enhancing immunity
Developing a spiritual temperament.
Method to increase the weight and strength of frail patients
Reduce weight
Internal cleansing

Ayurveda Destinations

Kerala - Kerala is specially renowned for some fine ayurvedic resorts and clinic. Ayurvedic clinic and resorts lure plenty of tourists every year. The serene environment and natural beauty add more rejuvenation to the treatment. Kerala is perhaps is the only place in India where still practitioners follow the traditional methods of massage and medicinal therapy.

Uttaranchal – The place is blessed with natural splendor and also with embellished with holy places. Rishikesh is considered as yoga and ayurveda capital of India. Also there are plenty of yoga and meditation resorts and ashrams are situated.

Goa- The place is famous among tourists for excellent beaches and unlimited fun. Ayurvedic treatment is contemporary . Mostly Goa have ayurvedic spa resorts, which helps to cut down many diseases like obesity, blood pressure, and nervous disorders. This spa cost little, so there are cheap options like 'Ayurveda natural health Center', which is a proper ayurvedic hospitable.

Spa Resorts in India

Kumarakom Lake Resort Kerala
Designated as a heritage property by the Ministry of Tourism in India, Kumarakom Lake Resort offers a picturesque setting on the banks of the enchanting Vembanad Lake. This enthralling 25-acre resort consist of 50 wooden air-conditioned museum cottages, extensive backwaters, lagoons and canals, flanked by luxuriant coconut groves.

The Oberoi Amar Vilas Agra, UP
The Oberoi Spa, overlooking the Taj Mahal, is an exclusive Spa provides treatments that are based on Ayurveda, aromatherapy and various western techniques. Ayurveda aims at the mental and physical aspects of the body into consideration with its non-clinical treatments.

Wildflower Hall, Mashobra Shimla, India
A enchanting feature of the Wildflower hall is the Spa Pavilion, a uniquely designed facility situated amidst the cedar forests. The Spa Suite provide picturesque views of the snow-capped mountains. Pure massages that use plant and flower essences enhance relaxation and stimulation. The Spa has a varied menu offering classical Swedish and Thai massages, as well as aromatherapy and stress-relieving treatments, facials, exfoliation treatments and various body polishes. Traditional body treatments use Ayurvedic concepts that are non-clinical and help drain the toxins from the body, promoting health, wellbeing and relaxation.