Ayurtheeram is a full fledged Ayurveda hospital, set in a sprawling 17 acre campus, located in Kumarakom - the magnificent backwater region of Kerela. It also boasts of an herbal garden, facilities for Yoga, meditation and an Ayurvedic Spa restaurant. Attached to Ayurtheeram is a waterfront resort with 5 star facilities. Here a lace work of canals gurgling under swaying palms create 13 islands, all connected by rustic bow bridges. Quaint air-conditioned cottages, furnished in ethnic style, lie on canal banks. Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities complement your stay at Ayurtheeram.

Ayurveda : Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. The main source of knowledge in this field therefore remain the Vedas, the divine books of knowledge - and more specifically the fourth of the series, namely Atharvaveda that dates back to around 1000 BC.

Of the few other treatises on Ayurveda that have survived from around the same time, the most famous are Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita which concentrate on internal medicine and surgery respectively.

Ayurveda In India : In its broader scope, ayurveda in India has always sought to prepare mankind for the realization of the full potential of its self through a psychosomatic integration. A comprehensive health care is what this natural and alternative medicine prescribes for the ultimate self-realization.

Yoga : "To preserve the innate serenity of the mind, a yogin should be happy for those who are happy, be compassionate toward those who are unhappy, be delighted for those who are virtuous and be indifferent toward the wicked."

Ayurveda In Kerala : Ayurveda, the science of life is best flourishing in Kerala as no where else you can find the most professional practitioners of this medical system. Kerala Ayurveda practitioners have kept the 5000 years old tradition of Ayurveda in the most original form. Rich in herbs and with excellent climatic conditions, Ayurveda health resorts and retreats in Kerala gives you the rejuvenating effect. At Ayurtheeram, we are provide Ayurveda treatments, Ayurveda packages, Yoga, Slimming, Rejuvenation, Meditation, Internship, Weight loss etc.. This system of medicine stresses on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. Today, its a unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete natural healing system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha, to achieve the right balance. Ayurveda believes in treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants) and the cool monsoon season are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages.

According to Ayurveda every living and non living being in this universe is a combination of five basic eternal elements called Pancha Maha Bhoothas. Human body is also constituted by this five eternal elements in various compositions. Hence, it can be conceived that every cell of body is possessed with all the properties of life. The only difference of human body from the external world is the expression of CHAITANYA or consciousness or life spark or spirit or soul. The five basic eternal elements are (A) Earth (B) Water (C) Fire (D) Air (E) Ether These eternal elements manifest in the human body as three basic principles or subtle energies or humours (Thridosha in Sanskrit). The word Dosha literally means that which maintains and controls the body. They are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. The Pancha Maha Bhoothas and the Thridoshas are not prevalent to the naked eye. But, they should be conceived on comprehensive terms in which all physical structures and psychological functions of the body are included. The Air and Ether elements combine to form the Vatha Principle. The Fire element constitutes Pitha principle. Earth and Water elements combine to form Kapha principle. These three basic principles govern all biological, physiological and physio-pathological functions of the body, mind and consciousness. They act as basic constituents and protective barriers for the body in its normal physiological conditions.

Ayurtheeram Ottamooli (one day detoxification therapy) Ottamooli consists of two words, 'Otta' means single and 'Mooli' means dose. Ottamooli is single dose treatment. When monarchy existed in India, the rulers were surrounded with enemies and spies from within and outside the kingdom. It became the duty of royal vaidyas to protect them from the assassins who would make an attempt by slow poisoning through food and drinks. The rulers wanted some medicine, which would protect their lives from various toxins. Due to lack of time, they wanted a very short and sharp treatment, which would fetch them good result. Thus the vaidyas developed the treatment to increase the lifespan of their ruler, by expelling the slow poisons. This therapy was conducted for all the royal members once in every year. This produced positive results and gave the rulers a longer life span. This therapy is open to every one who wishes to maintain immunity against diseases. Ayurtheeram Ottamooli can be described as the treatment, which can "inactivate" all the free radicals and can expel the toxins and disease causing factors. This treatment helps the body to get rid of any ailments and to retain its health by rejuvenating it.

Treatments at Ayurtheeram

Rasayana Chikilsa ( Rejuvenation Therapy ) This treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by one or two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 to 14 days.

Body Purification Therapy:  It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of vata, pitta and kapha, based on the panchakarma and swedakarma treatment. The 15 day package process includes body massage, snehapanam, nasyam, virechanam (medicated purgation), snehavasthi, dhara, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, karnapooranam, tharpanam, sirovasthi, steam bath and internal medicines.

Slimming Programme: This includes two types of massages: * Medicated herbal powder massage * Medicated herbal oil massage These two massages will be given for 28 days. This programme also includes medicated steam bath, intake of herbal juices and herbal tea. Additionally a very special ayurvedic diet is advised during the treatment period.

Stress Management: In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk, etc. are poured on the forehead in a special rhythm for about 45 minutes a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, vata predominated diseases, mental tension, mental stress and certain skin diseases.

Other Therapies

Abhyangam: This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes arte given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, loss of skin luster, sleeplessness and fatigue

Dhanyamladhara: Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in rhythmic way using a special vessel. This is done for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, paralysis.

Katee Vasti: In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.

Kizhi: Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and are applied on the whole body or a part specified after dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 45 minutes daily for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is very effective of osteo arthritis, spondylosis, sports, injuries, etc.

Ksheera Vasti: A medicated decoction which prepared with milk and done as enema to cure vatavikaras and will help to increase the body strength and body fairness.

Ksheeradhoomam: This is a special procedure in which a mixture for medicinal decoction and cows milk is heated and the steam thus liberated is passed to a tube and applied over the affected area or whole body. This is found very effective for facial palsies, speech disorders, ptosis and various nervous disorders.

Lepanam: This is a process in which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part, this is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, arthritis, gout, etc.

Njavarakizhi: It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. Two to four masseurs apply this for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all types of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kind of skin diseases.

Nasyam: Being one among the Panchakarma procedures, Nasyam is a treatment in which herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis mental disorders, some types of skin diseases, etc.

Pizhichil: It is one among the rare and special treatments of Kerala. In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is done in a special table made from a single piece of Strychnos Nuxvomica wood. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders, etc.

Psoriasis Treatment Programme (Sidhma Chikilsa): Ayurveda forms very effective treatment for all types of psoriasis and various other skin diseases. The special Ayurvedic treatment programme last for 21 to 28 days. This programme includes special lepanam, abhyangam, snehapanam, pizhichil, medicated steam bath, shirovasty, exclusively prepared internal herbal medicines along with yoga meditation because, ayurveda emphasis that most diseases are psychosomatic.

Sirovasthi: Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other diseases of the head.

Sirodhara: Sira means Head and Dhara means the continuous flow of a liquid. In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk, etc., are poured on the forehead in a special method of about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.

Snehapanam: This world literally means oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations.This is done as a therapeutic procedure and also as a preparatory process during the body purification therapy. In this treatment medicated ghee or oils are given internally in proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is very effective for osteo arthritis, psoriasis, chronic constipation, haemorrhoids, etc.

Sukhanidra: Ayurveda, the knowledge of the life is not only related with the body, but with the mind and soul also. This particular treatment programme is very much helpful for conditions like insomnia (lack of sleep), anxiety and it improves immunity and self confidence. This treatment programme includes body massages, shirovasthy, ksheeradhara, thailandhara, thalam, thalapothichil and internal Ayurvedic medicines, yoga and meditation.

Sandhi Vatha Chikilsa: Unlike the modern medicine Ayurveda has very effective cures for arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteo arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis, cervical spondylosis, osteo porosis, etc. This programme includes massage, lepanam and oil application on affected parts, kizhi, steam bath, snehavasthy, kakshaya vasthy, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, snehapanam and internal medicines.

Swasa Kasa Chikilsa :Respiratory diseases like bronchill asthma, prolonged cough, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, etc., can be very effectively treated in ayurveda. This programme includes body massage, urovasti, pizhichil, podikizhi, snehavashti, kashaya vasthy, nasyam and internal Aurvedic medicines.

Thalam: Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine, etc.

Thalapothichil: Various medicinal herbs selected according to dosha predominance is made into a paste and applied to the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes. This treatment is good for insomnia, premature graying and other problems to the hair and scalp.

Udwarthanam: This treatment is otherwise known as Powder Massage. This is found very effective in the obesity, hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, etc. and similar diseases. In this procedure 2 therapists apply certain special herbal powders in a peculiar way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.

Urovasti: Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for Asthma, other respiratory problem, heart diseases and muscular chest pain.

Vasthi: Otherwise known as Medicated Enema. Vasthi is a therapeutic procedure in which certain herbal oils, herbal extracts, etc., are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation.

Yoniprakshalanam: Herbal oil and decoction are applied through the vaginal root, this treatment is good gynecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organ.

Facilities:

• Children's playground


• Meeting room(s)


• Back-up Power Generator


• Bakery


• Driver's accommodation


• Restaurant(s)


• Sauna/Steamroom/Spa


• Barber/Beauty salon


• Fitness club/Gym


• Business center (Separate room/area)


• Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)


• Swimming pool - Children


• Café/Coffee shop


• Library/Reading Room/Area


• Car Park


• Lobby lounge/Bar


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Services:

• Fax/photocopying


• Room service (24hr)


• Airport/Bus/Train/Ferry transfer (Paid)


• Internet café/center


• Laundry/Drycleaning/Ironing


• Translation


• Newspapers / Magazines


• Doctor/Nurse (Resident)


• Photo Processing


• Driver's accommodation


• Postal/Courier service


• Electricity adaptors / Transformers

Recreation:

• Children's Playground


• Cycling


• Massage (Foot/Traditional/etc.)


• Badminton


• Billiards/Snooker/Darts/etc.


• Board / Leisure Games


• Boating/Canoeing


• Bushwalking/Hiking/Trekking


• Jogging/Walking

Languages Spoken:

• English


• Malayalam


• Tamil


• Hindi