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While some of these
overseas spas offer a derivative version of Ayurveda, you can enjoy
an authentic therapeutic approach here in a state that is a global
centre or ayurvedic excellence with a wide number of dedicated centres.
This is, after all, the birthplace of the 3,000 years-old Vedic
science and philosophy handed down through the ages. Kerala's fertile
landscape is rich in medicinal herbs, plants and trees, many of
which are the source of ayurvedic medicines.
Treatment is based around the science that deals
with the human mind, body and consciousness in unity. Containing
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herbal baths, massages using specific herbal
oils, dietary correction for the rejuvenation and strengthening
of the immune system, yoga and meditation, the ancient texts also
stress the importance of a clean and healthy environment.
The centres offer treatments that are either rejuvenative
(aiming at total well-being) or therapeutic (with the focus on a
specific complaint, such as migraines or arthritis). Programmes
normally span 7, 14, 21 or 35 days (based on the ayurvedic premise
that the human body operates in cycles of multiples of seven), though
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Premier Kerala locations for ayurvedic treatments
include the Taj Residency
Hotel at Calicut,
the Taj Malabar Hotel
in Cochin and the Taj Garden
Retreats in Kumarakom, Varkala and Thekkady Another
leading centre is at the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach resort
at Chowara (near Kovalam). We can recommend and plan for you a choice
of Kerala stays that include either just a short rejuvenation programme
as part of a longer holiday - or for more intensive treatment a
one- or two-centre visit that enables you to devote your time wholly
to the pursuit of rest and relaxation.
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