Ayurveda Wellness in Kerala
Set in the pristine backwaters of Kerala, nestled on the banks of river Vamanapuram in the interiors of Alamcode; is the perfect location for the healing package of Classic Ayurveda Wellness.
This wellness staycation is a modern-day Ayurveda Retreat with a holistic Wellness Experience right from the comfort of your own, private spa-suite or right by the scenic backwaters of Kerala. It provides the time-tested ancient therapies in a contemporary setting, to help transform you from within and show you a new way of life.
The Classic Ayurveda Wellness package is a synergistic integration of a resident doctor’s consultation, personalized therapies administered in your private in-suite spa, Ayurveda-inspired cuisine, Yoga/ meditation classes and much more.
If you are looking for a complete and wholesome healing
Ayurveda treatments, when done in a holistic manner, with the right food, exercise and atmosphere – integrated and personalized to your specific body type – can cure fatigue syndromes, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, depression, anxiety, psychosomatic and other stress or cardiovascular ailments.
Ayurvedic therapies improve systemic circulation associated with stress and induction of sleep, and helps you attain a calm temperance of mind. Internal medication combined with Yoga and classical Ayurvedic treatments like Sirodhara, Thakradhara, Siroabyangam, Uzhichil, Sirovasthy etc. combat not just the symptom, but root causes of stress that seem to partner today’s hectic lifestyles.
The Approach
1) Ayurvedic Diagnosis: You & Your Body
The first step is a holistic assessment across your health by our resident Ayurvedic Doctor in order to customize a treatment plan for you. He will try to achieve a full understanding of you as a person by determining your constitution, appraising the balance of your doshas, the health of your dhatus (tissues), the strength of your agni (digestive fire) as well as your ojas (immunity) and sattva (mental harmony).
This will involve asking you questions on topics such as your lifestyle, diet, personal and professional life, as well as your medical history and any current problems. Knowing your level of ojas and state of mind will influence your ability to recover well, while knowing your constitution will provide insight into which of your doshas are most likely to be in excess and which therapies or treatment plan suits you best.
2) Body Therapies & Treatment Plan
During your Ayurvedic diagnosis, the Doctor will recommend a number of treatments that aim to pacify your doshas and strengthen your dhatus (tissues). They require the application of therapeutic substances – such as oils or herbal powders – directly onto the body. The Doctor and therapists will choose specific herbs, oils and substances that pacify your relevant dosha – for e.g. if your vata is in excess, you would be recommended a massage using sesame oil.
3) Ayurvedic Cuisine
Nutrition is called “the great medicine” in Ayurveda – a wholesome, well-balanced diet is the foundation of health, strength & happiness for both; mind and body. As part of your Classic Ayurveda Wellness package, your meals are created keeping in mind the 8 guiding principles that ensure the food that you eat has the power of healing –
ORIGIN (regional foods that are fresh and ripe), TIMING (the seasons and time of day i.e. rich, nourishing meals during winter, light, cool meals during summer and making lunch your biggest meal), QUALITY (organic, freshly made without any processed foods), COMBINATION (avoiding incompatible foods such as ghee and honey together), QUANTITY (not too much, and not too little), PREPARATION (ideally, heated and cooked food which is easiest to absorb), YOUR SURROUNDINGS (eating in a place area meant for meals) and last, but not least, YOU (pace your eating – the healthiest food can become poison if you are in a hurry or stressed).
4) Yoga & Ayurveda
Tracing their origins back to the oldest Indian scriptures (Charaka Samhita included), Yoga and Ayurveda go hand-in-hand as sister sciences. If Yoga is performed correctly, it will help people of all doshas improve their physical and mental health.
A lot of people associate Yoga mostly with the different asanas (Yoga poses), but each asana is supported by rhythmic breathing to control energy levels (pranayama) and short periods of relaxation. While performing an asana, one must be simultaneously trying to achieve posture, breath control and relaxation. The daily yoga lessons to learn & practice postures under the supervision of trained Yoga Gurus, focus on teaching these three principles – Pranayama (controlling the breath), Asanas (various poses to increase circulation and flexibility) and Savasana (relaxation exercises).
Yoga & Meditation when combined with the Ayurvedic treatment and cuisine, helps develop the body and mind, bringing in a lot of health benefits. This forms the very basis of the holistic healing supported in this Classic Ayurveda Wellness package.
5) Ayurveda & the Mind
Most importantly, the primary aim of the Classic Ayurveda Wellness package is to ultimately bring peace and balance to your mind. According to Ayurvedic and Yogic scriptures, the mind is a subtle energy field and is continuously reacting to the information we receive from our physical senses. The three gunas – Satva, Rajas and Tamas – are the three energies of the mind.
Satva is the energy of harmony and clarity, Rajas is that of movement and agitation and Tamas is that of inertia and contradiction. Through the Ayurvedic therapies, food and Yoga, the aim is to make satva the predominant guna of your mind.
Daily Program
The aim of this wellness retreat is to provide for a calm, relaxing and healing environment for your transformative journey. For this purpose, although the days are not bound by a fixed schedule, a typical day program could look as such:
Wake up post a full nights rest to your morning detoxifying juice or special paani – this helps in cleansing your body of toxins in preparation for your day ahead. Many guests then choose to go for a walk along the riverside or in the village along the paddy fields. Following this is breakfast, after which you would complete your morning Ayurvedic therapy, then lunch. Your free time between these could be spent by picking up a book from your personal in-suite library and enjoy reading by the bamboo grove or other spots along the property. Depending on your diagnosis and prescribed treatment plan, you could even get another Ayurvedic therapy in the afternoon post-lunch. In the evening, are the Yoga & Meditation classes, at various spots on the property, after which you can have dinner, and retire to your rooms for a good night’s rest (highly recommended to gain maximum benefits from the wellness program).
Besides this, you can choose to take a dip in the pool, learn Ayurveda cooking classes, do a fishing excursion, explore Kerala’s culture and arts, take a trip to Verkala beach or even do a river cruise amongst many other options. Some of these activities may be at an additional cost, to be paid directly at the Retreat center.
Accommodation
Studies have shown that getting a good sleep immediately after your therapies, allows for a much longer term effect. With this in mind, each luxurious Spa-suite has been built with an attached private treatment room, to offer a calm and relaxing space to continue to rejuvenate immediately following your Ayurvedic treatments/ massages. The check-in time is 2 pm and check-out time is 12 noon.
Sleek and designed in a contemporary way, the suites are fitted with luxurious king sized beds using superior cotton bedding. Fresh fruit, bottled mineral water and a selection of herbal teas are always available. Beyond your in-suite spa, your balcony overlooks the pool, is shaded by foliage and is positioned so you can take in delightful river views. Get a full nights rest, wake up to birds chirping, grab a book from your personal library and be engulfed in a tranquil atmosphere, with exceptional hospitality.
Exploring the various nooks all over the Wellness Center is a chance to find your innermost self & connect with a stronger, more content and more peaceful version of yourself.
Take a pause from daily stresses, live life in the slow lane and find the hidden you.
Dining
The restaurant at the Retreat serves Ayurveda-inspired cuisine with a curated menu for each week based on seasonality and based on the Ayurvedic doctor’s consultation and guests’ body type.
The in-house Chef prepares wholesome healthy meals, with a focus on getting your radiance back and having your energy levels soar; and not just on losing weight and/or toning up your muscles. Our flavors are never bland, and we make each of our meals with the purpose of delighting and satiating our guests.
Each meal is freshly prepared for each guest at the time when the meal is requested.
Our ingredients are fresh and locally sourced or from our own organic garden. We supplement our menu with fresh pressed juices, and healthy “paani” to detoxify and reenergize you.
All meals are cooked keeping in mind foods that balance all three doshas – a Tridoshic Cuisine that enhances the benefits of your customised Ayurveda treatment plan.
Non vegetarian foods are available through an a la carte menu. You are expected to seek the permission of the doctor beforehand, to ensure that the items consumed do not clash with your treatment.
Package Details
Package Name: Ayurveda Wellness in Kerala
Duration: 7 nights, 8 days
Total Cost: EUR 2316/- per person, all inclusive.
This price includes:
- Classic Ayurveda Wellness Package
- Stay in a luxurious spa-suite
- Personal detailed consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor
- Daily 1 to 2 Ayurvedic therapies totaling approx. 60 to 90 minutes or more; depending on the prescription
- Ayurvedic cleansing rituals
- Yoga & Meditation classes
- 3 meals each day during the program, unlimited herbs and wellness drinks
- Nature walks by the river
- Temple visit with lamp ceremony
- Airport transfers to and from Trivandrum airport
This price does not include any flights, visa, local purchases, food, travel or any additional activities that are not already listed in the program. Please read our T&C document carefully regarding our no cancellation, no rescheduling and no refund policies.
By making a booking, you agree to the terms and conditions laid down by the organizer, Holiday In India.
Testimonials
Claudia
I have completed the one week Classic Ayurveda Retreat. When I arrived I was exhausted and I looked it, and I actually came with a really bad chest infection which the doctor acknowledged in his diagnosis. At the end of the retreat I am leaner, cleaner, lighter.. I actually lost 5 kilos. My whole purpose of coming to the retreat was general well-being but I have gained so much more. The doctor, the therapists, the chefs, the whole team here is fantastic. And the whole result is that I look and feel a lot different from when I walked in 7 days ago.. much healthier, more at peace and I feel more fit. I urge anyone who wants to do a wellness program, this is something you should do at least once in your lifetime. It is truly amazing how fantastic you feel!
I came to the Ayurveda Retreat 7 days ago, actually with some sports injuries; especially for the tear in my shoulder and meniscus issues, ligament issues in my knee. It has been pretty bad for a while now going on for over a year. Ive been getting a lot of treatments for it, even some injections into the knee , lots of physiotherapy sessions, electroshock therapy.. and nothing really worked to be honest. When I arrived here, the doctor and his team diagnosed it and they have been very helpful, going out of their way to get some ancient herbs for me and recommended certain therapies which I believe has done miracles because my knee and shoulder have improved about 80% condition. I can bend in full range without any problems, which I couldnt do 7 days ago for over a year. So its a fantastic treatment. I can only recommend it to anybody and I can come back here without a doubt.
Chris
Cleo
I am thankful for an amazing week I spent at the Yoga Retreat! The program and the team was very diverse, we did asanas twice a day, morning meditation, yoga nidra, candle flame gazing, chanting.... thanks to the different styles of the teachers, everyone will have an experience that speaks to their heart and I enjoyed each and every session! The food is very healthy yet tasty! The rooms were fresh and I felt very safe being at the retreat. I loved the people and the family vibe they have going on there. An amazing retreat for everyone who wants to emerge themselves in yoga, I highly recommend this place to everyone, couple or single, old or young!! Can't wait until my next visit!
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Choose a package and write to us with your details. We will get in touch with you.
2. Make 100% advance payment to confirm your booking.
3. Leave the hassle of planning, scheduling and multiple bookings as per your chosen package, in our able hands.
4. Sit back and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!
By making a booking, you agree to the terms and conditions laid down by the organizer, Holiday In India.
It is recommended to make your booking/s at least 3 months in advance in order to ensure a spot at the chosen program.
The property has around 400 m river frontage. Within around 3 kilometers, this river turns into the sea. Varkala, one of India’s best white sand beaches with gorgeous cliff-top views is 20 minutes away from the retreat center.
The Ayurvedic herbal medicines are safe and you would be under doctors’ supervision and if you take the medications, the program would be more beneficial. However, we totally understand your hesitation and it is not compulsory to take the prescribed medication during the program. You can skip the medications and still continue with the rest of the program.
The Ayurvedic therapies and Yoga practices are time-tested, reliable and are safe for everyone. There are no side effects or health hazards. You will be under supervision of skilled Ayurvedic doctors throughout your stay.
Once a booking is made and confirmed by us, it cannot be cancelled or rescheduled for whatsoever reasons. Please be sure of your travel plan, dates and package before making the booking/s with us.
The prices mentioned are all inclusive for the respective packages viz. choice of wellness program, accommodation, meals for the duration of the scheduled stay, airport transfers and activities mentioned in the daily program. There are no hidden costs.
However, should you undertake additional local outings (that are not already mentioned as part of the planned program) or purchases or decide to enroll in any additional program/s directly at the venue or decide to extend your stay – in such scenarios, you will need to bear all additional expenses at actuals; payable directly at the venue.