India’s Ayurvedic Destinations

With the introduction and positive growth of revitalization centres and Ayurvedic resorts in India, Ayurveda has become an important part of life.

People are ready to experience an improved side by visiting healing resorts in vacations rather than indulging in ordinary, chaotic everyday life. These resorts which are located at the outskirts of the city over extensive and spotless forests attract tourists into tranquil and calm surroundings.

Here is a list of among the best Ayurveda resorts of our country:

1. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort, Kerala:

It is world’s first Ayurvedic resort, which is spread over a wide stretch of greenery. Somatheeram was established in 1985 and emerged as one of the frontrunners in encouraging a tradition of Ayurvedic holidays and meditation among the tourists.
The pristine surroundings along with expertise Ayurvedic treatment and healthy food will help people rejuvenate over here.

Extreme health conditions like paralysis, sporadic blood pressure levels, arthritis, high cholesterol and breathing problems are first inspected by a team of yoga professionals and doctors after which a chain of consequent healing exercise and diet management follow.

Massage Therapies- the message at Somatheeram offer more than a short term therapy, the sessions are long and last for days. ‘Pizhichil’ for example is a special massage that uses a diversity of herbal oils that has been successful in curing conditions like paralysis and nervous disorders. Every session lasts for 60-90 minutes over a time of 7-21 days. People having diabetes and obesity can opt for ‘Abhyangam’ treatment which is also a type of massage which lasts for 45 minutes a day. Nasyam, Snehapanam and Kizhi are among other treatments that that have able to cure skin diseases, leukemia and sports injuries.

This resort also includes yoga classes and boat tours in the backwaters along with Ayurveda packages.

Somatheeram resort is located in south Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, which is around 21 km from International Airport of Thiruvananthapuram and about 9 km south of the renowned Kovalam beach.

2. Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand:

As the name of the resort suggests, the experience also reflect a heavenly journey among the towering Himalayas. The resort focuses on an appealing and successful blend of Ayurveda and Aromatherapy with contemporary spa technology for absolute wellness of the human body. It is located 260 km north of New Delhi, stands tall amid Maharaja’s palace estate with the views of the Ganges on one side and the mountain peaks on the other. Some the unique features of the resort are yoga pavilions, beautiful gardens, spas equipped with hydrotherapy services, a golf course and Rejuvenation Cuisine.

Ayurveda, yoga and meditation-European and Thai treatments are provided in the spa boutiques at Ananda. The Viceregal Hall is the calm hillside garden that serves both as a refuge post as well as extensive yoga session. As for couples, the Kama Suite with steam shower and special massage services can certainly add up an aroma to the tour. The treatments are produced according to the Himalayan conditions, with use of less oils, slow and synchronised massages and regulation of a nutritious diet that go into the making of tailored treatments for visitors under the guidance of physicians and therapists. Also an aftercare course is offered for the assistance of the visitors at the last leg of the Ayurveda trip.