CGH - Kalari Kovilakom " The Palace for Ayurveda "- Ayurveda Treatments


"Ayurveda works from outside in.
Yoga works from inside out.
Both in harmony works towards
the wholeness of being " 


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Kalari Kovilakom, the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala now converted into a palace for Ayurveda, offers Ayurveda in its most authentic and substantive form as the Rajas of Vengunad would have had it. Adhering to the strict tenets of Ayurveda as an universal healing art rather than a medical system, the treatment offered is a combination of the physical, psychological and spiritual therapies in our approach to health that is as relevant to the modern world as it was to the ancient world. Nothing has been re-invented, nothing diluted. The Ayurveda treatments are complimented and supported by yoga and meditation Practices. ‘The Palace’ is by no means an ashram. While living in the comforts of “The Palace”, we invite you to have only a glimpse of an experience of a lifestyle that was advocated in the Ancient Indian traditions. This lifestyle helps you to balance your energies, to balance the outer, material world and the inner, spiritual world, leaving you refreshed, energetic and a more whole person.

Anti-aging: Rasayana Chikitsa (28 Days)

The programme starts with a two week cleansing treatment to eliminate toxins. Only then do the rejuvenation treatments start, with medicines and diet. The aim is to arrest the degeneration of body cells and increase immunity. In fact, the treatment helps to keep individuals free from diseases even at an advanced age. Based on a person’s constitution or dominant doshas, therapies include pizhichil (massage with lukewarm, medicated oil), pouch massages, different types of uzhichil (massage), and other purifying treatments. The cleansing is followed by a rejuvenation treatment with special creams and oil, backed by a nourishing diet. 
Slimming Programme - Sthoulyagna chikitsa. (21 to 28 Days)The Ayurvedic slimming programme works by increasing metabolism. The prescribed light, non-kapha producing foods relieve the system of excess kapha and also control vata.The programme, which includes medicated steam bath, medication, herbal teas and yoga, works to create a genuine metabolic change.

Anti-stress Programme - Manasanthi (14 Days)

Kalari Kovilakam’s 14-day anti-stress programme is designed to combat the symptoms of stress, insomnia, lack of concentration,fatigue and headaches that seems to partner today’s hectic lifestyles. The Manasanthi treatment consists of classic ayurvedic treatments, such as uzhichil, sirodhara (pouring oil on the forehead) and nasyam (excess body humours are eliminated through the nose. These are supported by special Yoga therapies, herbal medicines and herbal teas.

General Rejuvenation - Panchakarma (21 to 28 Days)

Pancharakarma is preceded by poorvakarma or pre-purification. The body is ‘readied’ to let go of toxins through swedanam and snehanam.Swedanam means ‘sudation’ or sweating. This procedure liquefies toxins and increases their movement into the gastrointestinal tract. Snehanam, which follows, means oleating the body. It helps toxins to move towards the gastrointestinal tract and makes tissues soft and supple, thus helping to remove stress and nourish the nervous system.

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Nattika Beach Resort , Thrissur :  Ayurveda - Panchakarma Package

Ayurveda, with its origin traced backed to more than 5000 years ago, is the oldest system of health known to man.
The term Ayurveda is derived from two words ayus meaning life and veda meaning science combined together to mean 'the science of life. Considered as an upaveda (subtext) of atharvaveda (one of the four ancient science texts) Ayurveda is believed to be created by brahma -the Hindu god of creation- not only as a system of medicine and treatment, but also as life style science for maintaining physical and mental health and well-being in the individual and social level.Explained in Ayurveda are the advices for the health and prevent diseases as well as the description about causes, pathology, symptoms, prognosis and treatment of different disease. Also the structure and functions of body, preparation and uses of different medicines etc. are described.

All views and descriptions of Ayurveda are explained rooted on two theories:

1. The panchamahabhootha theory: This theory states that all living and non-living things in the universe is made up of 5 basic elements - Earth,Water,Fire,Air,Space
The different proportions in which these elements combine determine the difference in properties among all substances.
2. Thetri dosha theory: This theory is used to explain the physiological functions of beings. The life activities of all living things are attributed to three doshas (life energies roughly) - the vata,pithaandkapha- which too are made of the mahabhoothas. The balanced and synchronised functioning of the three doshas in physical and mental levels creates health and imbalance causes diseases.
All the 3 doshashas different properties and do related but different functions in body. The decrease or increase of a dosha is understood respectively by the under or over expression of its properties in body or mind.
Concept of prakriti (body nature):
Each individual has his own unique proportion of doshas which he acquires at the time of birth and will prevail till death without much change. This proportion called prakriti determines ones built physical and mental characters, immunity, vulnerability to specific diseases etc.
Concept of treatment:
Considering that diseases are caused by either increase or decrease of doshas, there are only two ways to treat them: 
either by increasing doshas: brumhanam- building up,
or by decreasing doshas: lamghanam - breaking down.
Lamghanam could be done in two ways: 
1. By suppressing the increased doshas by medicines and regulated diet and activities - shamanam(pacification)
2. By removing the highly excess doshas out of body - shodhanam(cleaning).
The renowned panchakarmatherapies are methods of shodhana(cleaning) of different doshas.
Panchakarma:
Panchakarma are the five (pancha) therapies used for cleaning the highly increased doshas from the body. Theyare
-       Nasyam(nasal purification)
-       Vamanam(medicine induced emesis)
-       Virechanam(medicine induced purgation)
-       Nirooham(decoction enema)
-       Anuvasanam(oil enema)
Raktha moksha(bloodletting) is also considered as a main cleaning treatment according to some texts.
The pancha karmas are done only for those with a high imbalance of doshas and one or more therapies from the five will be chosen by doctors only after carefully considering which of the doshas are increased and to which extent.
Ayurvedic treatments are done in different stages.

•  The main purification therapies are often preceded by a preparatory phase (poorva karma) which includes administration of medicated ghee and other medicines and different external therapies.
  
• This is followed by main the cleaning therapy (pradhana karma).
  
• After the main cleaning therapy there will be an aftercare (paschat karma) which is followed for the gradual buildup of digestive power, energy and restoration of doshas in a balanced state. This includes regulations in diet and activities and medicines.
  

This cycle may be repeated several times according to the conditions and progress in symptoms.
In Ayurveda diet and activity regulation is considered equally important as medicines and therapies. So the entire treatment is overseen by special diets, yoga and exercises specific to body nature, climate and imbalance.


Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa)

The term Rejuvenation corresponds to the word “Rasayana” in Ayurveda which mean to vitalize all the tissue in the body. Thus this package include therapies ranging from Rejuvenation massage, Njavarakizi etc which helps to Revitalize the body to treatment like Sirovasthi, Sirodhara etc which purifies the mind and inner soul. The package includes treatments ranging for duration of 90min – 2 hrs /day for a period of 7-14 days.
Body Purification Therapy (Sodhana Chikitsa)

Body purification or Sodhana Chikitsa is one of the prime treatments in Ayurveda aimed to remove all the toxins or free radicals from the body. Based on the condition of the individual and imbalance of Dosas the treatment may include Massage, Snehapanam, Nasya, Vamana, Virechana, Snehavasti, Kashyavasthi, Sirovasthi, Sirodhara, Netratarpana, Karnapooranam etc. Each treatment is aimed to purify specific parts of the body. Additionally Herbal medicines and diet is also advised during this therapy. The result is to make the body free from all toxic waste and to be rejuvenated. This package is useful in curing diseases related to musclo-skeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolic disorders, psychological disorders and in whole it improves the quality of life and increases longevity. 
Complete Panchakarma therapy

Panchakarma is among the elite treatments in Ayurveda meant to cleanse all the toxin or free radicals from the body. The process goes in three stages of preparation, main treatments and post treatment. Depending on the condition of patient, duration of the preparation and post therapy may vary. The five main therapies in this are Nasya (Instillation of nasal medication), Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (Therapeutic purgation), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil enema) & Kashyavasthi (Medicated Decoction enema). During this process specific diet and medicines are prescribed. The full therapy will require minimum 51 days. The therapy is useful in preventing as well as curing every kind of ailments related to all the body systems. It helps to enhance immunity and also increase life span.

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Fort Kochi: Chinese President Xi Jinping has evinced interest in visiting the Chinese fishing nets, a salient feature of Fort Kochi.

An official Chinese delegation visiting Kochi has informed that Xi Jinping would visit Kochi in September.

The traditional fishing nets of China have been retained in Kochi for centuries. Considering these nets as a monument of Chinese tradition and history, the Chinese government has prepared a project to retain its lost glory, said the delegates.

As part of the project, a five-member delegation headed by administrative director of Chinese embassy, visited Fort Kochi on Thursday.

After interacting with the fishing net operators, they said the Chinese government would provide all possible assistance to safeguard the entire Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi in their original form. As earlier, the operators will continue to manage the nets, they said.

The wooden beam used in the nets will be retained. Owing to high operational cost, a few frames were recently replaced with iron pipes. Though the net operators approached the government for assistance for the maintenance, nothing moved. Accordingly, a few nets are on the verge of destruction.

Despite these fishing nets attracting a large number of tourists, the state tourism department failed to take any effective steps for their preservation.

The Chinese officials also have expressed interest in renovating the walkways in Fort Kochi and installing modern fish stalls.

SwaSwara

SwaSwara is a journey into the SELF. In which you pause, reflect and renew your connection with all that is accorded by nature to the Earth, to the human spirit and body.

Cradled by rolling hills and overlooking a pristine beach shaped like the spiritual Indian symbol OM, SwaSwara offers rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul. A transformation that will gently help you to Relax, Release & Refocus. Attained through an engagement with Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda,  healthy organic diet cuisine , music and art.

SwaSwara helps one regain a balance between the self and the environment, leading to a deeper realization that the self is not something that one finds, it is something that one creates. A life plan so powerful that you will want to make the SwaSwara way of life sustain you, as you resume your journey back home.  

 “SwaSwara is more than a destination, it's an expression of the power of wellness” 

SUMMER - 2014 Validity : 01 May 2014 to 31 October 2014


SWA HOLIDAY TARIFF 

NOTE  

It is recommended that one should stay minimum 07 nights. However, if it is not possible we can offer shorter stays but not less than 05 nights.

The reduction from the 7 night tariff for a 5 nights stay will be as follows: -

Reduction from 07 Nights Tariff  € 150 per person

Note : There is no reduction for 6 nights stay & the inclusions remain the same as in a 7 nights program

A guest could choose to come to SwaSwara on SWA a holiday which offers a flexible regime or alternately opt for one of the Special focus programs mentioned below. Please note that each of the Special focus programs have a minimum mandatory stay.

Kerala Camping Tour for 07 Nights & 08 Days 


Highlights : Birding , Kayaking , Soft Trekking , Tea Plantations & Backwaters

This packages includes staying in Camps / Tents in Thattekkad , Munnar and Vagamon . And also 01 night stay in Houseboat 

Cost for 02 Persons : Rs 64,999  (Valid Till  from June 2014 - March 31 2015 )
Cost for 02 Persons : Rs 69,999 (Valid Till  from 15 Dec 2014 - Jan 15 2015 )

Day 1 : Pick Up from cochin Airport/Railway Station and Transfer to Thattekad Hornbill camp (approx 01.30 - 01.45 hours) .On arrival check in to your tent . Free day in Hornbill camp 

Day 2 : Take part in free activities likes Birding (Half Day) , Kayaking (01 hour) , Cycling (02 hours) , Plantation walk.

Day 3 : Transfer from Thattekad to Munnar (approx 02.45 hrs ).On arrival at Check in to your tent . Same day or next day morning you can go for a short trek to phantom head or a plantation walk 

Day 4 : Complete day for sightseeing in Munnar visiting Tea plantations , Tea Museum ,Mattupetty Dam,Echo Point, Top Station ,If interested you can go for Elephant ride (extra cost)etc .Overnight stay in Munnar 

Day 5 : After Breakfast , transfer to Vagamon (approx 03.00 hrs).On arrival at Check in to your tent . Rest and relax for the day 

Day 6 : Take part in activities like Plantation - Spice Tour , Nature walk , Swimming in Natural rock pool etc 

Day 7 : Transfer from Vanilla county to Aleppey (Venice of the East) (approx 002.00 hours). Check In to Houseboat by Afternoon . Complete day to enjoy the backwaters and village areas of Aleppey . Overnight stay in Boat .All Meals will provided on board
 
Day 8 : After  Breakfast , check out from Houseboat by 9.00 Am and transfer to cochin Airport /Railway Station (approx 02.30 hours)

Hotels Selected : 
Thattekad: Hornbill Camp  : Tent / Similar
Munnar : Anaerangal Camp : Tent / Similar
Vagamon , Teekoy : Vanilla County: Tent 
Aleppey : Houseboat : 01 Bedroom AC Deluxe Boat

Meals : Full Board at all Accommodations 

Transportation : 
AC Logan / Dzire/ Indigo / Similar

Note : Above Package can be extended and customized according to needs of the guest

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