Ayurveda tourism as can be understood from the name is a form of tourism that involves Ayurvedic treatment to the tourists. Ayurvedic treatment in India has been growing at a tremendous rate in recent times because of the fact that the cost of treatment is on the lower side as compared to the other countries of the world such as the USA and the UK.
This is the reason why people from all around the world come to India to find an effective solution to a number of their health concerns. Ayurvedic tourism has been long popular in India but Kerala is the only state of the country where this form of tourism has been flourishing for a long period of time. Now, if you face any kind of health issues or concerns and want an effective remedy for the same, it would certainly be a very good idea to go for a Kerala Ayurveda tour.
Facts You Should Know About Ayurveda in Kerala
At any point of time, you plan for a Kerala Ayurveda tour, you should necessarily know a few of the most important facts about the same which are as listed below.
- Kerala is India’s only state that has used Ayurveda as mainstream medicine. Most importantly, the state of Kerala has a number of Ayurvedic medical colleges and hospitals spread throughout the state.
- Ayurveda of Kerala is quite popular because of the five prolonged treatment which is termed as panchakarma. This form of treatment includes the use of medicated oils, milk, Ayurvedic herbs along with a special diet for the purpose of treating various types of health issues as well as illnesses.
- The Ashtangahridaya is a classical medicinal text on which the foundation of Ayurveda is laid. Vagbhata who is the author of the same was a disciple of a Buddhist physician who received very little recognition in the country. It is considered that a few of the brahmin families were the first Ayurvedic physicians. The descendants of these families still continue to carry the title of ashtavaidyan. In recent times, this holistic science and approach to healing is carried out throughout the nation of India.
- The oldest form of healthcare system or treatment is nothing other than Ayurveda.
- The Indian state of Kerala has the most number of Ayurvedic hospitals, colleges as well as practitioners as compared to any other place in the whole world.
Thus, going for a Kerala tour is just not complete without Ayurvedic tourism. This will not only provide you with a dream vacation but also will offer a complete rejuvenation of the body, mind as well as the soul.
Top Rejuvenation Therapies in Kerala
So, when you intend to plan a Kerala tour, it would be a very good idea to select an Ayurveda package Kerala. But prior to the selection of the package, you should have a clear idea about the rejuvenation therapies on offer:-
- Immunization of the body and treatment for longevity which is referred to as Kayakalpa Chikitsya
- Sudation of the body or the Sweda Karma
- Slimming of the body
- Beauty care therapies
- Therapies for physical as well as mental well being includes meditation and yoga
- Therapies for overall treatment which is the panchakarma treatment
Ayurvedic Treatments in Kerala
The Ayurveda package Kerala includes the following Ayurvedic treatment.
- Traditional Ayurvedic treatment for the eyes that are Akshitarpana or Netravasti and Snehapana
- Ayurvedic treatment for the ears which is known as Karnapoorana
- Therapy for the purpose of curing the ailments of the back area that is Kativasti
- Medicated oil massage treatment or the Abhyanga Snana
- Shirodhara which is also referred to as Moordhanya Dhara with the help of medicated oils
- Pouring of herbal powder all over the body for sloughing off the dead skin cells so present that is Udwartana
- Sarvangadhara with the help of milk
Now, it is quite clear as to what Ayurveda tourism of Kerala has on offer and hence if you have still not opted for it, just go ahead and plan for a Kerala Ayurveda tour.
Suggested Tour: Kerala Ayurvedic Tour – 10N/11D
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