In Ayurveda, health is defined as the state where every aspect of our being is working properly and in harmony with all its other aspects. i.e, the digestive fire (Agni) is in balanced condition; the three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – are in equilibrium according to the individual constitution; waste products (malas) are produced and eliminated normally; and the mind, senses, and consciousness are working harmoniously together. When the balance of any of this system is disturbed, the disease process begins.
Basically, any aggravation of the doshas affects agni (the digestive fire) and produces toxins (Ama). Other factors play a role in the formation of ama as well. The factors that lead to the formation of toxins are poor digestion of food, improper food combinations, poor drinking water, pollution, and pesticides in food, the emotional and physical stress of trauma and so on. These toxins accumulate and spread throughout the body and eventually deposit themselves into the deeper tissues, organs or channels, creating dysfunction and disease.
In Ayurveda, there is a cleansing and rejuvenating program known as panchakarma. We adopt panchakarma treatment for ayurvedic detoxification treatment in Kerala. Panchakarma consists of five therapeutic actions or treatments that are specific methods to safely and effectively remove ama(toxins) from different areas of the body without damaging or weakening the system.
Ayurvedic Panchakarma Retreat at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kerala Includes :
Purva karma – Pre Purification Procedure
Pradhana Karma – Main Purification Procedure
Paschat Karma – Post Purification Procedure
Purva Karma
Purva karma therapies serve to prepare the body to get rid of stored ama(toxins). Purva karma consists of two steps :
Snehana (Oleation) : Snehana is the first step of Purvakarma and it consists of saturating the body with herbal or medicated oils. Snehana is the internal oleation with ghee or medicated oil, helps loosen ama and move it from deeper tissues into the GI tract where panchakarma’s main therapies can eliminate it.
External oleation is called Abhyanga and it consists of vigorous massage over the whole body with medicated oils. The choice of oils depends on the particular needs and dosha imbalance of the individual.
Swedana (Sudation) : Swedana is performed after the massage. The main objective of this therapy is to dilate the channels so that removal of ama can be more easily achieved. There are two types of swedana, Nadi swedana usually focuses on specific areas of the body such as core joints or muscles. Nadi swedana improves mobility and reduce pain and Bashpa Swedana used to further detoxify the body after Abhyanga. It is usually followed by herbal plasters and poultices called lead to help draw toxins out of the pores of the skin.
Pradhana Karma
After Purva Karma, ama is back on GI tract and can be removed from it with the main Panchakarma Therapies :
Vamana ( Vomiting Therapy) : When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, colds, cough or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting – Vamana, to eliminate the kapha which is causing the excess mucus.
Virechana : When excess bile, Pitta is released and accumulated in the gallbladder, liver and small intestine, it tends to result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic attacks of fever, vomiting, nausea, and jaundice. Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.
Nasya : The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to life-force. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humor accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening the nose.
Vasti : Vata’s predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal of herbal concoctions of medicated oil and certain herbal preparation in a liquid medium. It relieves constipation, digestion, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints.
Paschat Karma
The set of procedures that follow the main therapies of Panchakarma is Paschat Karma. Paschat Karma is aimed at assisting the body in the re-establishment of healthy metabolic system and immunity. If the post-treatment procedures are neglected, the digestion may not normalize and the production of ama may continue.
The above-mentioned treatment plan is the general ayurvedic detoxification treatment for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing a right treatment plan for you.
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort in Kerala is ideal in many ways. First of all, this Ayurvedic resort enjoys the advantage of location as it is located nearby various places of interest such as Karamana River, Poovar beach, Vellayani Lake, Samudra beach, Valiyathura River and Vizhinjam beach. Just like many points of interest it shares closeness with, the resort offers a multitude of Ayurvedic treatments ranging from Swedana, Tharpanam, Shirovasti, Shirodhara, Snehapanam, Kizhi, Pizhichil, Abhyanga and more.
These treatments heal the body in different ways. Ideal Ayurvedic Resort believes in offering superior recreation facilities to its guests. A few of which include a multi-cuisine restaurant inside the premises, an outdoor pool to take a relaxing dive into, free Wi-Fi inside the room as well in the shared areas, and a stay in traditional Kerala cottages to give one the essence of life in Kerala.
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort taps into the age-old science of Ayurveda to strengthen one’s response and mechanism towards the issues they are dealing with. For the same, it has devised various Ayurvedic packages such as for weight loss, for arthritis, for psoriasis, for rejuvenation, for insomnia, for urinary tract infections, for digestive disorders, for liver, and more to help one overcome their disorders through a step by step approach.
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kerala was founded by Vaidyar J Christudas in 1997, who from his childhood possessed a keen interest in nature and Ayurveda. Soon after Vaidyar J Christudas started learning about Ayurveda from his grandfather, he began treating people with the local herbs. Slowly, he began making his own medicine thereby building a reputation for himself in the local community. At present, he uses his years of knowledge and follows a compassionate approach while devising a treatment plan for a particular ailment or medical condition.
Built around an open courtyard, the Ideal Ayurvedic Resort consists of the main guesthouse, 4 traditional Keralan cottages, and a treatment center. With a maximum capacity of 50 Guests, the resort offers an unequalled level of friendly individual attention.
The Main Guest House at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort contains 10 tastefully decorated double rooms with a large ceiling fan, Telephone and ensuite toilet/shower and 15 pool view rooms are featured with Spacious interiors, air-conditioned (limited rooms), fan, ensuite toilet/shower room with hot water, balcony overlooking the pool which ensures your privacy.
The highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene are kept throughout the whole compound. The grounds and the communal parts of the buildings are washed down, cleaned and swept every morning, and individual rooms are cleaned every day. Clean bed linen, towels, soaps and shampoo sachets are also supplied daily. The water supplied throughout the compound is sterilized.
Built around an open courtyard, the Ideal Ayurvedic Resort consists of the main guesthouse, 4 traditional Keralan cottages, and a treatment center. With a maximum capacity of 50 Guests, the resort offers an unequalled level of friendly individual attention.
The Main Guest House at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort contains 10 tastefully decorated double rooms with a large ceiling fan, Telephone and ensuite toilet/shower and 15 pool view rooms are featured with Spacious interiors, air-conditioned (limited rooms), fan, ensuite toilet/shower room with hot water, balcony overlooking the pool which ensures your privacy.
The highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene are kept throughout the whole compound. The grounds and the communal parts of the buildings are washed down, cleaned and swept every morning, and individual rooms are cleaned every day. Clean bed linen, towels, soaps and shampoo sachets are also supplied daily. The water supplied throughout the compound is sterilized.