Ayurveda Treatment In Kerala - Lokah Ayurveda

Ayurveda the ancient system of wellness and healing promotes a measured balance between the body, mind, and the soul. Among its various therapies and detox programs, Panchkarma turns out to be the star Ayurvedic detox program for good health and overall physical and mental Wellness. It is a 5 step Ayurvedic detox steps that includes holistically designed 5 methods to purify the body and get rid of Ama (toxins) and harmful intrusions that disrupt the body’s natural constitution. Every person’s body is made up of three - doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha and Panchkarma attempts to address the issue of the imbalance of one dosha by customizing the detox steps as per the patient’s body type and requirements. Panchkarma not only addresses to resolve the physical issues and health concerns, but it also attempts to deliver wellness at a deeper level and enable healthy and mindful living. The five steps of the Panchkarma detox therapy are - Vaman (Medical emesis therapy), Virechna (Purgation thera...

Kerala also popularly known as ‘God’s own country’ is the perfect destination for experiencing the Kerala ayurvedic massage which has gained global popularity for its rejuvenating and therapeutic benefits attracting people from all walks of life. A massage session in Kerala is as good a therapy as it sounds. Not only does Kerala offers the most authentic and exquisite methods of ayurvedic massages passed down over generations, but also customized massages to address specific concerns and cater to your physical and mental goals. In this article you will be learning about various popular and traditional types of ayurvedic massages practised in Kerala, what are their unique benefits, and how they are performed.   Importance of massage in Ayurveda Ayurveda considers massage as one of its core therapies voicing its importance over the centuries as a time tested wisdom shared by the ancient ayurvedic practitioners of India. Ayurveda looks at massage as not just a therapy for induc...

In Ayurveda, food is not just a means of extinguishing hunger and maintaining the continuance of biological life; food is treated as medicine for healing the body and soul. Ayurveda has a unique concept of “Shad Rasa” or the six tastes, which focuses on how the food that we intake affects our physical composure, internal dynamics, digestion, mood, and overall composite health, representing Food and Wellbeing Ayurveda . Today, modern science looks at food as a means of vitamins, nutrients, minerals, etc. but it is Ayurveda that speaks about the six tastes of food and how they affect our body’s constitution. The six tastes are - Madhura Rasa (sweet), Amla Rasa (sour), Lavana Rasa (salty), Tikta Rasa (bitter), Katu rasa (pungent), and Kashaya Rasa (astringent). Each of these six tastes play an essential role in maintaining the dynamics of the body. Each taste functions uniquely with respect to the three dosha types – Vata, Pitta and Kapha and these tastes either balance their constitution...

Over the last decade, ancient wellness practices such as Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Yoga and Abhyanga (Oil massage) along with ayurvedic therapies in Kerala have gained popularity attracting fitness enthusiasts and wellness seekers from across the globe. People are inculcating the wisdom of the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda in their day to day lives. With a heightened increase in lifestyle diseases, mental issues, and physical stress, people have become aware about prioritising self-care and mental health. This is where the ayurvedic massage benefits have gained centre stage and today are in high demand. As per a report presented by the Global Wellness Institute in 2023, the global fitness industry has been estimated at over dollar 5.6 trillion, which shows that more and more people are turning towards holistic therapies such as Ayurveda for dealing with physical and mental ailments.   What is meant by Abhyanga? Abhyanga is one of the most authentic and ancient practises o...