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The ancient teachings of Ayurveda are undoubtedly among the most important ingredients ofn culture. And they form the cornerstone of Somatheeram, the first resort to have made Ayurvedic teachings well-known beyond’s borders. The resort owes what is now 20 years of experience with international guests to Polly Matthew who lived in Germany for many years with his family. In his home territory of Kerala, he subsequently built up an Ayurvedic centre that adopted a holistic approach and at the same time reflected’s culture and beauty. His aspiration was to provide Ayurveda, yoga and meditation in a peaceful and captivating setting. To satisfy this aspiration, the resort was established in a tropical garden. The accommodation was built in the traditional style of southern, and most of the bungalows afford a lovely view of the sea. The state government has awarded the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort the commendation of “Best Ayurvedic Centre†several times for the quality of its service. This makes it the only resort to have received this approbation more than once. We warmly invite you to relish this unforgettable experience. Relax in the certainty of being in good hands!
10 X AWARDED AS BEST AYURVEDIC CENTRE
The Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort is the undisputed No. 1 among the Ayurvedic treatment centres. The state government has now commended it as the Best Ayurvedic centre in Kerala for the tenth time. This makes the resort the leading centre specialising in Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala since 1997. Somatheeram has also been awarded other quality awards, including the Green Leaf Certificate from the state tourism association.
A person is deemed healthy when his physiognomy is balanced, his digestion and metabolism are in good working order, his tissue and excretory functions are normal and his soul, mind and senses are in a state of constant inner happiness.“ --Sushruta, Ayurvedic doctor, 1000 BC
Ayurveda is a philosophy of life concerned with the preservation of a healthy life-style. It arose about 5,000 years ago in and is considered the world’s oldest documented system of medicine. The earliest written records go back 3,000 years. The term “Ayurveda†has its origin in Sanskrit. “Ayus†means life or life-span; “veda†means knowledge or also science. The composite term Ayurveda therefore means not just “knowledge of lifeâ€, but embodies an aspiration to live one’s life in the best-possible state, physically and mentally. The Ayurvedic philosophy aims towards a long and above all healthy life in the sense of a balanced style of living – based on the three pillars of body, mind and soul. The emphasis here is not only on the treatment of disease, but also on prevention through purification and revitalisation. The person is seen as a unity of body, soul and mind – and any course of treatment must therefore be geared to the patient’s individual needs. Any course of treatment therefore starts with an initial examination by the doctor in charge. This includes not only recording the case history and the current living habits, but also a pulse diagnosis and a physical check-up. In this connection, deciding on the Dosha type according to the Ayurvedic Tridosha model plays a very important part. Doshas exist in every person in his or her own personal mix from birth. They ought to always be in harmony with each other – even if their relative strengths can shift in the course of a lifetime.
The right balance of the Doshas is essential for physical and mental health. An unhealthy and unbalanced life-style or changes in the person’s circumstances cause a shift in the natural balance. This disturbance of the equilibrium is seen in Ayurvedic teachings as the cause of disease.
The goal of any Panchakarma treatment is the restoration of this balance. The elementary features of any course of treatment are oil massages and various herbal and purification treatments as well as yoga and meditation. The precise treatment programme has to be drawn up individually for each guest. The same applies to the Ayurvedic diet plan. Depending on the Dosha constitution, the same spice or ingredient affects the balance of the Doshas in different ways.
Warm herbal liquids are poured from a special vessel over the body in a certain rhythmic pattern for 45-60 minutes daily.
Herbal oils and infusions are introduced into the vagina. This treatment helps alleviate gynaecological disorders and has a purifying effect throughout the genital region.
This is a special treatment in which herbal medicines and cow’s milk are mixed, heated and applied as steam via a tube to the whole body or the affected parts. This treatment has been found to be very effective as a treatment for Bell’s palsy, speech disorders, ptosis of the organs and various nervous disorders.
Lepanam involves applying a medicinal herbal paste to the affected areas. Lepanam has proven to be an effective treatment for inflammations, skin diseases, arthritis, gout and the like.
This treatment comprises massages, Lepanam, the application of oil to the affected areas, Kizhi, a steam bath, Snehavasthi, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Snehapanam and oral medicine. Unlike modern, Western medicine, Ayurveda has very effective remedies for rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, various forms of spondylosis (stiffening of the spine), osteoporosis etc.
Literally this means the oral intake of medical oils or ghee. The quantity is steadily increased in the course of treatment that usually takes 8-12 days. Snehapanam serves both as a treatment in its own right and as preparation for a course of purification. This treatment is very effective against osteoarthritis, psoriasis, chronic constipation and haemorrhoids etc.
Fresh or ground leaves of herbs are poured into cotton bags, immersed in warm herbal oil and applied to the whole body or certain parts.
In this treatment, sweating is induced by applying warm, medicinal rice pudding in cotton bags to the whole body or certain parts of the body. This treatment is carried out by 2-4 masseurs for 60-90 minutes daily over a period of 14 days. This treatment is effective against rheumatism, joint pain, low weight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and certain types of skin disease.
Das ist eine besondere Art der Massage, bei der die Massagerichtung dem Blutkreislauf entspricht. Sie dauert 45 Minuten und wird 14 Tage lang verabreicht.
As one of the Panchakarma treatments, Nasyam is a therapy in which herbal juices, medicinal oils etc. are administered via the nose daily for a period of 14 days. This is a particularly effective remedy for certain headaches, paralysis, mental disorders and some skin diseases.
Pizhichil is one of the rare and special treatments in Kerala. In this treatment, warm herbal oils are continuously applied to the whole body by 2-4 therapists working in synchrony. The treatment takes 60-90 minutes and is applied daily for 7 to 21 days. Pizhichil, also known as oil bath treatment, is administered on a special massage table carved out of a single piece of wood from a Strychnine tree.
“Siro” means “head” and “dhara” is the continuous flow of liquid. In this treatment, herbal oils, milk or buttermilk containing herbs etc. are poured onto the forehead according to a certain method for 40 minutes per day for a period of 7-21 days. This treatment is mainly applied in cases of insomnia, memory loss, headache, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
This is also known as medicinal enema. Vasthi is a curative method in which herbal oils, plant extracts and the like are administered daily via the rectum for a period of 5-25 days. This treatment is very effective in cases of arthritis, hemiplegia, numbness of the limbs, gastritic complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation.
In this treatment, special herbal powders are applied to the body in a synchronised massage by 2 therapists for 30-45 minutes daily for a period of 14-28 days. This treatment is also known as “powder massage”. It is a good remedy for overweight, hemi- and tetraplegia, skin diseases, poor circulation and other Kapha disorders.
Like Kativasthi, special warm oil is applied and allowed to act for 45 minutes – applied in this case to the thorax. Urovasthi is effective against asthma and other complaints of the respiratory organs, heart disease and muscular pain in the chest region.
A special powder is mixed with herbal oil, applied to the head and left to act for 20-45 minutes. This treatment helps with throat, nose and ear problems, sleep disorders, migraine etc.
Various medicinal herbs are selected to match the patient’s predominant Dosha, processed into a paste and applied to the scalp for 30-45 minutes. This is a good remedy for sleep disturbances, premature greying and other problems of the hair and scalp.
In this treatment, specially prepared warm medicinal oils are applied to the lower back. There they are contained in a ring of herbal dough and are allowed to act for 45-60 minutes.
Special warm herbal oils are poured into a hat fastened to the head and allowed to act for 15-60 minutes daily – depending on the patient’s condition – for a period of 7 days. This treatment is successful with Bell’s palsy, dryness of the nose, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other disorders in the region of the head.
These treatments improve the complexion, tone the skin, beautify the figure and enable you to feel young.
The course of rejuvenation includes synchronised body massages, performed by two therapists with medicinal oil and cream, plus Sirodhara, medicinal steam baths and oral medicine. Rejuvenating face masks are also part of this package. This treatment is taken daily for 90-120 minutes for a period of 7-14 days.
This treatment takes 3-4 hours daily for a period of 7-14 days and includes yoga, meditation, rejuvenation massages and Dhara, Njavarakizhi, Thalam, herbal steam baths, mud packs etc. and orally taken Ayurvedic medicine. This programme is very effective for stress management and to encourage body and soul to achieve composure of the mind.
The treatment is based on Snehanakarma (oil application), Swedanakarma (sweat treatment) and Panchakarma (purification processes in the narrow sense). The 15-day package includes body massages, Snehapanam, Nasyam, Virechanam (purgative treatment under medical supervision), Snehavasthi, Dhara, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Karnapooranam, Tharpanam, Sirovasthi, steam baths and oral herbal medicines.
Massages are given for 28 days. This programme also includes medicated steam baths and the oral intake of herbal juices and infusions. The goal is to achieve long-term weight loss by changing the metabolism.
The main aspect of this package involves taking Rasayanas (very specialised Ayurvedic medicine) and also purifying the body and making it sweat readily (Panchakarma and Swedakarma). This 28-day programme includes body massages, Snehapanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, Snehavasthi, Dhara, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Sirovasthi, Karnapooranam and medicated steam baths. This treatment is most effective if embarked on before the age of 60. It is equally recommendable for men and women.
