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AYURVEDA AND YOGA HOLIDAYS
Increasingly people are combining holidays with wellness programs which give a new dimension to ones perspective, de stress as well as equip individuals to deal with hectic life schedules. India offers age-old techniques used for curing as well rejuvenating the body -the two well known are Ayurveda and Yoga.

Yoga in the Himalayas

Yoga, as practised by our sages constitutes mostly Asanas or Postures that invigorate the internal organs as well as bring about extensive flexibility in our physical body. Asanas combined with breathing techniques can harmonise the energy centers within our being and help in the control of stress. Yoga, Asanas are taught to individuals after a personal synopsis of his/her physical condition. Any undue exertion is discouraged.

A beginners course or introductory course of 7 to 14 days can be conducted in Delhi with a follow through in a specialised center at Rishikesh (the spiritual birth place of yoga & meditation). This would be based on clean and spartan accomodation.
Please make a specific request here.

Ananda - A health spa in the Himalayas.
A short forty minute flight away or a few hours train journey from New Delhi is Ananda.
Located at an altitude of 3000 feet or 1000 meters - this boutique property has an ideal setting for relaxation and recuperation.
It offers 7 to 14 days packages combining yoga & other western therapies as well as Ayurvedic cleansing process. An extension to the Spa are an array of outdoor activity, adventures and thrilling explorations into the Himalayas, the Ganges and the surrounding National Parks.
Click Here for a short program.


Ayurveda in South India

Ayurveda / Panchkarma based programs

Note:(Ayu: life; Veda: knowledge of) Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that operates in tune with nature making it a more holistic approach that believes in treating the individual rather than the disease. According to Ayurveda, disease is a state caused by disturbances in one's equilibrium.

In brief - Kapha being the entire physical volume in a living organism, Pitta, the entire biochemical processes operating a living body, and Vata constitutes bodily movements and activity. The three dosha's (VATA, PITTA, KAPHA).

Many authentic Ayurvedic centres and resorts in the verdant landscape of Kerala - Karnataka exist and offer good Rejuvenation Programs. Kerala's forests and hilly tracks have nurtured an abundance of herbs, plants and trees that are extremely valuable in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. A typical program constitutes of -
CONSULTATION - A 'life-style' consultation.

ACTUAL TREATMENT - After a professional checkup treatements are suggested some examples are PANCHAKARMA, ABHYANGA , SWEDANA etc.

PANCHKARMA is a practice in Ayurveda pertaining to the minutest of channels in the human body that need to be cleansed on a routine basis. This is done through emesis (Vamana), purgation, oil predominant enema (Snehavasti) decoction predominant enema and nasal medication (Nasya).

Rejuvenation Program would range from minimum 7 days to 14 days, 21 days or 35 days depending upon time and intensity of treatment desired. Most programs in Ayurvedic centres are on an all inclusive basis and can be arranged in deluxe resorts or minimum comfort centres.

Ayurgram :
An exclusive Heritage Health Resort near Bangalore is developed and run by South India's leading Ayrvedic Institution , Kerela Ayurveda Pharmacy Ltd. It is a very well organised and professionally run centre. It is 20 Kms from Bangalore airport and is spread over 10 Acres of lush green foliage, herbal gardens and a multicuisine vegetarian restaurant serving dietary food prescribed for specific treatments and multicuisine menu for others.

A 14 day authentic all inclusive (room, taxes, vegetarian food , treatment )program combining Panchkarma and Rejuvination Treatment in sylvan ,ethnic and three star surroundings would work out to about US$95 per day per person on twin share basis.

Book Now! - An Ayurveda trip in South India.

Kairali - A very well known and established institution/resort in Kerala near Pallakad or Taj at Calicut offer Wellness Programs. Abhiyaan can arrange similar packages as mentioned above in these locales as well.