| Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not
just the affected part, but also of the individual as a whole.
It is a natural way to refresh oneself, to eliminate all toxic
imbalances from the body and thus to regain resistance and good
health. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests
(with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool
monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's
curative and restorative packages. Traditional texts reveal
that the monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation programmes.
The atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores
of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal
oils and therapy.
Surya Samudra keeps Kerala's ayurvedic medicine alive in
an uninterrupted tradition on a luxurious scale. After a consultation,
one can choose from a variety of soothing treatments. An expert
massage using traditional medicinal oils prepared from natural
ingredients by the masseur can be enjoyed. Excellent results
with all types of pains in the joints and the muscles, and
with prophylactics and relief from rheumatism and arthrosis
have been seen.
Yoga and Meditation : Mental
and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from the body
and mind - designed to hone your concentration, improve health
and help attain peace of mind through eight stages of training:
- Disciplined behaviour (yama)
- Self purification (niyama)
- Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana)
- Control of breathing (pranayama)
- Control of the senses (pratyahara)
- Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana)
- Meditation (dhyana)
- Samadhi - a state of being where you experience absolute
tranquillity and well-being.
In Surya Samudra, yoga is offered as beginners and advanced
batches, both for individuals and for small groups.
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