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Rejuvenation
and Stress Management Programme - With Ayurveda
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Day
1
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Met
on arrival in the evening at Kochi, and escorted
to the Hotel. Evening consultation by Doctor/Kalarimaster.
Relax in the Hotel.
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Day
2 to Day 8
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Goes
through various treatment procedures as per requirements
(Raksha Thirummu, Marma Kizhi, Dhara, Swedam,
Yoga & Meditation). All treatments are carried
out in the Hotel itself, in a specially arranged
private room. Evenings are moments to cherish,
with variety of Cultural Programmes like ‘Kathakali’,
‘Mohiniyattam’,’ ‘Bharatanatyam’,
Martial art form of Kerala- ‘Kalaripayattu’
and local sight seeing and boating.
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Day
9
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Backwater
Cruise and night on board a Houseboat. Overnight
in the Houseboat.
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Day
10
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Check-out
from the Houseboat and proceed to Airport for
your onward journey with relaxed and cherished
body and mind.
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Kalari
- Chikilsa
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Since
ancient times, Ayurveda had different categories and
different traditions in Kerala. Kalari Chikilsa is one
such unique tradition. Kalarippayattu, the superb martial
art form of Kerala, has developed a scientific and systematic
treatment and massage therapy based on ayurveda. Unlike
other martial arts, Kalarippayattu blends the indigenous
medical science Ayurveda in the learning process. This
traditional system of treatment is called ‘Kalari
Chikilsa’. Traditionally, the masters of Kalarippayattu,
known as ‘Gurukkal’ among those who practice
this secretive martial art, are Ayurvedic physicians
as well. Ayurveda,
Panchakarma, Kalari Massage, Marma Chikilsa, Yoga-therapy
and herbal rejuvenation therapies like Marma Kizhi,
Navara Kizhi, Pizhichil, Dhara etc., are the important
branches of Kalari Chikilsa.
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Navara
Kizhi
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As
age advances the cells and tissues of the body undergo
changes. This traditional method of massages harmonises
the body, enhances circulation of fluids, relaxing and
opening up energy pathways. Raksha Thirummu also helps
to rejuvenate, maintain health and beauty of the body
and to eliminate toxins from the system.
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Raksha
Thirummu - Kalari -Massage
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Damages
to ‘Marma’ (vital points) lead to illness,
chronic conditions or emotional insecurity. Treatment
for musculoskeletal ailments due to trauma or accidents.
This treatment works on extremely sensitive vital points
of the body (107 Marmas). The ‘Kizhi’ here
is the cloth bag containing a mixture of herbal powders.
After the massage, the kizhi is heated in medicated
oil and administered on the body. This is a safe treatment
for back pain, joint pain, sprains, nervous weakness,
rheumatism etc.
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Marma
- Kizhi
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The
person is made to perspire in steam chamber of medicated
steam from herbs. Body Sudation (Sweda Karma). Medicated
steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve
the tone and complexion of the skin, open up the pores
and removes the toxins of the body, reduce fat and are
recommended for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly
for pain. Precious herbs and herbal leaves are boiled
and the steam is passed over the entire body for 10
to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with herbal oils or
herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones up
the muscles.
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Steam
Bath (Swetham)
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The
patient is made to lie on his back on a wooden bed with
neck and head placed in a comfortable position and an
earthen pot with a small hole at the base is suspended
above the patient’s head. Warm medicated oil, milk
or buttermilk trickles down to the patient’s forehead,
along a bunch of long threads. This therapy is good
for headaches, nervous weakness, paralysis, tension
etc.
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Dhara
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Features
of Ayurvedic Kalari Massage :
• Combines with Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation.
• Allows life energy to flow freely.
• Provides full relaxation and releases emotional
stress.
• Balancing of “Chakras”.
• Balancing of “Sapthadhathu” (Seven tissues
of human body: Plasma, Blood, Muscle, fat, bone, bone
marrow and semen)
• Stimulation of “Nadisuthra points” (Ayurvedic
Acu Pressure)
• Stimulation of “Marmam” (Vital Points)
• Stimulation of foot points (Foot Reflexology)
• Awakening of “senses” (Five senses of
the body)
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Yoga
- Physical mental well being
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The
word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit root meaning
Yuj, meaning to unite. Any discipline or method that
unites one with the Supreme is called yoga. The practice
of yoga makes the body supple and strong but also strengthens
the nerves, purifies the blood, tones up the internal
organs and gives general health. Eventually, it will
increase the self-healing power of the body. To enhance
the therapeutic results, Kalari massage is combined
with yoga, pranayama 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: 1. Disciplined behavior (yama)
2. Self purification (niyama) 3. Bodily postures such
as the lotus position (asana) 4. Control of breathing
(pranayama) 5. Control of the senses (pratyahara) 6.
Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana) 7. Meditation
(dhyana) and 8. Samadhi - a state of being where you
experience absolute tranquillity and well being.
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