Somatheeram
Ayurvedic............Just 9 kms from Kerala's best known beach -
Kovalam - is Somatheeram, one of Kerala's best-known rejuvenation centers
and most elegant beach resorts. Located 21 kms from the state capital
Tiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum), the resort is sited on the top of a
hill, and spread over 15 acres of lush coconut groves.
The
resort's ayurveda centre offers several rejuvenation therapies based on the
5000 year old traditional vedic science. The therapies use herbal
preparations that help strengthen the body's immune system, and prevent and
cure various diseases. The treatments offered usually range from 7 to 15
days and the ailments they cure include rheumatic diseases, paralysis,
nervous disorders, blood pressure, skin problems, gastric complaints,
headaches, diabetic gangrene, leukemia, sports injuries, spinal disorders,
and insomnia. The resort has qualified doctors who diagnose ailments and
offer suitable treatments which include massages with herbal oils and
special herb baths. The advantages of the treatments is that they replenish
the energy reserves of the body, help reduce stress and fatigue, relive body
aches, slow down the aging process, build resistance to diseases, tone up
the skin and body and even help control fat and obesity. Without side
effects.
Somatheeram is also a reputed centre for yoga and
meditation where the two can be learned and practiced under skilled gurus or
teachers. If you're looking for a holiday that combines relaxation with
health and rejuvenation, then Somatheeram is just perfect.
Far
removed from other centers of mass tourism, Somatheeram also offers the
opportunity to soak in the rich traditions, culture and natural splendor of
Kerala, be it the lifestyle (the resort has traditional bungalows and
cottages), cuisine or arts. Close by there are also several places of
interest such as the Veli tourist village, Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple,
Neyyar dam, Padmanabhapuram palace, Kanyakumari, and Alleppey for the
backwaters.
