Ayurveda Palace Kalari Kovilakom

This 14-day course at Kalari Kovilakom is designed to protect your body from stress, insomnia, lack of mindfulness, fatigue, and headaches, which have seemingly become an integral part of our modern lives. The Manasanthi programme consists of classic Ayurvedic treatments such as uzhichil massages or sirodhara (application of warm oil to the head area), or nasyam (release of excess mucus, purification through the nose). This course is supplemented by yoga practices, as well as the use of herbal medicines and decoctions.

Before the Panchkarma process, the body undergoes preliminary purification, where it is prepared for the release of toxins through the methods of Swedanam and Snehanam.

Swedanam translates as «inducing sweat». This procedure converts toxins into liquid and speeds up their passage into the gastrointestinal tract. This is followed by the Snehanam procedure, which involves massaging the body with warm oil, promoting the removal of toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening the elasticity of soft tissues. This process helps the body to shed stress, renews the functioning of the nervous system, and thus activates the Dosha energies. Only then is a personal Panchakarma programme compiled.

Panchakarma Methods

Panchakarma at Kalari Kovilakom – is a classic five-stage method of revitalising the body. It involves a whole series of cleansing procedures, and the process of rejuvenation and restoration is very intensive. The Panchakarma method fully adheres to the early teachings of Ayurveda, such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushutha Samhita.

There are 5 main purification techniques – these are Nasya (nasopharyngeal cleansing), Vamana (expulsion of excess mucus), Virechana (bowel cleansing), Vasti (colon cleansing), and Rakthamoksha (blood purification). These are followed by Paschat Karma, or post-purification, which helps to determine the correct diet and lifestyle regimen depending on your natural constitution.

The Ayurvedic method of weight loss is based on improving the functioning of metabolism in the human body. The prescribed products in the diet do not contain sources of Kapha dosha, which contributes to the purification and release from excess imbalances in Kapha and Vata doshas. Within this programme, medicinal steam baths, herbal teas, and yoga sessions are also used. These elements of the course help to significantly alter metabolic processes and recreate the authentic metabolism in the body.

This programme at Kalari Kovilakom begins with a two-week detoxification process, which helps to rid the body of toxins. Following the purification process, the course continues with rejuvenation procedures using medicinal preparations and an individually tailored diet. The aims of Rasayana Chikitsa are to halt the ageing process at a cellular level and to strengthen immunity. This comprehensive approach helps to protect the body from illness, even at a very advanced age.

Based on the human body's constitution and dominant energies (Doshas), the purification course includes: massage using warm medicinal oils or hot pouches, various massage techniques, and other cleansing procedures. The programme then proceeds to rejuvenation treatments using creams and oils, and, of course, a special diet.