Experience Authentic Ayurveda in Kerala, India
Ayurveda is the oldest healthcare system in the world, combing ancient and profound thoughts of philosophy and medicine. The science of life and longevity, Ayurveda has stood for spiritual, mental, and physical growth of humanity throughout the globe. Diagnosing your body’s humors – kapha, vata, and pitta – Ayurveda seeks to achieve the right balance using a unique, indispensable and completely naturalistic system of medicine.
The ultimate concern is the prevention of ailments and
curing of the ailment is viewed as secondary.
According to Ayurveda, the five basic elements of the universe – air,
water, fire, earth and ether, must work in cohesion for the body to achieve the
required elements for strength in addition to the Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta,
Kapha).
Enter Coconut Lagoon, a boutique resort in the heart of
Kerala, India. Coconut Lagoon is located in a sheltered and enchanting cove in
Kumarakom, this resort reflects the diversity and magnificence of Vemband Lake.
A CGH Earth experience that respects the rich but delicate ecosphere and the
vibrant culture of Kuttanad region. Where old agrarian homes are reconstituted
to offer you an entry into a charming world following the gentle pulse of the
backwaters.
Ayurveda: A 5,000 Year Old Practice
Around 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda originated in India. It was the main medical stream practiced in
the country. Ayurveda thrived in Kerala over the centuries due to geographical
isolation. No other country or region can compare to Kerala in terms of
Ayurvedic treatment and resources.
Coconut Lagoon is set up perfectly to meet all your treatment
needs. Blessed with a good climate and
no shortage of natural herbs, Kerala is the best place to enjoy a rejuvenating
Ayurvedic therapy session.
Ayurveda Vaidyas (traditional practitioners of Ayurveda)
were basically the only way that people who sought healing from all kinds of
diseases could get treatment. These Vaidyas – and even more so the legendary
Ashtavaidyas who were renowned for their magical healing touch – were pivotal
in their role of strengthening the Ayurvedic tradition in Kerala. Since they were the last resort for treatment
of people, the Vaidyas were forced to adapt and interpret theories of Ayurveda
so as to effectively use them as healing systems in everyday life. In this way,
the majority of contemporary protocols and procedures have evolved in and
around Kerala. It is more than just a healthcare system, rather Ayurveda is a
part of every aspect of life, in fact it is a lifestyle.
When To Go
The monsoon season (June to November) is the ideal time for
treatment. This is because the cool and
rainy atmosphere forces the pores on the body to open to maximum levels when
penetrated by herbal oils and optimize the result. During the day and night the
temperature stays relatively even, so the body is caused very little stress.
The rain also draws out dust from the air, adding further benefit during the
treatment.
Some Benefits of Ayurveda
1. Ease Stress
In today’s break-neck and fast-paced lifestyle that leaves
no time for relaxation and rejuvenation, you’re guaranteed to experience a
reduction in anxiety and stress by practicing Ayurveda.
Breathing exercises allow oxygen supply in abundance and
keep infections at bay. Depression and anxiety are also treatable with Padabhyangam,
Shirodhara, Abhyangam, and Shiroabhyangam.
When you stay at Coconut Lagoon, located upon the Vembanad
Lake (one of India’s largest inland lakes), you’ll feel your stress immediately
start to dissipate due to the fact that there’s only one way to get there –
over the water. Relaxing and nurturing,
enjoy a private boat ride over the lake’s gentle swells, past lazy coconut
palms and houses.
2. Cleanse the Body
Ayurveda’s Panchakarma is the practice of eliminating bodily
toxins through enemas, oil massages,
purgation and other oral administration.
This treatment allows the elimination of food and toxins
that interfere with efficient bodily functions. This in turn leads to improved
health overall.
3. Reduce Inflammation
Unhealthy eating habits, lack of a proper diet, irregular or
insufficient sleep patterns, and bad digestion are all factors that lead to
inflammation.
Once you begin eating according to your dosha type, your digestive
system begins to strengthen. Taking the right foods at certain times reduces
blood and digestive tract toxins. A result of this natural way of consuming
food results in more vitality, higher energy, and decreased mood swings and
lethargy.
4. Weight Loss & Maintenance
A modification of lifestyle habits and healthy diet through
Ayurvedic treatments help shed excess body fat. Eating habits, as opposed to
weight, are a major concern in Ayurveda. When the body is allowed to detox
through the correct dietary restrictions, it is possible to gain a more toned
body.
Experience Ayurveda and Kerala with PKT and Coconut Lagoon
In collaboration with PKT Tours USA, Coconut Lagoon and
Spice Village are offering 1 free night if you stay for at least 5 nights. And believe us, you’ll need at least 5 nights
to enjoy all that these two beautiful properties have to offer. Rejuvenate at your own pace with PKT and CGH
Earth Experience Hotels.
Authentic Accommodations
Different as they are, every guest accommodation at the Coconut
lagoon is united by an aesthetic agenda that is inspired and guided by ‘the
regional’ and ‘the natural’. We have painstakingly sourced old furniture,
artifacts and materials either directly from traditional manors or had them
made by skilled craftspersons working with traditional materials to help
manifest a rare holiday experience for you.
Choose from a Lake Front Villa with Private Pool, Heritage Mansion, or
the Heritage Bungalow. Accommodation at
the Coconut lagoon extends beyond the borders of mere comfort and contentment.
We approach it as a distinctive experience and one that you will fondly recall
for its uniqueness and variety. Every type of accommodation at our resort has
its own mystique nested within it that will captivate you in its own way and
manner.
Enchanting Keralan Cuisine
Kerala is known to many for its dreamy waterways, misty
mountains and bewitching coastlines. Its history and polity are no less
reputed. But few know of the specialness of its cuisine - unique as it is
enigmatic! At Aymanam, the lakeside restaurant at the Coconut lagoon, you will
get initiated into the wonders of this distinct culinary tradition - real
Kerala food, made with care as you would at home and served upon banana leaves
to round off its authenticity. Look forward to age-old favorites of the region
like fish curry and tapioca with crushed bird’s eye chilly - a dish for the
fortunate, the venturesome and the hungry! Our buffet has rare recipes prized
all around Kerala, that may be unknown to the outside world. No doubt a lot of
these are centered around fish dishes, most notably ‘Karimeen’, the legendary
Pearl spot fish of the backwaters. The nuances of its preparation are often the
source of lengthy discourses (and arguments) among fish connoisseurs (yes there
is such a tribe in this ancient land) who take their business - the fine art of
fish preparation - quite seriously.
Special Offer - 1 Night Free at Coconut Lagoon or Spice
Village
For a limited time, you can get 1 free night at either
Coconut Lagoon or Spice Village, if you book 5 consecutive nights at both or
either property combined. We hope to
have you join us and experience all that Coconut Lagoon, Spice Village, and
Kerala have to offer you with PKT Tours USA and CGH Experience Hotels.
Rates:
Coconut Lagoon: from $1,292* per person for 5 nights
(Heritage Bungalow)
Spice Village: from $1,222* per person for 5 nights (Spice
Garden Cottage)
*Terms and conditions apply; Rates subject to change and
availability and not valid during certain holidays and dates