ayurveic spa centers in india

Centres of Yoga
» Vivekananda Kendra : The Kendra was started in the year 1972 with an aim to spread the ideals and teachings of India's great philosopher saint Swami Vivekananda. The Vivekananda Kendra has presently 170 branch centres spread over 18 states of India and specializing in yoga, meditation and a host of other activities.

» B.K Iyengar Yoga Institute : The Iyengar Yoga Institute was established by octogenarian B.K Iyengar some four decades ago. The Institute is renowned the world over for the unique yogic practices taught by B.K Iyengar. The institute is based in Pune and attracts students and patients from various parts of the globe.

» Art Of Living Foundation : The AOL Foundation with activities in 142 countries and headquartered in Bangalore conducts sessions on yoga and meditation under the guidance of his holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It has been accredited even by the United Nations as one of the largest NGO's of the world. The patented Sudarshan Kriya is the most significant innovation of the foundation.

» The Ramakrishna Mission : The Mission was founded in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda to propagate the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Today, the mission has numerous brances all over the country where yoga and meditation classes are regularly organized among other activities.

» Bihar School Of Yoga : Founded by Paramhamsa Sivananda, the Bihar School Of Yoga is located in Munger of Bihar and offers both long term and short term specialised courses on yogic sadhana, yogic health management and yogic stress management. The School has produced many excellent teachers on the subject over the years.

» Divya Yoga Trust : The Trust headed by Acharya Ramdev Ji Maharaj is the leading light among institutes dedicated to Yogasanas in Haridwar. The Trust conducts Yoga camps in different parts of India which are personally supervised by Ramdev Ji Maharaj.

» Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Foundation : Maharishi Mahesh Yogi currently based in the United States is the person who gifted transcendental meditation technique to the world. The Foundation branches located in various parts of the country specialize in this unique form of meditation.

It is worth mentionable that apart from the institutions mentioned above, there are also many institutions at local levels dedicated to teaching yoga and meditation.

Ayurvedic Centres
» Kalpa Siddhi Health & Life Care : Based in Ahmedabad, this centre offers a range of Ayurvedic health remedies that promoses both fast and safe results. The treatment are provided both for common ailments as well as mortally serious health related problems. The centre has well qualified and experienced practitioners and required instruments to deliver the goods.

» Gujarat Ayurvedic University : Of the many universities set up exclusively for the treatment of Ayurveda in the country, the Gujarat Ayurvedic University ranks as one of the best. Apart from providing the best treatment with the help of state-of-the-art equipments and medicines, it also conducts ayurvedic courses at the highest level and advanced research on the subject.

» Santhitheeram Centre : The centre is one of the best ayurvedic centres located in Kerala. It is located in picturesque environs on the banks of Vembanad lake and concentrates on both therapeutic and rejuvenative Ayurveda. The primary focus is always on well being; by promoting health and happiness as a worthwhile goal. The range of Ayurvedic Panchakarma Treatment here includes Herbal Oil Massage, Steam Bath, Slimming Programs, Stress Management Programs and Beauty Care Programs.

» Ausara Ayurveda : Aurasa is a range that focusses in alleviating diseases and wellness through pure nature. Based in national capital Delhi, Ausara does not depend on the commonly used ayurvedic medicines but strives to present their own holistic products made from only pure herbs and essential oils. The preparation is strictly according to the ancient ayurvedic prescriptions. The R&D department constantly endeavours to bring out new remedies for the benefit of patients.

» Indian Alternate Therapy Institute : One of the prominent Ayurvedic institutes in Eastern India, the Alternate Therapy Institute located in Bodhgaya offers both treatment and courses on the subject. The Institute offers a range of tailor made ayurvedic treatment as well as courses on ayurvedic healing , aromatherapy, crystal healing, reflexology, stress management and reiki.

» Divya Yoga Trust : The Trust also runs an ayurvedic hospital in Haridwar offering a range of treatment for different diseases. The centre also deals with serious ailments like Cancer. Most of the medicines are made of pure herbs collected from the Himalayas. The trust is expanding its activities and also its present infrastructure to accommodate more patients.

It may be mentioned that Government has also established many Ayurvedic Universities and hospitals in different states to provide treatment on Ayurveda.


Ayurveda -- Ayurvedic system of living



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Ayurveda is a simple, practical science of life, the principles and practices of which evolved through many centuries. Ayurvedic science is based on eternal wisdom of people who acquired the knowledge from experience and meditation. Ayurvedic system is applicable universally to all those seeking harmony and peace. The Classical Ayurvedic texts discuss all forms of science like biology, toxicology and subjects like philosophy and theology.
Ayurveda has its own views about principles and philosophy of life. Ayurvedic system describes man as a universe within himself which is a child of the cosmic forces. His existence is inextricably intertwined to the total cosmic manifestation. The entire universe, as well as the body is made up of five basic elements. These elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space.
The word Ayurveda is composed of two sanskrit terms - Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge. Therefore Ayurveda means the knowledge of life or science of life. It is defined as the science, through which one can obtain knowledge about the useful and harmful ways of life, happy and miserable types of life, conditions that lead to the above types of life, as well as, the very nature of life.
According to Ayurvedic medicine, human body consists of three primary life forces or biological humors, which are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These three doshas are called the tridoshas. A balance among these life forces is essential for proper health. Any imbalance among the tridoshas causes a state of unhealthiness or disease.
Ayurvedic system says that this imbalance is the effect of the constant reaction of the internal environment of body to the changes in external environment. It is only required that we bring back normalcy to the balance of these doshas, to bring back the state of healthiness.

Other basic concepts of Ayurvedic system are the Saptha Dhathus (the bodily tissues), Srotas (Channals), Ama (toxins and filthy matter) and the trinity of life - body, mind and spiritual awareness.
The first step in the method of diagnosis in Ayurvedic form of medicine is to determine the constitution of the person. That means it is the patient who is diagnosed first and not the disease.
The same disease might appear in different forms in two persons because their constitution is different. Due to this variation in constitution the medicines and treatment may be different for two people with the same illness. This difference in treatment methods according to the constitution is essential to bring back the natural balance of the biological humors. The constitutional approach is the essence of the Ayurvedic system. Understanding ones constitution helps one to lead a life style that is most befitting his constitution, thus optimizing his health and creative potential.


According to Ayurvedic system, human body consists of three primary life forces or biological humors, which are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These three doshas are called the tridoshas. A balance among these life forces is essential for proper health. Any imbalance among the tridoshas causes a state of unhealthiness or disease.

Ayurvedic treatment measures include internal medicine, external medicine, surgical treatment and psychotherapy.

Ayurvedic treatments can be classified under two groups - tonification and reduction. Reduction therapies decrease excesses in the body while tonification methods nurture insufficiency in the body. Reduction therapy has two parts called pacification and purification. Pacification is done with herbs, fasting, exercise, sunbathing and exposure to wind. Purification is a special form of therapy for elimination of the disease causing humors. The power of Ayurvedic elimination therapy is its system for guiding the toxins to their sites for elimination. It consist of five parts - The pancha karmas - cleaning enemas, nasal medication, Purgation, Emesis and blood letting. All these require preliminary Ayurvedic practises of oleation and sweating. Kerala a southern state of India, has developed its own Ayurvedic treatment modalities like Dhara, pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Elakizhi, Sirovasthi, Thalapothichil etc. which are highly effective in a number of diseases which include Motor neuron diseases, Arthritis of various kinds, skin diseases, heart diseases, peptic ulcer, Asthama, Peripheral vascular diseases and Gynecological disorders.
Ayurvedic pharmacology is based upon the concepts of rasa, veerya and vipaka. A vast variety of plants, metals, minerals, animals, birds and even mud and sand are used as medicines in Ayurveda.
Knowledge about Ayurvedic type of medicine is divided into eight branches. The branches are 1. Kaya chikilsa (general medicine), 2. Shalya (surgery), 3. Shalakya (ENT and Ophthalmology), 4. Graha (Psychotherapy), 5. Damshitra (toxicology), 6. Bala (Pediatrics and Gynecology), 7. Jara (rejuvenation) and 8. Vrishya (Aphrodisiacs).
Of the above the seventh one, that is rejuvenation therapy is a unique method which Ayurveda performs. Until death our body is engaged in a continuous struggle against the aging process. Hence the body is called Shareeram - something that degenerates.
Rajah Healthy Acres, Kerala, India is an Ayurvedic health center, with resident doctors, Masseurs, visiting Ayurvedic doctors who are specialists in various fields of Ayurvedic medicine.