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Ayurveda
Ayurveda - Indian herbal medicine - aims to restore balance in the body through two main
techniques:
panchakarma
(internal purification) and herbal massage. Centres all over India
offer ayurvedic treatments, from
abhyangam
(whole body massage with herbal oils) to
shirodhara
(where warm oil is dribbled onto the forehead from a hanging bowl); the use of
enemas is likely to appeal to serious converts only. Here are some recommended centres.
Goa
»
Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre
(
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; Saligao) A reputable school with professional courses and treatments.
Karnataka
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Ayurvedagram
(
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;
Bengaluru) Varied treatments in a garden setting.
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Soukya
(
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; Bengaluru) Excellent programs in ayurvedic therapy and yoga.
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Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre
(
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; Mysore) Therapies from ancient scriptures.
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Swaasthya Ayurvedic Centre
(
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; Mysore) Traditional therapies and residential retreats.
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SwaSwara
(
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; Gokarna) Resort combining therapies and artistic pursuits.
Kerala
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Eden Garden
(
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;
Varkala) Offers single treatments and packages.
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Santhigiri Ayurveda Centre
(
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;
Kollam) Seven- to 21-day packages and day treatments.
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Ayur Dara
(
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; Kochi) One- to three-week treatments on Vypeen Island.
Tamil Nadu
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Ayurveda Holistic Healing Centre
(
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; Puducherry) Treatments and courses in yoga, ayurveda and varma.
