Beach
Resort
Online PaymentSomatheeram is on the picturesque Malabar Coast on Kovalam beach in the south of Kerala. Set in a tantalising environment of palm trees and bewitching blue waters it is rich with tradition, culture and overwhelming natural splendour. Traditionally styled bungalows and cottages welcome you to a warm relaxed atmosphere at the Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Centre in Somatheeram.
AccommodationSomatheeram has choice of accommodations all built in traditional style.
Facilities
» Doctor on call
» Money changer
» Laundry service
» Beach umbrella service
» Room service
» Ayurvedic treatment centre
» Yoga & meditation programmes
» Cultural show
» Travel assistance
» Sight-seeing & package
» Tours arranged on request
» Taxi service
» Pickup from Trivandrum Airport
» Welcome drinks
» Car parking facilities
The eight steps are:
» YAMA Conditional yoga behaviour, personal and social
» NIYAMA Attitude sublimate to yoga norms
» ASANA Discipline of the physical body
» PRANAYAMA Control over bio energy through respiratory action
» PRATYAHARA Withdrawal of the senses inwards through abstraction
» DHARNA Concentration
» DHYANA Meditation
» SAMADHI Transconsciousness
Of these, the first five, which border on the Psychosomatic Approach, are referred to as External (Bahiranga) yoga, popularly known as Hatha Yoga, while the latter three, which directly affect the psyche are known as internal (Antaranga) yoga, popularly known as Raja Yoga. It is almost impossible to try internal yoga (Raja Yoga) for the average man before accomplishing the external one (Hatha Yoga). The respective sequence of the eight steps as the standard methodology of yoga.
Yoga is based on a deep understanding of man and his position in this world and was the first system evolved in the world to recognise the connection and the interaction between body and mind. It studies in depth the very structure of the human personality, through analysis the psychological complexities and the cause of human pain, sorrow and suffering. It has laid down psychosomatic means through its various psycho-physiological processes for dealing with the body mind complex and tries to harmonize and integrate the human personality at all levels and stages of life.
Yoga is basically a way of LIFE which has been evolved as a system to go beyond the personality - complex and achieve absolute freedom-liberation of the spirit from the matter.
Dining
A Restaurant serving regional, Indian, tandoori, grilled, continental & Chinese cuisines, indoor games and boating.
Ayurveda - Prime Treatments in Ayurveda
» Pizhichil : 14 Days - In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained masseurs in a special rhythmic way for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.
» Njavarakizhi : 14 Days - It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied by two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all types rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
» Dhara : 14 Days - (Thakra Dhara And Kseera Dhara, Thyladhara) - In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc., are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
» Vasthi : 14 Days - (Matra Vasthi, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi) - Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.
» Sirovasthi : 14 Days - Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of head and other vatha originated diseases.
» Udvarthanam :14 Days - This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
» Abhyangam : 14 Days - Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, especially for diabetic Gangrene (a condition due to lack of blood circulation in the extremes of the body) etc.
» Nasyam : 14 Days - Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin diseases etc.
» Snehapanam : 14 Days - Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for osteo arthritis, sporaris, leukaemia etc.
» Kizhi : 14 Days - Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is for osteo arthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
» Dhanyamla Dhara : 14 Days - Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc.
» Yoni Prakshalanam : 7 Days - Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organs.
» Kativasthi - In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.
» Urovasthi - Warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain.
» Ksheeradhoomam - This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.
» Thalam - Special powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc.
» Lepanam - This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions.
Prime Body Care in Ayurveda
» Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikilsa) : 14 Days - This treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated stem bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 to 14 days. This therapy is to rejuvenate mind body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.
» Body Purification Therapy (Shodhan Chikilsa) : 15 Days - It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of vatha, pitha and kapha based on the panchkarma and swethakarma treatment.
The 15 days package process include body massage, snehapanam, nasyam, virechanam(medicated purgative), snehavasthi, dhara, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, karnapooranam, tharpanam, sirovasthi, steam bath, Herbal drinks and internal herbal medicines.
» Body Immunization / Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa Chikilsa) : 28 Days - This is the prime treatment in Ayurveda for reducing ageing processes, arresting the degeneration of the body cells and immunisation of the system. Giving RASAYANA (Very Special Ayurvedic Medicine) internally is the main part of this programme, based on the panchakarma and swethakarma treatment. The 28-day package process includes body massage, snehapanam, virechanam, nasyam, snehavasthi, dhara, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, tharpanam, sirovasthi, karnapooranam and medicated steam bath. This treatment is best effective if taken before the age of 60, for either sex.
» Psoriaris Treatment Programme (Sidhma Chikilsa) : 21 Days - This is an effective treatment for all types of sporaris. This special Ayurvedic treatment programme last for 21 to 28 days. This programme includes special lapanam, abhyangam, snehapanam, pizhichil, medicated steam bath and sirovasthi along with exclusively prepared internal herbal medicines.
» Slimming Programme : 28 Days - This includes two types of massages (1) medicated herbal powder massage (2) medicated herbal oil massage. These two massages will be given for 28 days. This programme also includes medicated steam bath, intake of herbal juices and herbal tea. A very special Ayurvedic diet is advised during the treatment period.
» Beauty Care Programme : 10 Days - In this programme herbal face pack, herbal cream massage, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea and steam bath are included. This treatment increases the skin complexion, skin tone and beautifies the body figure.
» Spine And Neck Care Programme : 10 Days - This is a special treatment to keep your spine and neck healthy and to cure the problems related with it. This programme includes special massages, kativasthi, snehavasthi, kashayavasthi, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, special exercises etc.
» Karnapooranam - This is a process of medicated fumes applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This process helps to clean the ear and avoids ailments associated to the ear.
» Tharpanam - It is a cleaning process of the eyes which gives the cooling effect, prevents eye diseases and strengthens the optic nerve.
» Mukhalepam - This is a herbal face pack with specially made herbal powder and fresh cream. This prevents and avoids wrinkles and improves the skin tone. This is also good for the eyes.
» Rejuvenation Massage - This massage includes body massage with herbal oil or herbal powder by hand and foot, head massage, face massage for 1½ hours. This is good for rejuvenating the body, to reduce mental tension, sexual weakness, to improve vitality etc.
» General Massage - Body massage with herbal oil or herbal powder by hand to tone up the body and to improve the blood circulation etc.
» Medicated Steam Bath - Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed to the whole body for 10 to 20 minutes. This is good for certain skin diseases, to eliminate impurities from the body, to improve the tone of the body, to reduce fat etc.
» Yoga And Meditation - Duration of the treatment may vary according to the direction of the doctor and the rates proportionately.
* Process may change depending upon the patient's body conditions.
* Body massage course and Yoga-Meditation course will be conducted as per request at a price.
* For a single pizhichil, njavarakizhi, thiladhara, sirovasthi etc the rates will be different.
Facilities:
» Doctor on call
» Money changer
» Laundry service
» Beach umbrella service
» Room service
» Ayurvedic treatment centre
» Yoga & meditation programme
» Cultural show
» Travel assistance
» Sight-seeing & package
» Tours arranged on request
» Taxi service
» Pickup from Trivandrum Airport
» Welcome drinks
» Car parking facilities
Cultural Programme
Kerala has evolved from very ancient days its typical dance forms which are highly expressive of the way of living and the outlook of its people.
» Mohiniyattam - Mohiniyattam is a typical dance form of Kerala which has had a chequered history. Literally it means the dances of the enchantress. Mohiniyattam, even the costumes and the make up having a distinctiveness of their own. In fact, Mohiniyattam as a dance form has been developed in Kalamandalam to such a perfection as to attract the attention of students and teachers of art from other parts of India and even abroad.
» Kalaripayattu - Another form of martial art - Believed by many histories and scholars as one of the oldest and most scientific and comprehensive system of martial training existing in the world today. Kalaripayattu the ancient martial art of Kerala truly deserves the title of the forerunner of all martial arts.
With the help of the available historical evidences, the present practicing traditions origin can be traced back to the 12th century A.D. The word Kalaripayattu literally means Combat training inside the gymnasium. Kalaripayattu declined after the 17th century but in recent times it has staged a revival, thanks to the activities of various kalari sanghams.
The training consists of self disciplinary training and physical culture. The most promising of the trainees are taught the Marmas, viz the vulnerable points in the human system. Based on the ayurvedic system of medical practice the old masters of Kalaripayattu has indeginously developed methods of treatments for kalari related injuries like bruises, fractures etc. known as kalarichikilsa. The training aims at the ultimate co-ordination of mind and body.
» Classical Music - Kerala has enriched the cultural heritage of India in the field of music, vocal and instrumental, both in its art form and in its folk form. A number of musical instruments are used in Kerala namely percussion, wind and stringed instruments. Mridangam, Dolak, Udukku, Chenda, Timila, Edakka, Takil and a few other represent the percussion type. The chief stringed instruments are Vina, Tamburu, Sarangi, Swarabi and Violin.
» Kathakali - Another Classical Dance of Kerala - Kathakali is the most refined, the most scientific and elaborately defined dance drama of Kerala. The stories are selected from epics and mythologies and the actor expresses himself through mime, hand gesture, eye movements and highly complicated steps. Kathakali is a unique combination of the insight of an actor, dancer, singer, drummer, sculptor, designer and dreamer.
Accessibility
Route India-Kerala-Trivandrum (21 Kms from International Airport at Trivandrum)
Location South of renowned Kovalam Beach, Southern tip of Kerala.
Honors and Certification
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort has won the Kerala State Goverment Tourism Award for Best Ayurvedic Centre for 5 consecutive years (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002).
