Monsoon- it’s the time to be in Kerala

As the rain clouds start rumbling in the horizon, resorts and clinics in this gods own strip of land Kerala, come up with comprehensive ayurveda packages to pamper and rejuvenate tourists.

Monsoon is considered the best season for ayurveda rejuvenation as the atmosphere remains dust-free and moist, which in turn opens up the body pores making them more receptive to herbal oils and massages. In addition, during the rains the herbs and medicinal plants, which form vital ingredients of these medicines, grow in plenty. Probably, the most popular among it all is the rejuvenation package of panchakarma that consists of an array of beneficial massages and from 10-48 days. Resorts offer shorter version ayurvedic rejuvenation also apart from the conventional one-to three-week-long treatment protocols, to match the needs and budgets of the people. Most of the premium Ayurvedic resorts would be fully booked well in advance for the monsoon package. For those people who wish to blend sight seeing with rejuvenation, the sailing ayurvedic houseboat is a good option. In this houseboat with two rooms, the people can avail of authentic massage under the guidance of ayurvedic doctors. Only vegetarian food as stipulated by Ayurveda is served and there are many packages to choose from to suit the budgets of the visitors. It is not only the resorts and hotels that are getting busy but the traditional exponents of massages will also do good business in the coming months. Ambi Asan, who stays very near to the Kovalam beach, belong to the fourth generation of traditional masseurs. He uses self prepared herbal oils, which ensure the best possible results. He opines that to get the maximum benefits oil should be applied all through the day and changes would be visible within a week. The health and tourism departments are keeping a vigil against fraudsters out there who might take the tourists for a ride. Ayurveda ensures not just the treatment of the body but also mind. The seasoned practitioners of Ayurveda reiterate that it is the best possible natural method to flush out the toxins in the body and to enhance resistance. It is heartening to note that more and more people have started realizing the magical healing powers of this 5000 year old health system.