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In Ayurveda, all bodily processes are believed to be governed by a balance of three elements called the doshas.The three main doshas (medical humours) are Vata (resembling the classical element air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). Each is present in every individual, but the extent varies, creating hundreds of differing constitutions. Whichever dosha appears to dominate a person's behavior and physique is called his constitution type. Each constitution type has particular strengths and susceptibilities.

Vata, composed of air, governs all movement in the mind and body and must be kept in good balance. Too much vata leads to worries, insomnia, cramps and constipation. Vata controls blood flow, elimination of wastes, breathing and the movement of thoughts across the mind. Vata activates the nervous system, hearing and speech and expresses as enthusiasm and creativity. Vata also controls the other two principles, Pitta and Kapha, and is usually the first cause of disease.

Pitta is said to be composed of fire and water; it governs all heat, metabolism and transformation in the mind and body. It controls how we digest food, how we metabolize our sensory perceptions, and how we discriminate between right and wrong. Pitta must be kept in balance, too. Too much Pitta can lead to anger, criticism, ulcers, rashes and thinning hair. A balanced Pitta mind makes one a good leader with a warm personality.

Kapha is the watery humour. Kapha cements the elements in the body, providing the material for physical structure. This dosha maintains body resistance and lubricates the joints. It provides moisture to the skin; it helps to heal wounds and fills the spaces in the body; it gives biological strength, vigor and stability; it supports memory retention; it gives energy to the heart and lungs and maintains immunity. Kapha is responsible for emotions of attachment, greed and long-standing envy; it is also expressed in tendencies toward calmness, forgiveness and love." Too much Kapha leads to lethargy and weight gain, as well as congestion and allergies.

There are several aspects to Ayurveda that make it a unique system of alternative healing:

1. Its recommendations will often be different for each person regarding which foods and which lifestyle they should follow in order to be completely healthy. This is due to its use of a constitutional model.
2. Everything in Ayurveda is validated by observation, inquiry, direct examination and knowledge derived from the ancient texts.
3. It understands that there are energetic forces that influence nature and human beings. These forces are called the Tridoshas.
4. Because Ayurveda sees a strong connection between the mind and the body, a huge amount of information is available regarding this relationship and the wellness of the mind is an integral part of any ayurvedic therapy.

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28 days

A powerful anti-ageing treatment that revitalises the enzymes in tissue cells, and changes their composition to more youthful levels.
The nerves and bones too, are soothed and softened, and the treatment promotes great tranquility of mind.

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Buttermilk and fragrant oils are poured over the forehead as part of anti-ageing treatments.

Steam treatments not only make the oils more effective, they also assist deep relaxation.

7 to 14 days

Perfect if you're suffering from excessive physical or mental stress. Insomnia, poor concentration, fatigue and tension headaches are some telltale symptoms. The programme is also good for most people who use computers a lot, who travel frequently or work late nights.

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21 to 28 days

This is the classic all-round Ayurvedic booster, and it's been gaining worldwide fame in recent years.
Panch Karma works to remove decades of toxic effects on the body, and has a powerful restorative effect on every area of the metabolism, bones and nervous system.

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A synchronised general treatment using oil-soaked boluses.

Ayurvedic slimming treatments help melt fat layers deep below the skin, combining with diet to give quick, yet lasting results.

21 to 28 days

Most diets don't work because many people are metabolically prone to fat, and soon put back the pounds they lose while dieting.
This slimming programme helps change the body's metabolism too, even as it gets rid of cellulite and spare tyres. So you can keep the shape and the sense of well being you gain at CGH.

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7 to 10 days

This programme promotes beauty from within and without. You'll be pampered from head to toe for a week, and the therapy tones not just your skin and complexion, but also firms and strengthens the underlying muscles.

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A flower bath is a sensuous combination of petals, milks and essential oils.

Many CGH properties have spaces for Yoga and instructors available. Kalari Kovilakom offers extensive therapies based on the little-known Bihar school of Yoga, a system ideal for those in less than perfect condition (which means most of us!).
Our new destination, Swaswara, is entirely devoted to Yoga therapies. And at Coconut Lagoon, Marari Beach and Spice Village, you'll find spaces created specially for Yoga and meditation practice. A personal instructor can be easily arranged, should you need one.

Most of our destinations have special spaces kept aside for yoga and meditation sessions.

The word "Yoga"--from the Sanskrit root yuj ("to yoke")--is generally translated as "union" or "integration." This may be understood variously as union with the Divine, or integration of body, mind, and spirit. One who practices yoga is called a yogi, or in Sanskrit, a yogin (masculine) or yogini (feminine). These designations are sometimes reserved for advanced practitioners.

Over the last century, the term yoga has come to be especially associated with the postures (Sanskrit - asanas) of Hatha Yoga ("Forced Yoga"). Hatha Yoga has gained wide popularity outside of India and traditional yoga-practicing religions, and the postures are sometimes presented as entirely secular or non-spiritual in nature.

Traditional Hatha Yoga is a complete yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical exercises (e.g., postures and breath control), and meditation, and encompasses far more than the 'yoga' of postures and exercise practiced in the West as physical culture. The seminal work on Hatha Yoga is the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, written by Swami Svatmarama.
Asanas are body positions in which one remains steady and comfortable, both physically and mentally, for a desired length of time without strain. Asanas help the muscles relax by improving circulation, which in turn relieves built-up tension and stress. Stretching helps to tone and condition the muscles, thereby helping to prevent injuries.

Prana refers to vital air or energy, and Yama is the control and direction of that energy. Pranayama, therefore, is the control and direction of this vital energy via steady breathing. Steady breathing increases the prana in the body, resulting in good health.
Meditation is the practice of mindfulness, focussing on awareness whole-heartedly. It is the practice of paying attention to everything, down to the smallest thing you do in life. Meditation is not a practice to achieve blank space or blank thought by blocking, suppressing and neglecting our concerns. It is the feeling of happiness , fulfillment, contentment and peace within when we close our eyes and integrate our body, mind and spirit.
Although Yoga is taught and practiced in different ways; Hathayoga a unique combination of Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation, provides a balanced and wholesome approach to achieving perfect physical and mental health, happiness and tranquility.