Kerala is the world's only place where authentic Panchakarma has been practised uninterrupted for 3,000 years. Monsoon season (Jun–Aug) is the peak Ayurveda time.
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Ayurveda identifies three fundamental body types (doshas). Treatment is customised to your dosha balance.
Creative, energetic, thin build. Imbalance: anxiety, dry skin, constipation. Treatment: warming oil massages, sesame oil therapies.
Sharp intellect, medium build, competitive. Imbalance: inflammation, acid reflux, anger. Treatment: cooling herbs, coconut oil, Shirodhara.
Calm, strong, heavy build. Imbalance: weight gain, congestion, lethargy. Treatment: dry powder massage (Udwartana), hot therapies.